Aftermarket exhaust question...

[Boyvan]

Hello all:

I’m considering upgrading my truck’s exhaust system. As a first-time truck owner with a Hemi engine, I want to experience the sound without constantly revving it.

However, I don’t want it to be too loud and disturb my neighbors. Ideally, I’d like a pleasant rumble that remains quiet inside the cabin when the windows are up but loud enough to say it’s Hemi power without being obnoxious.

I’ve watched various YouTube videos showcasing different exhaust sounds, but I’m still uncertain which one to choose. I’ve explored options like muffler and resonator deletes, as well as aftermarket exhaust systems, but the costs add up. I’m hesitant to spend a significant amount only to find it’s too loud.

Any advice or ideas from fellow Ram enthusiasts would be appreciated!

Thank you

 

[vincentw56]

Hello all:

I’m considering upgrading my truck’s exhaust system. As a first-time truck owner with a Hemi engine, I want to experience the sound without constantly revving it.

However, I don’t want it to be too loud and disturb my neighbors. Ideally, I’d like a pleasant rumble that remains quiet inside the cabin when the windows are up but loud enough to say it’s Hemi power without being obnoxious.

I’ve watched various YouTube videos showcasing different exhaust sounds, but I’m still uncertain which one to choose. I’ve explored options like muffler and resonator deletes, as well as aftermarket exhaust systems, but the costs add up. I’m hesitant to spend a significant amount only to find it’s too loud.

Any advice or ideas from fellow Ram enthusiasts would be appreciated!

Thank you

I have a Carven cat back and it's nice. No drone, but loud enough.

Plenty of posts on here, you should be able to find a ton through search.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

My favorite is usually Magnaflow, nice deep and mellow. I grabbed a new in box Carven catback for a great price and sounds great, but louder than Magnaflow, unless going smallest muffler they have.

 

[Redz72]

I went with the muffler delete, but kept the resonators intact. For me, it’s the perfect mellow rumble on cold starts, not over bearing, but when you stomp on the skinny pedal, it really comes alive. Cruising is not an issue either as I don’t notice any hum or drone. ~$120 out the door at a local muffler shop. The shop owner suggested I go this route as he is a Mopar guy. And worst case, if I didn’t like it, I can always have a muffler (whatever brand) welded in. I haven’t been disappointed in the 9ish months I’ve been running it. Highly suggested.

 

[MickeyRam]

I would do muffler delete and resonator delete. A nice moderate sound and no drone. Cost me $600 plus $150 for installation.

A full cat back is nice as well.

 

[jl13]

$500 mbrp hi flow plus b2 fab resonator delete. Did it myself. Very happy with it.
I also like carven

 

[Benning78]

Got 2021 ram.1500 5.7 hemi not eturque.
Installed Carvin competitor series muffler and feels I lost bit of power?
Anyone else had this happen or feels like it?
Should I also get better air filter for more air flow?Not cold air just replace stock mesh one with same square drop in mesh but like K&N or similar.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

Definetly grab a DRY performance filter AFE or AEM are 2 brands I can think of. Also maybe disconnect battery to reset vehicle. They hold a memory of driving.

 

[Fbird]

I went BORLA Attac. Believe them when they say its loud...cause it is! If i were to do it again I would probably go with the "S-type". plenty of youtube comparisons to work with on this truck.

 

[Hemogoblin]

Hello all:

I’m considering upgrading my truck’s exhaust system. As a first-time truck owner with a Hemi engine, I want to experience the sound without constantly revving it.

However, I don’t want it to be too loud and disturb my neighbors. Ideally, I’d like a pleasant rumble that remains quiet inside the cabin when the windows are up but loud enough to say it’s Hemi power without being obnoxious.

I’ve watched various YouTube videos showcasing different exhaust sounds, but I’m still uncertain which one to choose. I’ve explored options like muffler and resonator deletes, as well as aftermarket exhaust systems, but the costs add up. I’m hesitant to spend a significant amount only to find it’s too loud.

Any advice or ideas from fellow Ram enthusiasts would be appreciated!

Thank you

Absolutely, looked at Valved Exhaust. I am gonna write up a thread with my experiences, having started with MBRP, then moved onto B2Fab and now Valved Exhaust. I couldn't be happier. Dead silent (more quiet than stock) with the valve closed, and when open, it's incredibly loud. I love it.