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Choosing an Exhaust System

Gibson Performance Exhaust systems arewill  skyrocket.
manufactured in gas and diesel applications
for cars, trucks and sport utility vehiclesThe Gibson Super Truck Exhaust is fast,
with a limited lifetime warranty and will notpowerful, and loud. There are definite
effect factory warranties. With options suchdyno-tested gains in horsepower, torque, and
as aluminized or stainless steel and fivefuel efficiency and noise levels hit 95
different exhaust exits, there is no goingdecibels.
wrong with Gibson's line of performance
cat-back systems. You will certainly findThe point of a diesel exhaust is to decrease
what you are looking for in this line withbackpressure, lower temperatures and provide
the style, torque, tone and brilliantpower. With Gibson's Diesel Single Side Exit
engineering, whether your vehicle is for workExhaust you will get just that. This
or for play. The performance and durabilityheavy-duty exhaust provides a dyno-tested
of these parts are also quite impressive.increase as much as 32 horsepower and, in
Almost all of the parts come zinc-plated withaddition, 60 ft-lbs in torque. This comes
heavy-duty stainless steel clamps and offerwith a four-inch Mandrel-bent tailpipe
the maximum exhaust flow for the mostallowing maximum flow and performance. If you
efficient exhaust and have three to four-want this in a dual exhaust it is available
inch  tailpipes.with a three-inch tailpipe and rear-wheel
exits at an angle. This is the Gibson Diesel
The Gibson Side Swept Exhaust will provide aExtreme  Dual  Exhaust.
quick acceleration and the best towing power.
Hill-climbing is at its easiest with aAnother good option to the Dual Diesel
low-end horsepower gain and at the same timeExtreme is the Diesel Dual Sport Exhaust.
you'll have a quiet in-cab, low tone. Exit isGibson manufactured this one for a great
behind the rear tire near stock, and thelook, a 30 ft-lbs torque increase, and an
mandrel- bent tubing keeps exhaust flowawesome sound. This comes in the large
constant for maximum performance. Thisthree-inch Mandrel-bent tailpipe with the
side-swept exhaust comes with a T-304 highSuperflow TM Muffler. The Dual Sport also
polished stainless steel clamp-less slash tipprovides  a  15  horsepower  increase.
and zinc plated 3/8 to ½ inch factory
style hangers, heavy-duty clamps, andGibson's line of American Muscle car exhausts
stainless steel- 409L Stainless heavy -dutycan be used on V6 and V8 Dodge Chargers, Ford
tubing,  as  do  most  of  the  exhausts.Mustangs, and GTO's. They come with T-304
high-polished stainless steel clamp-less
The Gibson Dual Cat-back Exhaust horsepowerslash tips and muffler and, as always, will
gains are 10-15 and 15-20lb-ft of increaseprovide increased torque and horsepower and
torque and will result in better fueloverall better performance of your vehicle.
efficiency. Some of the best qualities ofAll zinc-plated, produce a great rumble, and
this exhaust system are the easy bolt-oneasy  to  install.
installation, a great look and a decrease in
the negative exhaust damage to your towLast but not least, Gibson has great
trailer. It will provide the same greatPerformance Headers. Each one is Dyno-tuned
exhaust flow and come zinc-plated asfor street and off-road vehicles, raised or
mentioned above, but it adds on a Superflowlowered, and they cool engine temperatures in
TM Muffler that is fully welded, baffled andextreme off-roading, racing, or highway
chambered  for  better  volume  efficiency.speeds. One of the best qualities is that
you can use the stock crossover pipe and drop
With the Split Rear Bolt-on Cat-back Exhaustthe headers in as exact replacements of
there is an increase in horsepower and torquefactory manifolds. Great features of Gibson
as a result of decreased backpressure. Itheaders include: 50 state street legal, OEM
will work on most bumpers but with somestyle connections, laser cut port flanges,
vehicles you might need to remove the spareair injection and oxygen sensor fittings, and
tire, and it is not suggested for towingthe fact that there is no need for welding as
because of carbon monoxide issues. The bestthey are completely bolt-on. They come in
qualities of this are the improved horsepowernickel chrome plated (very durable),
(average gain of 15-20) and the aggressivestainless steel or ceramic coated with
sound.high-temperature  polished  coating.
An alternative to the Split Rear Bolt- onSummary : Exhaust systems are the topic of
Cat-back is the Gibson Extreme Dual Bolt-onthis article in which readers learn on the
Cat-back. This exhaust is great for looksdifferent types of exhaust systems, and help
(dual exits behind the rear wheels at anthem choose the best aftermarket performance
angle) and even better for performance. Yourexhaust system for their vehicle.
towing, passing, and accelerating abilities



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