I got ROOKED!

[Gary - K7GLD]

... Well, maybe "RIPPED" would be more like it! :-laf :-laf



Got my new RR 4 inch exhaust and Don M 1. 6 F1 injectors installed by Rip and crew yesterday after a 225 mile or so trip thru rain and slush up to the Portland Oregon area - sure messed up the underside of my nice (usually) clean truck!



I've installed my own exhaust systems for many years - but the injectors are a different story - and we live too far out in the boonies of eastern Oregon to chance an "oops" screwup...



SO, I had Rip Rook and crew handle the whole bit. The exhaust seen in pics below, is Rips 4 inch setup from turbo to tailpipe - and also includes an added Magnaflow 14 inch long muffler that functions as a drone eliminator - it WORKS!



SOOooo - here's the story in pictures:



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In the shop, ready to get started.





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The original tailpipe.



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And the above clearly shows the difference in size between the old exhaust, and the new!



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[Gary - K7GLD]

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The setup for the new exhaust, showing the front Magnaflow 14 inch long anti-drone muffler, and the standard muffler further down - both are straight-thru design mufflers.



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A view from the side.



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Leveling the exit of the tailpipe, and checking spare tire clearance.



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YUP - all looks OK - time to weld it all up solid - NO clamps!



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[Gary - K7GLD]

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NOW it's time to install THESE funny looking things...



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HMMMmmm, now where DO they go? :-laf :-laf



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And finally, here's the man hisself - right where he usually is when he is answering YOUR call on the telephone...



SO, all went exceedingly well - the new system sounds nearly identical to the stock one, which was my goal. NO drone or funny noises - and them there fancy new sticks make LOTS of power with little smoke - and for routine empty/around town driving, the Comp will stay OFF - not needed with the 1. 6's!



PLUS, the combination of bigger exhaust and injectors has made the boost FLY up to max when the GO pedal is stabbed - an if anything, EGT has been reduced - more testing and a few trailer tows will tell the whole story.



More to come as it unfolds!

 

[Cummins4Life]

lol. Rip means business when he's wearing that hat.



Rob Gates does excellent work!

 

[SRadke]

Good to see Rip hasn't strained himself cleaning that place up :-laf Somehow he always get my orders right and get's 'em out the same day but I have no idea how! Great crew around that place.



-Scott

 

[24V-DSL]

Glad you're happy, Gary.



Actually, those are pretty flattering pics of the shop.

 

[SRadke]

I don't know Zach I think Rip mean buisness in this pic and he's not wearing that hat... ... .

 

[rmrc]

Great Pictures!



I've ordered from Rip quite e few times and will continue to use him as my number 1 supplier. His customer service ethics are excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BKenny]

Cool nothing like a good upgrade for the truck.

 

[paulb]

Glad you like your purchase. Hangin out at Rips is always a good time! Did you go have a Babe's burger? Did you notice in all the pics (except the one involving food), that Robert was the only one working? :-laf



Hmmm, maybe I shouldn't have said that... My next order may have a surcharge attached!



Kidding aside, Robert and Rip are great to deal with. Gary, I bet you had a fun drive home after having your new bombs installed. I bet your idea of driving around with the comp box turned off, doesn't last long though. It's just to hard to resist!



Paul

 

[TORQUE THIS]

Gary, did Bob Wagner show up? Hopefully you got to take his truck for a RIP (no pun intended) LOL!

 

[GFrance]

Glad you got your new goodies Gary. Don't think that shop has changed much since I was there last sept. Robert is a hard worker & Rip is the bomber guru.

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

Glad you got your new goodies Gary. Don't think that shop has changed much since I was there last sept. Robert is a hard worker & Rip is the bomber guru.

YUP - Robert did a great job - I'm pretty fussy about the truck - it's far more a toy than a utility vehicle, and it really HURTS to have to let others work on it. But Robert probably used more care, and left fewer "tracks" behind than *I* would have. And his welds look GREAT!



Great job Robert!



And of course, like all leaders, Rip gets paid for what he KNOWS more than for what he DOES!

 

[Forrest Nearing]

looks about like my garage... I knew Rip was a good guy!