Noticeable gains will be noticed in the initial throttle response, with reduced turbo lag. Engine movement and exhaust weight are transferred into the exhaust hangers, which puts a lot of stress on the mount brackets. IE's catback system is manufactured with multi-point and boxed-in hanger mounts designed to stand the test of time. Drive confidently knowing your exhaust is securely mounted and protected against annoying rattles or breaks. All piping is constructed of mandrel-bent T304L stainless steel to offer superior corrosion resistance.
The amount of horsepower gained from installing a cat-back exhaust system varies by vehicle and the system’s design. However, when combined with other performance enhancements, the gains can be more significant. The primary goal of a cat-back exhaust is to reduce back pressure, allowing your engine to breathe better and operate more efficiently. The factory exhausts come in mandrel bent tubes made of stainless steel or aluminized steel. Besides offering longer durability, the construction also ensures there’s free flow of gases. To improve this, you can opt to replace some parts of the exhaust system using aftermarket performance exhaust systems.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter to stay up to date on our latest products, projects, and adventures. Join the conversation and show off your ride with #MagnaFlow for a chance to be featured. Overall, cat back systems are relatively low-maintenance and easy to keep in good working order. There are a few common problems that can occur with cat back systems, but fortunately, they are relatively easy to fix.
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