Exhaust Clarification

[lojanman88]

I have been doing my research on exhausts, but need a little clarification on what I am actually looking at. When looking at them I see many different options to include strictly the DPF delete pipe (understand that), turbo back, and down pipe back, muffler/no muffler (understand), and 4 and 5 inch sizes.

I am just a little uneducated on what this all means/does to the truck.

For the average guy looking to increase reliability and fuel mileage, what is the best option (not brand wise)? Basically what I am unsure about is what is the benefit of the extra inch and whether it is located at the downpipe or turbo? Would the daily driver looking for mpg just need the pipe or are there more benefits to going with a full system?

Thanks guys!

[Profish00]

Down pipe( think of it as not replacing headers on a 69 Chevell) back 4 inch no muffler, for the every day driver. It gets rid of everything under the truck. Turbo will require extensive under the hood work (headers). Four inch with a 5 inch tip looks very nice.

[Capt dong]

Getting a dpf delete pipe with a tuner is the easiest way to go while increasing the longevity of your motor and making a change back to stock for warranty purposes easiest.

[dr8082]

What year and motor?

[DSTRBD]

DPF Delete Pipe: This is a pipe that will delete the DPF only. This pipe will bolt directly in place of the DPF.

DPF/Cat Delete Pipes: This kit will delete the DPF/Cat and bolt directly into your factory exhaust. This pipe kit has the 2 bolt ball and socket flange on one end which bolt up to the down-pipe, and a slip joint on the other end which bolts to the DPF back portion of the exhaust. This kit is recommended over the DPF delete pipe alone as this kit is easier to install and gets better results.

Down Pipe Back Exhaust: These kits will replace everything from the down pipe, back. The first pipe in the system bolts to the 2 bolt ball and socket flange at the bottom of the down pipe and replaces the rest of the exhaust. This kit will delete you DPF, Cat, and remainder of the exhaust.

Turbo Back Exhaust: These kits will replace your entire exhaust system. This is the kit recommended for best results as it not only replaces everything that the down pipe kit does, but also the restrictive down pipe. While the down pipe looks big from the factory (4") it is actual double walled meaning there is another pipe inside that pipe which is squeezed down close to 3". All turbo back kits will use a 2 piece 4" down pipe as that is the largest diameter that will fit.

Most people go with a down pipe back kit because they are very easy to install and perform well. Also, some are scared to remove the stock down pipe because you have to cut it out meaning the factory down pipe can never be put back in place. To some this is a big deal, to others it is not as they would rather have the extra drop in EGT's.

As far as exhaust size goes, 4" will get the job done, but most really like the sound of the 5" kits due to the deeper tone. The 6.4L remains rather quiet even when straight piped so 5" without a muffler is very popular. If you want a deep sounding system without the turbo hiss, we recommend a 5" kit with a muffler. If all you are after is performance, go with a 4" straight piped kit.

Bungs vs. no bungs is another question that often comes up. If you are using an H&S or Spartan tuner you want to get a kit without bungs. The bungs are there to put the factory sensors in. Since the H&S and Spartan tuning disables those sensors, they are not needed. I have also heard that the SCT tuning no longer needs the bungs, but the sensors must remain plugged in under the truck and zip tied up out of the way. To me, it would probably just be easier to use a kit that has bungs at that point.

I hope this helps clarify a few things. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

[Ryan Rønning]

So with a 5" turbo back I shouldn't have to put up with that jet sound hopefully right?

[DSTRBD]

Yes, you will have the jet sound. If you dont want as much of it, you will need to add a muffler.

[Capt dong]

I have a 5 inch downpipe back pro flo with muffler. There's a light rumble and jet sound. I prefer a quiet exhaust. It's not too bad. I can drive with the windows down.

[lojanman88]

Originally Posted by DSTRBD

DPF Delete Pipe: This is a pipe that will delete the DPF only. This pipe will bolt directly in place of the DPF.

DPF/Cat Delete Pipes: This kit will delete the DPF/Cat and bolt directly into your factory exhaust. This pipe kit has the 2 bolt ball and socket flange on one end which bolt up to the down-pipe, and a slip joint on the other end which bolts to the DPF back portion of the exhaust. This kit is recommended over the DPF delete pipe alone as this kit is easier to install and gets better results.

Down Pipe Back Exhaust: These kits will replace everything from the down pipe, back. The first pipe in the system bolts to the 2 bolt ball and socket flange at the bottom of the down pipe and replaces the rest of the exhaust. This kit will delete you DPF, Cat, and remainder of the exhaust.

Turbo Back Exhaust: These kits will replace your entire exhaust system. This is the kit recommended for best results as it not only replaces everything that the down pipe kit does, but also the restrictive down pipe. While the down pipe looks big from the factory (4") it is actual double walled meaning there is another pipe inside that pipe which is squeezed down close to 3". All turbo back kits will use a 2 piece 4" down pipe as that is the largest diameter that will fit.

Most people go with a down pipe back kit because they are very easy to install and perform well. Also, some are scared to remove the stock down pipe because you have to cut it out meaning the factory down pipe can never be put back in place. To some this is a big deal, to others it is not as they would rather have the extra drop in EGT's.

As far as exhaust size goes, 4" will get the job done, but most really like the sound of the 5" kits due to the deeper tone. The 6.4L remains rather quiet even when straight piped so 5" without a muffler is very popular. If you want a deep sounding system without the turbo hiss, we recommend a 5" kit with a muffler. If all you are after is performance, go with a 4" straight piped kit.

Bungs vs. no bungs is another question that often comes up. If you are using an H&S or Spartan tuner you want to get a kit without bungs. The bungs are there to put the factory sensors in. Since the H&S and Spartan tuning disables those sensors, they are not needed. I have also heard that the SCT tuning no longer needs the bungs, but the sensors must remain plugged in under the truck and zip tied up out of the way. To me, it would probably just be easier to use a kit that has bungs at that point.

I hope this helps clarify a few things. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

10-4 Thank you very much! This helps alot. Looks like it will be a downpipe back. Not really to concerned with loud pipes and turning heads, just mpg, so most likey 4". I will be contacting PTP soon to get a little further in depth on brands!

[Ryan Rønning]

Originally Posted by DSTRBD

Yes, you will have the jet sound. If you dont want as much of it, you will need to add a muffler.

Dang. I like the strait pipe sound. what causes that Jet sound?