I just got my first Dodge CTD 2500 and I love how it sounds, but I want louder! I was wondering if its possible to just remove the muffler and cat, and put straight pipes in their place?

 

I did. So did about 50% of the people on this board. I love it.

 

Thanks! I just had to make sure I knew what everyone was talking about was what I was thinking also before i went and blew something up.

 

You'll actually help your engine taking off all of that stuff.

 

Thats what i figured...I read it wouldnt help Horse Power any, but who needs more horsepower...will it affect mileage any?

 

Who needs more horsepower? Everybody needs more. It might help your mileage but it won't hurt it any.

 

Haha well thanks again! I dont think my block heater is working, but it looks like it just needs a new end on it, and i want to get bigger injectors to get some of that black smoke goin...dont know what it is, but i like smoke!

 

You have 2000 model so you only have a resonator not a cat so no need to worry about gettin a big fine for no cat

 

Depends on the year of the truck.

pre 1999, had a cat, unlawful to remove.
1999-2004, no cat, remove and enjoy.
2004 on up, yes on cat, unlawful to remove.


phox

 

Actually the cat stopped with the introduction of the 24 valve, and started again on the trucks that I cant afford

 

Isn't that what I said?

I skipped the 1/2 year 24's, as some had cats till they ran out of stock.


phox

 

You sure can...it sounds great. I went from stock, to stock straight piped, to Warpspeed 4" straightpiped which lowered my egt's too. Check my gallery for a side by side stock -vs- 4".
Welcome & congrats on the new rig

 

our 94 came stock with no cat or resonator only the muffler

 

THere you go! It will cost you all of about $30-$40 buck to do. You can even do it yourself. Just need the piece of pipe and a muffler shop to flare the end of the pipe for you! Slip it in and clamp it down! There your done! Enjoy the new voice your truck will have!

 

Moparman, it is 3.5" pipe right, or is it 3"?