BD has been
installing exhaust brakes on the Power Stroke Diesel ever since the
first day of engine production in 1994. We set the standards for the
amount of engine backpressure. Our tests revealed an extremely durable
engine top end. The hydraulic lifters easily open the 140# valve springs.
The forty pounds of backpressure the exhaust brake creates is far below
the engine peak pressure. Thousands of exhaust brake installations over
the years have proven this engine. .
The Turbo Mounted
Vacuum actuated Exhaust Brake, (compression retarder) is available for
the 2001 Ford V8 7.3 PowerStroke diesel. This BD Exhaust Brake simply
replaces the stock rear portion of the waste gated turbine housing.
The casting incorporates BD’s exclusive AlumiBronze bushing and piston
ring sealed butterfly shaft that has proven to stand up to the exhaust
emission environment. The brake incorporates BD’s exclusive Variable
Orifice technology, where the spring loaded piston in the powerful 3"
vacuum cylinder is compressed by the off set stainless steel butterfly
once the peak retarding pressure is achieved.
BD Variable
Orifice exhaust brakes provide superior performance that starts at 1200
rpm with peak retarding hp achieved by 1800 rpm and then it just holds
on right through the rpm range!
The kit includes,
a complete wiring harness, vacuum hoses and for the 99-01 models a heavy-duty
vacuum pump and bracket to bolt in place of the stock vacuum pump. The
complete kit can be installed in 3-4 hours with no cutting or welding
required.
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