2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Muffler & Tailpipe Replacement Suggestions

[bhutchinson]

The tailpipe on my 02 Ram 2500 has rusted free of the muffler. I took my truck to my local Midas just to see how much it would cost for them to replace my stock muffler & tailpipe. They put it up on the rack and checked it out. They proceeded to give me an estimate for over $600. 00 for parts & labor - the great majority of the price was for the muffler itself.



I can see that there are a myriad of options for replacement systems and muffler elimination pipes, but has anyone out there found a good, quality replacement for the muffler & tailpipe at a reasonable price?

 

[DCreed]

dont know what "reasonable" is to you but a SS 4" kit should run about $400. they are easy to install (it is harder to remove the old one!) MBRP, ANSA, magnaflo, ect. look on ebay too! its not a warrantee type of item and SS kits last forever so why pay a middleman?
try here too:
http://www.genosgarage.com/installation_instructions/GGBuyersGuide-ExhaustSystem.pdf ANSA-SILVERLINE TURBO BACK EXHAUST SYSTEM ('94-'02 DODGE)-Dodge Cummins and Ford Power Stroke Diesel Truck Accessories - Geno's Garage

 

[jkalchik]

Pretty much my experience as well, except I priced parts at the local auto parts shop. I picked up a 4" turbo-back stainless kit (from Vulcan Performance) for less than a stock aluminized muffler & tailpipe alone would have cost me locally. I like to spend locally, but this is beyond that.

 

[DFerverda]

I bought this one , easy to put on and sounds sweeeeeeet. The down pipe is 4 inch not 3. 5. It fit the truck like a glove, i would do it again. Quality setup and at a good price. IMO
eBay Motors: DODGE Cummins 4" Turbo Back Diesel Exhaust 1994-2002 (item 330327601147 end time May-14-09 08:18:52 PDT)
Dirk

 

[Cummins724]

I had my $299. 4" Summit racing kit on for about 5 years & the exhaust is still in great shape. Only problem is that my tailpipe needs replaced. I just bought a tailpipe from Summit for $60, it is a Dynomax tailpipe from the same kit.

 

[DPrew]

Check out Warpspeedperformance.com. I put my system on about three years ago. Your looking at about $310 delivered to your door step. My muffler is installed backwards so it act like a resonator and less like a muffler. The truck has a serious growl to it but zero annoying drone like you get with a straight pipe. The in cab sound level sounds is like a stock truck.

The exhaust market has gotten extremely competitive so there should be other similar deals out there as well. I had to do some trimming back when I bought my kit. I would make sure the kit you buy is a bolt on kit made for your wheelbase.

 

[Joe Mc]

Agree w/DCreed - hardest part is removal get a reciprocating saw and make removal easier. Do it in your driveway with regular hand tools.

 

[JoeHutchinson]

I just helped a friend put his muffler back on after having a muffler delete pipe for two years. I was amazed how easy it came back apart, it seems he neversized the pipes and that made them easy to take apart.



I plan to use a lot on my new system from geno's



Joe