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10 MINUTE TECH PERFORMANCE EXHAUSTS

WHAT IS AN EXHAUST AND WHAT DOES IT DO?

An exhaust system is specialist piping used to guide exhaust gases away from the engine. It is also ‘silenced’ to reduce the noise a car’s engine makes. Performance exhaust systems still guide the exhaust gases away from the engine, but do so in a less restrictive fashion, which results in increased power potential and throttle response. Plus, many performance exhausts are tuned to provide a more sporty soundtrack too.

WHAT ARE THEY MADE OF?

While some OEM exhaust systems are made from aluminiumised steel, aftermarket exhausts are usually made from stainless steel, which is a great material for providing durability, resistance to heating and cooling cycles, and offers a much

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