Straight pipe 7040?

my 7010 has a short pipe, only about 1-1/2 ft above the hood and then curves to the side. I did this because I was in near a bunch of low tree branches that like to break pipes off. and it worked well, no extra noise inside the cab, so I left it that way. I can hear a small amount of turbo with it this way...but not bad. the turbo eats a lot of the exhaust noise.

Interesting topic. We put a 4" curved pipe on our 7045, it's awful in the cab, right at pto rpm it has a terrible low tuned hum in the cab, almost like you are sitting in a tuning fork. I've never figured out why. Sure sounds nice on the outside! But you won't last long inside! We put the muffler back on, kinda bummed about it. Doesn't make any sense.

The dash is full of foam, and I did try pointing the pipe different ways, didn't make a difference. It's a wierd one. Lol

Carl, go with a 3" or 5" pipe it will cut down on the resonance of the engine. I have a 5" on my 7060 and at about 1600rpm it does the same thing. Speed it up or slow it down and it quits. The 5" is great at pto speed. It is a curved pipe facing to the right as I'm in the seat.

Hey all,

I wanted to drag this thread back up to see where everyone in this thread is buying their straight pipes.

Please tell me:

Where you got it

What size

Rough cost

and if you are pleased with the quality.

I am looking at Shoup, and they want more for a straight pipe than they do a muffler.

I am also eyeing a 40 dollar ebay special chromed curved straight pipe that does not look too bad.

All of them I am looking at are 3 inch, I was planning on just mounting direct to the elbow. The bigger pipes are intriguing, but IDK how a guy would make those fit.

Any input appreciated,
Thanks!

I'm 51, and have worn hearing aids for 2 years, thanks to spending my youth on 100 hp open station tractors (190XT with factory straight pipe, 200 with muffler doing tillage work). I also spent a great deal of time inside a sow farrowing house. About 2 of the worst things a young kid can do. I also had a piece of sl*g burn a hole in my ear drum 3 years ago. 70% loss in that ear and 30 in other. Take care of your selves early on. 

GM Guy wrote: Hey all, I wanted to drag this thread back up to see where everyone in this thread is buying their straight pipes. Please tell me: Where you got it What size Rough cost and if you are pleased with the quality. I am looking at Shoup, and they want more for a straight pipe than they do a muffler. I am also eyeing a 40 dollar ebay special chromed curved straight pipe that does not look too bad. All of them I am looking at are 3 inch, I was planning on just mounting direct to the elbow. The bigger pipes are intriguing, but IDK how a guy would make those fit. Any input appreciated, Thanks!

My brothers XT has muffler, mine has a straight pipe. There is no doubt mine sounds better, especially under load. But his is much easier on the ears. A set of ear plugs still allows me to hear the music of that sweet 301 but you can hear me a half mile away lol. I have had multiple people tell me they love hearing her run in the field but have no idea how I stand it in the seat. 4’ straight pipe with a rain cap. Its personal preference, to each his own.

Edited by coggonobrien - 13 Aug 2018 at 9:07am