Cat Back or Turbo Back Exhaust System… Which is right for your diesel truck?

At OCDiesel.com, we sell all types of exhaust systems. But which is the right one for you? It all depends on how you use your diesel truck. The two most common types of exhaust systems would be Cat Back and Turbo Back.

Cat Back refers to the portion of the exhaust system from the outlet of the catalytic converter to the final vent to open air. Cat Back systems generally include the pipe from the converter to the muffler, the muffler, and the final length of pipe to open air. Cat Back exhaust systems are a very popular aftermarket performance enhancement. They generally use larger diameter pipe than the stock system. Good systems will have mandrel-bent turns that allow the exhaust gas to exit with as little back pressure as possible.

Turbo Back refers to the part of the exhaust system from the outlet of a turbocharger to the final vent to open air. Turbo Back systems are generally produced as aftermarket performance systems for cars with turbochargers. Some Turbo Back systems replace stock catalytic converters with others having less flow restriction.

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Ford 6.0L Lack of Power, White/Black Smoke or a Surge

This information apply to all FORD:

6.0L 2003-2005 Excursion 6.0L 2003-2007 F-Super Duty 6.0L 2004-2009 E-Series 6.0L 2004-2007 F-650, F-750

OC Diesel knows that some 2003-2007 F-Super Duty, 6.0L 2004-2007 F-650/750, 6.0L 2003-2005 Excursion and 6.0L 2004-2009 Econoline vehicles may exhibit one or a combination of the following concerns: lack of power, white/black smoke or a surge.

Pertaining to 6.0L 2003-2007 F-Super Duty, 6.0L 2003-2005 Excursion, and 6.0L 2004-2009 Econoline these concerns may or may not be accompanied by any one, or a combination, of the following diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs): P0238, P0299, P0404, P0478, P2262 and/or P2263. These concerns and/or DTCs could be a result of cooking deposits inside the turbocharger for which OC Diesel has a solution.

The 6.0L 2004-2007 F-Super Duty 650-750 may have these concerns and may not be accompanied with the following DTCs: 261, 342, 343, 353, 354 and/or 361. These concerns may also be a result of cooking deposits inside the turbocharger.

OC Diesel can help these cooking deposits concerns that may be affecting the inside of  your turbocharger turbine housing. The cooking can impede vane response causing high or low instances of exhaust pressure and will usually decrease fuel economy, too. Unexpected exhaust pressure results can cause over-boost, under-boost, insufficient or excessive exhaust gas recirculation, or unexpected EGR valve position, resulting in fatal engine wear.

Give us a call at 714-848-2170 M-F from 8-5 PST  Live locally? Feel free to stop by our location and meet us! OC DIESEL, INC. is located at 17242 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Suites A and B. We have a full service shop staffed with knowledgeable technicians who are ready to squash any Diesel Repair issues.