Exhaust Question

[sti]

I did a search and don't see where this has been addressed previously. I'm looking to get new exhaust on my 2014 with the 5.3. My question is, what are the benefits/drawbacks of the following muffler types? Would one style increase/decrease the helicopter sound from AFM vs the others, etc.? Please keep in mind my truck is currently stock. I do not plan to add headers, but I will probably get a tune down the road to improve shifting, turn off AFM, and adjust for larger tires. Any information you folks could provide would be greatly appreciated.

 

Single in/single out

Single in/dual out

Dual in/dual out

[tnchevy]

There is no drawback to any of them, they will all flow the same. The muffler that the pipes come out of is what will make the biggest difference in sound, AFM drone, etc. If you want to call it a downside is that you might want to rethink duals straight out of the back if you do alot of towing, especially travel trailers. The sound will bounce off of the trailer and can get obnoxious.

[ikaika1984]

There is no drawback to any of them, they will all flow the same. The muffler that the pipes come out of is what will make the biggest difference in sound, AFM drone, etc. If you want to call it a downside is that you might want to rethink duals straight out of the back if you do alot of towing, especially travel trailers. The sound will bounce off of the trailer and can get obnoxious.

Great feedback..

 

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[sti]

Thanks. Sounds like I just need to pick the sound I like and not worry about whether it is single or duals. I appreciate the feedback.

[TxTruckMan]

Dual in would be difficult on our setup as it's before the third Cat. I'd stick with a single inlet.

[sti]

Dual in would be difficult on our setup as it's before the third Cat. I'd stick with a single inlet.

Good point. I didn't think about that.