2010 Ram 1500 full exhaust question

Netman66 · Sep 16, 2015

Looking to replace everything from the heads back.

I will likely be going with ARH Longtubes (DHR34WC) and either Magnaflow Catback 16869 or Borla Catback 140307 - however...

I noticed both Catback kits don't have the intermediate pipe included (or have it attached to the muffler like some plug and play muffler kits do).

So I have to ask, what are others doing here to completely replace front-to-back?

I'm sure I could get a shop to make one, but that defeats the purpose of replacing it all myself in the garage.

Hemi450hp · Sep 16, 2015

You would just keep that short 3' piece of factory piping between the ARH Y-pipe and the Muffler. The reason ARH does not include this pipe is because the factory piping is already stainless, and there are 2 hangers welded onto that pipe.

If you are set on replacing that, then all you need is a simple piece of 3" straight pipe. Ideally you would want to weld new hangers on that if you go this route though.

I would just keep that piece of factory pipe in there. That is what 99% of guys do that run this setup.

Netman66 · Sep 16, 2015

Thanks for that fast response!

I'll keep the old pipe then.

Is the old pipe flanged at the crossover (sorry, I haven't climbed under there to look!) and if so, does it mate up to the ARH using this flange or is it to be cut off?

Sorry for the questions, but I want to get all this right before I order, remove stuff, and find out I failed to do my homework!

Thanks in advance.

Hemi450hp · Sep 16, 2015

The ARH Y-pipe has a 3" ID where the stock intermediate pipe has a 3" OD. You simply cut the factory pipe where the ARH Y-pipe ends, and clamp the 2 together with the stainless clamp that ARH provides in the header kit. Its a very easy install.

Netman66 · Sep 16, 2015

You sound so convincing! Nothing for a fat man is easy! LOL

Let me mull this over a bit and get back to you. I'm certain you deal with us Canucks, but at the current exchange rate this may hurt more than crawling under my truck.

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