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How short can I run my Exhaust?

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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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How short can I run my Exhaust?

I am wondering if I can run just a downpipe as my exhaust. What does everybody think? I have a 2006 Dodge 2500 quad cab.
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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you can but you will loose your hearing quickly and choke to death on fumes. Most states require back of cab minimum
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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Will I cause any damage to my turbo?
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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You might get soot all over the bottom of your truck too
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 01:57 PM
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Well I figured the pulling trucks do it out the hood so. I would like to but I doubt that is street legal.
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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I had an exhaust clamp break and the exhaust was coming out from under my cab (right infront of the cat) for one day and holy crap it was loud! Strait pipe is silent compared to that. I'd say strait pipe towing 14k is quietier then dumping under the cab just cruising by quite a bit. It was unbearable.
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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U will be DEAF, That is loud. I messed up and made my stack height half way up my window and i couldnt drive it at all cause of the loudness
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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Enjoy the sound. wear ear plugs. JMHO
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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Haha alright, thanks guys. I was thinking about unbolting it and going for a cruise just to see.
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