A cat back exhaust system is one of the most popular aftermarket upgrades for performance-minded drivers. When deciding which type of exhaust system to choose, it is important to consider your needs and budget. If you are looking for maximum power and efficiency, a cat back exhaust may be the best option. However, if you are more concerned with cost and weight, a standard system may be a better choice. A cat back exhaust is one of the most popular upgrades for car enthusiasts.

The remaining waves produce the deepened and enriched exhaust acoustics you love. Stillen offers a variety of exhaust systems for many vehicles, both foreign and domestic. The muffler is a glass filled, large chamber design that provides the optimal amount of exhaust velocity for the engine while producing a great low rumble sound - without any annoying buzzing, “racer” sound. The high clearance fitment dramatically reduces the risk of getting hung-up on obstacles when off-roading. We’ve been helping customers with performance upgrades since 2006, and have a staff full of people who can help answer your questions. Our customer service — from our low prices to our fast shipping — has earned us a reputation with a legion of fans.

Namely, it replaces the rear axle-back and tips and then a portion of what we refer to as the mid-pipes. This system is emissions friendly and doesn’t require any tuning. In New Jersey, vehicles must pass emissions testing to ensure they meet environmental standards. Since cat-back exhaust systems do not modify the catalytic converter or engine management system, they generally do not affect a vehicle’s ability to pass emissions testing.

These two work together to offer better flow and allow the system to breathe better. We are one of few brands that own our factory thus enabling us full control over the manufacturing process, selection of raw materials, and construction techniques. Install your IE catback without any permanent modifications or installation hassles. The installation process is straightforward and accomplished with standard mechanic tools.

Next we have the option we refer to as the Cat-back system (sometimes also known as “with Front Pipe” exhaust). One of the most noticeable changes after installing a cat-back exhaust system is the sound. The exhaust note becomes deeper and more pronounced, giving your vehicle a more aggressive tone. The specific sound varies depending on the muffler and pipe design, allowing drivers to choose a system that matches their preference for loudness and pitch.

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, 240sx 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