Want to add Exh brake but also upgrade turbo later
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Want to add Exh brake but also upgrade turbo later
I want to add an exhaust brake to my truck but I don't want to limit myself on turbo's down the road. I know I could run a hybrid turbo and still have a turbo mounted exhaust brake, but just looking at other options. I think I've read that you can run an inline exhaust brake that won't affect the turbo choice, but I'm not sure if I understand that properly.
I want to add Mach 4 injectors down the road so I think I'll need more air from a turbo to keep it cool so this is why I'm being careful on the exhaust brake/turbo choice.
Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks, Matt
I want to add Mach 4 injectors down the road so I think I'll need more air from a turbo to keep it cool so this is why I'm being careful on the exhaust brake/turbo choice.
Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks, Matt
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Originally Posted by RickCJ
You just use an inline exhaust brake instead of a turbo mount! US gear and most eb companies make an inline with several sizes to choose from. 3"-5"
Go inline.
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Ok guys thanks for the input. I researched this a little over the phone this morning too. I've heard that the inline exhaust brake can get muddy,wet, salty etc, causing some issues because it is mounted low......this was coming from a 4wd shop/installer. Another friend has heard the same. Can anyone else contradict or confirm this? I don't plan going in the mud if I can help it with my truck, that is why I have an ATV, but is does happen on occasion. Do the inline brakes work as well as the turbo mounted brakes?
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The solenoid on the one my son had would get a glob of water or dirt in it and the brake would not work. Gotta pull the solenoid about every four months and clean it. No problems other than that.
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