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Straight Pipe Exhaust Vs Cat-Back Exhaust

The exhaust pipe is a vital part of your car that removes engine fumes, and you want to ensure it functions well. In this article, we will look at the differences and similarities between a straight pipe exhaust and a cat-back exhaust.

A straight pipe exhaust system refers to exhausts with no muffler, catalytic converter, or resonator. The lack of these three things makes a loud exhaust sound because of free air flow. The pipe connects directly to the car exhaust manifold and allows for a quick release of exhaust fumes. 

A cat-back exhaust system consists of a pipe that connects the muffler, catalytic converter, and exhaust tip. It can take the shape of a mid-pipe, x-pipe Y, or H pipe and has a unique sound.

A straight pipe exhaust system has no exhaust components, like a muffler, resonator, or catalytic converter. The exclusions of these components allow air to flow freely and produce a very loud sound. But the cat-back exhaust system has a resonator, muffler, and catalytic converter. With this exhaust system, drivers can choose their car’s unique sound and reduce emissions.

Removing the exhaust pipe mufflers and catalytic converter allows for efficient airflow in the straight pipe exhaust system.

In a straight pipe exhaust system, fumes come out faster when no muffler or catalytic converter is present; saving fuel.

  • The straight pipe exhaust produces a loud sound.
  • The straight pipe exhaust can be flashy and aesthetic
  • It weighs less compared to the cat-back system

Benefits of a Cat-back Exhaust System

  • The cat-back exhaust system possesses a wide diameter that creates more space for air to flow freely. This helps the engine work less on air conversion, and boost the engine power output.
  • Fuel conservation
  • Unique sound 
  • Reduces the total car weight
  • Simple bolt-on installation
  • It is expensive.
  • It Increases emissions.
  • It’s not legal in some countries.
  • Maintenance is costly
  • A large buildup of gas may cause a productivity drop

Conclusively, choosing between a straight pipe and a cat-back exhaust system depends on the car owner and depending on your choice, you can visit any good workshop and have them installed.

There are good workshops in Ghana that provide excellent services. Workshops like Kask Auto Workshop Ltd in Accra, Hilla Motors Exhaust Specialist in Haatso, to name a few, are among the best with great ratings. Don’t forget to subscribe and learn more about the latest automobile tips.

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