Monday, January 5, 2009

Exhaust

Like the Front Pipe and Outlet Pipe, replacing your car's Stock OEM Exhaust or Muffler is a great basic upgrade to freeing up horsepower and getting a better sound out of your car.

Another great thing about the exhaust is that it counts as both a power upgrade and an exterior modification. The rear of your car will look more aggressive with the addition of the exhaust sticking out from underneath your rear bumper.

And now for the sound. The way your car will sound and feel will depend on which you choose out of the abundant exhaust out there. Exhaust pieces come in a wide variety of shapes and materials. The exhaust tip shape can come in the popular Canister-style, the quieter, uglier Oval-type, and the simple looking Straight-type. Then you have the Main Pipe which is connected to the catalyzer and runs towards the exhaust tip. Piping diameter will be larger than Stock to add power to the car while resonators aka pre-mufflers will also be welded in to reduce the overall sound coming from the exhaust...or not. Composition material commonly is Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, and if going custom, even Aluminum!

Those who want ear splitting sound, Full Straight Exhaust. For those who want a little bit of oomph in their ride minus the sound, there are exhausts packed with glass fiber wool and resonators to keep sound to a minimum.

Because I love my car's exhaust note, a full straight exhaust is for me. No muffler, no resonator. The uninterrupted, raw sound of an car is amazing to hear and reminds me every-time why I love cars.

Check Out examples of the Exhaust/Mufflers Here

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