the best exhaust brake?

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Member since Apr 2002
2 posts
ORANGE COUNTY, CA, USA
1 vehicle in the registry

Apr 28, 2003 at 7:17 PM

Just bought a travel trailer (26' tahoe ), going x country this summer and looking to get an exhaust brake system, Whats the best

E. Long

Member since Jan 2001
2,229 posts
Atlanta, GA, USA
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Apr 29, 2003 at 8:06 AM

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Just bought a travel trailer (26' tahoe ), going x country this summer and looking to get an exhaust brake system, Whats the best

I don't have any experience with it but I've heard good things about Western Diesel's exhaust brake. They are a reputable company and have great customer service.

-Eric

'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going

Gregg S

Member since May 2003
36 posts
Northern, IL, USA
1 vehicle in the registry

May 24, 2003 at 9:49 PM

What brand truck? Assuming the obvious, its a diesel. Ford already has a valve mounted in the exhaust that can be used as a exhaust brake. If you have a Dodge or GM you must use an aftermarket unit. Go to www.thedieselstop.com and in the forums there is a catagory for towing, do a search for exhaust brakes you will get your fill of info.

96F250,PSD,SC,LWB,4X4,lots of mods
89F150,4.9,RC,LWB,4X4,engine mods only

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