1500 vs 2500 exhaust system differences.

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James Prete

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What stops a 1500 exhaust system from working on a 2500 5.7? I have been searching for catback systems for my 2006 2500 hemi. Results return either diesel systems or 1500 systems. For whatever reason I like the side exit before the rear tire look. I am also considering an aluminum bed so that is another reason for the style. Any suggestions?
 

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Not sure what search terms you used for a 2500 5.7L but I remember having the same problem looking for a system for my 2007 MegaCab 2500 5.7L truck. I could not find a difference in the exhaust routing between 1500 & 2500 Hemi powered trucks. Pipe diameters were the same as well.

But I didn't want to go back to a stock configuration, either.

I ended up with a single in / dual out Magnaflow muffler and custom bent dual tail pipes.

For a side exit I'd just get the muffler of your choice and have a local ship start bending some pipe.
 

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Keep in mind crew cab short box 2500 is 149" wheelbase and the 1500 in most cases is a 141" unless you have the crew cab with the 6'4" box, which is also 149" so you may have to modify a bit as most 1500 kits would be too short.
 

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I have a JBA catback system listed for sale here. When I bought it it was listed to fit the 2006 2500 and 1500 IIRC. I bought it for my 2006 ram 2500 quad cab 5.7L with a 6ft bed and I never got around to installing it. Now i have a 14 Ram 1500 and can`t use it. I will take $275 shipped US.
 
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