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Pros and cons of 4in downpipe?

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#1 · (Edited)
Hello all. What's the pros and cons of going with a 4in downpipe? I have a 5in system I'm going to install and I can either use the stock downpipe or buy a 4incher.

I guess mainly what I want to know is, how much low end will I loose? That's about the only con I can think of
 
#5 ·
I'm not to worried about fitting it. I can take care of that. Just didn't know if the gains and losses were worth the money. I think I'll use what's there for now and see how I like the 5in. I did pick up a muffler for it if it's too loud.

I know, I know, if it's too loud, you're too old. But I like to be able to have a conversation. Although the 37 Toyos are loud already.

The only reason I have the 5in is I picked it up several years ago from a guy stationed in San Diego that some how ordered 2 sets and couldn't return the extra. Got a sweet deal on it that I couldn't pass up. I was going to put it on my 7.3 but never got around to it, then sold it
 
#8 ·
Remember too, we had a 6.0 fail the visual for smog because of an aftermarket down pipe.
Stoopid commiefornia

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#11 ·
https://youtu.be/HYyNbz9zNdw
This was my brother and I installing his Exhaust. 4 inch down pipe is nice. We even compare the factory down pipe to the 4 inch. I must say the factory down pipe is very restrictive. It is smaller in diameter than the rest of the exhaust. I was shocked to see it. It is a little bit of a pain getting the down pipe in but not bad. I would get the 4 inch down pipe.
 
#15 ·
I have a 4” Diamond Eye SS D/P and I wrapped at least 1/4”-3/8” of DEI Titanium wrap on mine and it’s not touching the firewall. Temps are better then stock D/P for sure and extremely quiet in cab after the wrap.
I think it spools better with 3” OEM but that’s about it from my experience. I like mine and don’t buy the it won’t fit business. Both my trucks had 4” D/P