Trufit Exhaust Blogger

  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...

When car enthusiasts question lackluster performance gains, all eyes turn to factory-locked exhaust pipes, for this byproduct-releasing conduit represents an easy pathway to enhanced power. A   customised exhaust system   is called for, but is this an unobstructed pathway to performance? Let’s look at the   pros and cons   associated with such a major vehicle modification. Advantageous Performance Gains Mandrel bends partner with wide diameter pipes to release engine exhaust fumes quickly, which equals improved chemical energy utilization. Fuel efficiency is maximized. Next, power and torque ratios are fully realized, thus granting the horsepower gods’ unfettered access to the drivetrain. In short, engine byproducts are efficiently evacuated so that the engine can properly perform as intended. The Drawbacks Of A Buyer Beware Mentality A customised exhaust system tops the list of popular modifications, but first-timers tend to hesitate at this point, maybe because thi...

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...

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. ...

The architecture of a single chamber exhaust system changes from one kit to the next. What gives here? Why is one single chamber product shaped with a standard single inlet, single outlet form factor while the next kit is fitted with two inlets? More importantly, what specific exhaust eliminating functions are addressed when you fit a single chamber exhaust system? Scraping the Open Pipe Envelope   That’s right, by installing a single welded muffler box inline, your exhaust system is approaching a major barrier. Not for the faint of heart, you’ll gain that deep muscle car tone, plus a performance profile that doesn’t sacrifice hard-earned horsepower. Back inside your neighbour’s vehicle, a car that likely employs a multi-chambered exhaust system , there are special baffles and channels that exist to reduce the engine’s back pressure noise profile. In your single chamber system , those baffles and chambered innards are rejected in favour of a straight-through channel arch...