Afraid of rust with new muffler?

[QuasarZ]

Thinking of putting in new muffler. But worried the welds and any additional piping needed will rust out earlier. Hate to cut off brand new muffler and subject new truck to rust just for some sound but stock is so quiet. Is there a paint or anything I could apply to help last longer? I’m in the Midwest with nasty salt in winter.

 

[LaRamie]

Go with magnaflow's bolt on "direct replacement". Bolts on front factory flange, but you do have to cut behind stock muffler. New muffler will slip over tailpipe side and clamp. Probably best possible scenario for replacing with limited rust. There are sprays out there for welds/rust prevention, never had much luck with it though. Know anyone that can TIG stainless would be other option

 

[QuasarZ]

Thanks

 

[GATORB8]

May want to consider a stainless bolt on cat back. My last MBRP lasted almost 10 years in Chicago winters with no signs of quiting when I sold it.

 

[LaRamie]

Thanks

They have a good video for the magnaflow on YouTube too, plays nicely over truck speakers lol complete system though

 

[Jordan2929]

If its a decent exhaust shop they'll use stainless wire when welding the tubes together, but if they don't use stainless I'd steer clear.

 

[QuasarZ]

If its a decent exhaust shop they'll use stainless wire when welding the tubes together, but if they don't use stainless I'd steer clear.

Good to know, thanks