just wondering if anyone has just changed out the stock muffler for an aftermarket? rather than a whole new exhaust. i just measured my 04, 4.7, and it seems the length of the actual muffler (not overall length) is 27" and the outlets are 3", center in/offset (ontop) out.

 

i just changed my stock muff to a super 44 flowmaster, i dumped it cause i like the deep sound. But dumping it makes it a really cheap job, mine all together was about 100 with install. im sure a reputable shop would be able to fill in the gaps of your stock plumbing if the muff you want isnt the same size

 

yea, im lookin to do it myself, ive done all my other stuff myself. except with experience i can tell everyone that the flowmaster exhausts that are non weld, all clamps. dont hold up. the clamps come loose and next thing you know your pipes are dragging. i'm trying to find an exact fit to take out the old one and stick the new one in.

but im sure i'll have to spend the extra money to end up having a shop do it or somethin

 

I just took off everything from the muffler back and left the 18-20" of intermediate pipe. I would however extend the intermediate pipe a lil futher due to resinance in the cab but i kind of like the noise.

 

if you are just wanting good sound try taking everything off like i said and go without a muffler. besides you are going to take it all off either way. obviously don't do it if you don't want to be heard when you step on it.

 

jUST TAKE IT ALL OFF!! THEY ALWAYS PUT SPARE USELESS PARTS THAT DO NOTHING BUT ADD WEIGHT!! THERE'S PLENTY OF BACK PRESSURE DUE TO THE DUAL CATS.

 

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...n-tonight.html

yep.......

 

I tried to post a pic of where the exhaust would end if you wanted to do it but it apparently didn't work however it is on my profile if you wanted to see it

 

Try just removing the stock resonators and leave the muffler. I would personally remove the resonators and use a Magnaflow muffler.

 

I bought a two chamber Thrush muffler from Jeg's for about $40 shipped. I had it installed for $50, and added a chrome tip. I used all of the stock 3" pipe.

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