Trufit Exhaust Blogger

A dictionary definition of smoke describes any airborne particulate that’s rising from burning fuel, be it wood or some other combustible material. Keep that in mind while we delve into smoke and tailpipe noise, because these unwholesome issues need immediate attention. Worst-case Exhaust Smoke Issues Just as a sharp-eyed physician can diagnose medical problems by conducting a few basic tests, so can a mechanic see that something is seriously amiss when your vehicle is producing smoke. Even the colour of the cloudy stuff tells a story. White smoke is often a clue that a coolant leak is in progress. Blue smoke, something no one ever wants to see, indicates a breach in the engine. Oil is burning, the noxious leak is poisoning the breathing cycle of the engine, and the environment is being exposed to very harmful emissions . This worst-case scenario represents a significant threat to the local ecology and to the driver. It must be repaired. The Hazards Associated with Noisy Tailpipes This...

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...

If your financial situation is rocky this month, you probably think your vehicle’s performance credentials aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. Hit the brakes on that thought, for there’s a way to boost engine performance without buying a new exhaust kit . We’re talking about exhaust system cleaning , a procedure that purges hydrocarbon leftovers and other pipe-fused pollutants so that the exhaust gases produced by your car engine can move unimpeded. Beware of Carbon Deposits An underappreciated exhaust system has to deal with the same waste that it’s removing from the discharge rushing out of the vehicle’s pipe tips. Certainly, most of this gaseous load is catalysed, broken down until it’s transformed into oxygen and nitrogen. However, the fuel is loaded with hydrocarbons, which means carbon particulates are also passengers in the exhaust stream. That sooty stuff, even in tiny quantities, tends to coat the inner surfaces of your pipework in ashy carbon. Sparks Performanc...

Use your five senses when a car exhaust leak is suspected. Swap out the sense of taste for common sense, though, because you’re not about to lick a failing exhaust pipe. Anyways, the symptoms we’re looking for are likely to cause a racket, and they’ll probably stink. Finally, look for clouds of nasty gases. Better yet, come with us now as we describe these common symptoms. Noise and Vibrations A performance-tuned exhaust roar is loud, but there’s a feeling of refined control behind the sonic rumbling.  Damaged car exhaust  systems, on the other hand, create a hissing and crackling racket. Listen for the irregular sputtering tones as a rusted or blown seam is forced open. The backpressure is leaking, perhaps before any hazardous emissions are scrubbed from the discharge. A “bad vibes” feeling often accompanies the noise. The harsh metallic reverberations propagate through the chassis, run up the steering wheel, and reduce the vehicle’s handling characteristics. Livin...

A double chamber exhaust system  is arguably one of the most attractive aftermarket additions on the market. Instead of a narrow containment area, one that limits the processing innards, a beefed up double chamber unit provides ample gas routing space. Broadened  exhaust tips  peer out from the expanded profile so that the overall shape of the system suggests pure performance output force. With that being said, do they deliver on that performance front as well as they do in the looks department? Double Chambered Performance Gains  If the different pipe crossover profiles in the mid-pipe lines act as inline control elements, the sections that control how the back pressure gasses interact, then an end-point  double chamber exhaust system  manages that enhanced performance envelope at the output threshold. Designed with doubled-up tailpipes, the expanded chamber provides a figurative exclamation point of exhalation for those gases, with the signature...

Aftermarket enthusiasts wade through distracting piles of advertising media. Digital or paperbound, there’s usually more hype than anything else locked inside the promotional literature. How do we separate engineering science, the real performance gains, from the wily publicity brochures? Maybe, just this once, all of the available styles and types of aftermarket exhaust systems are muddying the waters. What’s needed is a strategy, a muffler design and sound absorption game plan. A Noise-Based Muffler Design Strategy The top exhaust system brands make their performance gains a reality, but they’re sometimes a little coy when it comes to explaining the engineering methods behind the product. You start your strategy with a shortlisting process, a way of putting your thoughts on paper. What do you want the muffler to do? Is there a sound profile you want to emulate? Yes, you want to absorb the sound, but you also probably want to tune the noise until it reproduces a legendary ...

Just like your home exhaust system, your car too has an exhaust system that is needed for the better performance of the engine. The exhaust system is actually piping that is used to direct the exhaust gases away from the engine and it is something that is needed for the better functioning of the engine or stove and you need to ensure that your car’s exhaust system is perfectly functioning and in the best condition. In a simple term, exhaust systems are the piping mechanism that removes burnt gases from the engine. You need to remember a simple fact that your car’s factory-built exhaust system is not competent enough to function for a longer period of time. There are many reasons for the same. First of all, to lower down the overall budget of the car, manufacturers have gone for the inexpensive exhaust installation and it is understandable. Blaming the manufacturer is not a solution as they have offered you a car that can run on the roads. If you want to improve the engine perf...