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
LAS VEGAS, NV. — Our muffler needs are specific. Muscle cars. Race cars. Diesel applications. Sport compact. Daily drivers. Tow vehicles. Classic hot rods. No matter what we’re driving, there’s an optimum performance muffler design for each vehicle type and use. At the 2015 SEMA show, Alex Ortega, Flowmaster’s vice president of sales, walked us
Learn the difference between one-chamber, two-chamber, and three-chamber Flowmaster mufflers by watching this three-minute video by our friends at Summit Racing. In the video from the Atlanta Motorama, Alex from Flowmaster explains which muffler type he recommends for individual applications and will help you understand how the number of muffler chambers affects exhaust sound. Check it
[portfolio_slideshow id=34375] There’s a common checklist of parts and upgrades that every late model Mustang enthusiast wants to get for their car, and right at the top is almost always a good set of mufflers. That’s not to say that Mustangs don’t sound good from the factory. Quite the contrary, they always get positive reviews
Hear that? That’s the sound of spring heading our way. In Ohio, where OnAllCylinders is based, that means more sun, more fun, and more cars. There are dozens of great ways to upgrade your ride, but one of the simplest and least expensive, is to install a new high performance muffler to give your vehicle
Exhaust system upgrades are among the most-popular ways to add power and performance to a vehicle. Watch this four-minute Summit Racing Quick Flicks video and learn the basic ins and outs of some of the most-popular exhaust components and how they work. The exhaust system review will cover mufflers, headers and exhaust manifolds as well
Mufflers are tasked with reducing exhaust sound levels. Ironically, muffler manufacturers have created a lot of noise and confusion when it comes to exhaust technology. Although muffler designs can be broken down into distinctive categories—chambered, turbo, glasspacks, etc.—muffler makers are quick to tout the benefits of their own, unique innovations that make these designs better.
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week we’re talking mufflers. D.W. Aurora, IL Q: I’m currently running tubular glasspack mufflers on my 1978 Ford F-150. Its pretty loud when you get on it! The truck sounds almost like a sports car. I think I would prefer a
Editor’s Note: 2012 was quite a year. Actually, for OnAllCylinders, it was our only year. We’re putting the finishing touches on our first 12 months of delivering a unique combination of tech articles, tech projects, automotive features, photo galleries, event coverage, news, and lifestyle posts. We’re looking forward to bringing you that same mix of all things
Choosing a muffler for your vehicle is almost like picking a soundtrack for your driving adventures. Do you want a low-pitched growl, a raspy exhaust tone, or just an all-out roar? The muffler style you choose–chambered, straight-through/glasspack, or turbo–will go a long way in determining the sound and personality of your car or truck. Whether
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