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Do you like to show off your performance car in front of a crowd? Heavily modified vehicles create their own subculture among Australian enthusiasts and there are many opportunities to attend show events, take part in rallies or simply stretch your automotive legs on a highway with your friends. While many of the modifications made to these cars may be purely aesthetic and meant for such a show, you may be interested in a significant boost to your car's performance. If so, your next investment should be in a custom exhaust fabrication, but how can this give you what you need?

Standard Versus Custom

As you may know, the standard exhaust system fitted to a car is basic and intended for one particular purpose. This is because the manufacturers have to compete in a tight marketplace and are not in the business of introducing big modifications for the average customer. However, you can remove the standard system and fit something in its place that can definitely improve the performance of your engine and make it sound a lot better, as well.

Aftermarket manufacturers achieve this by paying a lot of attention to the way that the exhaust system is crafted, so it can breathe more efficiently and extract the gases in such a way that extra power can be created by the engine.

Different Approach to Manufacture

When a standard exhaust system is produced on a production line, the machines are set up to duplicate a standard design and nothing more. These machines bend and stamp the metals before each piece is welded together, but the interior of the system is adversely affected through this process. Minor imperfections will be evident in every twist and turn and this restricts the flow of the gases as they move from the cylinder head to the back of the car. Conversely, aftermarket manufacturers use special inserts that help to maintain the cross-section of the pipe consistently throughout its length. This ensures that there is better airflow with less restriction which helps to prevent a buildup of gases back towards the engine.

Expected to Last

Typically, the custom system that you buy will be made from stainless steel or aluminium, rather than the mild steel used in factory production lines. Unlike the base car, therefore, this upgraded system can be expected to last a long time.

Looks Good, Sounds Great

It's not all about performance, either as custom manufacturers understand how important it is for the manifold and tailpipe to look good. These components are "on show" at a typical rally and need to impress and some manufacturers go to great lengths to improve the "note" of the exhaust, as this is also important for avid enthusiasts.

Taking the Plunge

To make sure that you are the talk of your next performance show or gathering, invest in a state-of-the-art custom system as soon as possible.