An upstream air injection point, ahead of the catalytic converter, is also sometimes present to provide additional oxygen only during the engine warm up period. This causes unburned fuel to ignite in the exhaust tract, thereby preventing it reaching the catalytic converter at all. This technique reduces the engine runtime needed for the catalytic converter to reach its "light-off" or operating temperature. Many vehicles have a close-coupled catalytic converter located near the engine's exhaust manifold. The converter heats up quickly, due to its exposure to the very hot exhaust gases, enabling it to reduce undesirable emissions during the engine warm-up period.
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Another difference is with the material used in the cat-back exhaust system against that in stock exhaust systems. But the problem with a resonator is that it can cause restriction to the flow of the exhausts. In the end, this can end up lowering your vehicle’s performance. It is also more affordable and easier to install than other types of exhaust systems, including the cat-back exhaust system. Cat-back and axle-back exhaust systems are both aftermarket exhaust systems. A performance exhaust system, like the cat-back exhaust, allows for easy splitting into dual exhaust.
This picture is looking at the manifold end has a 60mm inlet ID and a 3 bolt flange where the outlet end has a 2 bolt flange and a 50mm outlet ID. Increasing your engine’s torque output gives you the power you need to haul heavy payloads and tow trailers, boats, campers, and more. The Carven-TR Series Performance Muffler delivers a deeper sound with a lower tone. Bradley’s Auto Service is proud to be affiliated with TechNet, a network of more than 12,000 locally owned repair shops that are focused on delivering quality care to the communities they serve. When you have any kind of automotive work done by us or another TechNet-affiliated shop, you are covered nationwide.
In this article, we’ll explain what a catback exhaust system is, what it does, and why it’s different from your run-of-the-mill exhaust systems. There are seemingly endless available upgrades when looking to enhance vehicle performance. It certainly rings true when it comes to your vehicle’s exhaust system. One term that you’ve probably heard if you’re in the market for an aftermarket exhaust upgrades is cat-back exhaust. What exactly does it mean, and how does it change the way your vehicle performs? This 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP is one of approximately 1,830 examples produced, and it has 16k miles.
Cat-back exhaust systems replace all the components after the catalytic converter, sometimes referred to as the cat. Now you can upgrade your downpipe or mid-pipe depending on your applications. Some cat-back systems will include a mid-pipe depending on your cat layout. And when you want to make more power and take your vehicle to the next level, then you will be ready for an exhaust manifold. Available only from Mallett Performance Cars, this exhaust system is made from 304 stainless steel and features the highest quality mufflers and resonators.
By running pipes from the catalytic converter to the muffler and from the muffler to the exhaust tip, cat back exhaust systems improve exhaust gas flow, providing small performance boosts. However, your performance gains may be limited if your catalytic converter restricts gas flow, as a catback exhaust system is installed ‘downstream’ of the converter. Header-back systems are increasingly rare, namely because of modern emissions systems. Since removing your vehicle’s factory emissions components is highly illegal, the previous two options are more common. However, header-back systems are still available for some older, pre-emissions applications. In these cases, header-back systems offer more performance and volume than cat-back or axle-back systems