August 14, 2026 • Advice, Automotive • Editorial
Every diesel owner knows the temptation. You’re pulling a heavy fifth-wheel up a 7% grade, your exhaust gas temperature (EGT) gauge starts creeping past 1,200°F, and your truck drops into limp mode. The instant reaction on most forums? “Dump the restriction, throw on a bigger turbo, and slap a straight pipe on it.” It sounds [...] ...
