Tailpipe and exhaustWith trucks, sometimes the silencer is crossways under the front of the cab and its tailpipe blows sideways to the offside (right side if driving on the left, left side if driving on the right). The side of a passenger car on which the exhaust exits beneath the rear bumper usuall Read More

MufflerMuffler installed in a car (view from rear of muffler)Original equipment mufflers typically reduces the noise level from the tailpipe by bouncing sound waves off of the back, front, and sides of the muffler.[14] They are designed to meet the maximum allowable noise level required by governmen Read More

Manifold or headerIn most production engines, the manifold is an assembly designed to collect the exhaust gas from two or more cylinders into one pipe. Manifolds are often made of cast iron in stock production cars and may have material-saving design features such as using the least metal, to occupy Read More

Exhaust system tuningMany automotive companies offer aftermarket exhaust system upgrades as a subcategory of engine tuning. This is often fairly expensive as it usually includes replacing the entire exhaust manifold or other large components. These upgrades however can significantly improve engine p Read More

A GUIDE TO EXHAUST SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTSSome like them loud and rowdy, others prefer a mild volume with a deep tone, yet others just want a quiet cruiser. But we’re not talking about stereo systems and music selections, rather the sound of your hot rod exhaust systems!Exhaust systems actually have Read More

Why is an Exhaust System and Muffler so important?So that vehicle owners understand the importance of an exhaust system and the connected muffler here is some basic information to explain the purpose of two main components, the Emissions Control System and the Catalytic Converter!Automotive emission Read More