Used Ram 2500 exhaust manifold from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Ram 2500 exhaust manifold?

Asking prices from 192 salvage yards in 39 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 16, 2026
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Part overview

About the Ram 2500 exhaust manifold

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Price summary

A used Ram 2500 exhaust manifold costs $30 to $717, with a median asking price of $125. Based on 1,077 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2026 (18 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$125
Grade B (good)$100
Grade C (fair)$65

Ram 2500 exhaust manifold price snapshot

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Low
$30
Average
$136
High
$717
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$30–$717738 listings
Grade BStandard used$30–$430102 listings
Grade CVisible wear$30–$24957 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$500180 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$717 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Ram 2500 exhaust manifold is listed

We found priced Ram 2500 exhaust manifold listings at 192 salvage yards across 39 states. California supplies the most, with 184 listings (14% of the total) from 30 yards. Location matters: yards in Oklahoma ask a median $65, while Kentucky yards ask $2,442, 3657% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
California18430$90-28%
Texas16420$166+33%
Missouri1394$175+40%
Michigan11120$190+52%
Indiana7610$237+90%
Kentucky592$2,442+1854%
New York475$125
Oklahoma456$65-48%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $125 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Ram 2500 exhaust manifold replacement cost?

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Used part
$125
Ram 2500 median asking price
Labor
$190–$750
2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$315–$875
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for exhaust manifold replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include new manifold gaskets and hardware; rusted bolts may require extraction. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full exhaust manifold replacement cost breakdown

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

6.4L, RH34 listingsInterchange 2014–2024$125$50 – $278
6.7L1 listings$75$75 – $75

Model-year comparison

What does a Ram 2500 exhaust manifold cost by year?

$68$90$113$135$15820152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Ram 2500 exhaust manifold cost?

Asking prices for a used Ram 2500 exhaust manifold are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 92% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $125.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 6.7L, lists at a $75 median, while 6.4L, RH commands $125, a 67% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2021 tops the table at $150. Parts from 2009–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 12 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Ram 2500 sits 76% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($71), 67% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($75), and level with the Ram 3500 ($125) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used exhaust manifold: what to check

  1. Inspect runner webbing for thermal cracks: Check between cylinder port runners for stress cracks caused by extreme engine heat cycles.
  2. Check cylinder head flange flatness: Lay a straightedge across the mounting flange to check for warping that will cause persistent exhaust gas leaks.
  3. Verify catalytic converter substrate condition: Look inside integrated converter manifolds to confirm the ceramic honeycomb catalyst is intact and un-melted.
  4. Check oxygen sensor port thread condition: Ensure oxygen sensor threads are clean and not cross-threaded or stripped out by previous sensor removal.
  5. Install new exhaust studs and steel gaskets: Replace rusted cylinder head studs, brass nuts, and multi-layer steel gaskets to guarantee a leak-free seal.

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How much is a used exhaust manifold for a Ram 2500?

The median asking price is $125 across 1,077 priced listings from 192 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $125. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.

How much does it cost to replace a Ram 2500 exhaust manifold?

Using a used part, a Ram 2500 exhaust manifold replacement typically runs $315–$875 all-in: the median used exhaust manifold for this model lists at $125, and independent-shop labor for exhaust manifold replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include new manifold gaskets and hardware; rusted bolts may require extraction. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Which Ram 2500 model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Ram 2500 exhaust manifold years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Ram 2500 exhaust manifold fitments across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 18 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Ram 2500 Exhaust Manifold Cost — From $30 to $717