If you’re looking to improve the performance of your car, you’ve come to the right place. I’ll discuss the first step in improving your cars performance, which should always be the addition of a high performance exhaust. I always recommend improving the performance, before the aesthetics. There’s nothing like the sound of a powerful brand new high performance exhaust.
There are plenty of differences between a stock exhaust system and a custom exhaust system. I see the exhaust in the same way I see a humans lungs. If a human is in extremely good shape, let’s say an athlete, they’ll be able to breathe more efficiently when performing during a game. That’s the same goal of a high performance exhaust. Since it’s improving the exhaust flow from your engine, the breathing is more efficient which creates more power and torque. Besides the increase in power, the end result is also a beautiful sound as well.
There’s a huge selection of high performance exhaust systems on the market. It can be an extremely over-whelming task choosing the right brand or style. Let’s discuss some different options for you!
There are two types of exhaust systems to choose from when you’re adding an aftermarket exhaust system. One is called a cat-back exhaust system and this is more common of the two styles. The name cat-back comes from catalytic converter; the converter is where the chemicals and gas are located before they enter the muffler. This is usually made out of stainless steel and is bigger than you’re typical stock model, which creates more air room when using a custom exhaust. If you have a high performance exhaust, expect to gain at least 10-20 horsepower. The sound of the engine will be noticeable from a cat-back exhaust as well. Another great benefit is that you’ll start to save some money on gas. The emission system becomes more efficient, which will mean less gas necessary.
The other type of high performance exhaust is called an axle-back exhaust. It’s the same concept as a cat-back, but axle-back is even better. The main difference is that the manifold in the exhaust to the muffler (everything in between) is changed. It’s usually a stainless steel manifold which allows for even more breathing room from the engine to the muffler. This creates more horsepower than a cat-back exhaust and your car will also become more efficient for using gas usage. The noise is lovely on an axle-back exhaust system and you’ll be noticed in your car right away!
Once you’ve decided on the type of style exhaust you prefer, then you need to figure out the right brand. I have a diesel truck, so I’ve added a magnaglow diesel exhaust to my truck, but here’s a list of the top rated exhaust systems. For starters, check out Flowmaster, Magnaflow, Borla, Gibson and Dynomax exhaust systems. You really can’t go wrong with any of those.
Good luck in your search for you new high performance exhaust. Once you’ve made this change, you’ll regret that you didn’t sooner!