Definition and Functions of Lake Pipes
Car mods are designed to augment engine performance . Of course, an aesthetic enhancement is also desirable, but engine improvements come first. Lake pipes adhere to this core aftermarket principle by first enhancing engine respiration, but they also follow the second law of the aftermarket charter. That’s right, they inject cars with retro appeal. Stylish by design, what does it take to create this iconic 1950s exhaust mod ? Exposed Piping When a gearhead allows his four-wheeled addiction to take over, a car’s suspension sometimes drops. The lowered body profile looks cool, but the chassis is now scraping the road. Imagine performance enthusiasts debating what to do with the exhaust pipes when they’re faced with this issue. They pause for a moment, sure, but then the work surges forward again as the pipes move up and out to the side of the chassis. This move preceded the birth of the first lake pipes . Side-mounted and fully exposed, the long tubes hugged the lower sides...