An upstream air injection point, ahead of the catalytic converter, is also sometimes present to provide additional oxygen only during the engine warm up period. This causes unburned fuel to ignite in the exhaust tract, thereby preventing it reaching the catalytic converter at all. This technique reduces the engine runtime needed for the catalytic converter to reach its "light-off" or operating temperature. Many vehicles have a close-coupled catalytic converter located near the engine's exhaust manifold. The converter heats up quickly, due to its exposure to the very hot exhaust gases, enabling it to reduce undesirable emissions during the engine warm-up period.
This is a direct drop-in and can be installed at home or at the shop. That’s why we carry a wide lineup of sport exhaust systems, from individual pieces to full kits, made by some of the best manufacturers in the industry. We take exhaust so seriously that we also make our own branded exhaust systems in our own facility. We use 304 stainless steel for extra durability and life, and ensure every component is forged to fit your vehicle. Cat-back exhaust systems have more efficient gas flow, yielding increased engine performance, thanks to their larger exhaust tubes and mandrel bends. As a result, your car will be able to breathe better and produce more power.
Because the engine won’t generate as much fumes and doesn’t need to work as hard to eliminate or minimize the fumes, your car will run better, saving you mileage. A benefit like this will improve the longevity of your car and even save you money at the gas pump. At Bradley’s Auto Service in Red Bank, NJ, we can build a completely custom exhaust system for your vehicle, including cat-backs. We will work with you to create your exhaust exactly the way you want it, with any combination of look, sound, feel, power, or muffler at your fingertips.
Federal Catalytic Converters are not legal for sale, installation or use in the state of California. It should be noted that a split system will often provide an aggressive noise increase, and some designs will split the two pipes to opposite sides of the vehicle. If you are looking to save a little money but still get most of the benefits of a cat back exhaust system, however, aluminized steel may be the way to go. Made from traditional steel that’s been coated on all sides with aluminum-silicon alloy, these systems are very strong thanks to the metallurgical bond which still provides a level of corrosion resistance. While the aluminum coating reflects heat well, the steel can corrode if the aluminum layer is chipped or scraped off. Most cat-back systems will come in either an aluminized or stainless steel version.
There are subtle changes on the outside to let onlookers know that this is no ordinary F-150, such as a custom dual-intake hood, a custom front fascia and grille combo, and Shelby badging. For the interior, Shelby adds carbon-fiber trim, billet racing pedals, custom floor mats, and a serialized plaque. For lean-burn spark-ignition engines, an oxidation catalyst is used in the same manner as in a diesel engine. Emissions from lean burn spark ignition engines are very similar to emissions from a diesel compression ignition engine. Upon failure, a catalytic converter can be recycled into scrap.
This modification includes the pipes, muffler, and sometimes the resonator. The term "cat-back" itself signifies that everything behind the vehicle’s catalytic converter is being upgraded or replaced. Milltek's Sport Catback Exhaust Systems are designed to compensate for the sound reducing qualities from the particulate filter and significantly improve the sound aesthetic of the exhaust system.
There are several factors to consider when selecting an exhaust system for your vehicle, including noise level, finish, price, style, and installation difficulty. As you move through the versions here, you’ll notice that the more complete the system, the more expensive it becomes. In exchange, you'll get more performance and sound benefit out of the system. To sweeten the pot, our exhausts come with significant savings once you start bundling multiple pieces together.
By running pipes from the catalytic converter to the muffler and from the muffler to the exhaust tip, cat back exhaust systems improve exhaust gas flow, providing small performance boosts. However, your performance gains may be limited if your catalytic converter restricts gas flow, as a catback exhaust system is installed ‘downstream’ of the converter. Header-back systems are increasingly rare, namely because of modern emissions systems. Since removing your vehicle’s factory emissions components is highly illegal, the previous two options are more common. However, header-back systems are still available for some older, pre-emissions applications. In these cases, header-back systems offer more performance and volume than cat-back or axle-back systems