Truck Exhaust: EVERYTHING You NEED To Know!

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The better your engine breathes, the better it performs! But that’s not as easy as it sounds. Exhaust changes can have huge effects on your engine. Today Nick breaks down some of the MOST important things to know before tackling your own truck exhaust!!
0:00 intro
0:12 Does Material Matter?!
4:15 What is the difference between 304 & 409 Steel?
6:55 What the Heck is Back-Pressure
9:46 What to know about headers!
13:10 Which Exhaust system is best for ME?
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[@CustomOffsetsTV]

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[@davidmaxton3657]

I have a 2014 ecodiesel jeep grand cherokee I would like new exhaust tips what do you recommend?

[@stephonduncan1440]

What is considered a cat back straight

[@Back_door_bandit_98]

If you just run open headers like me you don’t have to worry about your exhaust rusting.

[@kaderogers7659]

My 18 year old truck with no rust glad I don’t have to deal with that

[@DiegoFlores-zp5gq]

@General Motarz your egg

[@alandon9284]

Rip your cam and rockers

[@roncriswell2685]

You don't love shit papi chulo, just stay away from my moms yo

[@megachef0421]

Just warping your valves

[@charleshathcock2585]

After watching this program I went out to look at my trucks exhaust. Mine looks almost new, except for some dirt. It's a 17 year old Tundra with 190K on it.

[@stephenmiller5023]

Over 22 years ago now I bought a 304 series Complete 4” system for my LB-7 2002 GMC SIERRA. It STILL looks almost as new as the day I installed it in my driveway back then. It was $720 back then , when most of the non -stainless 4” systems were less than 1/2 that price, but I feel it was plenty worth it in the long run . The old “ you get what you pay for “ holds true in most cases. Plus it sounds killer . The company was “ Hog Industries” but they went out of business not long after I bought it , probably because of the price . Too bad……😕. Anyway enjoyed this video , thanks.

[@karlferdinand188]

Perfect timing. Just as I caused an exhaust leak trying to install new headers

[@derekbedard9973]

This helps, appreciate the run down on each type of exhaust system !

[@cagleoutdoors6384]

Deserves more views great video nick

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Appreciate it!

[@finditfixitmechanics]

Good video and explanations, thanks for sharing.

[@davenbennallie8593]

Very helpful. I believe my 2015 Ram 2500 is a turbo back. It’s straight pipe and I would like to go with a full 4” pipe instead of the 3” for better air flow.

[@andrewdrumm7171]

It’s called scavenging not back pressure! To increase your scavenging you install a smaller diameter pipe to increase velocity but then it’s not as free flowing but if you go to big then the exhaust slows down reducing the scavenging effect so you need to size your exhaust properly for the horsepower you are putting out!

[@Texasmule]

Actually it mostly depends on the collectors

[@dustinfrazier7236]

Correct. I have found on my factory 350 and 454 a true dual 2.5 inch exhaust with either no cats or high flow cats with a good muffler makes them very happy. Not too big and not too small.

[@josegonzalez8565]

I think I'm having issues because truck 2500 has the two pipes coming from the front of the truck then goes into the muffler but only one pipe come out of it. Does that sound right

[@brandon1437]

I got an exhaust cutout a while ago. I love it

[@mustangecoboosthpp3869]

Manufactures switched to 400 series stainless steel many years ago, Aluminized steel will also rust just like 400 series stainless steel will rust. Muffler shops use mild steel because most do not own the expensive equipment it takes to bend stainless steel pipes. If you really want the best exhaust Borla is the one you want, they use T304 stainless steel, that is the very best you can use for an exhaust and it is also the most expensive.

[@RabbitCarrots]

great video, lots of good pointers!

[@isaiahjohnston6823]

Y’all have totally changed my out look on trucks I have to get one now lol😂

[@henryhansen-nw5de]

thanks bud.. great info and I learned alot

[@myplaxismodelisbetterthanyours]

1) it's usually below the truck 2) it's made of metal 3) it makes things louder or quieter 4) never put an aftermarket exhaust on a V6, unless it has a turbo too 5) they can be shiny and not shiny

[@manuelperez737]

Love the fact we pretty much got a sneak peak of taylers truck with the wheels on lmaooo it looks really good tho

[@leonekealoha808]

Could you do a review video for 3rd gen v6 Tacoma with true duals? Awesome video great information!

[@RosatiTrainingSystems]

So if I’m looking for better sound, a muffler delete would be a simplistic option with a good return? What are the long term cons for a muffler delete ? I would be doing this on a 22 Silverado 6.2

[@1duramaxhd]

Hahaha , yea I’d say we are putting the DPF system back on that truck too if it was being filmed in my shop. 😂

[@RustyNail5856]

nice info.

[@darkseid8899]

I like your video. 😮 what type of system do you think that would sound awesome in my car. I have a 2019 dodge charger daytona scat pack.

[@cruzrodriguez7551]

I have a Chevy Tahoe 2007 with a 5.3 I want to do a new exhaust with new headers what do you recommend

[@shrekion4246]

I just use a 3 foot long cherry bomb plus a hollowed cat. My Dodge Dakota screams.

[@rayowens4355]

I have to disagree with you about header length. Long tube headers are generally much better for low end power. It has to do with the negative pressure wave traveling backwards up the header tube to the exhaust valve. When this wave arrives as the exhaust valve is opening it helps to pull the exhaust out of the cylinder and in turn pull the fresh intake charge in. The longer the primary tube = the longer for this negative wave to arrive at the exhaust valve and thus lower rpm.

[@Rllasley]

Very Good video...

[@1980chriscole]

I have a 304 stainless carven competitor series catback . love the sound

[@Mark-wq1nh]

I build thermocouple I work with everything from iron, 304,310,316,330,446 to Inconel it will all rust. I recommend buying your muffler and tips and going to a custom shop to build the rest of your system it can be cheaper and like with my ram I wanted true duel with a x pipe

[@richardwebb371]

I'm picking up what your laying down. Especially when you said it could be less expensive. I'm wanting my truck to sound good but I have seen how much exhausts can be.... Just bought a 2023 silverado 5.3 RST Z71. DO A VIDEO PLEASE....

[@RaulGonzalez-fu1yb]

My 2021 Trail Boss has an exhaust flapper valve. What is the purpose of this, and is it needed? I wanted to just do a simple "budget" exhaust, replacing my stock muffler with a Borla ATAK, and not sure if that flapper needs to stay on or not.

[@brmk89]

The aluminized steel is already coated before the exhaust tube is made and yes it’s a tube it’s measured from the OD, not the ID like a pipe. And it’s nickel and cadmium with silica, also the stainless is manufactured the same way, it’s coated when the rolled steel is made.

[@mtflight]

great analogy: backpressure=drafting. Thanks :)

[@buddyphillips9790]

No, Scavenging=drafting... back pressure is the guy in the front fighting the wind. Lol

[@pigg707]

Is 3” tubing too much for a stock 5.3 planning on making my truck a true dual long tubes carven r exhaust?

[@fernyromero8962]

Diesel exhaust will only change power when you put it through a weight loss program.

[@bostonseifrit3684]

Open her up, weld a pipe, lost 100lbs😂

[@virgilkelleyjr566]

So should I get mid headers because I want the exhaust to come out underneath both doors?

[@slashblade6442]

Just straight pipe it, straight pipes is the way to go, straight pipe everything

[@Yanudibraim7111]

Even with petrol cars? I have a chevy blazer s10 4.3 and im afraid of straight piping..

[@rancedanko]

Hell yes straight pipe all the way

[@yungg9504]

I have a 07 f-150 you think I could buy a borla performance exhaust dual catback and then buy short tube headers and run it off of that like could I do that or would that work?

[@drewsfoodforest_tv]

What do you think of the cherry bomb exhaust ?

[@laureenbrandon7209]

Do you know if ice crystals will stick to paint if anti freeze coming out of the exhaust when cold,it 2 inch think from pipe to bumper,covers camera in 5 minutes

[@robertporter113]

For the material type just do the ole taste test lmao

[@jdsmith556]

A T304 SS exhaust is extremely expensive, but it’s the last one you’ll buy. Unless you go changing shit that prevents it from routing and hooking up the way it did originally.

[@Mr_Mosley_yt]

No matter how many times I watch this still can’t decide what exhaust to get it’s been months

[@kelbibble]

Borla atak

[@jettangeles2707]

@@kelbibblecan't go wrong with borla ataks.

[@modernbassheads5051]

Look up videos of the car you want with diff brands of exhaust, then look up vids of your car with x pipes, H pipes, catless, straight pipe, just type in anything at that point. Save all videos into a custom playlist and research write everything down

[@RichValentine1972]

Doing an axle dump, 1-2 single chamber into an x pipe, then turn down tips.

[@dennismillus4581]

Aero is everything I need to know. Sounds the best.

[@crazyDIYguy]

To paint the inside of exhaust... Install steel exhaust, start engine, feed continuous spray paint into intake. About 12 cans.👌

[@crazyDIYguy]

You can do this with regular house paint too, preferably latex. Don't worry the internal combustion and valve action will atomize the paint. Also there's the added benefit of increased compression from internal paint layers. (Funnel, brake booster, entire f*"kin gallon of house paint.)

[@chrismoen2983]

Back pressure does matter. There is such a thing as too much "free flow". There have been many Dyno tests done with different exhaust setups and bigger isn't always better when it comes to exhaust pipe for HP.

[@micahjames7941]

I've always understood that true dual has better flow and better power. What are your thoughts on x pipes

[@dustinfrazier7236]

If I remember correctly x pipe is your higher HP engines and H pipe is more for factory engines

[@SupraSav]

Thanks for the video. Always tickles me how much people talk about back pressure. Can't help but roll my eyes.. they try to sound like hotshots but don't know the difference between back pressure and exhaust scavenging.

[@RC.56]

Good video, not building anything crazy just want an exhaust and intake for a 23 ram 1500 Limited. Isn’t it true that it makes no sense unless it has a tune? The manufacturer designed it a certain way, that changing these components could actually decrease performance. There’s more airflow with an intake and exhaust good for the engine without a tune? The airflow sensors are calibrated for certain amount of airflow, might not be worth doing anything.

[@modernbassheads5051]

If you don’t have a turbocharger in the vehicle don’t worry about shit like tunes 😂 especially on a slow ass ram 1500, get the exhaust and a high flow cold air intake (not K&N they’re trash) and focus on the sound , you ain’t seeing any performance benefits on a naturally aspirated motor. Once you get a diesel or something with a turbo is when tunes start becoming important

[@Wisherson]

If youre planning on running headers on a 2wd where the steering shaft is alot lower. Please for the love of god make sure the steering shaft doesnt rub, because you will suffer tremendously if you dont

[@JamesJones-bi4ww]

I don't think people actually consider it

[@chriszablocki2460]

Exhaust gaskets are just fine.

[@ericrichards7529]

I want to get the mbrp armor lite single cat back. 2017 silverado 5.3. Do I HAVE to delete the AFM?

[@modernbassheads5051]

You should be deleting the afm the moment you drove that truck off the lot…

[@louisdiaz4836]

I have a 1970 f100 ford pick up l guess it would be grand father in as far as air pollution regulations go!

[@IanMM88]

No options for me on those websites. 2002 silverado 1500 6.0. I'm looking to upgrade the stock systems

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Reach out to out sales team! Just cause it isn’t listed doesn’t mean we can’t get it.

[@TEX-704]

Borla cat back sounds the best

[@HeirloomFarmstead]

Would that not be galvanized steel? (Zinc Plated)

[@charlespartak2435]

aluminized and galvanized are not the same

[@michaelrau7003]

I did a true duel, but how can I queit it down?

[@LightCypher222]

Glass packs are the way to go lol

[@Obby_Unsk]

Can I cat delete my v6 and put a semi exhaust on it?

[@drewsfoodforest_tv]

What about x pipes?

[@bradleymckinney83]

I've got a 08 sierra SLT with the 5.3... I usually have them cut the muffler off and run true duals from the front all the way back just leaving the converters on.. this time the guy had a really nice muffler which has a decent sound to it but not as deep as I'm used to.. it's still a true dual from from the front back but it's now run into a dual in dual out muffler!? Is that still considered true duals ? Is it hurting the flow like that ? Should I take it off and run like I usually do? I've never had a dual in dual out muffler. It has a nice drone to it but not as loud and I like a little pop and crackle with the deep sound of the way I always run it.. should I go back to the way I used to cuz this is hurting my flow or what? Any info from anyone would help.. thanks 🙏

[@JG-kv4oi]

A dual in / dual out muffler is best for performance as it throws both exhaust banks together and helps to balance mismatch in backpressure from bank to bank as your drivers side exhaust is longer than your passengers side. And it does mellow out the sound which you don't care for. 5.3s are hard to get a lot of sound out of with the 2 cat set up and especially the dreaded 4 cat set up.

[@bradleymckinney83]

@@JG-kv4oi makes sense now that u explained it to me.. thanks..! I have a 2000 Chevy z71 single cab long bed.. when I bought it , it already had true duals and the pipes were run at an angle out the side with the tips turned sideways making it look like they were cut off with the lines of the truck.. loved the way it sounds.. I haven't drove it in a week or 2 but crank it up and let it run about every couple days.. I can't remember which but when it does start to change tone and crackle just a little before changing gears one side does it before the other side.. if they were run out the back prob couldn't notice but def can with them run out the side.. doesn't bother me but I guess its the diff length of pipe u were talking about. Was hoping to run converters back just like it on the GMC but the GMC has em out the back.. they both have k&n intakes with edge CTS programmers. But now after hearing from u I think I'll just leave the GMC alone if u say it's better , and I can't def tell each pipe are on the same tune when listening to it.. don't hate it but I wished it sounded a little more like the 2000. The 2000 has 0 drone which I like about the GMC lol. So both diff guess I'll leave em be.. thank u again for the quick reply..

[@modernbassheads5051]

You’re not winning any races in a slow ass 5.3 Chevy from the mid 2000s lol don’t worry about back pressure and scavenging please.. focus on sound

[@bradleymckinney83]

@@modernbassheads5051 got this solved 11 months ago... I'm not trying to race my stock 5.3 4x4 work truck either.. who tf was talking about racing!?? I've got it the way I want it now.. when and if I ever decide to build a motor it will be a 5.3 and u say they slow lol.. any motor can be fast IDC what it is..u must be a Ford guy!! Sound and act just like one.. smart ass and all!! Go back to shit u do know like speakers and amps. All I was asking about a yr ago was some info on my truck which I got but of course there always has to be one smart ass..

[@phil955i]

What are the best resignators?

[@thomasgoss7461]

Resonators** and none 😂

[@phil955i]

@@thomasgoss7461 listen to how he pronounces "resonators" in the video 😉

[@RSole9999]

Ones that call it quits the soonest.

[@thomasgoss7461]

@@phil955i huh

[@PNWUpperLeft]

Day 80 of asking for the top 5 dually wheels

[@jamesoshields6256]

Every time I hear them say “on the KZbin” I lose a brain cell

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

:sweats:

[@eliasrivera3348]

Tru dual wit DynoMax all day

[@bryancondrey6457]

Re research your header length argument. Shorties are better for higher end HP. Long tubes give more low end torque.

[@Rllasley]

Hello..just received your "Like" of my Response. Thanks...1 thing I will add that is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT with street exhaust systems- Pipe size..too large a pipe will slow exhaust Velocity-which is performance LOST....Exhaust gases slow as they cool...Apply this Fact and help performance ....don't ask how many MPG in Silverado 2500HD Ext cab >8.1l I gets now...almost TWICE what other 8.1l owners communicate...partly due to exhaust system....tried ALL Kinds of combinations....seems to be very impressive...but, a HEAVY FOOT CAN ALSO GET ME 7-8 mpg...LOL!...

[@TristynRusselo]

Pipe diameter can effect back pressure.

[@bwong3659]

Hi

[@ductran4135]

I have a v6 gen2 raptor and it has borla atak but sound still like shit. I want my truck idle deep do i need spd downpipe?

[@TheAjm2500]

You need a V8 to get that sound

[@Steven91992]

Yeah you need a spd downpipe and Corsa Cat-Back exhaust sounds really good on an EcoBoost sounds like a diesel.

[@modernbassheads5051]

@@TheAjm2500he can do it on a V6 but he needs in depth knowledge of sound/pressure dynamics and whatnot, gotta know how to deepen sound and resonances and pipe diameters, not gonna give out any free info tho that’s what google is for

[@alancarter8573]

What kind of a exhaust system would you suggest forward 1988 Chevy k1500 350 V8 throttle body long bed.

[@mikecesario8880]

2” true dual straights

[@alancarter8573]

@mikecesario8880 ok cool thanks for getting back in touch with me. Was thinking about 3 in dual exhaust would that be better than 2" or what would the difference be?

[@mikecesario8880]

@@alancarter8573 I happen to have a 1989 Chevy k2500 350 v8 long bed myself, if you’re planning on running real true duals DEFINITELY go 2” pipe, you’ll need it to make I little bit of back pressure to keep your low end torque, and 2” sounds FAR better than 3”

[@jacobhaugk5908]

Get titanium. The whole tuner community uses it. Shit my subaru in florida never had an issue

[@benmyles2230]

just get the catbacks on the V8 & call it a day !!

[@ozzynomicon2817]

Back pressure is a myth to keep you from going faster lol

[@bigvee3185]

If you do a cat back ,let's say a borla or corsa.. do you need to get it tuned?

[@israelperez2710]

No

[@jshapiro34]

Yeah exhaust is very simple for me because it’s all the same 3 inch pipe with a 3inch in and 3in out cherry bomb extreme from jeggs to a 5 inch black tip and paint the exhaust after it’s bent then a sheet of paper is all you need to paint the welds and if you want less seen just get 3.5 inch pipe axel dump it less seen and less cost Diesel sorry y’all are at the mercy or epa and dealer and voiding warranty because I’ve never seen a dealer deny stuff so fast is when a diesel does anything outside of banks exhaust banks cold air and lift

[@jcoach3064]

Yo I got a 01bmw E39 530i and I got CATLESS HEADERS AND STRAIGHT PIPE with dual tips but wanting to get a deeper rumbling sound what u recommend a resonator or free flow muffler?????

[@jshapiro34]

@@jcoach3064 your kinda already where I’d be other than a muffler of your choice Most bmw owners are using straight pipes or cut out flap switches closed for city neighbors then open for rural and tracks.

[@jcoach3064]

I'm just looking to tone down a tiny bit and deepen sound

[@modernbassheads5051]

@@jcoach3064if you wanna do that you gotta know how sound design works.. not gonna give you any free information but start doing your homework on pipe diameters and deep sound, length and deep sound, x pipes, etc

[@MegaChevyMan79]

Factory exhausts are stainless

[@kellismith4329]

Ya they must be most of them have a 7-10 yr warranty on exhaust

[@marccres6619]

Sulphuric acid ,is produced in the fuel burn. So you do not want the exshaust to exist not under the vehicle

[@BigALCigarSmoke]

409 only lasted a year before I started seeing rust. It sucks cause now that my truck is lifted you can see the rusted exhaust.

[@NXT_LVL]

They call that Chinesium...

[@thetimetraveler1427]

Spray it

[@modernbassheads5051]

@@thetimetraveler1427with what?

[@thetimetraveler1427]

@@modernbassheads5051 lol sand the rust off and spray it with rust coating protection

[@blackhawk7r221]

A louder exhaust may not equate to more power or efficiency. That’s a confirmation bias.

[@chopperking007]

Mild steel sounds deeper and better on V8s in my opinion

[@braydonfangman1687]

Why’s the guy in the begging look like a ken Barbie doll💀💀

[@muffman68]

You’re wrong about the factory, putting mild steel exhaust on original exhaust is stainless steel

[@oldrango883]

In California, mild steel will last a very long time. I still like stainless but 2-3 year on mild steel out here is no where near an accurate statement.

[@derJackistweg]

2:00 not true (sorry to say): The moisture is coming from C2H5OH + 3 O2 ---> H2O + CO2

[@joshrogers2113]

Gas Velocity, not back pressure

[@trey_4_93]

Bring back fuller

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

He’s been back lol

[@monkeypox147]

@@CustomOffsetsTV I've had a question that i can't seem to find in yt lol let's say i get some cherry bomb glass packs and take cats off and straight pipe ,should I put the glass packs towards the front or back🤔🤔 i want it to pop let me knoww please precciate the help🙏🏽

[@coleswanginshenanigans867]

Did this guy really put a magnet to a aluminum exhaust tip and not the actual exhaust?😂😂

[@AntiMaxer]

ahh so i need to just buy a cheap exhaust, a quart of high heat paint, pour into exhaust and shake, easy enough

[@jacobcash1563]

Back pressure is the wrong term. There is negative and positive pressure. Positive pressure being your exhaust gass surge

[@danielvon1532]

Back pressure is not necessary for a 4 stroke gasoline engine.

[@geobigntall3830]

Screw the EPA

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

🫢

[@85Prospector]

Good info but I was scared for you seeing the lift was on the suspension and not on the frame 😬

[@gregshuttleworth4465]

Quiet, and light weight is what I'm looking for. Not a fan of a loud truck.

[@josephsmyth7334]

409 is not rust proof. Might as well get mild steel

[@jimykraus5153]

You are wrong and know about as much about exhaust system flow as I do about making an origami swan.

[@danabateman500]

Exhaust bubbles? Really

[@rylandegan9950]

Funny thing is I don’t buy exhausts I cut them off

[@noahjohns7954]

No offense nick, but I think Lawson is a better host. I just like his sense of humor because it’s more like mine.

[@nitrocell9287]

I just want to call BSD on his "in theory" how about "In fact" I've removed mufflers and had the vehicle run like crap until it was replaced. Fact!

[@modernbassheads5051]

Removing a muffler wouldn’t make a car run like crap, unless there was sensors after the muffler and it threw a code and ran lean or rich after.. your claim is wildly inaccurateb

[@justme2661]

Shorty headers are NOT for low end Torque !!!!!

[@rzr9006]

So longer headers are for more toque?

[@justme2661]

@@rzr9006 yes look at header short vs long ect. Long tubes help scavaging at low rpm and yes they do also help up top also.