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Walker 18455 Exhaust Muffler
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SoundFX Direct Fit
Fitment: Dodge, Ram 1500 and Ram 2500
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Walker SoundFX Direct Fit Muffler for Ram
Walker SoundFX Direct Fit muffler Part Number 18455 is a specific-fit exhaust muffler for select 1994-1997 Dodge Ram 1500 and Ram 2500 applications. It combines an oval steel body with aluminized finish and direct-fit pipe connections to support a clean replacement on compatible Ram exhaust systems.
Key Features
- Specific-fit exhaust muffler for select Dodge Ram 1500 and Ram 2500 models
- Oval muffler shape with 22-inch overall length
- 2.5-inch inlet and 2.5-inch outlet with pipe connection ends
- Offset inlet and outlet configuration for application-specific routing
- 100% aluminized steel construction for improved service life versus low-carbon steel
- Mechanical interior joints and spun-locked heads for added durability
- Walker SoundFX Direct Fit line for OE-style replacement fitment
Product Details
Walker SoundFX Direct Fit Part Number 18455 is built as a combination muffler with a steel body, 9-inch body width, 7-inch body height, and 18-inch body length. The aluminized finish helps resist corrosion, while the direct-fit design supports replacement on the exhaust layout used by 1994 Dodge Ram 1500, 1994 Dodge Ram 2500, 1995-1997 Dodge Ram 1500, and 1995-1997 Dodge Ram 2500 models listed below. This part cross-references AP Exhaust 700226 for the same application.
Vehicle Fitment
- Fits 1994 Dodge Ram 1500, N/A
- Fits 1994 Dodge Ram 2500, N/A
- Fits 1995-1997 Dodge Ram 1500, N/A, without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit
- Fits 1995-1997 Dodge Ram 2500, N/A, without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit
Common Replacement Reasons
- Rust or corrosion in the muffler body
- Exhaust noise from a leaking or damaged muffler
- Restricted exhaust flow caused by internal deterioration
- Fitment issues when replacing a worn factory-style muffler
- Need for a direct-fit muffler on a Dodge Ram exhaust system
Installation Notes
Verify the vehicle’s year, model, GVW rating, and package details before installation. This muffler uses 2.5-inch pipe connection inlet and outlet ends with offset configuration, so match the existing exhaust routing and connection style before assembly. Professional exhaust installation is recommended for proper alignment and sealing.
Quality Assurance
Walker SoundFX mufflers use 100% aluminized steel, mechanical interior joints, and spun-locked heads to support durability and consistent fit. The SoundFX Direct Fit line is built for application-specific replacement on select Dodge Ram 1500 and Ram 2500 exhaust systems.
| Brand | Walker |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 18455 |
| Position | SoundFX Direct Fit |
| Universal Or Specific Fit | Specific |
| Shape | Oval |
| Grade Type | Regular |
| Inlet Inside Diameter | 2.5 |
| Body Width | 9 |
| Inlet Quantity | 1 |
| Outlet Inside Diameter | 2.5 |
| Outlet Quantity | 1 |
| Reversible | No |
| Tunable | No |
| Overall Length | 22 |
| Body Height | 7 |
| Body Length | 18 |
| Body Material | Steel |
| Finish | Aluminized |
| Inlet 1 Inside Diameter | 2.5 |
| Inlet 1 Type | Pipe connection |
| Inlet Configuration | Offset |
| Inlet Offset | 1.625 |
| Inlet Type | Pipe connection |
| Muffler Type | Combination |
| Outlet 1 Inside Diameter | 2.5 |
| Outlet 1 Type | Pipe connection |
| Outlet Configuration | Offset |
| Outlet Type | Pipe connection |
This part fits 55 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Drive Type | Liters | Cylinders | Wheel Base | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 3.9L | V6 | 139.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 3.9L | V6 | 119.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 3.9L | V6 | 135.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 5.9L | V8 | 155.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 5.2L | V8 | 155.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 3.9L | V6 | 155.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 5.2L | V8 | 139.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 5.9L | V8 | 135.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 5.9L | V8 | 119.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 5.9L | V8 | 139.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 5.2L | V8 | 135.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 5.2L | V8 | 119.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 5.9L | V8 | 154.7" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 5.9L | V8 | 134.7" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 5.9L | V8 | 138.7" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 3.9L | V6 | 139.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 3.9L | V6 | 119.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 3.9L | V6 | 135.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 5.9L | V8 | 155.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 5.2L | V8 | 155.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 3.9L | V6 | 155.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 5.2L | V8 | 139.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 5.9L | V8 | 135.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 5.9L | V8 | 119.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 5.9L | V8 | 139.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 5.2L | V8 | 135.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 5.2L | V8 | 119.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 5.2L | V8 | 139.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 5.9L | V8 | 134.7" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 5.2L | V8 | 155.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 5.9L | V8 | 139.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 5.9L | V8 | 155.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 5.2L | V8 | 134.7" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 3.9L | V6 | 139.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 3.9L | V6 | 119.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 5.9L | V8 | 135.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 5.9L | V8 | 155.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 5.9L | V8 | 139.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 3.9L | V6 | 135.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 5.2L | V8 | 119.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 3.9L | V6 | 155.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 5.9L | V8 | 139.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 5.2L | V8 | 139.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 5.2L | V8 | 155.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 5.9L | V8 | 155.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 5.9L | V8 | 135.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 5.2L | V8 | 135.0" | N/A | without Sport Package; with 8,500 (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & Under; SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1994 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 5.9L | V8 | 135.0" | N/A | SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1994 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 5.2L | V8 | 119.0" | N/A | SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1994 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 5.9L | V8 | 119.0" | N/A | SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1994 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 5.2L | V8 | 135.0" | N/A | SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1994 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | RWD | 3.9L | V6 | 135.0" | N/A | SoundFX Direct Fit |
| 1994 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | RWD | 3.9L | V6 | 119.0" | N/A | SoundFX Direct Fit |
| 1994 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 5.2L | V8 | 135.0" | N/A | SoundFX Direct Fit | |
| 1994 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 5.9L | V8 | 135.0" | N/A | SoundFX Direct Fit |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
700226
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.