From the factory, your Ram 1500 is tuned for quiet cruising and strict emissions regulations, which leaves dormant horsepower trapped inside your engine. Upgrading to an aftermarket Ram 1500 exhaust system solves this by reducing backpressure and improving exhaust scavenging. By replacing restrictive factory components with mandrel-bent stainless steel pipes, your engine breathes easier, which improves efficiency and lowers exhaust gas temperatures.
For 4th Gen Ram owners, the factory cast-iron manifolds are prone to thermal warping, which eventually shears off the manifold bolts and causes the dreaded Hemi Tick. The permanent solution is a 5.7L Hemi exhaust upgrade utilizing 1-7/8-inch Ram 1500 long tube headers. These heavy-duty replacements ensure a permanent seal against the cylinder head, while massively increasing low-end torque. To fully utilize this increased airflow, we recommend pairing your header installation with a custom tune from a Performance Chip and feeding the engine denser air via a Cold Air Intake.
Should I choose a cat-back exhaust or long tube headers?
If your goal is a deep, aggressive V8 rumble and an easy bolt-on installation, a Ram cat-back exhaust is the perfect choice, as it replaces everything from the catalytic converters back. If you need to fix broken manifold bolts or want maximum horsepower gains across the entire RPM range, long tube headers are required.
Do I need a tune after upgrading my exhaust?
A direct-fit cat-back system does not require an ECU tune. However, if you are installing long tube headers on your 5.7L Hemi, a custom tune is mandatory to optimize fuel trims and prevent Check Engine Lights related to the catalytic converters.
