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  The Straight Facts, From a Melbourne Garage Perspective If you’ve ever wondered why your car isn’t deafeningly loud, or what’s happening under the back end when you start up each morning, it’s all because of the  muffler . But what exactly does it do, and why does it matter for Aussie drivers? Let’s break it down simply, like you’d hear in a proper Melbourne  exhaust shop . The Purpose of a Muffler The muffler is a key part of your car’s  exhaust system . Its job? Take all that noisy, explosive gas from your engine and silence it, so you can cruise along without roaring down Warrigal Road. A quality  exhaust muffler  also helps control back pressure, which keeps your engine running smoother and helps with fuel efficiency. Without a good muffler, you’re not only noisy—you’re risking higher emissions and poor performance. What Happens If You Drive Without a Muffler? Driving without a muffler? You’ll notice straight away—your car will be impo...

  Your vehicle’s exhaust system can play an important role in how your vehicle looks or feels. Whether you drive a family car or a mean  4X4 truck , your car’s exhaust system can change the appearance, performance, and even the sound of the vehicle. But how? Thanks to Exhaust Tips What Are Exhaust Tips? Popularly known as the “muffler tip” your car exhaust tip is the visible section of the exhaust- the exhaust tailpipe. The tailpipe of the exhaust is responsible for channeling and releasing harmful gases and fumes safely out of the car. Now depending on the type of vehicle you drive, your exhaust system may come in various sizes, shapes, and even styles. Some vehicles have single exhaust system while other may have two. Exhaust tips are additional accessories for your car that fits into the existing  car exhaust system . Thanks to custom options now available in the market, vehicle owners can now add this modification in their preferred style, size, and color options. How...

  One of the most noticeable negative aspects of internal combustion engines is noise. With the growing number of cars on the road, governments attempted to limit this noise by insisting on muffler installation . Put most simply, a muffler is any device that reduces sound. In the context of automobiles, this sound reduction is done by catching the exhaust of the engine and routing it through a series of baffles. These baffles force the sound waves to collide and cancel each other out. While this noise reduction is necessary, it comes at a price – engine efficiency. The process of catching and forcing the exhaust through sound baffles slows it down so that the exhaust behind it builds up as back pressure. This back pressure works through the entire system and creates a bottleneck. The entire performance automobile industry has been working for years to eliminate this problem while still retaining the noise deadening effect. The first, and to date most effective, measure has been the...

  The basics of exhaust fabrication are quite simple, whether it is for a  4WD , truck, classic car or motorcycle, customizing an exhaust system to meet a vehicle’s need, which is meant to increase performance. Customizing an exhaust system is one of the first modifications done to newer cars and is common in older cars. Why is that? Newer vehicles often times do not have a performance system option when they are sold, either the vehicle is to new and doesn’t have that option or the new owner didn’t opt for one. In the case of older vehicles,  mufflers  often need to be replaced or even the whole exhaust system needs to be overhauled, which often requires specialized  exhaust fabrication  to be conducted. The Basics Of Exhaust Fabrication Requires Customized Work And Knowledge Professional exhaust fabricator  can customize, modify, restore, repair or replace any vehicle’s exhaust system to increase performance or to meet governmental standard...

  There are many different parts on a vehicle that are indeed crucial to making it run properly. However safety is also an issue as is what comes out of your vehicle into the air that we breathe. A proper functioning exhaust and emission system is important for a number of different reasons and concerns. In each state they have their own set of rules and regulations that you must abide by in order to have a vehicle in enough of an order or shape to be able to drive it. Some states do not require such strict limitations but you do have the ones that require yearly inspections and everything on the vehicle to run properly to be able to drive it legally and safely. However, this is not the only reason you should make sure that your exhaust and emission system are running in working order. Your exhaust and emission system should be in correct running order for you to be able to keep the car longer. The better you take care of a vehicle the longer it will last and the better it will run...

  With regards to vehicle parts, the most commonly and most easily damaged part tends to be the exhaust pipe, which more often than not breaks down due to constant heat or due to rust and weathering. Thankfully, most exhaust pipes are tough enough that the most amount of damage they get are holes. Holes tend to be of varied sizes, or one ridiculously large hole near the engine block, in the mid-section or at the furthest end of the tailpipe. While for some folks this may curtail a much needed and immediate replacement of the exhaust pipe, there are ways to temporarily fix holes in exhaust pipes which do not necessitate costly replacement. In fact, some exhaust pipe repairs can be done right in the comfort of your own garage, and can even be a nice do-it-yourself project for the weekend until you can afford to take your vehicle into an exhaust centre. The steps on how to temporarily fix a hole in an exhaust pipe are quite simple and can be undertaken by even the most inexperienced D...

  Victoria is home to a plethora of scenic routes, making it an ideal place for family-oriented driving trips. Situated in southeast Australia, the region stretches from the mainland towards the Great Dividing Range. Its location and varied terrain accounts for its diverse climate, scenery and wildlife. But with so much to see and do, where do you go first with your family? For starters, why not take your family to one of these top five driving trips in Victoria and they will surely love you for it! This is a quick tip on how to make sure your road trip goes smoothly with proper  muffler maintenance . 1. Victoria Heritage Path Drive by this route and celebrate your nation’s gold-mining history. Make stopovers at Ballarat and Bendigo, two cities that were built at the height of the gold rush. These historical cities are characterized by classic streets, grand architecture, elaborate gardens, and dozens of heritage sites. 2. Great Alpine Stretch Easily one of the most scenic rou...

  A catalytic converter is one of those devices under the chassis of vehicles that should not have a problem, and when they do, usually you will have no choice but to replace the whole thing. What does it do? It works with the exhaust system and helps keep the environment cleaner by working filtering harmful gases combustion engines produce. Definitely, it is an important part of motor machines and should be fixed at the very first instance of an issue. But what can exactly cause catalytic converter failure? Engine Issues If you are not getting your engine checked at regular intervals, it is possible you may need a tune-up. Finding a potential problem with your vehicle is definitely cheaper than dealing with a broken part. This is true with catalytic converters, they are constantly under the load from the engine’s exhausts, and if unchecked regularly you may have to replace one sooner than later. Antifreeze And Oil There is a reason why most people like to get there oil and antifre...

  Your car is more than just a busy morning ride to work and back. Its more of an investment rather than an expense promising effortless conveyance, no matter where you go. Now, much like all your prized possessions, your car needs some personal attention and care from time to time and if you’re like most car owners, you’re always looking for ways to improve the performance and efficiency of your vehicle. One easy way to do this is by upgrading your  4×4 exhaust  system. By doing so, you can increase your car’s horsepower and gas mileage, and reduce harmful emissions at the same time. Tips to Remember Ready to breathe life back into your car’s old, outdated exhaust system? We have a few tricks up our sleeves to make this transition smoother for you and your car- Size Matters Make sure your  4wd exhaus t  system is the correct size for your engine. If it’s too small, it will restrict airflow which in turn will hurt performance. On the other hand, If it’s too big,...

  Vintage cars are simply awesome; they don’t need lots of words to describe their fancy designs like new model cars. Just looking at them evokes the passions of the past and stirs a sense of envy whenever you see one, and a definite sense of pride when you own one and you are behind the wheel taking your special someone out for a spin. Whether you’re a professional restorer of cars or simply someone who loves automobiles, owning a vintage vehicle, whether it’s a classic Buggy or a highly coveted Hot Rod, is always a pleasure and a source of pride. It may be quite easy to find the means to restore and refurbish your vintage car – with the abundant number of professional restoration companies that litter the market today, but sometimes, finding the right muffler and exhaust system for your vintage car can be almost impossible. Finding the Right Vintage Muffler for Your Car If you’re a stickler for detail, getting everything right when it comes to your vintage car’s exhaust system i...

Exhaust shopping plans keeping you up at night? Wondering what exhaust system will be the best suit for your car? Before you dive in for the purchase, tip the scales to your side with 5 4X4 exhaust system facts- You should change the factory exhaust- It's a common perception that the factory set-up parts are perfect for a machine/automobile. This is even true in terms of most appliances and even a lot of automobiles. But, if you own a 4x4 and want to explore the whole potential of your drive- you should switch to aftermarket 4WD exhausts. There are options for single and dual exhaust kits. They both improve the performance, fuel economy, and sound of your vehicle. Double ones are just a bit more difficult to install and have a more customized look. Different material 4x4 exhausts offer different characteristics- You can choose from different materials. The stock exhausts mostly use standard low to mid-grade stainless steel. On the other hand, if you want better quality, you can c...

If you’re wondering about Pacemaker Headers , don’t attempt to puzzle out this term by yourself. You’ll end up visualising an electronic gizmo that’s intended for an ailing heart, and you’d definitely be on the wrong track. This is a brand name, a car enthusiast vendor that manufactures exhaust system headers . Australian built, Pacemaker pipework is built for performance, thanks to a pipe-over-cone feature that edges out the competition. A Header Refresher As you probably recall, engine headers bolt on to the exhaust manifold in your vehicle’s engine. The object of the uniquely profiled back pressure reducers is to give each cylinder its own discharge path, with the channels then blending into a single thick bore tube. When you install a header system , you’re taking the load off the cylinders by endowing them with their own outlet channel, one that then combines attractively with its peers to quickly dismiss all exhaust gases . In appearance, the pipes make your vehicle look ...

Injection systems improve engine performance , so why shouldn’t a similar mechanism enhance your exhaust output? Instead of fuel injection , however, the tech we’re about to discuss injects Urea into diesel exhaust streams. Buckle in while we explain what’s known as Selective Catalytic Reduction and Urea injection . It’s a chemical process that’s been used in industrial diesel engines for some time now, and it’s also found in car exhaust systems . What is Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)? Selective catalytic reduction technology uses an active chemical injectant as an emission mitigation solution. Specifically, the catalytic agent targets the poisonous nitrogen oxide (Nox) fumes in your exhaust , which is why the technology earns the “selective” prefix. Down among the exhaust pipes , a dosing tank is injecting a gaseous reductant into the engine byproduct stream. A redox reaction takes place between the reductant and the nitrogen oxide. Basically, through some invis...

There are essentially two types of people in the market for mufflers . They are looking for different things and how they choose between muffler brands is very different. The first type of muffler buyer is just your average driver. Performance is not an issue and the only real requirement is quiet. For these people, the “best” muffler brands are going to be production brands used for average new cars. To a large extent, it does not matter what brand they choose as modern standard mufflers are relatively equal in performance, price and durability. If they want to shop for a specific brand because it makes them feel that they are doing the right thing, their best bet is heading to auto magazines that review car parts. The second type of muffler buyer with more complicated needs are those looking for a muffler for a performance vehicle. This group of muffler buyers often finds its collective head spinning when faced with choosing between MagnaFlow mufflers , Genie exhau...

Back in the day, the earliest exhaust systems were dumb metal linkages. Sure, the welded pipes worked efficiently. They rid the engine of waste gasses well enough, but there was no emissions control in the system. Today’s exhaust pipes are smart by design. They incorporate a special oxygen monitor, an O2 sensor that monitors and controls engine emissions. It’s all about feedback, but what is this control loop altering? Fuel Mixture Oxygen sensors (O2) are typically installed in the exhaust manifold . They monitor oxygen because this is the atmospheric gas that mixes with your fuel to generate combustion. Engines are finely tuned so that the bulk of the fuel is burnt and no waste remains, but if the burn ratio is oxygen rich, well, this heavy mix will induce waste. Similarly, a lean oxygen-to-fuel mix also produces pollution. The O2 sensors detect this misbalance and send the data to your engine’s computer, which is when the check engine light starts to flash its warning. ...

Few aftermarket projects yield results that can compare to the addition of a customised motorcycle exhaust system . Sure, the best car pipes deliver impressive performance gains, but the gains are rarely as viscerally good looking as the mods found on motorbikes. Still, not all bike exhaust mods deliver the goods. Let’s see why. Avoiding Chassis Half Measures Motorcycles don’t need to be raised on a hydraulic platform. Accessibility isn’t an issue, then, but there’s just not as much real estate available when the time comes to bolt on the new aftermarket motorcycle exhaust system . We think that fact represents an installation drawback. Visually Engaging Profile The notion that an attractive double-barreled pipe makes heads turn seems like a benefit, but, performance-wise, the good looks suggest the design is coming up short. Basically, some manufacturers see the exposed pipes as an opportunity to show off polished chrome while ignoring the chance to boost engine breathin...