Exhaust system recommendation for 01 Ram with Cummins

[drkelly]

I started smelling exhaust in the cab of my truck yesterday and found that my exhaust system is starting to rot apart after 223,000 miles. I'm looking for a recommendation on a new exhaust system. I am older now, and not interested in making noise. I would like the quietest system out there on the market. I don't want a loud droning exhaust sound while towing my rig a couple of hours to go wheeling.

Thanks,
Danny

 

[mysterync]

Mbrp performance series - its cheap, it'll last 9-10 years - available with or without muffler.
Alot of folks liked the expandit what farmboys and others rebrand, but i can say after installing literally 100s the mbrp goes together better! The installer series mbrp offers a single peice tailpipe for a little more money.

If you need help deciding shoot me a pm!


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[Tacoma747]

Flo-pro on my excursion and love it. Full 4" stainless kit with muffler for about $380 shipped. Only time it is even slightly loud is when pulling hills while towing, would probably be less noticeable with a truck.

 

[GCncsuHD]

I'll second FloPro if you are wanting a quieter while still free flowing exhaust. I know they are one of the few exhaust systems that doesn't drone on a 6.0 GM truck, and I have heard their diesel exhausts are pretty drone free as well.

 

[Hurley]

http://www.ftediesel.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=7

FTE resonators are another viable option - guys on Competitiondiesel says that one of the quietest combinations is an FTE resonator with a Hushpower muffler ($$$$)

 

[Tacoma747]

Also, the 4" exhaust I mentioned above was a full turbo-back system. They also make a cheaper version (about $100 cheaper) out of aluminuzed steel.

It may be too loud for what you want, every engine is different, and the 5.9's are just loud anyways. The Flo-Pro exhaust with an extra resonator might be the ticket, I would only add the resonator after testing the exhaust though to see if it's too loud for you. On my 6.0 the main difference was the turbo is MUCH louder (which I like), and at about 70 mph it is kind of noisy, but really only when towing/pulling hills. When empty it is not loud at all. Towing a trailer to Asheville a few weeks ago it didn't bother my wife, dad, or 6 week old son.

 

[mysterync]

http://www.ftediesel.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=7

FTE resonators are another viable option - guys on Competitiondiesel says that one of the quietest combinations is an FTE resonator with a Hushpower muffler ($$$$)

X2 - those are some awesome mufflers!

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[crown14]

I run 3" straight pipe on my 24v dually. It isn't obnoxious at all, in fact I get compliments on it all. the. time.

 

[shagy9888]

I got 4 inch turbo back stainless MBRP on my dodge with a muffler and really like it no load when am towing. PM solaryellow05 when u go to buy your exhaust he has good prices.

 

[shawn]

I've got a 4" turbo back from Rip Rook -- just the aluminized pipe. Added a big (40"??) straight-through Donaldson. It works pretty well, but I still think it's too loud when I'm pushing it hard while towing. That said, I've been told by several other folks that it's quiet... so, it's relative.

I'd like to experiment with a resonator or a turn-down tip, but I'm lazy. Most of my noise is reflecting back off the front of the trailer.