New to CTDs and loving it.. but looking for advice
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New to CTDs and loving it.. but looking for advice
I recently bought an 05 QC 2500 CTD and I absolutely love it. My new theory is all trucks should be Dodge and all Dodges should be a CTD. That said, I would like to hear from the more experienced.
I have read Coal Train's thoughts from his website. Thanks! Very good info.
Regarding the exhaust... I would like to open the exhaust but I don't want to increase the noise level.. if possible. My truck is a daily driver with occasional towing. Since the family rides in it and I take it on multi-hour trips, I would like to keep the noise as close to factory as possible but with more flow. Recommendations?
Also, I would like to hear thoughts on tuners. The Edge Juice w/adrenaline caught my attention. I like getting the gauges and real-time adjustments. I have no clue though.
Speak to me!
I have read Coal Train's thoughts from his website. Thanks! Very good info.
Regarding the exhaust... I would like to open the exhaust but I don't want to increase the noise level.. if possible. My truck is a daily driver with occasional towing. Since the family rides in it and I take it on multi-hour trips, I would like to keep the noise as close to factory as possible but with more flow. Recommendations?
Also, I would like to hear thoughts on tuners. The Edge Juice w/adrenaline caught my attention. I like getting the gauges and real-time adjustments. I have no clue though.
Speak to me!
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My personal opinion, if noise is a concern, keep the cat in place and use a Magnaflow Direct-Fit muffler. It'll give you a little more growl, but it'll get rid of the biggest restriction in the exhaust, that monstrosity of a muffler.
As for the tuning, NO POWER MODS WITHOUT GAUGES!
With that said, for a daily driver and a need for gauges, I recommend this route.
Either, A - an Edge Juice with Attitude monitor or, B - A Smarty Jr with an Edge Insight monitor or a set of stand alone analog gauges.
Personally, I would go with the Smarty Jr and Insight, unless you need the cool down function that the Juice with Attitude has.
Last edited by Coal Train; 11-07-2009 at 11:59 AM.
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I have a 04.5 we have the same engines. FYI if you take the muffler off leave the resonator on its a little louder. If you buy a 5 inch exhaust system straight pipe like have its really loud. I see people sitting next to me at a stop light they roll up the windows with the exhaust right in their ear. lol If I was you I wouldn't change the hole system just change out the muffler to what every else recommends. I use it as a daily driver with towing wife and kids don't mind the noise just everyone else does.
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[QUOTE=pizzo;1868340]I have a 04.5 we have the same engines. FYI if you take the muffler off leave the resonator on its a little louder. If you buy a 5 inch exhaust system straight pipe like have its really loud. I see people sitting next to me at a stop light they roll up the windows with the exhaust right in their ear. lol If I was you I wouldn't change the hole system just change out the muffler to what every else recommends. I use it as a daily driver with towing wife and kids don't mind the noise just everyone else does.[/Q
What type of pipe, aluminum or SS? Did you do it in Chitown?
What type of pipe, aluminum or SS? Did you do it in Chitown?
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its AU with a SS tip. And yes I did do it in Chitown I live on the Southeast side
I have a 04.5 we have the same engines. FYI if you take the muffler off leave the resonator on its a little louder. If you buy a 5 inch exhaust system straight pipe like have its really loud. I see people sitting next to me at a stop light they roll up the windows with the exhaust right in their ear. lol If I was you I wouldn't change the hole system just change out the muffler to what every else recommends. I use it as a daily driver with towing wife and kids don't mind the noise just everyone else does.[/Q
What type of pipe, aluminum or SS? Did you do it in Chitown?
What type of pipe, aluminum or SS? Did you do it in Chitown?