trvsdad1
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Anybody put a "Turn Down Tip" on their diesel pick-up in an effort to reduce soot getting on their boat, or ? trailer? If so did it work? Thanks in advance.
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bldrbuck
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A turn-down may help a little, what will help more is driving so there is less soot. If you see soot drop a gear and slow down.
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Diesel soot on truck/ camper = badge of honor... wear it proudly!
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My F350 is an auotmatic, the problem is towing for 3.5 hours at 65 mph. When we get to the lake (due to wagon back effect) the boat cover is dirty with exhaust soot. If I tow without the cover on the boat the upholstry and carpet get dirty. Just looking for an improvement.
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I put a tip down on my rig and it does seem to help. I no longer have a black jack.;o)
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I put a extension with a turn down on my Dodge Dually to keep the soot off the fender and bumper and it worked very well.
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SoCalDesertRider
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On our diesel van, the exhaust pipe hangs down very low below the body. That seems to help some.
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You could by a gasser...LOL! If you want to talk soot go to larger injectors, then it really comes out....I don't think there is any great mod to really get it out of the way. I only get it on my rear hold down, lucky me!. Have you seen that air deflector that fits on the top of the TC kind of like a set of fins? It helps keep dirt and dust from collecting on the back. Diverting the air down the back might help push it out of the way.
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You could buy a 07.5 Diesel all the soot goes into partical filters and your oil, which has to be changed more often.
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Reddog1
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I have a "Turn Down Tip" on my truck. Before the "Turn Down Tip", I would get soot on the corner of my TC, about 12" to 18" up the side. I never really noticed if I got it on the Zuki when towing it. After installing the "Turn Down Tip", I no longer get the soot.
My tip is turned almost straight down, and gets a little soot of the front edge, about 1/2" up the tip. I think I will have to turn it a little to prevent that soot.
Under the right circumstances, I can get a lot of soot. I do have a highly modified fuel system, including injectors.
Wayne
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