The Different Brands and Types of Exhaust Systems

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For the novice car enthusiast, the termremove the exhaust gases from your car’s
“exhaust system” has one meaning:engine. The term “single side” comes
the system of tubing that removes exhaust gasesfrom the location of the exhaust pipe on the car.
from the internal combustion system of aIt’s typically located behind the rear wheel on
car’s or truck’s engine. Exhaustthe passenger’s side of the car (or truck or
systems involve manifolds, headers, catalyticSUV). This type of system is a exhaust that costs
converters, mufflers, and of course the part mostless than some other high-performance systems.
people see, the tail pipe.However, it still provides additional horsepower.
As basic as an exhaust system sounds, it’sDual Side Exit Exhaust Systems
actually a part of a car that can be upgraded toThe opposite of a single side exit exhaust, a dual side
increase the overall performance of a vehicle. A highexist exhaust system has 2 exit pipes rather than just
performance exhaust system can provide fewerone. So instead of just one pipe located behind the
restrictions on the exhaust process (the process ofrear passenger side tire, there are 2 pipes. Both pipes
removing these excess gases from your engine) andare located on the same side of the car. The benefit
provide you with better gas mileage, moreof a dual exhaust is less restriction on the system and
horsepower and torque. It can also give your car ait often provides a louder sound. And when it comes to
louder, more “high-performance”exhausts and car buffs, the sound is often the most
sound.important part of a high performance upgrade.
But when it comes to high performance exhausts,Dual Rear Exit Exhaust Systems
there isn’t just one type and brand to get.Now this may sound like a different way of saying
There are various exhaust systems and brands that“Dual Side Exit”, but a dual rear exit
work differently for different cars.exhaust system is actually much different. With this
Exhaust System Brandstype of exhaust system, the exhaust pipes are under
Here is a quick list of brands that make highthe bumper at the very tail of your car. They
performance exhaust systems:don’t bend around the rear wheels. This type
• A’Pexof system often provides a louder sound than the
• Banks Powerpreviously mentioned exhausts. From an aesthetic
• Bassanistandpoint, a dual rear exist exhaust system looks
• Borlabetter (to some gear heads). However this is a very
• Corsasubjective viewpoint. It’s completely up to you.
• DowneyOpposite Side Dual Exhaust Systems (a.k.a. Extreme
• FlowmasterDual Exit)
• Gibson PerformanceSimilar in performance and “sound”
• GReddyenhancement, the opposite side dual exhaust system
• HKS(also known as an extreme dual exit exhaust system)
• And othersis simply a variation on the dual rear exit. Instead of
Each brand offers different variations on aftermarketsticking out of the very back of your car or truck, the
high performance exhaust systems for different types2 exhaust pipes wrap around each rear wheel (one
of vehicles. For example, Borla exhaust systems areper side). So it’s kind of a mix of the 3
often made with stainless steel. Materials andpreviously mentioned systems. This exhaust system
specifications can vary greatly from brand to brand soprovides similar power and “sound”
make sure the exhaust brand you go with works withenhancement, and is typically preferred by those car
your type of car or truck.and truck owners who tend to tow additional items
Standard Types of Exhaust Systemssuch as boats, trailers, etc. It’s because
Here are a few variations of exhaust systems. Readexhaust systems in general can leave dirt and residue
through each description and learn more about theon anything that it has prolonged and direct contact
different types of systems available:with (a.k.a.
Single Side Exit Exhaust Systems