Last May, Peterbilt PartsInsider illustrated how to meet EPA noise requirements with TRP® Mufflers. However, every component of the exhaust system is critical because they ensure a precise fit, tight seal, reliable performance and long life, which ultimately reduces noise.
Trust in the comprehensive TRP Exhaust Program that includes aluminized and chrome-plated tubes, Y Pipes, bushings, mufflers, clamps, flex hoses, stacks and special tubes.
Manufactured with 304 stainless steel bright material, TRP Clamps do not pinch flex hoses and pipes due to a 360-degree compressive seal, which helps avoid premature failures. The popular 5” pre-formed stainless steel clamp with gasket improves the sealing capability of the clamp by over fifty percent over the performance of a standard stainless steel clamp with a flat band. TRP Clamps provide the clamping load you need to keep your exhaust system running smoothly. Other important features include –
• Pre-attached hardware with force bars, nuts and reaction block, which eliminates tearing on installation.
• Stepped band design for lap joints, which provides fast and accurate installation while also offering a better seal.
TRP also offers an extensive selection of premium exhaust stacks that are available in a variety of lengths and configurations – Straight, West Coast, Curved, and Monster. Engineered with quality materials, TRP Stacks are plated to industry specifications that are made to last.
Reinforce good maintenance practices by performing the following daily inspection checks –
• Check for noise leaks in the flexible tubing.
• Make sure hangers supporting the exhaust system are not too loose or too tight.
• Inspect the area around the clamps for cracks and rust where noise, soot and even exhaust gases can escape.
• Check for dents or crushed tubing that restricts exhaust flow, increases back pressure as well as exhaust temperatures.
For all your parts and maintenance needs, visit your preferred Peterbilt dealer. Ask for TRP.