what exhaust brakes you guys prefer & why?

dadwolf2 wrote:

Blanco1 wrote:
What about for the guys like me with a 5 speed stick?

It's even easier for us with manual transmissions.

Easy for 24v Cummins. Reminder, 12valve requires additional work.

I've had a Jacobs exhaust brake on my 2001 w/ 6 speed for several years and have been very pleased with it. Bought it through the local Dodge dealer and a friend and I installed it. It was a fairly easy install.

Blanco1 wrote:
What about for the guys like me with a 5 speed stick?

It's even easier for us with manual transmissions.

What about for the guys like me with a 5 speed stick?

i have heard several locals say the jacob's is a good unit..i can't run one my dodge no lock up converter..Blanco1 the auto trans kits have an extra computer to keep the torque converters locked alot of companies won't sell kits for auto trucks because of the load on the converters.. myself i am waiting for these guys to put out their compression brake {jake brake} kits.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36uZA_iaFbQ

Blanco1 wrote:

davidaf wrote:
Well heck, my buddy Google just found me a local shop that sells/installs and the part number for my year/trans. I see a Pac brake and some cool gauges in my future.

Link?

In Huntington Beach. I'll be calling them this week: www.ocdiesel.com

Don't know anything about the shop but all they do is Diesel. Reviews are hit and miss. If you know of a better shop let me know. I know we are moving further off topic.

I installed the Pacbrake PRXB on my truck.

davidaf wrote:
Well heck, my buddy Google just found me a local shop that sells/installs and the part number for my year/trans. I see a Pac brake and some cool gauges in my future.

Link?

davidaf wrote:
Back when i first bought my truck there wasn't an option available for those with an Auto Trans. Is that still the case? Truck is an 05 5.9 w/ 48RE auto trans. I'm about to go full time and figure the EB would be a nice option.

Mines a 5 speed.
7 what difference does that make?

Well heck, my buddy Google just found me a local shop that sells/installs and the part number for my year/trans. I see a Pac brake and some cool gauges in my future.