7Kings
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I have a 2016 quad-cab with a 5.7 and just had a dual exhaust system fabricated by a local exhaust shop (was previously a single outlet). I really like the Flowmaster sound, but I thought I was asking for a Super-40 and the tech thought I was asking for an OG 40-series, which is what he installed. My fault for not double-checking before I signed off on the work, but live and learn... Not his fault and they did a really quality job on the fab and install. To his credit, he installed the muffler back near the rear axle, so it's not right under the cab.
So, the 40-series sounds really mean (sounds great) when you get on the throttle, but there's quite a bit of cabin noise when just driving around town - a little more than I'd like. When I'm on the Harley, the noise is part of the enjoyment, but the 40-series (and no rear resonators) is a little too aggressive for the truck to me.
That being said, I'm trying to figure out the best path forward. I was kicking around the idea of installing Dynamat sound-deadening under the carpet and across the rear cabin wall, which would just generally improve the overall interior sound levels, but I'm not sure how much that would help with exhaust sound. Alternatively, I can just have a different muffler installed and call it a day.
Thoughts? Recommendations? When I was a kid, I'd be stoked with the setup, but my 51 year old sensibilities prefer something a little milder.
So, the 40-series sounds really mean (sounds great) when you get on the throttle, but there's quite a bit of cabin noise when just driving around town - a little more than I'd like. When I'm on the Harley, the noise is part of the enjoyment, but the 40-series (and no rear resonators) is a little too aggressive for the truck to me.
That being said, I'm trying to figure out the best path forward. I was kicking around the idea of installing Dynamat sound-deadening under the carpet and across the rear cabin wall, which would just generally improve the overall interior sound levels, but I'm not sure how much that would help with exhaust sound. Alternatively, I can just have a different muffler installed and call it a day.
Thoughts? Recommendations? When I was a kid, I'd be stoked with the setup, but my 51 year old sensibilities prefer something a little milder.