BD Diesel - 1037143

Exhaust Brake - 1994-1997 Ford 7.3L PowerStroke Van/Truck

Exhaust Brake; 3.5 in. Exhaust Size; Incl. Brake Valve/Spool Valve/Hardware;

Descending grades with trailers can be hazardous and tricky situations, resulting in over heated service and trailer brakes, that leads to brake fade, excessive wear, and costly unwarranted repairs. BD Engine brake has been the industries time proven VARIABLE REGULATING BACK-PRESSURE EXHAUST BRAKE.Controlled by a lighted On/Off toggle switch or optional stick-mounted rocker switch for manual transmissions, the BD brake communicates with the engines electronic idle verification board for quick engagement. Where it mounts: Most vehicle applications will either have BDs turbo-mount design which bolts in place of the factory elbow between the turbo and the exhaust system or the inline design mounts in the exhaust system between the engine and muffler/DPF/cat. The BD Brakes rugged cast-iron housing incorporates BDs exclusive AlumiBronze bushing and positive sealing piston ring, no blind holes for carbon and rust to form, and miles of leak free retarding. Brake valve is actuated by an air cylinder (newer models) or a powerful, three-inch vacuum cylinder (earlier models). The durable air compressor included in later model kits can even be used for other applications, such as air horns, air bags even air-ride fifth wheel hitches –it is that tough. Automatic-equipped trucks prior to 2006 require BDs programmable AutoLoc and PressureLoc kits to electronically control torque converter clutch engagement. This addition effectively reduces slippage, resulting in peak retarding performance as well as lower transmission temperatures. All BD Brake kits come complete with the brake, air compressor (where applicable), mounting hardware, port to monitor the brakes retarding performance, complete instructions and most models come with EGT port.

• BD's exclusive Variable Orifice Technology
• BD's solid, offset butterfly
• Spring loaded cylinder
• Pressure regulation
• Provides up to 150 retarding horsepower throughout the engine's RPM range
• Rugged, cast-iron housings
• BD's exclusive alumibronze bushing
• Piston ring-seals
• Stainless steel butterfly shaft
• Proven to stand-up under the harsh, high heat conditions of the exhaust environment
• All mounting hardware are made of corrosion resistant stainless steel
• There's a reason why the BD Brake is the most widely-recognized diesel exhaust brake in the industry: It's the best! Compare it to the competition, and you'll see why.