04.5 Exhaust Upgrades

[TMRoper1669]

My 04. 5 has stock 4" all the way with no muffler, anyone have suggestions on upgrading my exhaust to something a little quieter. I guess I am getting too old I really like it until I hook my train engine to a trailer and hit a hill. Have to crank up the Sirius. Any Help?

 

[smitty3500]

I was in the same boat as you with my truck. I had the stock system whitout kitty and a mbrp muffler. It too sounded great driving around town and would not be that annoying when not loaded, but when the trailer was hooked up the noise level would get very old fast.



I ordered a 4" Turbo Back Aluminized Silverline System for 315 shipped. Has welded hangers and nice band clamps that come with the exhaust. Also ordered a 19" 4" Resonator from Rip Rook to add the system. Before I installed it painted it with CAT Muffler paint which looks just like the factory black coating.



Fit n Finish is great, easy install. I am so glad I went with this setup. Startup and the exhaust is noticably quieter. Driving and it sounds like stock when not on the go pedal heavy, but when you give it some fuel you know there is a system on the truck but NO drone. The thing I love about this system is the Silverline muffler is straight through with no "veins" like most, and same with the resonator from Rip. So there is much turbo whitsle! Oo.



If you would like pics or more info just let me know. :-laf

 

[TMRoper1669]

smitty, thanks for the info, where did you get your silverline system from. Although I was wondering if I went to 5" if it would help with the EGT's, and stil keep the noise moderate.

 

[smitty3500]

I purchased the Exhaust from the guys that always seem to have some of the cheapest prices.



Diesel performance accessories for Dodge Cummins, Ford Powerstroke, and Chevy Duramax



315 shipped is a deal! :-laf



I honestly have not driven or riden in a 3rd Gen with 5" so I cannot make a accurate conclusion. I thought about it also for slightly lower EGT's but I decided I did not want to take the chance so I went with the 4".

 

[LArnold]

call rip out in oregone for at least one resonator. mine (1)cut noise by ... 3%-5%