Again....4" exhaust options

[PHX ATC]

Let me begin my posting my apologies for beating this subject beyond all recognition as I've searched, read, reread, and still have questions. Imagine this, but I'm a slow learner.



Exhaust on mom's 2004 HO. I am going to put a Scotty III on it as soon as I hear back from Wildcat Diesel as to whether or not they have any in stock. I have an EZ on her truck. No gauges yet. She doesn't want them... long story... she needs the grab handle, yet doesn't want a dual gauge or the steering wheel pod thingy either. She hates the frog eye looking dash mount and has trouble with me mounting them elsewhere. I am still working this gauge conflict. So, we get to the exhaust. I've kind of fallen in love with the DPP aluminized (I live in AZ where nothing rusts) 4" exhaust system. I really like the duals, but can't see paying $300 or so more for the SS and duals.



So, my questions are:



1) If somebody has the DPP setup, how'd ya like it?

2) Do you think I really need the entire exhaust or just a muffler?

3) What other options are there?



She drives it as a daily driver and tows the boat and horsey trailer on a limited basis.



I suppose I will call DPP tomorrow and pick their brains too and call some other folks as well. Banks stuff is cool, but to be quite honest, it's too rich for my blood when there's comparable stuff out there.



Thanks fellas (and girls).



Toby

 

[KKlepfer]

I just installed the DPP T409 exhaust two or three weeks ago. I live in AZ too. I'm in Chandler so if you want to see and hear it PM me and we'll set up a time. I didn't go with the Banks because the muffler looked more restrictive than the DPP and they cost a little more.



I have the single exhaust and love the sound. The EGTs are lower by 150-200. The DPP muffler is longer than the stock. I'm assuming you don't have the 600 engine. Your stock exhaust is 3. 5" from the turbo to the muffler. So you will want to purchase turbo back if you want a true 4" system. I didn't want to deal with the dual exhaust install. I justed wanted to bolt it on and be done with it. I also didn't see the cost benefit to it.

 

[jgillott]

I went with the DPP T-304 stainless single 4" on my 01. It was rather expensive, but with the road salt here in PA, I wanted something that will last the life of the truck.



I am very impressed by the overall quality of the DPP system. Everything went together very easily. There is almost no change in sound in the cab, but gives a nice deep exhaust note outside. I did also see about 150 drop in EGT with this set up.



Justin