Have you ever found yourself on a wandering stage standing on a road when a powerful car zooms fast and the turbo exhaust present in the car hits you like a wave of pure adrenaline? If yes, then you might want to know more about the different types of exhaust present around. Each type has a different configuration with a different tune from deep growl to the high performance systems.

When there are myriad numbers of configurations of exhaust available out there to choose from but navigating from the options seems daunting. Let’s get to know different types of exhausts that come with their own advantages and disadvantages.   

Know the basics of car exhaust systems

An exhaust system is not a tube only to funnel smoke away but it is much more than that. It is a complex arrangement that starts with collecting gases from different cylinders and then merges them into a single pipe. From that, these gases travel through the catalytic converter and finally exit out the back via the tailpipe. Here are some of the things that a car exhaust system does:

•   It muffles engine noise which results in reduced cabin noise levels. By reducing the cabin noise level, the driving comfort can be maintained.


•   The exhaust system maintains an optimal back pressure level that results in improved fuel efficiency and engine efficiency.


•   It improves the scavenging efficiency so that the exhaust gasses get removed from the combustion chamber which improves the engine breathing.


•   It affects the turbocharger spool-up time which manages the flow and backpressure of exhaust.


•   An efficient exhaust system results in better fuel economy which increases the overall efficiency of the vehicle.

Know more about the single and dual exhaust system setups:

A single exhaustive system is the basic type of exhaust system that utilises a single pipe to expel gasses as its name indicates. They come with a simpler design as compared to the dual exhaust systems and they are commonly factory-installed options in most the vehicle. Xr6 turbo exhaust system is a single-pipe exhaust system.

In contrast, dual exhaust systems come with the two separate pipes that help in expelling exhaust gases from the engine. The dual setup comes with several advantages over a single exhaust system.

They enhance engine performance by enhancing exhaust flow, resulting in increased torque. They also produce a deeper and more aggressive exhaust note that looks attractive to performance enthusiasts.

3 types of performance exhaust systems!

The exhaust system that our factory installed is designed to meet the emission regulations to provide adequate exhaust flow and emission regulations. There are three main types of performance exhausts available out there:

•       Cat-back exhausts

The cat-back exhaust replaces everything and it comes with advantages like better gas flow, improved fuel economy and stronger sound. If you are looking for auditory enhancement and performance gain, then this is the perfect exhaust.

•       Axle back exhaust

It replaces just the parts from the rear axle to the car’s backend. They are cheaper and simpler to install. If you are looking for loud sound then this is the perfect exhaust for you.

Another main exhaust is the turbo back exhaust which replaces the entire exhaust system from the turbocharger outlet to the vehicle rear. It comes with reduced backpressure, lighter weight and stronger exhaust note.