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SKU #: MEL-431110 MPN #: 431110

Mel's Manufacturing 4" Cat Back Exhaust Kit using OEM 4-Bolt Flange 01-05 GM 6.6L Duramax

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Description
For those who want the look and sound of a full 4" turbo back kit but want to retain the factory Cat, this is the kit you want. Each Kit comes with a pass through style muffler for increased performance and all required hardware for installation. This particular kit is also designed to be used in conjunction with the OEM/factory 4-bolt flange.

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For those who want the look and sound of a full 4" turbo back kit but want to retain the factory Cat, this is the kit you want. Each Kit comes with a pass through style muffler for increased performance and all required hardware for installation. This particular kit is also designed to be used in conjunction with the OEM/factory 4-bolt flange.

Manuals and Guides
Vehicle Fitment
2001-2005 6.6L GM Duramax
WARNING: Cancer & Reproductive Harm - P65Warnings.ca.gov
FEATURES & BENEFITS:
  • All Kits Use Band Clamps (not unbolt clamps)
  • Contour Welding of Hangers
  • CNC Mandrel Bent Pipes
  • Welded Turbo Flanges
  • Longer Hanger to Avoid Slip Out
  • One Year Warranty
About Mel's Manufacturing Exhaust
Mel's Manufacturing has been building some of the best sounding, longest lasting, highest flowing, exhaust systems since 1981. They are truly innovators in constantly finding ways to improve upon the overall construction of their exhaust systems and components to ensure they can stand the test of time, no matter the environment they are in. For example, Mel's utilizes lap joint style clamps at most junctions, as opposed to u-bolt style hanger clamps that require crushing the joint to adjoin the two pieces. This allow you to disassemble the exhaust without the use of a Sawzall if the need ever arose. Further, their exhaust hangers feature a built in radius that follow the contour of the exhaust, allowing them to secure the hanger to the exhaust with a 6-7" weld, as opposed to a roughly 1" weld that would be required with an unbent hanger.

Overall rating: 3.96 / 5 from 25 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Mel's Manufacturing 4" Cat Back Exhaust Kit offers a clean and flashy look, appreciated by many customers. The tip design, while generally well-received, could benefit from extending out to the side for improved aesthetics.

Summary topics

  • Tip Design: 35%
  • Aesthetic Appeal: 45%

Review topics: ["fit","looks","install","tip","clamps","opening","girl","alternator"].

Review highlights

  • "The tip mounts easily and lines right up, to create a great looking turn out."Firerader
  • "Gives the truck a clean flashy look"Toby P.
  • "Great fit and looks good, thanks"John W.

Reviews

Color

"Tip turned gold after 2 days and I called and asked if that was normal and they said yes because it’s stainless steel and there’s nothing they could do about It. That blamed It on me installing It with “grease on my hands” meanwhile there was no grease."

Jay (1/5)

22 sierra 2500

"The quality of the product is good construction. Easy to install. My truck is a 22 2500. Only complaint being it seems shorter than what is depicted."

Geoff (4/5)

Turns bronze color afrer regens.

"Looks and works great initially. But it turns bronze colored after a few Regens. This is my second one. Do not recommend if you want a chrome tip."

Chris R. (1/5)

Seems pretty good

"I wanted just a little more output from an alternator, and this seems to do the job, I was a little surprised in that the opening for the 2 main bolts was a lot wider than the factory, and I had to really watch to make sure everything would line up when I tightened it, other than that there has been no issues with the alternator itself! As far as the company I bought it from, I was supposed to have had a Black Friday/cyber Monday deal % off, but when I e-mailed the company, they said it was only on select products, had I known that I have probably gone somewhere else, my recommendation, just make sure if there is a deal with this company that you check and double check that it’s on your specific product, I will personally be taking business elsewhere, but I wish you all that want to shop here the best of luck!"

Rene T. (3/5)

2024 Duramax

"This tip causes codes on the new Duramax. Just went through this and had the original tip welded back on and code went away. Buyers beware!!"

Jesse (2/5)

Tip turned completely gold within

"Tip turned completely gold within 4 days of it being on my truck and haven’t received any kind of help with getting a replacement."

Boston H. (1/5)

2021 srw l5p

"Will this tip work on my 2021 duramax? Do you cut pass the little Bevil end of the stock exhaust?"

Kyler B. (5/5)

Great product. Gives the truck

"Great product. Gives the truck a clean flashy look"

Toby P. (5/5)

looks great have not installed

"looks great have not installed yet"

Martin E. (5/5)

A little short

"I have a 2018 duramax. I cut the tailpipe off just behind the last bend and in front of the last hanger. Position wise the tip looks good, it’s the proper distance between the mud flap and the rear bumper, but it should extend out to the side about 4 inches more. Hoping there is enough exhaust pressure to push the heat out past the paint!!!"

Arthur B. (3/5)

Q&A

Will this fit on an existing stock 2020 F250 Powerstroke. I want to change the stock dual exhaust tip.
Yes one of these tips will work for you. Typically the stock system is a 4" on that year, it's always a good idea to verify beforehand. Thank you.
I purchased a new donaldson muffler for a big cat engine. Its loader than the one with rust holes in it. I'm looking for a good muffler thats some what quiet.
Picking a muffler can be quite difficult depending on application. These Mel's manufacturing mufflers have several different options as far as inlet/outlet and overall length. In general the baffle style selection will be a bit quieter than the others. If you would like some assistance choosing a muffler, feel free to reach out to our sales line.
Is there a lay out or anything to install? Or just cut and hope for the best lol
For these Mel's turn out tips, there aren't really any installation instructions. Essentially measuring it up to what is currently on the truck, to get the best fitment.
Will this work on a 2025 LP5 Duramax?
Yes, this tip will physically fit on a 2025 L5P truck, however with the 2023 and up models, it is possible you will get a check engine light.
It states not intended for regular cab models, I have a k3500 single wheel long bed regular cab, what modifications are required to fit it on a regular cab?
I pulled up the installation instructions to see if I could tell what would need to be modified to fit a regular cab and quickly discovered that Mel's no longer allows this product to be distributed within the USA, hence the product has now been removed from our website. I apologize for any confusion on that. In terms of what would be needed, it did appear you could shorten the secondary pipe after the primary prime, but neither was a straight section which makes me skeptical in getting a nice fit and finish.