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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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Default Need lower EGT's

I had the 100hp tune in my truck and the EGT gets too high at times(usually when idling for long periods) and cuts off..... I supposed its just the piping doing it b/c it never does it just riding down the road.... and the pyrometer isn't working right... i think the wires may have came loose or something.

SO i was looking at doing a full exhaust and it looks like banks offers one. and thats about it from what i've seen on the web.

I am also planning a cold air kit but I can't figure out which one is the best.... I REALLY like the K&N FIPK's better than any on the market but none are offered for the LLY that I've seen availible.

Josh S.
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 09:49 PM
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Stay away from FIPKs, they're trash...
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 06:05 PM
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You should have cool EGT's at idle, check that gauge. For an intake check into AFE. They aren't cheap, but are the best for diesels. Get the ProGuard7 filter. A 4" exhaust will lower your EGT's some. I like Magnaflow. Many people are also happy with MBRP, but I have never used this system. Banks stuff is nice, but to much money IMO.
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 07:48 PM
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Mkkkk well I got the gauge working properly and the EGT's are around 1200 @ WOT in the lower gear ranges but they creap up to around 1300-1350 maybe @ WOT above 75-80 mph

I ordered a MBRP exhaust today and also a AFE stage 2 intake system.
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by The Guy in MY 99TA
I ordered a MBRP exhaust today and also a AFE stage 2 intake system.
You'll like those, thats the same as I have on my y truck.
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Old Feb 6, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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i got the exhaust and cold air in today........ yet a little late but owell

I put the cold air kit on.... and I got to looking at he exhaust and the tip I got with the exhaust system HAS GOT TO GO!!! it's f***in huge..... I don't like it at all... its like a 7 inch tip........ I think its gunna look like ****..... it might actually look good once its on the truck...... but I have a big feeling that I'll be taking it off and ordereing something else.

Josh S.
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