Exhaust Notes - Pipes From One End to the Other

It's been said that no act of stupidity goes unpunished. Not long ago we had the opportunity to scientifically test that very theory by virtually destroying an entire exhaust system on our project SpeedRodder and found it to be absolutely true. But, in our defense, it wasn't one stupid act, it was three.

H-Pipe, X-Pipe, 1, 2, 3...

We always wondered if the open headers were costing us a little low-end torque due to a lack of backpressure. To find the answer, we took the car to MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust's research and development center. ... MagnaFlow built a system based on its universal X-pipe crossover and a pair of its stainless steel street series mufflers.

Ignite the Future

In one of the truly new innovations to hit in the last 10 years, X-pipes have risen to well-deserved prominence in exhaust-system design. The reason is X-pipes offer quieter, less boomy operation along with more torque and power than a conventional H-pipe.

Getting Exhausted

One of the most popular upgrades that you can do to your ride is add a performance exhaust system. It'll help you out in three ways. It will reduce back pressure for better performance and mileage, it looks cool with the new exhaust tips coming out of the back, and ...

Build Your Own Exhaust

Let's say you don't own a Civic, Integra, Eclipse or some sort of popular sport compact car. Maybe you have an old-school ride that doesn't have tons of aftermarket support. ... Well, you could always roll your own system. And if you do it right, it will be as good as, maybe even better than a commercially produced system. It will probably be cheaper, too.

The Drag'n Cometh

Sitting around the office on an overcast dismal day can cause the mind to wander to places other than where it's supposed to be. That's how the new project Drag'n Wag'n came to life.

The Sound of Power - MagnaFlow After-Cat Exhaust

If you sat down and wrote out a wish list of the characteristics that a perfect after-catalytic converter exhaust system should have, you might be surprised how short the list is. It is a likely bet that every custom truck enthusiast's list would contain the same attributes of good value for the money, ease of installation, less restriction, less bad noise, more good sound, good looks, and, finally, more power. These are not outlandish requests, but few exhaust systems on the market today hit the bull's-eye in every category. One after-cat system that does get a perfect score is the MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust.

MagnaFlow Vintage 2.5 Challenge

To most sport compact performance enthusiasts, vintage racing must seem just a bit stuffy. Vintage racing can sometimes seem to be a venue primarily for wealthy collectors. There are rules about which cars may compete. Thanks to the formation of the Vintage Sedan Racers Group, that is changing.

The Drag'n Cometh

We wanted to see which pipe design made the most power on an otherwise stock car. MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust is on the X-pipe side of the fence, claiming that the X design is much more efficient than the stock-style H-pipe, even in high-flow versions. We wanted to see for ourselves, so MagnaFlow agreed to let us test both an off-road (no catalytic converters) H-pipe and an X-pipe to prove which pipe produces the best performance and sound...

Mailbox - Perfect Pitch

Off-Road magazines question and answers. Read what suggestion Off-Road magazine gave Cody Blake on power modifications for his '98 Chevy Z71.