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Blade Exhaust Filter Reduces Pollution By 57 Percent
 Gizmodo posted an eco-friendly exhaust product called "Blade", which is a filter for your exhaust pipe that helps reduce vehicle air pollution by up to 57 percent and CO2 emissions by 34 percent, according to their website. The product also claims to increase your fuel economy by up to five miles per gallon. Their product also has support by the California Air Resources Board and the EPA, but I wouldn't say that says much. Eco-freaks can pick them up for $200 bucks, plus $20 per year for their filters.
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Monday Morning Roundup: Can't Talk To My Mother So I Talk To My DiaryMore in: Roundup, Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, GMC, Hybrid, Jeep, MOTORZ TV, Truck Jam, Wheels | Comments | Permalink | 92,673 Views
 Don't you hate it when you are stuck in bumper to bumper traffic on your way to work and there's some no talent ass clown blasting his stereo so loud even the dead can hear it? Plus they are rapping words such as "I got this killa up inside of me...I can't talk to my mother so I talk to my diary". That incident happens to be one of my favorite scenes from the movie, "Office Space". If you have not seen it, click here for the YouTube link.
An alternative idea for dealing with the situation is to throw a brick at their window check out the list of last week's blogs at www.Truckblog.com via your new Apple iPhone 3G you desperately waited in line all day for over the weekend, or watch our latest Truckblog.TV video on iTunes from your laptop while stuck in traffic. Check out the list below.
• Truckblog.TV Invades California Truck Jamboree Plus In Episode 6
• Toyota Offers Solar Panels On Prius Hybrid Car, Possible Pickup Truck Applications?
• Gas Mileage Vehicle Savings Calculator, Is It Worth Trading Your Truck?
• General Motors Offers 13 2009 Truck And SUV Models With E85 Ethanol Flex Fuel At No Extra Charge
• Chevrolet Luv Diesel Pickup Shows No Love To General Public, Except The Streets Of Detroit
• Dodge Now Offering 0% Financing Up To 72 Months On 2009 Dodge Ram Pickup
• Video Of 2010 Ford F-150 Raptor SVT Pickup Truck
• MBRP Introduces Off-Road Performance Exhaust Systems For Jeep Wrangler TJ
• Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels Launches New Dick Cepek Torque Wheel
• Friday Beerblog: $3,800 Summer Vacation, 1984 GMC 4 Axle Plus Sauna
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How Many Minutes Of Actual Work Do You Do?More in: Roundup, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, Hybrid, New Products, Nissan, Performance, Project JAKD, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 82,873 Views
 The question this morning is the same that was asked of Peter Gibbons by the Bob twins in "Office Space". "We're trying to get a feel for how people spend their day at work...so, if you would, would you walk us through a typical day, for you?". Peter then responds "Yeah, I just stare at my desk; but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch, too. I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work". Given you are reading this blog right now and happen to not be working at the moment, go ahead and check out our blogs from last week. Then during that hour after lunch ask yourself, how many minutes of actual work do I do?
• Griffin WindowSeat Provides Windshield Mount For Apple iPhone
• Torch Technologies Self-Driving Ford Hybrid SUV Now For Sale At $89K
• OBD-Codes.com Makes Troubleshooting Vehicle Errors A Breeze
• General Motors Offers Even More Rebates On Trucks And SUV's
• Corsa Performance Announces New Toyota Tundra Exhaust System
• How-To Install An OilGuard Filtration System
• Nissan Cuts Production Of Titan And Armada SUVs
• Pickup Truck And SUV Sales May Be In The Tank, But Aftermarket Accessories Are Not
• ScanGauge II Helps Save Gas While Hauling Ass
• Dodge Ram Pickup Truck Production Stands Still
• Friday Beerblog: Pre-Runner Race Truck Makes You Scream For An "Oh Shit" Handle
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You...I Believe You Have My Stapler?More in: Roundup, Chrysler, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, Hybrid, Lincoln, Project Truckblog, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 70,327 Views
 If you had problems around the work place last week trying to find your red Swingline stapler, just like Milton Waddams from the movie "Office Space", and you did not get the chance to check out "The Blog" until today, the following list is of our top stories from last week.
Also, make sure you are not late again, otherwise you will be summarily dismissed.
• How-To Install A MagnaFlow Performance Cat Back Exhaust
• 2009 Dodge Ram R/T Photo In The Wild
• Ford F-100 Stands As A Rumor, Possible Replacement For Ranger
• Fuel Saving Tips, Read Them Here
• Ford Recalls 655,000 Ford F-150s And Lincoln Mark LT Pickup Trucks
• Pickup Powertrain Dilemma, Diesel VS Gasoline VS Hybrids
• ATS Designs Releases 2007 And Newer Toyota Tundra Fender Flares
• Tables Turn On Toyota With Patent Infringement For Hybrid Vehicle Technology, Oops!
• Daimler Truck North America Signs Hybrid Deal With UPS, Cha-Ching!
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Monday Morning Recap Redefines What You Do At WorkMore in: Roundup, Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, Jeep, New Products, Nissan, Performance, SUV, Toyota, Website | Comments | Permalink | 87,398 Views
 Have you ever found yourself sitting in front of the "consultants" at work, being asked to explain what you do at work every day? Just like Peter Gibbons had to do in the comedy movie, Office Space. "What would you say...Ya do here?". Well our Monday morning recap should solidify exactly what you're not doing for them, and instead, you are catching up on the hottest news from last week, just in case you missed it all.
• TEN Magazines SOLD!
• Friday Beerblog: Man Crashes Jeep Into Tree, Loses His Manhood
• Nissan To Build 3 New Light Duty Commercial Pickup Trucks
• Let's Go Aero Offers The GearCage Cargo Rack System
• MBRP Offers Muffler Deletes For Duramax, Cummins, And Powerstroke Trucks
• Jiffy-Tite Quick-Connect Fluid Fittings Make Checking Fluids Easier
• Mopar Shows Off Customized Jeeps And Dodge Trucks At Moab Jeep Safari 2008
• New 5.7-Liter V8 TRD Supercharger, Do We Really Need It?
• First Official Photos Of The 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Pickup
• Toyota Tundra And Sequoia Production Cut
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Diesel Swap Kit For Jeep To Be Released Soon
 Woo hoo Jeep lovers! Jeep Performance, which is a division of Mopar, are working on a 2.8 liter diesel engine swap kit for your Jeep. Everything needed will be included in the kits, "including a stand-alone wiring harness and non-EGR motor!". Apparently the Jeep Liberty diesel engines had problems with their exhaust gas recirculation systems, so Jeep has responded with a kit that will replace the Liberty diesel engine, as well as a drop in kit for all other Jeep platforms. Further details are to be released. As posted by 4Wheel Drive & Sport Utility Magazine.
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Have A Case Of The Mondays? Read ThisMore in: Roundup, Bed & Cargo, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Hummer, Jeep, Mobile Electronics, New Products, Performance, Racing, SUV | Comments | Permalink | 120,977 Views
 If you have a "case of the Mondays", just like Peter Gibbons did from the 1999 comedy, Office Space (a Truckblog favorite), then we've got some TPS Reports...I mean, blogs, for you! Here's a wrap up of our best blogs from last week.
• Fastlane Turbocharged Trailblazer SS Goes 10.76 At 130 MPH
• Mopar Makes Customizing Jeeps Easy With New System
• Ford's New Factory Spray-In Bedliner Called Tough Bed
• Microsoft To Work With A New Automaker
• MBRP Expands Sport Truck Exhaust Line For Gas Powered Light Trucks
• Hummer Sales Down 21 Percent, Feeling Misunderstood
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The Wrath Of Last WeekMore in: Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, GMC, Hummer, Mobile Electronics, New Products, Performance, Safety, SUV | Comments | Permalink | 106,316 Views
Just in case you were trapped in that corporate meeting last week, or you did not have enough time to check out the blog, here is a list of our top blogs from last week.
• Catalytic Converters Are Targets For Thieves
• How The Knight Rider LED Light Scanner Was Made
• Retrax Introduces The Powertrax Electric Retractable Pickup Bed Cover
• Friday Beerblog: The $110k Hummer H2
• 1991 Chevrolet Silverado Hits 1 Million Miles
• Long Travel Raptor Ford F-150 Found In The Wild
• National Highway Traffic Safety Investigates General Motors SUV Fire Reports
• Ford Cuts 8,000 Jobs And Recalls 180,000 SUV's And Vans
• 2004 Ford F-150 RoushCharger Install Article
• Flowmaster Super 44 Off-Road Series Mufflers
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2007 to 2008 Billy Boat Hummer H2 Dual Exhaust
 Billy Boat Performance Exhaust have recently launched their 2007 to 2008 Hummer H2 high-performance dual exhaust catback systems. The new H2 system is a direct replacement exhaust, built of T-304 stainless steel and utilizes 4 inch, double wall stainless steel tips. For more information about Billy Boat's Performance Exhausts, visit www.bbexhaust.com
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Catalytic Converters Are Targets For ThievesMore in: Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Jeep, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 94,914 Views
 With the economy currently unstable, prices of metals have been rising, and thieves are beginning to target your vehicles exhaust, going for the catalytic converters which hold three expensive metals. Full Story... 
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Flowmaster Super 44 Off-Road Series MufflersMore in: Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, General Motors, GMC, Hummer, Jeep, New Products, Off-Road, Performance, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 118,495 Views
 Attention all Off-Road enthusiasts! Flowmaster Mufflers have designed and developed their new Super 44 Off-Road series mufflers proven for the trail. Offering a massive improvement of crush resistance over previous mufflers, these heavy-duty off-road series mufflers utilize the same technology as used in the Super 44 series mufflers, found on our most popular model vehicles.Full Story...
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MBRP Introduces New Pipes For 2007 Nissan Titan 5.6L
 MBRPinc. is now shipping the new performance exhaust system for the 2007 Nissan Titan 5.6L Crew Cab.
The first of a full line of MBRPinc. products and accessories for Nissan, the Titan cat-back system is constructed of the very best T304 stainless steel carrying a lifetime warranty. Mandrel bent tubes with minimized bend degree angles provide for maximum airflow and performance with a deep, mellow exhaust tone. Mirror-polished, dual-walled 3.5” exhaust tips complete the system for a complete exhaust package with a beautiful appearance.
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Truckblog July Free Truck Parts Giveaway
 Happy 4th of July! This month we bring you two truck add-ons for diesel trucks. MBRP is back again with their easy to install 5-inch exhaust kit, and new this month is van Aaken Developments with their SmartBox F for the 6.0L Ford Power Stroke. All told, we're giving away close to $1,000 worth of free truck parts this month.
We've also made some dramatic changes to the giveaway form. First, the number of required fields has been dramatically reduced, plus you can now save your answers to the required fields for the next time you enter. This means that you can come back every day and enter just by clicking a few buttons!
Enter To Win!
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Banks Introduces Monster Exhaust for Toyota Tacoma
 Yes, even Tacos need big pipes. Yesterday Banks told us about their latest "Monster Exhaust" release, this time for 2005-2006 Toyota Tacoma 4.0L trucks. They claim, "the 3-inch mandrel-bent, cat-back, stainless steel Monster exhaust is designed to be a direct-fit, bolt-on system that reduces backpressure over the stock system from 3.72 PSI to just 0.24 PSI – a 94% reduction in backpressure." Pretty impressive numbers.
More Info at Truck Hownd...
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Banks' Diesel-Dual! Monster Exhaust
 Gale Banks Engineering, long time diesel engine innovators, have done it again with the release of their latest diesel engine product, the Diesel-Dual! Monster Exhaust.
The Diesel Dual! kit features:
- 100% stainless steel, four-inch mandrel-bent tubing
- Polished Monster muffler has expansion chamber
- 5 inch double-wall stainless tips
- Slashes backpressure 98%
- Flows 228 percent better than stock
View It On Truck Hownd...
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While the Active Fuel Management (AFM) cylinder deactivation-equipped engines found in General Motors' (GM) new 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks are designed to save fuel, they can also play havoc with aftermarket exhaust systems. Only the CORSA(r) Performance exhaust system, designed specifically for these AFM engines, is capable of maintaining a "tuned" sound, regardless if the vehicle is in four- or eight-cylinder mode.
MBRPinc. is now shipping new performance exhaust systems for the redesigned 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT/ESV and the Yukon Denali XL. Like all MBRPinc. performance exhaust systems, these high-quality systems are constructed of the very best T304 stainless steel carrying a lifetime warranty...
MBRPinc. has introduced the "Power Tube". The Power Tube has been designed as a superior air-flow management device for any 4-inch diesel exhaust system on the market today. By increasing the exhaust flow, the engine works more efficiently delivering stump-pulling power in the lower and mid RPM range. In addition to torque enhancement, the addition of the Power Tube may also improve fuel efficiency.
Corsa Performance has announced a new exhaust kit for the all new Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, featuring a 6.1L version of the standard 5.7L HEMI V8 engine. Corsa states that cold flow increases 17% over the stock exhaust, increasing horsepower, torque, and fuel economy. This new kit eliminates any resonance and drone found in competing performance exhaust systems to allow the sport utility vehicle to be whisper quiet inside the cabin at highway speeds. And while it cancels out the bad sounds, it also emphasizes the good, creating a robust, aggressive tone outside.
E3 is developing a spark plug for automotive and powersport applications that greatly reduces toxic emissions of NOx, and CO while improving fuel efficiency. E3’s ability to provide a more complete combustion of the air/fuel mixture in the cylinder provides a 15% reduction of toxic emissions in small engines and an improvement of fuel economy of 3-13% depending on engine class. Over a 50-hour time span, HC is reduced in small engines by 42%, and CO by 59% as compared to other major brands. With millions of motors around the world, simply changing spark plugs can have a significant impact. 
CORSA Performance has introduced a new system to its growing line of diesel exhausts. Designed specifically for the 2003-2006 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L Cummins Turbo Diesel, the CORSA cat-back exhaust (part #15412) offers increased horsepower and torque, while eliminating in-cabin resonance. A down pipe kit is also available.
Gale Banks Engineering has introduced new kits for Dodge 5.9L pickups. "Total engineered power systems specifically calibrated for towing and work applications are now available from Gale Banks Engineering for ’03-06 Dodge 5.9L Cummins pickups. Banks’ Stinger and Power Pack systems combine intake, tuning, turbo and exhaust upgrades for strong, responsive acceleration; faster hill climbs with less backshifting and lower exhaust gas temperatures; superior towing ability; greater durability and improved fuel economy."
This one was just way too nutty to wait for the 
