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Custom covers for cars, trucks or SUV's
Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust
System - Single Rear Exit
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Flowmaster Force II Exhaust System -
Dual Rear Exit
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Flowmaster Exhaust Systems
Experience improved acceleration, passing
power and fuel economy with Flowmaster's exact fit cat-back exhaust
systems. These easy to install, bolt-on systems are designed and
built from 16 gauge mandrel bent aluminized steel for corrosion
resistance. Three styles of systems are available, Single Side
Outlet, Dual Side Outlet, and Dual Rear Outlet. Many truck and
SUV applications are available in Force II Series with
"Flowmaster Sound" under acceleration, but lower sound levels while
driving. If you want the full-on "Flowmaster Sound", choose our
American Thunder Series for the aggressive sound and performance
you demand. All Flowmaster systems use the patented noise
cancellation system, which eliminates the use of the packing
material in the mufflers. Available for most Trucks, SUVs and
Motorhomes applications. 1 Year Limited
Warranty. |
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Gibson Exhaust - Super Truck
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About Exhaust manifolds and pipe:
The exhaust system in any car has two primary roles, one to expel
the waste gases produced in the combustion chamber into the
atmosphere and secondly to reduce noise created due to the expulsion
of these gases.
The main parts
comprise of an exhaust manifold, exhaust pipe and seal, catalytic
converter, muffler resonator, tail pipe and heat shields. In this
issue we concentrate on the types of exhaust manifolds, their
purpose and exhaust pipes.
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The exhaust manifold is a bank of pipes that collect the gases from
the engines cylinders and direct them to the exhaust pipe. Cast or
nodular iron is generally used to make exhaust manifolds. Manifold
designs depend on the type of engine (in-line, V type, etc) and the
number of cylinders employed (three, four, six, etc). In-line
engines have one exhaust manifold whereas V type engines have an
exhaust manifold facing each bank of cylinders. Each cylinder is
provided with a single passage that blends into a single passage
that connects to the exhaust pipe.
In modern
V-type engines a dual type manifold is employed. This consists of
two identical yet individual exhaust manifolds. A tailpipe sticking
out from the rear on either side of the car is a clear indication of
a dual type of exhaust manifold. This type of manifold is also
preferred only for large displacement engines and is seldom seen on
smaller engines.
The exhaust
pipe is a metal pipe made of either aluminised steel, stainless
steel or zinc plated heavy-guage steel. The exhaust pipe connects
the exhaust manifold and the muffler units and in modern engines
incorporates the catalytic convertor in between. In certain vehicles
emission control devices such as exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
valves, early fuel evaporation (EPE) valves or heat risers are
employed. These are mounted between the exhaust manifold and the
exhaust pipe. In electronic controlled engines an oxygen sensor is
installed in the exhaust pipe. This device senses the amount of
oxygen in the exhaust gas and sends a signal to the control unit to
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