Sunday, November 28, 2010

The Difference Between Bolt-on and Customized Exhaust Systems

There is a misunderstood among the motoring enthusiasts that bolt-on kits, particularly exhaust systems are the ideal solutions for reviving up their rides. This fails to take into account the different requirements each variant of a car (varying power levels, auto/manual transmissions) needs and most importantly, the specific power delivery characteristics that drivers want/need. There are no magical bolt-on ‘one-fits-all’ systems that could suit every car and driver needs.

By designing the whole exhaust system, the exact characteristics needed by customers can be met with precision, be it low-end torque for brisk acceleration or high-end power for cruising refinement. The designers make no false promises of increasing power two-folds from exhaust modifications alone, instead commits to being able to fine-tune the engine’s power band according to the clients’ preference. The difference between bolt-on and customized systems can be alarmingly large, often defining whether or not you get left for dead at traffic light drag races or deafeningly loud exhaust drone on the highways.

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