Flowmaster American Thunder Active Valve Cat-Back for 2024+ Silverado/Sierra 1500 - 818206
The Flowmaster American Thunder Cat-Back Exhaust System, part number 818206, is designed for select 2024-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks equipped with the 6.2L engine. Constructed from durable 409 stainless steel, this active-valve exhaust system features a 3.5-inch inlet feeding a specially tuned 50 Series HD chambered muffler and dual 2.5-inch mandrel-bent tailpipes. Its OEM-style active valve integrates with the factory drive-mode controls, allowing the exhaust sound to change with Normal, Sport, and Off-Road modes while retaining the factory valve actuator.
Key Features & Specs:
- Series: Flowmaster American Thunder
- Type: Active-valve cat-back exhaust system
- Engine Compatibility: 6.2L
- Drivetrain: 2WD and 4WD
- Material: 409 stainless steel
- Inlet Diameter: 3.5-inch
- Tailpipe Diameter: Dual 2.5-inch
- Tubing Construction: 16-gauge mandrel-bent stainless steel
- Muffler: Tuned Flowmaster 50 Series HD
- Muffler Design: Chambered with integrated resonance chamber
- Sound Level: Aggressive to moderate
- Active Valve: OEM-style valve with integrated turndown
- Valve Control: Retains factory dash/drive-mode sound control
- Valve Actuator: Factory OEM actuator is reused
- Exit Style: Dual rear through factory bumper cutout locations
- Exhaust Tips: 4-inch black ceramic-coated 304 stainless steel
- Tip Style: Rolled-edge angle-cut, double-wall
- Performance: Maximum tested gains up to 15 hp and 13 lb-ft at the rear wheels
- Installation: Uses factory hanger locations and connections
- Included: Clamps, hangers, hardware, and installation instructions
- Part Number: 818206
- Warranty: Flowmaster Lifetime Limited Warranty
Fitment:
Fits applicable 2024-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 models equipped with the 6.2L engine.
- 2024-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country
- 2024-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss
- 2024-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ
- 2024-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST
- 2024-2026 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4
- 2024-2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali
- 2024-2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate
- 2024-2026 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT
Installation Note: The active-valve system reuses the factory OEM valve actuator; a new actuator is not included.