I'm on the verge of buying an Aero, too many good things being said about it also I see no point in buying a new 4 inch exhaust system when I already have 4 inch exhaust and just need a better performing muffler right?

Well, my only hold is the sound levels. Is the Aero w/out the reasonator very loud...like straight pipe loud? The noise level isnt a BIG issue, I just dont want it to be as loud or have the same sound as a straight pipe because I dont like it. When I'm towing my race trailer, I'd like to be able to hear myself think

Any input would be great....Steve you seem to be the man to talk to on this, so speak up! Ha!

Also, do you think it will be a good fit with my other mods that you see in my signature?

THANKS!

 

Why aren't you considering the resonated version if noise is a concern? It's still a straight through pipe.

Here's my Aero and it's a resonated one. Sounds perfect to me.


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straight pipe it, real men don't think

 

MMMM. . .us men, we cook with fire

 

Mayfair, do you feel you still got some good performance gains? I just need to quit being a sissy and buy it!

 

Night and day from what I had Red.

My truck ran pretty good with my old 16" rims and tires. When I switched t the 17" set up, my truck now ran like a slug. Once I put the Aero on, my truck ran just as good if not better than with the 16's on it. I can only magine how it would run if I put the 16 back on, but that aint gonna happen.

As far as your last comment ..... you said it, not me !!

 

Yeah, so I just said screw it and ordered myself a Aero 4040!

Anyone notice any fuel mileage increases with installation?

 

I have the Aero (with resonator) as well and I say......

Go ahead and put the order in, You wont regret it!

With regards to the sound the aero gives a good throaty rumble on the outside and is slightly (if that) louder on the inside. At cruising speeds its all good. None of the "drone" complaints as with other mufflers / deletes.


As far as power / performance I cant say that I noticed the extra HP but that is primarily d/t the additional mods done around the same time. It does however seem to spool quicker and the truck opens up and accelerates quicker on the top end. (going from 60-90 = hang on!)

All in all I say go for it!

 

The only thing that I can add is that it's just YOU ( Red ) and God Ram It that don't yet have an Aero !!

 

I got the 4040xl with resonator, and love it. My cat puked up a hairball and died, lol, so it got a little louder,,,, but nothing irritating. I love it.