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Turbo pipes and muffler on a non-turbo

docpadds

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Looks like the top end of my exhaust needs replaced and i have two options. Replace it with a generic pipe and flapper, Cerakote them to look nice etc... or get a whole turbo exhaust and put that on.

Will it really change anything?

Will the reduction in back pressure be an issue for this engine?
 

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It won't fit.
 

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Why not just buy the correct new exhaust pipe set?
 

docpadds

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Wont fit where? I can have the guys at work make me something to adapt at whatever part of the system I need to go from current pipes to new.
 

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Running a NA engine without the muffler will be too loud. Since the stack is smaller diameter, just get your local muffler shop to make you a new stack exhaust using your rusted one as a pattern.
 

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There is NO muffler on a turbo exhaust. The turbo acts as a muffler.
 

docpadds

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Hmm, so how about I go bigger turbo pipes from muffler up the stack?

I assume by that point the back pressure won't be relevant or enough to matter?

She is mostly ok from manifold to muffler, has new flex pipe etc.
 

docpadds

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What's funny is I have only ever maintained and worked on NA deuces. We even have one with a whistler but I have never even been under it or looked at it's exhaust setup.
 

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Johnathan, we have a member here near me that has about 100 stock "turbo exhaust kits". If your truck doesn't have a turbo on it,



We can fix that!

I have the turbo parts, Ted has the exhaust parts. Let me know if I need to get some numbers together for ya.
 

docpadds

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Johnathan, we have a member here near me that has about 100 stock "turbo exhaust kits". If your truck doesn't have a turbo on it,



We can fix that!

I have the turbo parts, Ted has the exhaust parts. Let me know if I need to get some numbers together for ya.
This may be lore, but several have told me that having a 1968 with under 6000 miles and 300 hours, which runs like a swiss watch...... Adding a turbo is a good way to ruin it. Really it's been a thought many times but then will it really make it that different for the giant brick that my own truck is?
 

gimpyrobb

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Hard to say without driving it.

If you do add a turbo system, you need to install a pyrometer so you can watch the exhaust gas temps. As long as you don't go over 1200*(much) you will be fine.

There is only one non-turbo truck I thought should be left alone. The rest I have driven, I thought a turbo should be added.
 
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