So after reading an excellent thread in the Rebel sub-forum, I pulled the trigger and ordered the GT exhaust for my 2020 Laramie. Thanks to Dookie and Cbty2050 for their contributions to that thread as it was excellent. I ordered 68517364AA and 68517365AA from BAM Wholesale for $750 shipped.
About a year ago, I had a Borla ProXS (40353) welded in as I wanted something louder than stock. This is a straight through 14" muffler, so it sounded similar to MagnaFlow and other straight through 14" muffler designs. It lasted 1 month as I couldn't handle the tone (think bass) during cruising. Overall volume was OK, but the tone was brutal.
Installed the GT exhaust 2 weeks ago and wow what a difference!
First the positives:
1. Absolutely no drone - not with MDS, not at cruising speed, not on the highway, nothing - drone control is better than on a Corsa I had on my Tahoe years back
2. Fit/finish - obviously being OEM one would expect this to be high, but it fit perfectly and didn't have to cut anything. Visibibly it looks identical to the non-GT exhaust
3. The tone - absolutely perfect. There are plenty of videos out there so you can hear for yourself, but the tone on this is deep and grumbly. Opposite of the Borla ProXS
4. Volume - I am at the age where less is more here, but I definitely wouldn't want it any louder. I might be in the minority here, but this is plenty loud for me.
Negatives:
1. While the sound of the exhaust is perfect, I find the cold start really loud. Sure it is fine at 3 in the afternoon but an early (or late) start and it is very loud. I really wish the cold start was quieter.
2. Cost - wish it was a little less as it isn't stainless or anything fancy, but it is OEM quality and should last as long as the truck will.
So far so good - need to get used to it a little bit more, but this is one of the best aftermarket sounding exhausts I have ever had/heard!
About a year ago, I had a Borla ProXS (40353) welded in as I wanted something louder than stock. This is a straight through 14" muffler, so it sounded similar to MagnaFlow and other straight through 14" muffler designs. It lasted 1 month as I couldn't handle the tone (think bass) during cruising. Overall volume was OK, but the tone was brutal.
Installed the GT exhaust 2 weeks ago and wow what a difference!
First the positives:
1. Absolutely no drone - not with MDS, not at cruising speed, not on the highway, nothing - drone control is better than on a Corsa I had on my Tahoe years back
2. Fit/finish - obviously being OEM one would expect this to be high, but it fit perfectly and didn't have to cut anything. Visibibly it looks identical to the non-GT exhaust
3. The tone - absolutely perfect. There are plenty of videos out there so you can hear for yourself, but the tone on this is deep and grumbly. Opposite of the Borla ProXS
4. Volume - I am at the age where less is more here, but I definitely wouldn't want it any louder. I might be in the minority here, but this is plenty loud for me.
Negatives:
1. While the sound of the exhaust is perfect, I find the cold start really loud. Sure it is fine at 3 in the afternoon but an early (or late) start and it is very loud. I really wish the cold start was quieter.
2. Cost - wish it was a little less as it isn't stainless or anything fancy, but it is OEM quality and should last as long as the truck will.
So far so good - need to get used to it a little bit more, but this is one of the best aftermarket sounding exhausts I have ever had/heard!
