exhaust system

Borla Introduces Music-Inspired Polyphonic Exhaust Technology at SEMA 2017

LAS VEGAS, NV — Like many performance parts manufacturers, the exhaust experts at Borla incorporate mountains of vehicle data, advanced math algorithms, and precision measurements into their product design. But when it comes to creating vehicle-specific exhaust systems, they must also use something less technical and largely immeasurable. Instinct. Feel. Art. “Imagine many voices harmonizing

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Video: Intro to Exhaust Component Pipe Sizing and Fitting

When piecing together a custom exhaust system from various components, it’s important to understand how the industry sizes them, and how each component fits together so that your exhaust system performs as you want it to. Summit Racing tech adviser Carl Pritts will cover four exhaust components in today’s video: Piping Mufflers Reducers Exhaust tips

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2011 Chevy Camaro Exhaust System Buyer’s Guide

More air in means more air out — and more horsepower for your 2011 Gen5 Camaro. You have a lot of options when choosing a Camaro exhaust system. You can go for stainless steel or aluminized steel. There are several sizes of exhaust tube diameter (learn more about choosing exhaust tube diameter here). A lot of aftermarket manufacturers have

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Video: Choosing the Proper Collector Size

Whether you’re building for the street or the track, watch this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video and learn how to choose the proper header collector size. You will learn how to calculate the correct collector diameter to help improve torque. This video also explains how to extend your header collector length to broaden the torque

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Video: Long Tube vs. Shorty Headers

In this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video, Mike will help you choose the right type of headers for your exhaust system—focusing on shortys and long-tube headers. Learn why full-length, long tube headers generally will give you the best exhaust velocity and scavenging, and overall performance. However, all sized headers offer specific characteristics that can help

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Header How-To: 5 Keys to Choosing the Right Headers

Stock exhaust systems typically restrict the flow of exhaust gases out of your engine, and thus prevent your engine from reaching its full power potential. In our “Exhaustive Research” post, we showed you how to choose the right exhaust system to help gain back lost horsepower. Of course, the first exhaust components to handle spent exhaust gases

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