Which is better axle back or cat back exhaust?
If you are just going for the looks and enhanced sound from your current exhaust, the axle back system is the option. It is also affordable and easy to install. If you want to enhance engine performance along with the benefit of aggressive sound and improved aesthteics, a cat back system is a better option.
Will an axle back exhaust increase horsepower?
All aftermarket exhaust components at RPI Designs are designed for optimal performance, which includes: Better power. With gains up to 30-35 HP for many cars (Mustang, Challenger, Camaro, Corvette, etc.), the right axleback or catback exhaust can really rev up your car’s performance. Fine-turned torque.
Does an axle back exhaust change sound?
Performance-wise, any differences are negligible at best. An axleback, for the most part, changes the tone of the exhaust (you are changing the chamber to which the exhaust gases are muffled from.
Which is louder Catback or axle-back?
Traditionally, people that are looking for more sound than their stock parts produce turn to the axle-back option, which will increase overall volume and produce a more aggressive sound. For those looking to not only increase sound and volume but performance as well, the cat-back is the best option.
How much HP does cat-back exhaust add?
In general, expect a 2-5 percent increase in torque, horsepower, and fuel mileage. But, of course, the amount of power increase you’ll experience depends on how restrictive your stock exhaust is.
Is straight pipe louder than cat-back exhaust?
Which one should you go for, straight pipes or catback exhaust? Generally, it would be best to choose catback exhaust over the straight piping. Catback exhaust systems are legal and significantly increase horsepower and loudness – they are ideal for every day drivers or those who often run on the street.
Are Catback exhausts loud?
Straight through cat-back systems have mufflers of minimal size with fewer baffles. This creates a louder sound and a low amount of restriction.
Are axle-back exhausts better than cat-backs?
Axle-back exhausts are also cheaper than cat-backs. Many of the same brands that make great cat-backs make equally great axle-backs. If you want an inexpensive system that sounds and looks great, axle-backs are the way to go.
What makes a cat-back exhaust system sound better?
One feature you’ll notice on a lot of cat-back systems from high-end manufacturers like Roush, MBRP, and Ford Performance is “mandrel-bent” piping. Mandrel bending keeps the bends in a pipe from creating a pinch. This keeps the pipe’s diameter consistent and creates a deeper, throatier sound. Are Cat-Back Exhausts Legal?
What is an axle back exhaust system?
An axle-back exhaust system includes the parts after the rear axle of a vehicle, which usually consists of the muffler, tailpipe and tips. (Axle-back and cat-back configurations are vehicle dependent, and sometimes only one is available for a particular make/model.)
How do you know if you need a cat-back or axle-back?
But how do you know which one is right for you? Traditionally, people that are looking for more sound than their stock parts produce turn to the axle-back option, which will increase overall volume and produce a more aggressive sound. For those looking to not only increase sound and volume but performance as well, the cat-back is the best option.