Anyone gotten in trouble for straight pipe?

[Leewhiskey]

Cop almost got me Tuesday night. The guy I work with went out with me for a spin so I could show him what the EZ does, turned a corner at a stoplight, got on it, and saw lights go through a red. He followed me for two blocks in before I was able to turn into work. He whipped a u-turn and came back, thinking I would be exiting again and saw us walking into the building. I am assuming the fact that I was in the left lane saved my a$$, otherwise he probably would have got me. I'll have to watch it now, cause I'm sure he'll be watching for me.

On another note, the EZ is great. Milage, according to the computer, has improved drastically. I know the computer isn't perfect, but its average is about . 7 less than mine when I fill up and it's pretty consistent. Unfortunately, I thought the EZ would last me for a while and I would do more in a few months. However, after driving for 10 minutes, I wanted MORE POWER!!! Anyone know a way to get rid of the BOMBing bug, I can't afford to have that thing biting me right now.

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2001 Dodge Quad cab 4x4. HO Cummins 6spd. Patriot blue. Everything except leather. Muffler fell out, Luverne nerf's, stainless rocker panels, PowerEdge EZ

 

[RHARVEY]

I have been straight piped since November of last year and have had no problems. I have pulled up next to city police and I didn't get a second look, even with the officer having his window down. I think it has a lot to do with how heavy your right foot is.
I can cause mine to speak real loud or I can keep her real quiet.

Rick

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RICK
97 2500,CC,5 SPEED, 3. 54 Limited Slip,Psychotty System,K&N, Pre-Turbo ISSPRO 3" Pyrometer & Boost Guage,Silencer Ring Removed
15,000 RBW 5th Wheel Hitch,25' Excel 5th Wheel,Rancho RSX17000 Shocks,Amsoil Dealer,Straight Piped

 

[Bad340fish]

Unless you provoke them cops don't seem to give a crap around here. My friends and I all have "Street Legal" Hot rods and have never recieved a ticket for loud pipes(My dad heard me from 1. 5 miles away one afternoon... oops) But we have all gotten tickets for everything else lol. I think the last thing they will think is your cummins is a hot rod. Thats why we love street racing in Hiperf360s 3500... it looks so innocent.

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Clark
1999 2500 QC SB 5spd Flowmaster 3 chamber, K&N Re-0880
1968 Barracuda Formula S Viper Blue 11. 98@112

NHRA member for life

 

[danandamy]

Last year on our way to Colorado, we stopped in a fairly small town in New Mexico and fueled up. When we pulled out of the little truck stop, we had to take off up a pretty good rise to get up on the highway. Honked down on it pretty hard with the 33' travel trailer in tow. That's when I noticed these two cops with someone pulled over and that's when they both noticed me #ad
As soon as I got up on the highway I backed out of it right away so as to not draw any more attention. They watched me go on by but didn't bother chasing me down. Sheew.

Daniel

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95 2500 SLT Laramie 3. 54 automatic JVC cd out of factory infinity system, southwest grill gaurd (a favorite amongst the deer population), K&N chunked, AFC adjusted, "gutless" cat, Geno's dual EGT/boost gauge, TST #6 plate slid all the way forward, AFC housing slid all the way forward, silencer ring removed
Just aquired 95 2500 SLT Laramie 4x4 automatic, innocent, stock and anxiously awaiting being defiled by bombing... .
"Don't be scared V8's, it's only a 6 cylinder"

[This message has been edited by danandme (edited 03-29-2001). ]

 

[radixr]

I've been straight-piped for over a year and no trouble from the law. I even got pulled over 3 times in another state for not wearing a seat belt -- never a peep about my exhaust.

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1996 Dodge 2500 4X4 SC, SLT, Cummins 12V, 5-spd. , JRE 4" exhaust (my kitty ran away into the woods and the muffler fell off!), TST 280 HP/685 Ft-Lb Uprate Kit, AFC Spring Kit, Horton Fan Clutch, Jacobs/Ram Exhaust Brake, MagHytec Differential Cover, Prime-Loc, Rancho RS9000 Shocks, Combo Gauge, K&N Air Filter, Brite-Box, Geno's finger-touch oil pan drain plug, Optima Yellow Tops, no turbo silencer ring, full-time fog lights.

 

[DieselB59]

Four years now and nothing ever said about the "noise?"

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Chris Timochko
*Association of Diesel Specialists Certified*
AUTO WURKS DIESEL R&D TEAM
1997 5sp 4X4, Rhino Linings, Espar Heater, A. W. D. HX40 turbo, ATS 3pc Manifold, BD 4" Brake, Marine Compression, A. W. D. Custom Tuned Injection Pump, A. W. D. Intercooler, A. W. D. 370B Injection Nozzles, Delivery Valves, Governor & AFC Spring Kit, Psychotty Air, A. W. D. Water Injection, NOS Diesel Kit, A. W. D. 6" Chrome Exhaust System, BD No Smoke Valet Switch, McLeod Dual Disc Clutch, Mag-Hytec Rear Cover, Cummins Chrome Kit, Optima Red Tops, Hadley Bully Horns, Hurst Line Loc, Goodyear Wrangler AT/S 305/70/16s. 15. 50@97mph on Goodyear All-Terrain tires.
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Project U96 - 1996 3500 2WD racer. A. W. D. Marine Ultra Low Compression, A. W. D. Teflon-coated Pistons, A. W. D. High Lift Camshaft, Ported and Honed Cylinder Head, Intake and Exhaust manifold; A. W. D. HX40 Turbocharger, ATS 3pc Exhaust Manifold, A. W. D. Water Injection, A. W. D. Custom Fabricated Fuel System, Race Spec A. W. D. /BD P7100 Injection Pump, A. W. D. Custom High Flow Fuel Injection Nozzles, BD Auto transmission and Custom TC, Weld Draglites, Goodyear Eagle Drag Slicks, 5" Single Stack Through The Bed, Mag-Hytec on Rear and Transmission. 11. 54@115mph

 

[JConley]

The cops didnt care about the noise, but the wife did. A Jardine Muffler is on its way.

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98 QC 2500 2WD 12 Valve Automatic, 3. 54 Mag-Hytec transmission pan. DTT Valve Body. Wrap around black Grill Guard (BIG solid steel one. AFC controller adjusted, Mopar mud flaps, Camper package, 2001 Tow mirrors, Cat ran away, No Muff
My Mustang
My Ram
The Wrecking Crew web site for Junkyard Wars
Go Aggies!!!

 

[Ray J]

I guess a lot depends on what part of the country a person lives in. Here in RI I would be more concerned about the safety inspections than I would the noise factor.

I looked up the DMV regs as they pertain to inspections and they clearly state that a working muffler MUST be in place. Any inspection place could deny a sticker for not having one.

Had a Torino 429 Cobra Jet with Hooker headers and twin Flow Masters and never once had a problem with noise complaints... yet I caught all kinds of grief at inspection time with my Jeep Wrangler because the tires came out beyond the flares. Go figure.

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01 2500 Sport, QC, LWB, Auto, 4. 10, 4x4, Camper Pkg, Tow Pkg, Geno's muffler eliminator pipe, rest is stock for now.
62 T-Bird

 

[Turbo Thom]

I'll say this, if a cop pulls up beside me I had better let him go first. It won't be the pipe he don't like, it will be the smoke. I don't belive he will be able to see his windshild. Needless to say, I drive with a tender foot.
Preston

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96 3500, Black SLT, 5 speed, turbo diesel, , with US Gear overdrive, Rhino liner, Reese 15,000 lb. fifth wheel hitch, US Gear de-celarator exhaust brake, muffler elimination kit, Amsoil lub. , Mag-hytec rear cover, dual-remote by-pass filters, and Roadmaster Active system, AutoMeter Pyro & boost, Primeloc

 

[Bigsaint]

Chris T. , LMAOF !!! Let's see... how does it go again " I swear Officer, that damned pedal just stuck and that's why I was doing triple digits". "The black smoke is very common with diesels". Am I close ??? #ad
You guys don't have much to worry about IMHO, my personal preference is rice burners with loud radios and 100 HP exhausts #ad


Scott W.

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White 2001. 5 3500 ETH/DEE 4X4 Quad cab SLT,tow package and camper prep,Husky liners front and rear,DiPricol pyro,boost and oil temp gauges,Edge EZ,Pyscotty air,Bully Dog stage III injectors,HX40,McLeod clutch,ATS manifold,Mallory 4150,Mag-Hytec rear,BD Power 4" exhaust,BD e-brake,Go Rhino grill guard,Mopar tonneau,Lund bug shield,PM tractor utility back up lights,Penda bed mat and blow by bottle is bye bye !!! I love the smell of diesel in the morning, it reminds me of... VICTORY !!!

[This message has been edited by Bigsaint (edited 03-30-2001). ]

 

[Bigsaint]

Like this one (sorry Deer Butcher, couldn't resist)

#ad


Scott W.

 

[Blackdog]

My truck has been piped since the second day i brought it home. I have gotten one ticket and that was b/c some other idiot was rippin hell and they thought it was me. I've gotten pulled over three more times since then, nothing really said though. One of my buddies has gotten three tickets with his 99. Said they would impound it if he didnt put a muffler back on it. But the coming from town cops over in a near by county were people go to cruise everyweekend, so I say the heck with them.

 

[My 6 Eats V8's Old File]

you guys should check for specifics in the regulations but in california a turbo is qualified as a muffler/niose suppressive unit. #ad

 

[Briar Hopper]

No hassles with Smokey in Kentucky, last 2 times I got pulled over for going too fast, I shut it off BEFORE he got out of the car. If I pull up next to one at a light, I ease off slowly...
They're more interested in busting speeders than anything else in this state. They'll turn a cat burglar or dope dealer loose instead of busting them, if a call comes in over the radio about a speeder. #ad

Gotta say, I'm sweating the prospect of getting stacks... those are a little more obvious than my dual 4" side pipes...
All my friends say, don't worry, just tell the cop you bought it that way, and couldn't hear how loud it was !

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Tom
Secretary of the Great Lakes Turbo Diesel Registry GLTDR B. A. D. Boys

 

[Hammer]

OK ,,I'll be the one telling the truth here,,In my area I have been into a discussion or two about my angry sounding ride,BUT,only because I do have a problem with keeping my foot off the big juice pedal,,I do not think its my fault though as I told the last officer(seems he did not like the tires frying thru the intersection,while Furd bashing)If my foot slips of the clutch,WELL poop happens,,Well he promptly discussed the pro's and con's of the citation against my CDL liscense and sent me on my way,,NEVER a word about the exhaust though,,Muffler and cat disappearance?,Try this one for your locals if you get stopped,,But,Honestly Officer,I do not know what happened to them,they were there when I went to bed last nite,MAYBE aliens took them while I was asleep(Beware of the guys with white jackets or Art Bell. . ) LONG LIVE THE THUNDER TRUCKS!!!

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98, Flame Red, Quad Cab, 2500, 4x4, 5spd, Autometer and Cyberdyne gauges,Edelbrock Performer IAS shocks,TST#10 plate,16cm housing, B-D Exhaust Brake,Timing Advanced,K&N,Totally Amsoiled,Cat Muffler and Silencer ring ALL M. I. A. ,A BOMBING IN THE PROCESS!!

 

[EMDDIESEL]

All this talk about removing the Muffler has me thinking. I love noise... Hmmmm

 

[Diesel Freak]

Well, I have some numbers for you. It work we decided to test my truck. While idling I am at 80 db two feet from the pipe. I bliped the throttle and it jumped to 117db... this is with no load on the motor..... down the FWY at 2000 rpm I would gues it is over 150db
Yep she is loud and obnoxious (sp). but I love the sound of that turbo spooling down.
-Clidd

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http://www.mudrunner.sites.cc

 

[Vaman]

I was worried about how mine would sound... it sounds great. If I baby it, it's hardly noticeable and if I jump all over it, simply beautiful plus... no muffler to rust out.

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98. 5 2500, 24v, 5 speed, QC, 4x4, 4. 10 LSD, short bed, Line-X liner, tow package, camper suspension, Westin nerfs, camper shell, TST PowerMax Competition, 275 RVs, Psychotty air, HX-40, 4" straight pipe exhaust, ProComp A/T 305/70/R16s, EGT/Boost pillar gauges... Love my Cummins, no love for Dodge

 

[Hammer]

#ad
They are even more fun here in my the downtown zone ,All the buildings echo so vividly,,Its like music to my ears,,WHO NEEDS A STEREO!!!!!!!! #ad


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98, Flame Red, Quad Cab, 2500, 4x4, 5spd, Autometer and Cyberdyne gauges,Edelbrock Performer IAS shocks,TST#10 plate,16cm housing, B-D Exhaust Brake,Timing Advanced,K&N,Totally Amsoiled,Cat Muffler and Silencer ring ALL M. I. A. ,A BOMBING IN THE PROCESS!!

 

[Bigsaint]

Hammer, you are "beyond safe" IMHO. With all of them college kids racing around your town in their rice burners, who would blame noise on a diesel #ad
My brother in law went to school out there.

Scott W.