Banks Power Ford Trucks: (Diesel ’99 - 03 7.3L Power Stroke) Exhaust- Monster Exhaust, Single Passenger side exit (w_ cat) '99-03 F-250 & F-350 User Manual

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raise the vehicle on a hoist or

safety stands to provide access to the

exhaust system. loosen the clamp at

the front of the muffler and pry the

muffler and tailpipe hanger pins from

the rubber hangers (spray lubricant

will ease hanger removal). remove the

muffler and tailpipe from the vehicle.

Cutting the tailpipe may ease the

process of removal.

if your vehicle is equipped with a

catalytic converter, mark a point 4”

from the forward edge of the weld at

the inlet of the catalytic converter on

the downward facing side of the pipe

(see Figure 1).

remove the remaining portion of

the exhaust system from the vehicle.

retain the t.o.p. V-band clamp for

reuse (on systems, 48658 and 48661

use supplied V-band clamp).
the converter must be reinstalled in

the vehicle. remove the intermediate

pipe from the outlet end of the

converter. at the mark previously

made, cut through the converter pipe

square with the remaining face of the

pipe as shown in Figure 1.
WARNING: At the outlet of each

exhaust manifold, locate the

short section of tubing that feeds

exhaust up to the turbocharger.

Check these tubes to ensure

that they are not loose, as we

have found several new vehicles

with exhaust leaks in this area.

Correct this condition now or soon

after installation of the Monster

exhaust components to eliminate

dangerous exhaust leaks and poor

turbocharger performance.
IMPORTANT: The catalytic

converter should be inspected.

Diesel catalysts may become

plugged with soot and can cause

a restriction to exhaust flow,

impeding performance. Shine a

powerful flashlight into the inlet

end of the converter. Observe the

light through the other end of the

converter. The full circle of the

flashlight should be visible without

any blockage in the gridwork of

the catalyst. If excessive soot is

observed, the catalyst may need

to be cleaned. TAKE PRECAUTIONS

to avoid blowing soot toward the

work area or where it could be

inhaled. ALWAYS use breathing

protection. Also inspect the catalyst

for damage (i.e. chips, bent corners,

etc.) to the gridwork. If your

catalytic converter is damaged,

it may be covered under your

vehicle’s emissions warranty.
if a banks power elbow is being

installed, follow steps 4-11 below.

otherwise, skip to step 12.

Section 1

INSTALLATION INSTRuCTIONS

Figure 1