Exhaust systems are designed to survive years of heat, vibration, and road grime, yet some of their most important parts deteriorate so gradually that drivers rarely notice until performance or safety ...

CARS.COM — A few decades ago, most car owners could count on having to replace at least part of their exhaust system every five years or sooner. Muffler shops seemed to be doing brisk business on ...

Well-engineered, bolt-on replacement exhaust systems are a relatively modern advancement. Up until the early 1980s, enthusiasts were forced to replace a rusted-out mess of mild steel piping with more ...

Rust is the No. 1 enemy of exhaust systems, but it is by no means the only one. For example, bottoming out over bumps can cause physical damage to car parts; mufflers can get clogged by internal parts ...

You know how some things you do on your Corvette are quick and easy? Like bolting on a performance air cleaner, adding graphics decals, or laying in a set of custom floor mats? These are things that ...

One of the many facets of building a hot rod at home is the creation of an exhaust system. Though header design and fab'ing might be best left to professionals (the meticulous work and time required ...