Understanding Muffler Design and Sound Absorption Strategies
How much of high performance muffler design is based on science and how much is slick advertising? How do you pick the best performance muffler for your application? We tackle these questions in this...
View ArticleProwess Meets Pavement with Power Mods to Our Trailblazer SS
We give our 2007 Trailblazer SS, aka Project SSleeper, the tools it needs to reach new heights. Granatelli, CORSA, AIRAID, and more come together to boost this SUV's performance, from the dyno to the...
View ArticleGoing With the Flow: An ‘Exhausting’ Look at C6 Headers
Headers really wake up the LS2, LS3, LS7, and LS9 powerplants found in C6 Corvettes - here's a look at some of what's out there
View ArticleMaking Some Noise: We Install A Jegs Electric Exhaust Cutout Kit
Exhaust cutouts are nothing new for automotive enthusiasts, and have been installed on performance cars for decades. We installed a Jegs electric cutout kit on a modern musclecar so the owner could...
View ArticleMaking Power – Kooks Header and Exhaust Install with EFI Live Tuning
We install Kooks headers and an X-pipe in addition to utilizing an EFI Live tune to really uncork all that the LT1 has to offer. Watch and listen to this C7 on the dyno and the street.
View ArticleEverything You Need To Know About LS Swap Headers For GM Musclecars
If you're looking to swap a modern LS powerplant into your vintage GM vehicle, there are a few caveats you need consider when choosing headers. We dive into the tech behind LS swap solutions with the...
View ArticleBilly Boat Exhaust Answers Questions On The Z06 Fusion Axle-Back
Billy Boat exhaust talks us through some of the features and questions around the Corvette C7 Z06 Fusion axle back system. Check out how bi-modal exhaust tunes the volume to your style.
View ArticleKooks Headers And The Ford Mustang: Your Swap Stops Here
In preparation for track duty, we teamed up with Kooks Custom Headers to sort out the exhaust for Evil 8.5's Vortech-supercharged engine. More details here!
View ArticleWednesday Rewind: Classic Style And Sound With A Set Of Doug’s Headers Side...
Nothing sounds out performance like a great-sounding exhaust. When that exhaust also looks great, it merely makes the whole package that much better.
View ArticleProject True SStreet: Getting Racy With Kooks Headers and Exhaust
Project True SStreet is one step closer to being finished thanks to Kooks Headers and Exhaust. Their stainless steel headers and mufflers are a perfect fit on our fifth-gen Camaro.
View ArticleG Force C10 Crossmember Eases Header And Dual-Exhaust Woes
G Force Performance Products' double-hump crossmember allows for dual-exhaust to be easily tucked away. This product is perfect for lowered square body pickups even with headers.
View ArticleWhy Your Exhaust System Should Be Equipped With ARP Bolts
Seized or stripped exhaust bolts can be a nightmare. We explore the advantages of using ARP exhaust bolts in your build.
View ArticleTech: Waking Up a C5 with Mid America Motorworks
When we went looking for a cat-back exhaust for our 1997 Corvette, we were blown away by the choices that were out there! The options seem limitless, but for a Corvette, we decided to give a call to...
View ArticleSLP Headers and Cat-Back Exhaust Install on Our 5th Gen Camaro
SLP Performance Parts finds a place on Project 5th Gen with their PowerFlo exhaust system, full-length headers and X-pipe, and Blackwing cold-air intake system. Follow along as we install and test...
View ArticleBilly Boat Performance Exhaust Makes This ZR1’s Voice Sound Better
Billy Boat's Fusion exhaust technology allows Corvette owners to take advantage of full exhaust flow while retaining the factory exhaust control valve. Look inside to find out how!
View ArticleConcept One Kits Simplify Supercharger Installs On LS Engines
Concept One simplifies the front end accessory drive for supercharged LS engines We simplify our supercharger drive on our LS with Concept One
View ArticleFactory-Made Fireball: The Past And Present Of The Corvette Z06
Since 1963, the Corvette Z06 has been synonymous with track performance and domination. Here, we reflect on the fifty-plus years of history the nameplate has amassed, and analyze the highlights of each...
View ArticleSide Mount C3 Exhaust? Look No Further than Doug’s Headers
Doug's Headers builds premium exhaust components for the C3 Corvette and many other applications. Take a look inside at a side-mount header and exhaust installation on a 427 Tri-Powered '69 convertible!
View ArticleHeader Wrap: What You Should Know About Wrapping Pipes
Experts have valid points regarding the performance aspect of wrapping your headers. See what they told us regarding wraps and maintenance.
View ArticleHey Loud Mouth! A Look at SLP’s Trademark Exhaust Series
As a staple of the F-body performance world, the Loud Mouth series unquestionably announced SLP’s presence with authority. They’ve kept throwing those fastballs ever since.
View ArticleWe Install, Dyno, and Road Test Corsa’s C7 Exhaust and X-pipe!
Here are the installation steps for installing CORSA's X-pipe and Sport exhaust system, as well as our dyno testing results, and driving impressions so you can hear what the system truly sounds like on...
View ArticleVideo: We Install Billy Boat Exhaust’s Fusion System On C5 Corvette
Take your already thoroughbred late-model Corvette from ordinary to superstar with a Billy Boat Exhaust system. We show you how.
View ArticleMaking More Sixth-Gen Camaro Horsepower With Kooks Long Tube Headers
We install, tune, and review Kooks new long-tube headers and Green Cats package for the 2016 Camaro SS. Check out all of the specs on the components and the tune, and see how the new Camaro SS handles...
View ArticleCorsa Performance Combats Drone With RSC Technology
Nobody likes to have an exhaust that drones so badly it chases you out of the car. We take an in-depth look at Corsa Performance's solution to the problem – reflective sound cancellation.
View ArticlePart 2: Sealed Crate Motor Racing Engine And Drivetrain Prep
Building a car for a class is an extremely involved undertaking. Here, we take a look at the sealed crate motor, transmission, and converter selection.
View ArticleImproving Our CTS-V with Lingenfelter Performance and Corsa Exhaust
Come in and check out the fresh details on our upgraded Cadillac CTS-V - we hooked up with Lingenfelter, Corsa Performance, and Weld Racing to hop this super-sedan up!
View ArticleDesigning An Exhaust That Pumps Up The Power
If you are getting ready to either install or upgrade the exhaust system on your hot rod, then you need to check this out. Find out what you need to consider before you begin.
View ArticleA Look At ‘Bullhorns’ As We Build A Custom Set Of Headers With Kooks
We dive into what a set of bullhorns are and what they accomplish as we build a set of custom headers for our Project BlownZ Camaro with PMR Race Cars and the team at Kooks Custom Headers.
View ArticleBaby Got Back: Turbo Exhaust Size Comparison Test
Adding boost to an engine is an important part of making more power, but that is only part of the equation. We take a look at what happens to horsepower figures when we change the exhaust system.
View ArticleWhat’s The Difference Between An X-pipe And An H-pipe?
People often find themselves wanting to tune their exhaust system's so it doesn't sound like everything else at the car meet. That brings us to X-pipes and H-pipes.
View ArticleWe Install Doug Thorley Headers On An LS-Swapped 1991 4X4 Suburban
Doug Thorley has you covered if you are looking for a quality set of LS-swap headers. The Tri-Y design uses a unique 4:2:1 design that increases power.
View ArticleJBA’s Cat4Ward Shorty Headers Offer Clean, 50-State-Legal Horsepower
Making a set of CARB-legal headers that increase horsepower can be a tough job. The folks at JBA Headers have it down to a science and are proving that you don't have to thumb your nose at the EPA to...
View ArticleBetter By Design: Bolting Up Ultimate Headers To Project Payback
Project Payback gets a new set of pipes that are purpose-built for the LT4. We take a look at the headers and some of the processes used by Ultimate Headers.
View ArticleWhy Shorty Headers Are A Viable Upgrade For Late-Model Muscle Cars
Have you ever wondered if shorty headers are a good option? We talk to industry professionals to find out why you need to consider installing them.
View ArticleThe Other Guys — We Talk To Cometic About Non-Head Gasket Tech
When it comes to automotive gaskets, it's not just head gaskets that get all of the latest and greatest sealing technology. Cometic Gaskets puts significant resources into developing every gasket on an...
View ArticleGet Your Wrap Right With Design Engineering Inc.
Excessive heat under the hood of your vehicle is hard on engine components. We show you how to keeps those temperatures at bay using DEI products on our turbo LS.
View ArticleBuilding Boost: Project Red Dragon’s Turbo System
Our Project Red Dragon F-Body is almost ready for some boost. We cover the parts that were selected for this street/strip build.
View ArticleStage 8 Locking Fasteners: Fighting Murphy’s Law And Winning
When it comes to Murphy’s law, automotive enthusiasts always lose – except when you have a secret weapon. Stage 8 Fasteners locks up Murphy's Law and wins.
View ArticleTalking About Header Wrap With Design Engineering Inc.
Have you considered header wrap for your hot rod? Before you decide, you might want to hear what the experts have to say on the subject.
View ArticleFinding CARB Legal Power with JBA Exhaust And Headers
We install JBA shorty headers and exhaust to gain some more horsepower on our ProCharged GMC Sierra 1500 pickup.
View ArticleLingenfelter Bolts-On C8 Corvette Performance
Lingenfelter Performance Engineering has been able to envelop the C8 Corvette for better all-around performance.
View ArticleThe Long Road: Getting A High Mileage LS Road Trip Ready
Before heading to LS Fest, we make a few modifications to our 2007 Tahoe. In this article, we try to address any issues before they happen.
View ArticleUnder The Hood Heat Management Strategies With DEI Inc.
It's important to control how heat impacts parts and systems under the hood of your vehicle. We look at some products that can help control heat with DEI Inc.
View ArticleEverything You Need To Know About V-Band Clamps
We talk to Race Parts Solutions about the science behind V-Band clamps. You will be surprised when you find out who actually invented these clamps, and how long they have been used - from military to...
View ArticleVIDEO: Giving A New 5.3L Silverado A Classy Sound With CORSA Exhaust
We bolted up Corsa's Sport level cat-back exhaust and PowerCore filter air intake to a new 2020 Silverado RST. Hear the classy new tone and our verdict on the performance improvements.
View ArticleProject BluePrint Chevelle: Swapping An LSX Into An A-body Chevelle
For the last several months, we’ve been teasing about our ultimate Chevy project car receiving its very special LSX engine from our friends at BluePrint Engines. Luckily, the 1964 Chevelle,...
View ArticleExhausting Larry Dixon’s ’66 Nova With Ultimate Headers
In Larry Dixon's quest to build a 9-second, street-driven '66 Nova, he knew that the exhaust manifolds on his LT4 would be an issue. Find out what to consider when designing a set of headers with...
View ArticleProject Lucky 13 Finally Speaks: Hooker Blackheart Exhaust
Project Lucky 13, our theft-recovery 2013 Camaro has finally cleared it's throat and roared to life. The LS7 voice box powering this second-chance road-racer was a perfect fit for the Hooker Blackheart...
View ArticleHow Ultimate Headers Is Changing The Header Development Game
The exhaust gurus at Ultimate Headers have brought legitimate innovation to a long-stagnant performance segment. We take a look at how they develop their new products using the latest technology.
View ArticleProject C700: A Bit More Bite And A Lot More Bark
To move forward with reaching our ultimate performance goals with Project C700 we installed a stellar Billy Boat exhaust system from the headers back, and tuned our car with some help from EFILive.
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