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Old 12-21-2008, 10:38 AM   #27 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Big Dave View Post
Anybody here think the Tier II diesels are not more efficient if you lose the DPF?

All filters induce a pressure loss. That is back pressure. A diesel is very sensitive to back pressure. Back pressure is what works (non-Jacobs) diesel exhaust brakes.
It shouldn't be a significant pressure drop unless they're improperly designed. Technically mufflers induce a pressure loss, but the trade-off is worthwhile.
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