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QwkTrip · Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 7:15 pm Post subject: Power Stroke gets a new sound

I installed a Banks Monster exhaust on my 2000 7.3L today. This is a 4" turbo back. The previous owner didn't think a muffler was necessary and had removed it. I've been driving like that for about 4 years and got tired of the loud burble on the freeway. The Banks exhaust still has a burble on the freeway but it is more muted. Around town the Banks is a LOT more quiet outside the truck, but I'm almost certain that it's louder inside the truck. Not the outcome I was wanting. But then again, it's still a whole lot more quiet than my Duramax was with a MBRP 4" turbo back. Didn't notice any difference in engine power. I guess you've got to have a chip to see the benefit of the exhaust. I've got to say, though, that the 5" polished exhaust tip looks mighty fine on my truck. Very Happy

aaron_sK · Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 8:29 pm Post subject:

What type of muffler does the Banks kit run? Is it a straight-shot, or louvered?

QwkTrip · Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:00 am Post subject:

It is a straight tube thru the center of the muffler from end to end that is the same size as the exhaust tubing. The tube has a bunch of perforations and is surrounded by some type of sound dampening. The outer case is fairly large, and a whole lot bigger than the MBRP on my Duramax. That MBRP could barely pass off as a muffler. It was hardly any bigger than the pipes going in and out.

blue89 · Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 12:28 pm Post subject:

Sounds like I installed the same exhaust on my brother in law's 2000 7.3L. Came with a new turbo exhaust exhaust housing thing without the backpressure flap, stainless 4" pipe, magna flow type muffler, and a 5" tip. Installation wasn't bad, took me a while up toward the engine though. He's happy with it so I'm happy.

aaron_sK · Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:12 pm Post subject:

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QwkTrip · Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 3:23 pm Post subject:

I'll take the muffler over being cool any day. At least my ears don't hurt now when I drive next to a concrete barrier. Wink

iansane · Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 4:58 pm Post subject:

aaron_sK · Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 5:14 pm Post subject:

True duals?

iansane · Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 5:40 pm Post subject:

aaron_sK · Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 5:42 pm Post subject:

I still got a Magnaflow catback in the garage if you want to go that route.

iansane · Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 5:52 pm Post subject:

Reeeaaalllyy? I tossed out my old mag catback thinking I was going to like this setup. What condition is it in?

aaron_sK · Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:09 pm Post subject:

Used, but still shiny. Very Happy

It's actually an older 4th-gen setup. The previous owner had it on an '89 IROC. He welded up new brackets, and a flange so it will bolt to a stock cat, but you won't need to worry about that. Razz

The pieces have never been welded together. It came with band-style clamps, no horseshoe BS.