performance exhausts

[rh71]

Considering this since my stock exhaust after 10 years has just rusted off (and I mean broken off).

What good are performance exhausts ? Are they ONLY noise makers or do they actually help performance in some way ? Would like to get more details instead of getting the marketing speech from them.

 

[fbrdphreak]

On your Rodeo?

If you're going to do an exhaust, do the intake as well. Exhaust+intake will be pretty expensive and net you at MOST 10-20HP, but that really depends on the engine and how much it benefits.

Frankly I'd find a junkyard stock exhaust or something and move on. Performance exhausts can cost a lot depending on what parts you need for relatively little benefit.

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Borla, Gibson, and Flowmaster all make good quality exhausts. But don't expect to make too many gains unless the top end's heavily modified.

 

[rh71]

Well a stock exhaust (new) would be $225 done... a performance exhaust for $350 (they have a special). If it gives any performance gain I suppose it's not a terrible deal.

 

[deadlyapp]

you won't notice anything substantial. Performance exhausts would be larger bore exhaust, smoother flow, freer mufflers. Most "performance" exhausts that are marketed are just going to be a louder and freer flowing muffler.

 

[fbrdphreak]

Just get the stock exhaust, please.

 

[Baked]

Please get a giant fart can. I've never seen one on a SUV.

 

[NaOH]

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
On your Rodeo?

If you're going to do an exhaust, do the intake as well. Exhaust+intake will be pretty expensive and net you at MOST 10-20HP, but that really depends on the engine and how much it benefits.

Frankly I'd find a junkyard stock exhaust or something and move on. Performance exhausts can cost a lot depending on what parts you need for relatively little benefit.

intake + HEADERS + exhaust will be the best

 

[Soccerman06]

bah, buy aftermarket headers and then make your custom exhaust around the frame. Use 3" tubes and find some after market CC and muffler, should save you atleast 1/2 the price. This applies if you know how to make the proper welds and know your metals.

 

[DougK62]

Originally posted by: AMDUALY

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
On your Rodeo?

If you're going to do an exhaust, do the intake as well. Exhaust+intake will be pretty expensive and net you at MOST 10-20HP, but that really depends on the engine and how much it benefits.

Frankly I'd find a junkyard stock exhaust or something and move on. Performance exhausts can cost a lot depending on what parts you need for relatively little benefit.

intake + HEADERS + exhaust will be the best

intake + headers + heads + exhaust would be better...and on and on...

How far do you want to go OP? You will see no benefit from just get a "performance exhaust".

 

[xanis]

Just save yourself some money and go to RockAuto and order another stock exhaust.

 

[NaOH]

Originally posted by: DougK62

Originally posted by: AMDUALY

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
On your Rodeo?

If you're going to do an exhaust, do the intake as well. Exhaust+intake will be pretty expensive and net you at MOST 10-20HP, but that really depends on the engine and how much it benefits.

Frankly I'd find a junkyard stock exhaust or something and move on. Performance exhausts can cost a lot depending on what parts you need for relatively little benefit.

intake + HEADER + exhaust will be the best

intake + headers + heads + exhaust would be better...and on and on...

How far do you want to go OP? You will see no benefit from just get a "performance exhaust".

yeah, you will feel the most gain with all of the boltons. But if you just want the exhaust. You will just get aesthetics and noise. A header for me netted the most performance.

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: Soccerman06
bah, buy aftermarket headers and then make your custom exhaust around the frame. Use 3" tubes and find some after market CC and muffler, should save you atleast 1/2 the price. This applies if you know how to make the proper welds and know your metals.

Headers generally add a lot to the cost of an aftermarket exhaust system, sometimes double.

 

[rh71]

looks like I got my answer then - stock it is.

Baked, would you come see me if I got a fart can ? That would be worth it. :heart:

 

[ballmode]

I say get your local exhaust shop to custom make one for you

get a 2.25 inch tip

 

[pray4mojo]

For my car, an aftermarket exhaust would net almost no gains so I'll never get one.

 

[Soccerman06]

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak

Originally posted by: Soccerman06
bah, buy aftermarket headers and then make your custom exhaust around the frame. Use 3" tubes and find some after market CC and muffler, should save you atleast 1/2 the price. This applies if you know how to make the proper welds and know your metals.

Headers generally add a lot to the cost of an aftermarket exhaust system, sometimes double.

Ment 1/2 price for the muffler/CC and tubing

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: DougK62

Originally posted by: AMDUALY

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
On your Rodeo?

If you're going to do an exhaust, do the intake as well. Exhaust+intake will be pretty expensive and net you at MOST 10-20HP, but that really depends on the engine and how much it benefits.

Frankly I'd find a junkyard stock exhaust or something and move on. Performance exhausts can cost a lot depending on what parts you need for relatively little benefit.

intake + HEADERS + exhaust will be the best

intake + headers + heads + exhaust would be better...and on and on...

How far do you want to go OP? You will see no benefit from just get a "performance exhaust".

on a feckin' rodeo?!


Are you people out of your minds?!

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: DougK62

Originally posted by: AMDUALY

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
On your Rodeo?

If you're going to do an exhaust, do the intake as well. Exhaust+intake will be pretty expensive and net you at MOST 10-20HP, but that really depends on the engine and how much it benefits.

Frankly I'd find a junkyard stock exhaust or something and move on. Performance exhausts can cost a lot depending on what parts you need for relatively little benefit.

intake + HEADERS + exhaust will be the best

intake + headers + heads + exhaust would be better...and on and on...

How far do you want to go OP? You will see no benefit from just get a "performance exhaust".

on a feckin' rodeo?!


Are you people out of your minds?!

Don't be hatin' on my Rodeo. It's still solid after 11 years and after that long I just wanted a change of some sort.

 

[canadageek]

a turbo will see gains from a free-flowing exhaust, because more exhaust flowing through turbo=less lag, more power. an NA car won't because it needs some back pressure in the pipes to keep the engine running efficiently.
just go buy something quiet, for the love of god....

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: rh71
Don't be hatin' on my Rodeo. It's still solid after 11 years and after that long I just wanted a change of some sort.

Just change the oil, she'll still be goin' good

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: DougK62

Originally posted by: AMDUALY

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
On your Rodeo?

If you're going to do an exhaust, do the intake as well. Exhaust+intake will be pretty expensive and net you at MOST 10-20HP, but that really depends on the engine and how much it benefits.

Frankly I'd find a junkyard stock exhaust or something and move on. Performance exhausts can cost a lot depending on what parts you need for relatively little benefit.

intake + HEADERS + exhaust will be the best

intake + headers + heads + exhaust would be better...and on and on...

How far do you want to go OP? You will see no benefit from just get a "performance exhaust".

on a feckin' rodeo?!


Are you people out of your minds?!

Don't be hatin' on my Rodeo. It's still solid after 11 years and after that long I just wanted a change of some sort.

<---looks outside window and sees '95 rodeo.


Dude, I drive one all the time......I would NEVER DREAM of putting perforamce parts in it....

 

[Pikachu]

Oh brother, "tuner" talk. :roll:

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: DougK62

Originally posted by: AMDUALY

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
On your Rodeo?

If you're going to do an exhaust, do the intake as well. Exhaust+intake will be pretty expensive and net you at MOST 10-20HP, but that really depends on the engine and how much it benefits.

Frankly I'd find a junkyard stock exhaust or something and move on. Performance exhausts can cost a lot depending on what parts you need for relatively little benefit.

intake + HEADERS + exhaust will be the best

intake + headers + heads + exhaust would be better...and on and on...

How far do you want to go OP? You will see no benefit from just get a "performance exhaust".

on a feckin' rodeo?!


Are you people out of your minds?!

Don't be hatin' on my Rodeo. It's still solid after 11 years and after that long I just wanted a change of some sort.

<---looks outside window and sees '95 rodeo.


Dude, I drive one all the time......I would NEVER DREAM of putting perforamce parts in it....

<-- looks in mirror and sees he's not a goosemaster. I thought doing things to your car were personal preference. I started this thread to see if it was worth it - that's all. If I shared your brain then none of these fine folks would've been entertained for the last 15 mins.

BTW, mine still drives like new (even with a fuct up exhaust pipe right now - no extra noise)... I love the thing. It's not my fault you couldn't give @ ****** about your car. Did you opt for the 15" wheels like many others who don't care ?

No need for the attitude in a thread like this.

 

[OS]

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: DougK62

Originally posted by: AMDUALY

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
On your Rodeo?

If you're going to do an exhaust, do the intake as well. Exhaust+intake will be pretty expensive and net you at MOST 10-20HP, but that really depends on the engine and how much it benefits.

Frankly I'd find a junkyard stock exhaust or something and move on. Performance exhausts can cost a lot depending on what parts you need for relatively little benefit.

intake + HEADERS + exhaust will be the best

intake + headers + heads + exhaust would be better...and on and on...

How far do you want to go OP? You will see no benefit from just get a "performance exhaust".

on a feckin' rodeo?!


Are you people out of your minds?!

Don't be hatin' on my Rodeo. It's still solid after 11 years and after that long I just wanted a change of some sort.

<---looks outside window and sees '95 rodeo.


Dude, I drive one all the time......I would NEVER DREAM of putting perforamce parts in it....

now what fun would the world be if everyone lived like anandtechers?