Race Exhaust
If you’re a car or racing enthusiast, you may have heard of “race exhausts” and “road-use car exhausts”. While both are designed to serve the same basic function of expelling exhaust gases from the engine, the two have several differences. So let’s explore how a race exhaust differs from a road-use car exhaust.
Firstly, let’s define what we mean by a “race exhaust”. A race exhaust is an aftermarket exhaust system designed specifically for racing applications. These exhaust systems are typically made from stainless steel, titanium or Inconel materials; They are designed to be as free-flowing as possible to maximise the engine’s performance. Race exhausts often have larger diameter pipes and less restrictive mufflers than road-use car exhaust.
Let’s look at the key differences between race and road-use car exhausts.
Material
As mentioned earlier, race exhausts are typically made from stainless steel, titanium or Inconel materials. In contrast, road-use car exhausts are typically made from heavier materials such as mild steel. This is because weight is critical in racing; every extra pound can slow the car down. Using lighter-weight materials, race exhausts can help reduce the car’s overall weight and improve its performance.
Size
Race exhausts often have larger diameter pipes than road-use car exhausts. This is because a larger pipe can allow for a better flow of exhaust gases, improving engine performance. However, larger diameter pipes can also produce a louder exhaust note, which may not be suitable for road use.
Noise
Speaking of noise, race exhausts are typically much louder than road-use car exhausts. This is because race exhausts are designed to be as free-flowing as possible, which can increase the volume of the exhaust note. In contrast, road-use car exhausts are designed to meet noise regulations and may have mufflers or resonators to reduce the volume of the exhaust note.
Emissions
Another critical difference between race exhausts and road-use car exhausts is emissions. Race exhausts are often designed to produce as little backpressure as possible, which can increase the amount of pollutants released into the air. In contrast, road-use car exhausts are designed to meet emissions regulations and may include catalytic converters or other emissions control devices.
In conclusion, a race exhaust differs from a road use car exhaust in several ways. Race exhausts are typically made from better materials, have larger diameter pipes, produce a louder exhaust note, and may not include emissions control devices. While a race exhaust can improve the performance of a racing car, it may not be suitable for road use due to noise and emissions regulations. Therefore, choosing an exhaust system that meets your needs and preferences and complying with local regulations is important.
Here at Profusion Customs, we have built many race exhausts and are well-experienced in how they should be made, so if you have a race car, come and talk to us.
Exhaust Advisor
Peter Lewis
Peter Lewis is our dedicated exhaust advisor and your first port of call and will work with you from start to finish.
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