Aftermarket Exhaust

What does an aftermarket exhaust do?

An aftermarket exhaust system can unleash the full power of your engine. It can provide a quicker, more efficient route for the exhaust gases in your engine to escape, allowing the engine to “breathe” a bit easier.

Is an aftermarket exhaust worth it?

By improving the airflow through the system and decreasing back pressure, aftermarket exhausts reduce the energy wasted in the system having to overcome these pressure problems. This leads to better fuel efficiency. Better sound: Aftermarket mufflers can significantly louden the sound of your engine.

Is aftermarket or exhaust better?

More power



Stock exhausts essentially rob the vehicle of a substantial amount of power. They are not as efficient as performance exhausts and this difference can be felt and heard once you make the change. If you are looking for better performance, the aptly named performance exhausts are your best option.

Will an aftermarket exhaust increase horsepower?

To put it simply – yes. An aftermarket exhaust can provide additional horsepower to a car. They work by providing a better airflow for exhaust gases to escape the combustion chamber – providing more room for fresh air to enter and create a bigger combustion on the next cycle.

How much does it cost to install aftermarket exhaust?

Custom exhaust systems are designed to replace the factory-issued components of your car. Depending on the desired result, you can expect to spend anywhere between $500 to $2,000. The price depends on the make and model of your vehicle and how many pieces of the exhaust system you want to change.

Does aftermarket exhaust affect gas mileage?

The best way to explain fuel efficiency is by giving an example. The math is rather straightforward. A typical exhaust improves a vehicle’s power output by 2 to 5%. Let us say your vehicle get roughly 16 miles per gallon and by adding a new exhaust system sees a gain in fuel economy of approximately 3%.

Do I need a tune after new exhaust?

As mentioned, a little more information would be helpful. However, if you are replacing your stock exhaust with a cat-back system or something similar, no tune is required. On the other hand, if you are installing headers along with a high flow exhaust, then a tune is probably a good idea.

Is a Catback exhaust worth it?

Cat back exhaust systems are a great way to enhance the performance and look of your vehicle without having to take out a small loan. An average exhaust will start at around $300 and can go up to anywhere around $3000.

Does changing exhaust affect car engine?

even without silencer the engine will continue to do its work. changing the silencer changes nothing.

How much hp will a cold air intake add?

5-20 horsepower

Cold Air Intakes are said to improve your vehicle’s performance by 5-20 horsepower. This number will vary depending on the make and model of your vehicle. While this isn’t enough power to put you back in your seat, it will give your car or truck a little pep in its step.

Which exhaust system gives the most hp?

Thanks to the high quality craftsmanship, Gibson exhaust systems are truly enduring and will serve you well for a long, long time. With this system, you will get the highest horsepower and torque at 1800-3000 rpm.

Does bigger exhaust use more fuel?

Further, smaller exhaust pipes means the mass of gas held within is less. This translates to less energy required accelerating the mass of gas in the exhaust pipe with each exhaust stroke. Again engine efficiency is improved.

What is louder 2.5 or 3 inch exhaust?

3″ should be louder than 2.5″ if all parts are the same. If the muffler is raspy, you’ll hear more rasp at 3″.

Does straight pipe hurt your engine?

A straight pipe, for example, can cause exhaust gas velocity to increase. This will likely reduce engine performance below 2,000 or 2,500 RPM, making your vehicle a little slower to launch from a stoplight.

Does straight pipe burn more gas?

Better fuel economy



A lot of people don’t know that by removing the mufflers and catalytic converter, the engine will create less back pressure which leads to better combustion. This means that you will also get a lower fuel consumption with a straight pipe exhaust on most car engines.

Do cops pull you over for loud exhaust?

If a cop thinks that your exhaust is too loud, you’ll get a citation. So, even if you bought your own decibel meter and measured your vehicle’s noise at 93 dB in your driveway, the citation is still at the discretion of the officer who pulled you over.

Will removing catalytic converter improve gas mileage?

Removing a catalytic converter will not improve MPG. However, replacing an old or clogged one will. Catalytic converters do not affect gas mileage unless they are not working correctly, so removing one will not make a difference unless it wasn’t working correctly, to begin with.