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.
All are capable of delivering a race-inspired exhaust note along with more power and torque. And this is why cat-back exhaust systems are considered to be one of the best performance modifications that are rewarding in power and sound and are highly effective for all driving purposes. Aside from maximizing your sound gains, the RSC® technology in every CORSA high-performance exhaust allows for a completely free-flowing air path to optimize your performance with every drive.
In layman’s terms, a catback exhaust system provides a smoother, more streamlined path for exhaust gases to exit your car, allowing your engine to work more efficiently. When catalytic converters were first introduced, most vehicles used carburetors that provided a relatively rich air-fuel ratio. Oxygen (O2) levels in the exhaust stream were therefore generally insufficient for the catalytic reaction to occur efficiently.
It typically includes a rear pipe, resonator, and muffler that all attach after the last catalytic converter. The turbo-back system is the most complete system you can buy. It replaces all of the components that the previous two systems that we’ve talked about and also upgrades the downpipe. The downpipe is the first piece of exhaust piping that comes after the turbocharger and it also houses the catalytic converters on all L15 powered 1.5T Civics and Integras. From a sound and performance perspective, you’re going to get the most of both compared to the other two versions mentioned before.
Another difference is with the material used in the cat-back exhaust system against that in stock exhaust systems. But the problem with a resonator is that it can cause restriction to the flow of the exhausts. In the end, this can end up lowering your vehicle’s performance. It is also more affordable and easier to install than other types of exhaust systems, including the cat-back exhaust system. Cat-back and axle-back exhaust systems are both aftermarket exhaust systems. A performance exhaust system, like the cat-back exhaust, allows for easy splitting into dual exhaust.
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