Flowmaster® 817477 - American Thunder™ Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust System with Split Rear Exit

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    Vehicle Fitment

    Dodge
    Ram

    Specifications

    Exhaust System Type
    Cat-Back
    Exhaust Tubing Material
    Stainless Steel
    Exit Location
    Split Rear
    Main Tubing Diameter
    3"
    Exhaust System Sound
    Aggressive / Loud
    Muffler Inlet Diameter
    3"
    Muffler Outlet Diameter
    2.5"
    Muffler Series
    50 Series HD
    Muffler Quantity
    1
    Tip Quantity
    2
    Tip Outlet Diameter
    4"
    Hardware Included
    Hangers, Mounting Hardware
    Catalytic Converter(s) Included
    No
    Exhaust Type
    Single in/Dual out
    Exit Location
    Split rear
    Hardware Included
    Yes
    Intermediate Pipe Diameter (in.)
    3.00 in.
    Muffler Configuration
    Single inlet/Dual outlet
    Muffler Finish
    Black
    Muffler Included
    Yes
    Muffler Material
    409 stainless steel
    Muffler Quantity
    One
    Muffler Style
    Chambered
    Quantity
    Sold as a kit.
    Remanufactured
    No
    System Finish
    Aluminized
    System Material
    409 stainless steel
    System Style
    Cat-back
    Tailpipe Diameter (in.)
    2.50 in.
    Tip Color
    Polished
    Tip Cut
    Slant
    Tip Edge Style
    Half-rolled edge
    Tip Included
    Yes
    Tip Material
    304 stainless steel
    Tip Outlet Size (in.)
    4.00
    Tip Quantity
    1
    Tip Shape
    Round
    Additional Info
    Dyno tuned for maximum performance

    Includes

    • (1) 3" clamp (Part Number MC300BS)
    • (1) 3/8" Lock washer
    • (1) 3/8" Nut
    • (1) 3/8"x 4" Bolt
    • (1) Adapter pipe (Part Number TB230S)
    • (1) Clamp Hanger (Part Number 393HA)
    • (1) Frame Hanger (Part Number 226HA)
    • (1) Left Front Tailpipe (Part Number 16380S)
    • (1) Left Rear Tailpipe (Part Number 16398S)
    • (1) Muffler (Part Number 8530552-Z)
    • (1) Parts kit (Part Number PK530)
    • (1) Right Tailpipe (Part Number 16399S)
    • (1) Rubber hanger (Part Number HA168)
    • (1) Square spacer (Part Number HA226)
    • (2) 3/8" Flat washers
    • (2) 7/16" Hanger Keepers
    • (2) Rear Exit Pipe (R/L) 16397 S
    • (2) Side Exit Pipe (R/L) (Part Number 16317S)
    • (2) Stainless Tip (Part Number ST396)
    • (5) 2 ½" clamp (Part Number MC250BS)

    Features

    • High Quality Performance Sound
    • Increases Torque and Power
    • Mandrel Bent 16 Gauge Tubing
    • Includes Hangers and Hardware for Easy Installation
    • Every System Tuned on Dynamometer
    • Flowmaster Special Offers

    Product Details

    American Thunder™ Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust System with Split Rear Exit (817477) by Flowmaster®. Exhaust System Type: Cat-Back. Exhaust Tubing Material: Stainless Steel. Main Tubing Diameter: 3". Exhaust System Sound: Aggressive / Loud. American Thunder exhaust system is perfect for the person looking for a moderately aggressive sound level outside of the car, while maintaining a mild sound level inside, with all of the performance benefits that you would expect from Flowmaster. American Thunder gives you the classic sound of a Flowmaster chambered exhaust, which is the classic sound of classic American big performance engines. This is a system that gives the most sedate vehicle a performance rumble.

    Installation

    American Thunder gives you exactly the sound that is promised by the name of the series. The exhaust sound of the American Thunder system has become a symbol of American power that is recognized all over the world. American Thunder is the most popular of the Flowmaster exhaust systems, enhancing power, torque, throttle response and mileage for automobile enthusiasts all over the world.

    All Flowmaster exhaust systems give the same improvement of performance. All Flowmaster exhaust systems produce a beautiful deep performance tone. Choosing between the five different exhaust systems is not a technical decision – it is all up to your personal taste. It’s A Sound Decision™. The racing origin is evident in every Flowmaster exhaust system. All the five series of systems are tuned for maximum performance. They differ in technology and tuning, and thus in tone and character, giving you a performance engine sound to your personal liking.

    Flowmaster exhaust systems employ two unique technologies, the patented Delta Flow and the Laminar Flow. They give different characters of sound and can be tuned to achieve the desired exhaust note. Flowmaster Exhaust System Technology is so versatile and gives such a high degree of control that it is used both by racers, who want maximum power, and by the U.S. Air Force in Stealth applications, where maximum silence and minimum heat emissions are prime considerations.

    Be it for a domestic or import truck, SUV, off-road warrior, daily driver, muscle car, euro-spec cruiser or sport compact vehicle, Flowmaster technicians personally hand select the right muffler, tubing size, resonator, and tip to make the process easy for you. Best of all, Flowmaster stainless steel exhaust systems are covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty; ensuring that your exhaust will last as long as you own your vehicle. If you choose aluminized steel products, Flowmaster backs them up with a 3-year warranty.

    Part Number:
    817477
    UPC:
    700042023660

    Reviews

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    4 of 5
    Solid
    Solid buy. Very easy to install if you’re looking for louder but not ridiculously loud this is it.
    Flowmaster® 817477 - American Thunder™ Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust System with Split Rear Exit
    Posted by Isaac (Rocky Ford, CO) / March 02, 20192013 Ram 1500
    5 of 5
    Love It!
    Easy to install and sounds awesome. Highly recommend this exhaust kit.
    Posted by Alexander (Tucson, AZ) / May 20, 20132013 Dodge Ram
    5 of 5
    Flowmaster's American Thunder
    The Flowmaster exhaust sounds great on my truck, it gives the aggressive sound, and it was very easy to install too. It took me about 1hr to complete it. My 2012 Dodge Ram Rt sounds great, with it I get more mpg.
    Posted by Rachid (Port Royal, SC) / March 02, 20132013 Dodge Ram
    5 of 5
    Excellent Experience
    Product was received in a timely manner and was exactly as advertised. Installation was even easier than stock, as the left side tail pipe is designed in 2 pieces as opposed to the 1 piece factory pipe. This made it simple to install over and around the axle and spare tire. I did this installation on my garage floor without the use of a hoist and had it completed in about an hour.
    Posted by Steve (Yarker, ON) / December 01, 20122011 Dodge Ram
    5 of 5
    Ram Kit
    Very easy to install, only took 30 min. Look great. Perfect fit and quality. Not that aggressive sounding but good for cat-back system.
    Posted by John (Dryden, ON) / August 17, 20132013 Dodge Ram
    5 of 5
    Exhaust Line
    Complete exhaust line goes perfectly on my Chevrolet pick-up Very good quality
    Flowmaster® - American Thunder™ Cat-Back Exhaust System with Split Rear/Side Exit
    Posted by Bertrand (St Pierre Brouck) / February 28, 20231993 Chevy CK Pickup
    5 of 5
    Great Value
    This went on a 2020 Ram 1500 Bighorn. The instructions were easy to read, and the installation was a breeze. Quality of parts is top notch, and fitment was right in the money. I’m impressed with how well this resonator delete kit woke up my Ram truck. Great sound inside and outside the cabin at low speeds, and it settles down nicely at highway speeds.
    Posted by Patrick (Killeen, TX) / April 04, 20222019 Ram 1500
    4 of 5
    Love It
    I am in joying my American thunder cat back exhaust system on my 2006 Durango I have no complaints it now sounds like a Hemi instead of a typical mom car
    Flowmaster® - American Thunder™ Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust System with Dual Rear Exit
    Posted by Johnathan (Temple, TX) / August 07, 20212006 Dodge Durango
    3 of 5
    OK, but Not Great. Poor Value for the $.
    First issue was probably the fault of the carrier, but the system arrived with the box utterly destroyed. Somehow, none of the parts were missing or damaged except for the Flowmaster stickers. Value for the cost seems to be... not great. The hanger rods lack the retaining barb at the end like the stock hangers and instead you're supplied with cheesy push-on retaining washers that will probably rust through the first winter here in the Northeast. The supplied muffler clamps are cheap and flimsy as compared to decent quality ones. The U-bolts are thin and the nuts are only 1/2" hex, not 9/16" and lack the heavy integrated locking washer that the nuts on heavy duty clamps come with. In hindsight, I should have tossed the supplied clamps and bought decent ones to replace them. The biggest issue is that as supplied, the driver's side tailpipe was too short. Assembled using adequate engagement with the muffler outlet, the pipe was touching the differential cover on the rear axle. I had to purchase and insert a 2-1/2" ID X 2-1/2" OD adapter (and some decent clamps) between the muffler outlet and tailpipe in order to space the tailpipe back far enough to prevent the pipe from rubbing through the diff cover and allow the rear axle to be serviced without removing the tailpipe. I expected better fitment from an established company like Flowmaster. On the positive side, the muffler seems to be built very well and the system sounds pretty good. The chrome tips were plated well and look good. The included option of running the exit straight back or out the side was a nice touch. Would I purchase it again, now knowing what I know? Maybe. Would I recommend it to someone without the skill and abilities to correct the deficiencies I found and related above? No.
    Posted by Customer / July 21, 20211999 Chevy Silverado 1500
    5 of 5
    American Thunder
    I installed this system on my 2019 Chevy Silverado High Country and it was a welcomed upgrade. The sound is not overpowering at start and idle but when accelerated it provides a throaty sound. I recommend this to all Chevy Silverado owners. You will not be disappointed.
    Posted by Jim (Peabody, MA) / June 29, 20212019 Chevy Silverado 1500

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