how many people with hood stacks have been pulled over?
Diesel Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Argyle,WI
Most states just say that exhaust should exit behind the cab. Some cops dont even know what to look for in the first place though. They probably think it is a redneck hood ornament or something. Id say if you're not stupid with it then you should be fine and its not much louder than regular stacks either just hear more of the turbo.
Diesel Bomber
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Bedford OH
just to clarify, its illegal in ohio, and pretty much all states that have "laws"
obstructed view, excessive noise, and the exhaust has to exit to the rear of the passenger compartment (which is considered the rear bumper)
depends on where u live as to whether you can get away with it or not.
obstructed view, excessive noise, and the exhaust has to exit to the rear of the passenger compartment (which is considered the rear bumper)
depends on where u live as to whether you can get away with it or not.
Diesel Bomber
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Bedford OH
OK 
I think it really comes down to where you live and drive and how picky the local law enforcement is then.
from experience: If you drive a showroom quality truck, chances are they will leave you alone, if it's all beat up and rusty etc.. your gonna get nailed.
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I think it really comes down to where you live and drive and how picky the local law enforcement is then.
from experience: If you drive a showroom quality truck, chances are they will leave you alone, if it's all beat up and rusty etc.. your gonna get nailed.
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Yup. They got huge boners for diesels around here and aren't afraid to slap you with a gross pollution ticket or declaring your vehicle unfit for on highway use
Basically any state who requires some kind of exhaust regulation like for example, a state that requires emissions on residential diesels or require you to show cats or something like that won't let it fly.
In georgia, which is where I live, It is quite alright to have a hood stack. I have 4" straight pipe on my 6.0 and got pulled over for my license plate bulb being burnt out.. I asked about my lift kit and exhaust while he was there and he said as long as my headlights touch the road.
In georgia, which is where I live, It is quite alright to have a hood stack. I have 4" straight pipe on my 6.0 and got pulled over for my license plate bulb being burnt out.. I asked about my lift kit and exhaust while he was there and he said as long as my headlights touch the road.
