What's your favorite muffler swap?

[FL-RAM]

I'm looking for an affordable way to improve the sound of my 5.7. A simple muffler change will do the trick, but there are so many options it's hard to figure out what to get. Looks like most are in the $250-350 range, which is what I'm looking for and pretty easy to install.

As far as sound, I just want a nice, low rumble. Not looking to wake up the neighbors with straight pipes...just a good traditional "V8" growl. I appreciate your suggestions. Thanks.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Straight piped to hear the Cam. Its a Free mod ! No one GAF about the neighbors.

 

[crazykid1994]

For a straight muffler swap I like the carven progressive. It did get drone around 1800rpm but had a nice tone. Swapped for a borla s type catback though.

 

[Musky Mike]

Black Widow Venom 250

 

[Phirebeard]

I have the Carven Progressive. I love it, but it's not quiet, especially after some miles. Americantrucks.com has a loudness rating on the exhausts they carry, so you might start there. The ratings are in the videos.

 

[cacarter]

Always been a Flowmaster fan, myself. I have a cold air intake on my truck, and plan on getting a Flowmaster American Thunder setup soon to complete that part of my mods.

 

[BadHemi2014]

I'm super happy with my 16" Magnaflow.

 

[aces-n-eights]

I added a 24" MagnaFlow to mine. As i understand they make a 16", 20" and the 24". The shorter ones were too loud for me. I have a nice bark at cold start, very little sound at cruise - no drone - but when you lean on it there is no question you've got a V8.

 

[OC455]

Had the Carven Comp on my 2018 1500:

Carven comp muffler 2018 Ram

Installed a Carven comp muffler on my 18 Ram. Great sound ...video doesn't do it justice.

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Have the Solo MR400 on my 3500:

Solo MR400 Muffler with Gibson 5 inch Clamp On Stainless Steel Tip

Added a Solo MR400 muffler from gotexhaust.com and added a Gibson stainless steel tip to dress it up. Never could understand why on a higher end truck, 3500...

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I changed the muffler on my 1500 in my driveway, it was pretty easy to do. The 3500 I had to take to a shop with a lift.

 

[John Schmidt]

Hi. I guess you're going to get a hundred different opinions. I put a

Flowmaster 50 Series Delta Flow Muffler​

on my 2020 and it sounds fantastic, but quiet enough to drive cross country.
You can listen to this muffler and others on this website:

Flowmaster 50 Series Delta Flow Muffler

Flowmaster 50 SERIES DELTA FLOW mufflers are designed to reduce interior sound and resonance, the 50 Series Delta Flow’s moderate exterior tone level is the result our advanced technology. This compact exterior case size muffler was especially designed for passenger cars rather than trucks or SUV’s.

www.holley.com

Thanks.
John

 

[CheechDogg.0n37s]

Carven Competitor series here ... love it and reasonably priced ... you can't go wrong with the Progressive one though , both are good ...

 

[FL-RAM]

Does upgrading the muffler actually improve HP and fuel efficiency? Seems like all the manufacturers claim their muffler does...but is it real?

 

[huntergreen]

Does upgrading the muffler actually improve HP and fuel efficiency? Seems like all the manufacturers claim their muffler does...but is it real?

No, not real.

 

[CheechDogg.0n37s]

Does upgrading the muffler actually improve HP and fuel efficiency? Seems like all the manufacturers claim their muffler does...but is it real?

No , but the "DECALS" will absolutely improve the HP by 15 more HP !!!

 

[BlackSheepRebel]

I'm looking for an affordable way to improve the sound of my 5.7. A simple muffler change will do the trick, but there are so many options it's hard to figure out what to get. Looks like most are in the $250-350 range, which is what I'm looking for and pretty easy to install.

As far as sound, I just want a nice, low rumble. Not looking to wake up the neighbors with straight pipes...just a good traditional "V8" growl. I appreciate your suggestions. Thanks.

I had the Corsa sport on a past truck, not wanting to get too loud, and while it improved stock I was never satisfied with the volume.

Went with a Borla ATAK on this build. It is loud under WOT but no drone and quiets down at cruising speed. Amazing build quality. Cold starts will wake the neighbors!

Based on budget and sound preference, might recommend the Borla S-Type. In my opinion the Borla setups sound better on the hemi (like Corsa better in GM). YMMV.

For ultimate sound/price a resonator delete is hard to beat. Saw a lot of guys go with AFE/etc. with good results on GM, but on my 21 there was no forward resonator to delete.

 

[Bradley Newdom]

MBRP great sound no drone direct fit bolt on

 

[Pfoneman]

Muffler delete with just the resonators on my 2021 1500 Classic. Love the sound and B2 fabrication sales the kits. Pretty easy driveway mod. Mig welded mine instead of using the exhaust clamps. They sell all different kits with sound recordings. Nice guys too. Answered my email in less than 12 hours. Quality stuff.

 

[Canadian-Hemi]

I'm super happy with my 16" Magnaflow.

I cut the y-pipe and added two 16" Magnaflows, "OLD SCHOOL" way. It's just sad that the OEM cam has no lump to it.

 

[Robert J]

I have a Flowmaster Outlaw, 817633, on my 2013 Ram Sport. It's loud and aggressive. My son has a Totalflow 14 inch, 314633, on his 2015 Ram Sport. It has a more mellow sound than the Flowmaster and doesn't get loud until under full throttle. If I ever replace the Flowmaster, I'm going with the Totalflow. Both mufflers will connect directly to the factory pipes and it took about 45 minutes to replace. Amazon carries both mufflers.

 

[Gerard22295]

I had a Borla 40359 Pro XS (stainless) on my Big Horn by a shop here in Massachusetts and love it. All other exhaust parts remained factory. I agree many choices, but this shop owner knew his stuff, knew what I wanted, nice, low rumble which Borla is known for. It cost me $300 installed, welded in. Price was 1 1/2 years ago on new 5.7 Hemi big horn. Good Luck.