exhaust systems

Exhaustive Research: How To Choose an Aftermarket Exhaust System

A while back, we conducted a course in Exhaust Anatomy 101 to provide a beginner’s look at aftermarket exhaust systems. Now that you’ve brushed up on the basics, we’ll show you what makes an aftermarket exhaust system such a popular upgrade and provide tips on how to choose the system that’s best for your vehicle. Exhaust Construction: Crush

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Video: How to Select the Right Exhaust Pipe Diameter

“Measure twice, cut once.” It’s some of dad’s greatest advice, and it certainly applies to assembling a custom exhaust system and components. Here’s another great piece of advice for building an exhaust system: Watch the video below. Our Summit Racing Quick Flicks video covers the basics of choosing the right exhaust pipe diameter, including Difference

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Monday Mailbag: Aluminum vs. Iron Cylinder Heads & S10 Upgrades

Got questions?             We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking cylinder heads and Chevy S10 upgrades.. From: Gary Button • San Clemente, CA Q: I have a 1963 Corvette with a 327. It produces around 300 horsepower, but I want to bump it up

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Summit Racing Adds Affordable New Exhaust Components for Late-Model Camaro

What’s holding your late-model Camaro back? If it’s the restrictive stock exhaust, Summit Racing is ready to help you unleash your Camaro’s performance with a lineup of affordably priced new exhaust components. The new products are headlined by an X-pipe kit for the 2010-12 Camaro and Camaro SS. Here’s the rundown: Summit Racing X-Pipes for 2010-12 Camaro/Camaro

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Exhaust Anatomy: A Beginner’s Guide to Aftermarket Exhaust Systems

Let’s break down the anatomy of an exhaust system—each component, what it does, and why it matters. Remember the first time you talked anatomy in the classroom? Yeah—well, this discussion of anatomy probably isn’t going to be nearly as eye-opening, exhilarating, frightening, or embarrassing (or all of the above) as that conversation. But for aspiring

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Pypes Performance Exhaust System

What’s the secret to Pypes Performance exhaust systems and components? Is it some proprietary design that allows a Pypes exhaust system to reduce restriction and increase power? Is it a highly confidential equation that allows Pypes’ mufflers to produce just the right combination of sound and performance? Maybe. We think the real secret behind Pypes

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