muffler removal

shifty02 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-07-2009, 11:13 AM

quick question, while im saving up to buy an actual turbo back. but in the mean time i was thinking about removing the muffler on the factory exhaust. does anyone see a problem with that? i would guess it would definatley be louder, but would it cause and problems? still be able to tow with it?

**CHUCK** · #2 (**permalink**) 02-07-2009, 11:37 AM

theres several running straight piped trucks.

**CHUCK** · #3 (**permalink**) 02-07-2009, 11:42 AM

On second thought, maybe not....I dindnt pay any attention to it being a 6.ohhhh

bfloyd4445 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-07-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by shifty02

quick question, while im saving up to buy an actual turbo back. but in the mean time i was thinking about removing the muffler on the factory exhaust. does anyone see a problem with that? i would guess it would definatley be louder, but would it cause and problems? still be able to tow with it?

not sure. Correct me if I'm wrong: But i believe the turbo is designed to operate with a certain amount of back pressure on it some of which comes from the muffler.

shifty02 · #5 (**permalink**) 02-07-2009, 12:02 PM

so being that the truck is a 6.0 running the factory 3.5" exhaust straight piped would cause a problem? i still plan on retaining the factory cat

PSD366.75ci · #6 (**permalink**) 02-07-2009, 12:10 PM

I think you will be fine, the cat alone should provide enough back pressure.... figuring MBRP makes a cat back straight setup. Im running a Bully Dog turbo 5'in back with a muffler delete, Ive had no issues what so ever.