It is becoming obvious that, if I want to keep the Magna Flow exhaust on, then I have to add a resonator to the system after the muffler to tone down the sound a little.

So, can anyone tell me what I have to buy, and where, for the system I have (Magna Flow #16699)?

Thanks again.

Addition:
I believe the MF exhaust I have is 3" tube. I see Vibrant resonators with 3" I/O here:
http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/VIB1795.htm
or
http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/VIB1142.htm
or Aero resonator
http://www.aeroexhaust.com/truck_resonator_ar30.html

Anyone know anything about these? At first glance, it looks like these might be the answer.

 

hm, you can maybe use your stock resonator if you still have it and if the exhaust piping remained the same size for it to weld back on.

 

and if not, just go to an exhaust shop and they'll put one on for you. I don't really see a point in buying a "high-flowing" resonator when they all do the same thing at minimal flow differences. It'll most likely give you the sound you are hoping for after that is complete.

 

1. The Magnaflow is significantly quieter than any Flowmaster and many other brands. When I put mine on it was louder than expected inside, but that's just b/c the Ram has pretty poor sound deading. You can add sound deading material if you'd like. I have gotten used to it by now. The K&N intake makes it EVEN louder.

2. Putting on a resonator should help make it quieter. I would probably recommend putting one on before the exhaust, not after.

3. Did you install this yourself? I'm assuming not, so go back to the muffler place and see if they still have the stock resonator. It should work just fine.

 

Should a resonator be put on before or after the muffler? Or, won't it matter?

 

I left the resonator before my muffler on, and cut the other one off. If you need one I still have it. Pay shipping and it is yours if you want it, send me a pm.

 

let me know if you decide to sell and if so how much $$$

 

Last question on this topic............

Anyone have, or can comment on, either the Vibrant or Aero resonators? Which better at noise reduction?

 

You never said if you installed it or had a shop do it. I used to have a MF on my 05QC and had the same issues. Turns out that when I installed it using the standard pipe clamps MF provided, I didn't get a good seal and had leaks. That was where most of my noise was coming from (the high pressure exhaust before the muffler is LOUD). I changed to band clamps and it helped quite a bit. If you had a shop install it and they welded it, then never mind :-)

 

packman35,
Good point, hadn't thought about that. Installed by the dealership with the clamps that came with the exhaust. I did get a quick look at it and the clamps encircle the connections and it looks like a rubber gasket under each clamp.

Should I get all joints welded when I have the resonator installed?