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Re: Ford 7.3 turbo: exhaust too loud
Some areas to check for noise. Turbo up pipes - These are notorious for leaking and can make quite a racket as it is right next to the cab Exhaust back pressure valve - If it is sticking it is noisy and bleeding boost. You will get a loud "whoosing" sound if stuck Exhaust and how it is mounted - It should have rubber mounts to isolate the vibration. If they are gone it can make the exhaust vibrate the frame and the harmonic can be maddening Ford made a firewall sound deadening kit for the Excursions that can be added to the firewall of the Superduties. There is also a lot of sound leakage around the steering shaft where it goes through the firewall. I have seen a couple of mods with a foam coozie used to seal it up. The other big helper is good rubber window and door seals and sound deadening product in the door panels. Biodiesel also makes a huge difference in how loud my truck is. A HPX crossover pipe helps too and so does a in tank fuel pickup mod as the fuel system sucks air which makes the injectors really noisy. There are lots of things to do but no silver bullet. The 7.3 is loud.642Views0likes0CommentsRe: Campgrounds near mountain biking in Colorado?
Look at Lake Pueblo State Park. There is a very dedicated group that works to build and maintain the trails around the lake for mountain biking. If you are coming from the east it is also the way up to Buena Vista and Salida along Highway 50. Lake Pueblo Trails And if you do stay in Pueblo please visit the Center for American Values. Pueblo is home to three Medal of Honor recipients and this is a non-political center dedicated to honoring those that have served. It is located downtown on the Pueblo Historic Riverwalk. Mark845Views0likes0Comments
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