How Does an Exhaust Pipe Affect Engine Performance?
Exhaust pipe diameter can have a major effect on the performance of an engine. Think of your engine as a giant air pump. The more air you can move in […]
Out With the Bad Air, in with the Good—Helping a Jeep XJ Cherokee Breathe Better
There’s a persistent narrative out there that bolt-on performance parts for the Jeep 4.0L engine just don’t work. That’s not true, you just have to manage your expectations. The problem […]
10 Questions on Muffler & Exhaust Tech with Rich Waitas from MagnaFlow
Outside of the automotive enthusiast world, an exhaust system is often viewed as a mishmash of tubes underneath a car. But if you’re reading this—you know that’s definitely NOT the […]
Video: What Does “Mandrel Bent” Mean? Here’s an Inside Look at the Mandrel Bending Process
When you’re researching something like an exhaust system or air intake, there’s a good chance you’ll see the term “mandrel bent” come up a lot. That’s because mandrel bending is […]
Parts Bin: American-Made Freedom ST Mufflers from Summit Racing are a Reliable Way to Add Some Attitude to Your Ride
Like many gearheads, we’re suckers for a good, tough exhaust note. So when our pals over at Summit Racing told us about their new lineup of American-made mufflers, our ears […]
Sounds of Silence: How to Tame Excessive Exhaust Noise
Excessive exhaust noise is something few of us ever consider (I certainly didn’t), but today many jurisdictions place limits on the amount of noise a car, truck, or motorcycle can […]
Beat the Heat! How To Deal With Hot Header & Engine Temperatures
In an earlier article, we looked at ways to beat the heat in order to help cool your car or light truck. But that article didn’t cover all of the […]
Parts Bin: Want to Save Time & Money on Your Exhaust System Fabrication? Try Summit Racing Collector Mufflers
Exhaust fabrication, you either love it or you…don’t. If you’re in that latter half, then you might want to hear about Summit Racing Collector Mufflers. They bolt up to any […]
Exhausting Business: Garage Exhaust Systems
If you walk into almost any professional garage that operates in northern climes, (dealerships, repair shops, etc.), you’ll find one thing in common: garage exhaust systems. These systems direct the […]
PRI Product Feature: JBA Headers Makes it Easy to Find CARB-Approved & 50-State Legal Headers (JBA Has a Bunch of Them Too!)
We came across the JBA Performance Exhaust booth while strolling the 2022 PRI Show. But what caught our eye wasn’t horsepower gains, clever tube routing, or slick-looking finishes, rather we […]