Propickup Digital Magazine
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BUYER'S GUIDE PRODUCT SHOWCASE: MASTERS OF FLOW N ot all manufacturers offer exhaust systems for all makes, models or fuel types. One company may specialize in diesel exhaust systems, another in gasoline-powered exhaust systems. Make it a point to visit company websites to see product availability or talk with your local performance shop/ installer to find out what will work on your pickup. Keep in mind that not all systems will be legal in all areas, due to federal and regional emissions rules. This is especially true in California, where anything that affects emissions must carry a CARB (California Air Resources Board) certificate to be street legal. A little legwork up front, however, can result in a work pickup that not only sounds great, but also delivers more power and enhanced fuel economy. And what business owner doesn't like that? AFE MACH FORCE XP DPFDELETE The aFe Mach Force XP DPF-Delete turbo-back exhaust system eliminates the use of the restrictive diesel particulate filter (DPF) for maximum performance and extreme mileage gains. aFe claims this free-flowing 4-inch, mandrelbent 409 stainless steel exhaust system outflows the factory exhaust by 300cfm. The Mach Force XP weighs just 74 pounds, which is 85 pounds lighter than the OE system. It also requires the use of a controller with a DPF-delete function. Fits 2011 Ford Power Stroke V8-6.7L Turbo Diesel and other applications. Because the DPF-delete does not meet 50-state emissions rules, aFe sells this kit only for race, off-road or ranch use. MSRP: $724. afepower.com or (951) 493-7155. ANSA SILVERLINE ANSA Automotive offers both single and dual-exhaust systems in turbo-back and DPF-back configurations for diesel pickups. Their newest offering is the Silverline 5-inch Aluminized Performance Exhaust System that opens up the exhausts on Chevrolet/GMC Duramax, Ford Powerstroke and Dodge Cummins Diesel pickups. The turbo-back kits come complete with necessary clamps and installation hardware and, for a limited time only, will include a 5-inch polished 304 stainless steel tip. ANSA also just added the Silverline 4-inch aluminized exhaust system for the earlier model 1994-1997 Ford Powertroke diesels. That addition means the smaller Silverline exhaust systems are now available for virtually all popular diesel pickups. SilverlineExhaust.com or (800)-841-9166. Since the engine is "breathing" more easily with the performance exhaust installed, it doesn't take as much throttle to get the vehicle moving to a given speed, which in turn, reduces the amount of load on the engine, resulting in greater efficiency and increased overall fuel economy. THE BIG PAYOFF Fuel economy gains usually run between 3 and 7 percent, which may not seem like a lot. But when you drive that pickup 20,000 or 30,000 miles a year, the fuel savings can add up quickly. With the cost of most exhaust systems ranging between $300 and $700 and fuel pricing closing in on $4 a gallon, it means the average installation of a cat-back system is completely amortized within three years, assuming your pickup averages 15mpg and it's driven 15,000 miles per calendar year. That payoff could be even faster if fuel costs continue to rise. And here's the sweet bit: The bigger the vehicle, the bigger the engine, the bigger the load, the greater the savings in fuel EXCEED THE DISTANCE. 1-800-442-0056 (530) 893-5209 PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA 36 PROPICKUP Buyer's Guide 2012 Warren Spears of Spears Auto Repair in Long Beach, Ms. pulls the stock exhaust out of a new pickup to replace with a cat-back system. (Photo by Bruce W. Smith)