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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 10:03 PM
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Whats a Good Exhaust Brake

I recieved a brake for my 05 cummins from us gear. The inside diameter of the brake is 3 3/8". This is a restriction as far as I know for a 4" exhaust so I sent it back. I'm out shoping again and need to find a good one. My truck is a 6 speed 4.10 4X4 manuel shift. Any advice?
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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I have heard a ton of good things about PacBrake. I am going to buy the PXRB 5" remote mounted system for the black money pit.
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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I'm wondering how the brake will work with the clutch since the truck is manual.
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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The exhaust brake works great with my manual!!!
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 11:35 PM
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Pac Brake for sure. Send Lary a PM, he sells them but they're not listed on this site.

Mine's a stick too, works great. Just installed the optional clutch switch although I'm not sure I like it (the clutch switch I mean)
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 01:08 AM
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x2 on the manual trans with the Pac Brake.

I had one on my '04 pulling a 12K toyhauler...it's amazing how little you have to use your truck brakes with an exhaust brake! The Pac Brake is worth every penny (imho)!
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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I just got my PRXB from Lary hooked up and I'm loving it with my 6 spd! I have an older Pacbrake on 98.5 5 spd and it isn't as strong as the PRXB. PRXB and 6 spd are a perfect match.
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 10:11 AM
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Thanks. I've bought the pac brake prxb. Now need to find out how to put the compressor in with my high ram in the way.
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 10:24 AM
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I love my pacbrake on my manual trans...
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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compressor is made by viair I believe... should be a waterproof unit.. mount it anywhere you like...

I have an onboard air setup with a 450C compressor under my back seat and a 5 gal tank stuffed in front of my pass rear tire... Works great!
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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I'm going to try it under the frame somewhere tucked away if possible. Anyone try this yet? Any pictures / ideas?
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