I am debating putting in a new exhaust into my car. I picked up a moderate 50$ exhaust from a local garage. They said they were giving me a decent deal on it. I'm hoping that this new exhaust will give me a lot more power and speed. If it doesnt, what can I try to make my car faster?
MissNiceness answered Thursday October 16 2003, 11:15 pm: $50 seems very, very, VERY cheap for an 'exhaust'. True I'm thinking of the whole system (from the catalytic converter back). Perhaps he's just offering the muffler or pipe???
Upgrading the exhaust gives MINIMAL increases in horsepower and speed...if any. The myth among street racers is that backpressure that builds up in the 10ft or so of piping hinders acceleration and speed. This really isn't true, and their are a ton of other things you can modify before tackling the exhaust in order to make your ride quicker; such as reducing drag (you have a pick-up, it's going to need to get lower), and reducing the curb weight.
The exhaust mod is manly a comestic modification. Or should I say 'audible' modification.
Like my fellow advicenator, I suggest Flowmaster exhaust systems. Pacesetter's are also supposed to be pretty good (and they are cheaper)...but they also have a tendency to not be as durable as Flowmasters as they are not totally rustproof. [ MissNiceness's advice column | Ask MissNiceness A Question ]
zoe. answered Monday October 6 2003, 7:45 pm: okay, i know little to nothing about cars and even i can tell you, i'm pretty sure a $50 exhaust system will not do much, if anything. i dont know what will make your car faster, though. [ zoe.'s advice column | Ask zoe. A Question ]
FernGully answered Monday October 6 2003, 4:23 pm:
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