{"product_id":"t6-mount-stainless-2nd-gen-swap-exhaust-manifold-for-dodge-ram-2500-3500-1998-2019-5-9l-6-7l-diesel","title":"T6 Mount Stainless 2nd Gen Swap Exhaust Manifold for Dodge Ram 2500 3500 (1998-2019) 5.9L 6.7L Diesel","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eHigh-Flow T6 Mount 2nd Gen Swap Exhaust Manifold for 1998-2019 Dodge Ram 2500, Ram 3500 (BR\/BE, DR\/DH, DJ\/D2)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The T6 Mount Stainless 2nd Gen Swap Exhaust Manifold relocates the turbocharger to a centered 2nd-generation position on the 1998-2019 Dodge Ram 2500, Ram 3500 to optimize pulse scavenging and support large-frame T6 performance turbochargers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Dodge Ram 2500, Ram 3500 Thermal Fatigue and Flow Imbalance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory exhaust manifolds on \u003cstrong\u003eISB 5.9L\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eISB 6.7L\u003c\/strong\u003e Cummins engines utilize rear-biased turbo placement and brittle cast iron construction. Under elevated drive pressures and thermal cycling, the OEM iron shrinks and expands unevenly, leading to warped flanges, blown exhaust gaskets, and stress cracks across cylinder ports 3, 4, and 5. Furthermore, the asymmetrical runner architecture creates disparate exhaust gas backpressure between front and rear cylinders, spiking rear-cylinder Exhaust Gas Temperatures (EGTs) and choking high-RPM turbine efficiency on \u003cstrong\u003eBR\/BE\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDR\/DH\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eDJ\/D2\u003c\/strong\u003e platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for high-stress towing, competition sled pulling, and drag setups, this manifold adopts a 2nd-gen center-drop configuration to balance exhaust pulses equally across all six cylinders. Cast from high-grade stainless steel, this unit withstands extreme thermal expansion without warping or embrittlement. The manifold features thick-wall directional runners and a precision CNC-ported center collector that dramatically reduces boundary-layer turbulence before entering the divided T6 turbine footprint. Pre-tapped dual 1\/8-inch NPT drive-pressure and pyrometer ports allow accurate, real-time monitoring of critical exhaust telemetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1998-2019 Dodge Ram 2500, Ram 3500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCummins ISB 5.9L, 6.7L \/ BR\/BE, DR\/DH, DJ\/D2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e215–400 hp \/ 420–1,000 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eDD-341-T6 (Custom 2nd Gen Swap Application)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1998.5-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 \/ 3500 5.9L 24V Cummins (BR\/BE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2003-2007 Dodge Ram 2500 \/ 3500 5.9L Common Rail Cummins (DR\/DH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2007.5-2009 Dodge Ram 2500 \/ 3500 6.7L Cummins (DR\/DH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2010-2018 Ram 2500 \/ 3500 6.7L Cummins (DJ\/D2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2019 Ram 2500 \/ 3500 6.7L Cummins (DJ\/D2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the BR\/BE, DR\/DH, and DJ\/D2 Ram 2500, Ram 3500?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this manifold bolts directly to the cylinder head of 1998-2019 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eISB 5.9L\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eISB 6.7L\u003c\/strong\u003e engine in a 2nd-gen swap configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I bolt my factory stock turbocharger directly to this manifold?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this manifold features an oversized T6 turbine flange and requires an aftermarket T6-flanged turbocharger along with custom 2nd-gen swap hot-pipe plumbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Dodge Heavy-Duty Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy-duty Cummins platforms demand components that outlast rigorous towing cycles and relentless torque loads. Built to eliminate thermal cracking under severe operational stress, this cast stainless steel manifold delivers bulletproof reliability and peak exhaust scavenge efficiency across every work-duty application.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67541141225720,"sku":"DS-EO1REAB3T","price":649.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/t6-mount-stainless-2nd-gen-swap-exhaust-manifold-for-dodge-ram-2500-3500-1998-2019-5-9l-6-7l-diesel-1.jpg?v=1790663290","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/t6-mount-stainless-2nd-gen-swap-exhaust-manifold-for-dodge-ram-2500-3500-1998-2019-5-9l-6-7l-diesel","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}