06-07 LBZ Performance Discussion of Chevy and GMC Trucks with LBZ Duramax Turbo Diesel Engines Related To Performance And Longevity

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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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so im lookin at exhaust kits and it doesnt say anything about including any catts in the turbo back kits. does that mean it uses the stock catt??

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how does it sound in the cab, like how she barks but it seems like its loud in the cab... is it?

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and also if you delete the catts and straight pipe it would it pass emissions in NY, bc i know a gass truck wont pass, but im still dont know much about diesel testing
theres a little drone while going 80, kinda have to talk loud to have a conversation, but u got a 6 speed so ur drone will be at a different speed.

normal driving it aint too bad at all, them lbz's and llys are quiter for some reason
 
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by HeavyChevyDMAX
and also if you delete the catts and straight pipe it would it pass emissions in NY, bc i know a gass truck wont pass, but im still dont know much about diesel testing
You'll need to check local laws, BUT (in theory) if it came on the vehicle, it needs to stay on the vehicle, emissions wise.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Yeah, if they test in NY and you remove the cat, it's probably a guarantee you'll fail...
 
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 06:48 PM
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damn, so is it a big sound diff if u leave the catts in??
 
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 10:36 AM
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No, it's not that bad. My truck has no cat, but it's got the stock muffler, and it sounds virutally the same. The muffler by far makes the most difference.

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Just get a good muffler, or no muffler, and you'll be fine. If they do emissions testing you'll have to keep the cat, but I'm not sure if there's a restriction on mufflers...
 

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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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im thinking of 5 but may go with 4 not sure i have a stock truck and if i decide to go insane with it then go 5inch
 
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 12:06 PM
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4 inch is good for 500+hp and its less expensive

with a 5 inch you gain a few hp less then the 4inch with a stock turbo
 
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 12:08 PM
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so you think 4 inch is the way to go now?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 12:12 PM
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i have a 4" down 5" tip mbrp exhaust on my powerstroke and my friends say they here me a 1/2 mile away and i have a cat.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 12:15 PM
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good i think thats what ill do for cost reasons also
 
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