Do aftermarket mufflers change sound?
Sound. Quite a few drivers choose to go with an aftermarket muffler to change the way their cars sound. Different mufflers do different things – a coffee can muffler makes a small, four-cylinder engine sound bigger and more powerful.
Do you need to replace the exhaust muffler?
Like any part of a car, mufflers can eventually wear out or become damaged as you drive your vehicle. Many mufflers are held in place with muffler clamps and rubber hangers, though some may be welded. In either case, you may need to saw the old muffler off of the exhaust piping in order to install a new one.
How does a muffler affect the exhaust system?
Some performance “chambered” mufflers use a series of metal baffles and chambers that cause sound waves to bounce back on themselves and cancel out. Anything but a completely straight section of large diameter tubing will act as a restriction in your exhaust system. This includes bends in the tubing, catalytic converters and mufflers.
What makes a car not run with a muffler?
Exhaust Restrictions. Anything but a completely straight section of large diameter tubing will act as a restriction in your exhaust system. This includes bends in the tubing, catalytic converters and mufflers.
Can a performance muffler improve gas mileage?
1. Exhaust systems and performance mufflers don’t add power – they improve efficiency. Almost every new vehicle comes with a restrictive factory exhaust system. The reason? Restrictive exhausts are both quiet to the ears and inexpensive to build.
Like any part of a car, mufflers can eventually wear out or become damaged as you drive your vehicle. Many mufflers are held in place with muffler clamps and rubber hangers, though some may be welded. In either case, you may need to saw the old muffler off of the exhaust piping in order to install a new one.
1. Exhaust systems and performance mufflers don’t add power – they improve efficiency. Almost every new vehicle comes with a restrictive factory exhaust system. The reason? Restrictive exhausts are both quiet to the ears and inexpensive to build.
Which is better a slip on or OEM muffler?
Slip-ons usually offer great looks and killer sound when compared to an OEM system. I don’t care if you’ve got a pancake motor, a triple, or an old two-stroke screamer, mufflers tend to enhance the “voice” of your motorcycle, and plenty of riders find them a bit more visually appealing, too.
What should I spray on my new muffler before replacing it?
Before sliding the new muffler pipe into place, spray it with an exhaust sealant. Spray on exhaust sealant will help establish an air tight seal between the two pipes and reduce the chances of an exhaust leak where the pipes connect. Depending on the brand, you may need to allow the exhaust sealant to sit for a few minutes before moving on.