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f4t4l1ty · 11-05-2007, 08:47 PM

Hi everyone.

This is my first post. I recently bought an '05 Dodge Dakota. This truck is bare bones vehicle, automatic transmission, 3.7 engine, crew cab; not much more than that.

I realize it's a 3.7 V6, but I wanted to know if there was a way to get some sound out of it.

Thanks in advance,
James

**pbasil1** · 11-06-2007, 12:36 AM

Sound as in engine sound? Or music sound?

I guess with it being a V6 you should be able to get a nice sound from it. Though not in the same fashion as you would for the V8 version. Traditional Borla and Flowmaster sound like crap on v6's unless you get the "import muffler".

I would suggest getting a cold air intake, and then a nice Apexi, HKS, Greddy, NGK, Skunk2...etc. They are bit pricey, but coupled with 2.5-3" cat back exhaust piping and it should sound killer. Just please dont go to autozone and get a $100 fart can!

frostbite · 11-06-2007, 02:53 AM

Go for the good old glasspack mufflers, they should give a good note

f4t4l1ty · 11-06-2007, 08:08 AM

I meant engine sound.

Thanks for the help. I'll look it up.

I'm still open to more suggestions.

frostbite · 11-06-2007, 11:29 AM

If you want engine sound then get a open cone airfilter, then you'll deffinatly get an induction roar

**pbasil1** · 11-06-2007, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostbite

Go for the good old glasspack mufflers, they should give a good note

Glass packs on a V6? That would just sound terrible.

**lautinjr** · 11-07-2007, 01:28 AM

standard exhaust upgrade like flow master or borla the 3.7V6 is more like a V8 it'll sound fine My jeep 3.7 sounds great just on the factory exhaust with out upgrade. I would look for a cat back kit though if you can that's the best way to go

f4t4l1ty · 11-07-2007, 07:10 AM

How much money am I looking to spend here?

James

**lautinjr** · 11-07-2007, 02:00 PM

It might get price I'd say 400 to six hundred plus install depending on the kit

f4t4l1ty · 11-08-2007, 06:03 AM

Hm. That's not too bad.

I'll look into it more and post some ideas here; give me your opinions on what I post!

f4t4l1ty

11-05-2007, 08:47 PM	#1
f4t4l1ty New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4 Rep: 10	Sound from Dakota? Hi everyone. This is my first post. I recently bought an '05 Dodge Dakota. This truck is bare bones vehicle, automatic transmission, 3.7 engine, crew cab; not much more than that. I realize it's a 3.7 V6, but I wanted to know if there was a way to get some sound out of it. Thanks in advance, James

11-06-2007, 12:36 AM	#2
pbasil1 Boosted Audiophile Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: N. AL Posts: 2,627 Rep: 202	Sound as in engine sound? Or music sound? I guess with it being a V6 you should be able to get a nice sound from it. Though not in the same fashion as you would for the V8 version. Traditional Borla and Flowmaster sound like crap on v6's unless you get the "import muffler". I would suggest getting a cold air intake, and then a nice Apexi, HKS, Greddy, NGK, Skunk2...etc. They are bit pricey, but coupled with 2.5-3" cat back exhaust piping and it should sound killer. Just please dont go to autozone and get a $100 fart can! __________________ 2012 Lancer Evolution GSR 2010 Mazda CX-7 - The wife's car 1995 Taurus GL - Daily Diver 1991 Supra 1JZ - Sold (regretfully) "Its worse than porn...at least I can get a girl...no way I can get that car. lol" -Gandalf ONEPerformance

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11-06-2007, 02:53 AM	#3
frostbite Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Luton Posts: 276 Rep: 62	Go for the good old glasspack mufflers, they should give a good note

11-06-2007, 08:08 AM	#4
f4t4l1ty New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4 Rep: 10	I meant engine sound. Thanks for the help. I'll look it up. I'm still open to more suggestions.

11-06-2007, 11:29 AM	#5
frostbite Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Luton Posts: 276 Rep: 62	If you want engine sound then get a open cone airfilter, then you'll deffinatly get an induction roar

11-07-2007, 01:28 AM	#7
lautinjr Now accepting bribes. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Currently Las Vegas Posts: 4,311 Rep: 193	standard exhaust upgrade like flow master or borla the 3.7V6 is more like a V8 it'll sound fine My jeep 3.7 sounds great just on the factory exhaust with out upgrade. I would look for a cat back kit though if you can that's the best way to go

11-07-2007, 07:10 AM	#8
f4t4l1ty New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4 Rep: 10	How much money am I looking to spend here? James

11-07-2007, 02:00 PM	#9
lautinjr Now accepting bribes. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Currently Las Vegas Posts: 4,311 Rep: 193	It might get price I'd say 400 to six hundred plus install depending on the kit

11-08-2007, 06:03 AM	#10
f4t4l1ty New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4 Rep: 10	Hm. That's not too bad. I'll look into it more and post some ideas here; give me your opinions on what I post! f4t4l1ty