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Old 03-22-2008, 01:42 PM
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question about exhaust flap

Hi im new to the site. i have an 01 powerstroke and was wonering if there is any way to manipulate the warmup exhaust flap into an exhaust brake without buying an expensive controller. thanks for your input.
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Old 03-22-2008, 02:06 PM
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put a toggle switch on it.
with a 3 way switch you can have it work as warm up and brake and off.
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Old 03-22-2008, 02:07 PM
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Old 03-22-2008, 02:30 PM
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i thought maybe i could do something like that but i wasn't sure. is it easy to tell what wires im looking for. im a detroit mechanic so i kinda have an idea what im looking for but iv never looked that close at it. thanks for the help
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Old 03-24-2008, 12:41 PM
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i want to dothe same thing
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Old 03-24-2008, 07:24 PM
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it plugs into the front of the turbo pedestal.
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Old 03-24-2008, 07:27 PM
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Where do you work at? I work on detroit and mercedes in Lincoln.
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Old 03-24-2008, 08:59 PM
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The DIY exhaust brake can be found here: EBPV_Brake
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Old 03-25-2008, 01:20 PM
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i work at interstate detroit in sioux falls. you dont know brian cross do you. i went to school with him in omaha about a year ago.
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Old 03-25-2008, 02:06 PM
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becareful when doin that b/c those flaps are know to stick closed at times and soot build up is only gonna add to that.
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