You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to help you tackle your auto-related conundrums. In this week’s Mailbag, we’re discussing two-chamber vs. three-chamber mufflers, and which produces the loudest exhaust notes. Q: I have a 1989 Ford Mustang GT. The car has some upgrades like underdrive pulleys, ignition and coil, and
The trick to successfully installing an aftermarket exhaust system isn’t just about your tech expertise or wrenching abilities. Many times, the most crucial step is simply selecting the right exhaust system during the purchase process. As a tech adviser for Summit Racing, Carl Pritts is familiar with some of the common mistakes and pitfalls that customers encounter
Editor’s Note: OnAllCylinders is dedicated to keeping enthusiasts informed about legislation that could affect their hobby. We’ve created a semi-regular feature, “Legislative News,” to highlight important government bills and other legislation that could positively or negatively impact hot rodding, racing, or off-roading. … Legislation (H.B. 2535) that would make it a criminal offense to disturb the
The purpose of your factory exhaust system is to muffle as much sound as possible. With that comes power-robbing backpressure created by restricting exhaust gas flow from the tailpipes. Aftermarket exhaust systems help you reclaim that power with less-restrictive performance exhaust components to add a little giddy-up to your rig along with more-aggressive exhaust
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing how bending exhaust pipes affects vehicle performance. Q: My 1973 Dodge Dart Sport has a 340 cu. in. engine and I want to give it a dual exhaust system. My local exhaust shop can bend the pipe
There are a handful of telltale signs your catalytic converter is on the fritz. Poor acceleration when stepping on the gas pedal Noticeably less fuel efficiency Dark, sooty smoke exiting your muffler Engine starting trouble Failing an emissions test A pungent sulfuric or rotten smell A Check Engine light in conjunction with any of these
It’s a dirty job, but somebody’s got to do it. If your vehicle was produced after 1975, chances are good that it came from the factory equipped with a catalytic converter (also know as a “cat”). Unlike a muffler whose primary function is to lessen exhaust noise, a catalytic converter employs some serious science to
A new, aftermarket exhaust is probably the easiest way to add power to your dirt bike, quad, or side by side. When shopping for exhaust systems for your powersports vehicle, it’s important to consider your environment and riding application. Running quiet is becoming more and more important in populated areas. Many public riding areas have
Watch and listen as the Power TV crew installs and compares exhaust systems from Hushpower and Flowmaster on a 2010 Chevy Camaro.
[portfolio_slideshow id=5639] What does high performance sound like? Depending on the muffler, the sound of high performance can be anything from a low, throaty growl to an ear-splitting roar—and everything in between. The ideal muffler will deliver just the right growl, roar, or rumble to back up your vehicle’s performance and appearance. That’s why it’s
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