Benefits of Aftermarket Performance 4×4 Exhausts

Most 4×4 vehicles aren’t made with performance and speed in mind but are instead made to be easy-going, hard-duty and reliable, suitable to fit the needs of the average Australian tradesperson and family man. If you’re an off-road enthusiast, who owns a 4×4 and wants to perform the most cost-efficient modification to turn your everyday 4×4 into an off-road beast that’s equipped to conquer even the roughest off-road terrain, then you’re probably looking to get an aftermarket performance exhaust.

If you’re wondering exactly how aftermarket performance 4×4 exhausts accomplish this, it’s rather simple. They’re specifically manufactured to reduce the restrictions that are put in place by stock exhausts. Special bending techniques like mandrel bending, wider pipe diameters and a high-quality stainless or aluminised steel construction all contribute towards a better performance on and off the road.

As a result, you get more torque and horsepower from your engine, as well as improved fuel consumption rates. This is simply due to the fact that more clean oxygen will reach your engine, while toxic emissions that come as a result of the combustion process will leave the exhaust system into the atmosphere significantly faster. Furthermore, high-performance 4×4 exhausts typically feature high-flow catalytic converters, which are much quicker and efficient in breaking down toxic emissions into less toxic ones.

Additionally to the aforementioned benefits, an aftermarket performance exhaust can make your 4×4 sound and look better. Aftermarket exhausts come with a wide range of tip finishes, styles, and mufflers, allowing you to choose how you want your exhaust to look and sound. Although not the primary purpose of aftermarket exhausts, the look and sound are definitely something you can look forward to, as it will make your vehicle stand out from the rest.

You can easily find an aftermarket exhaust system for your specific model, make and year of 4×4 to ensure a proper fit. Furthermore, you can pick between axle-back, cat-back, and header-back exhaust systems, depending on how heavily you want to modify your stock exhaust. However, most people will agree that when replacing your stock exhaust, you should look to replace it entirely, so that you can reap all of the benefits of a performance aftermarket exhaust.

However, replacing your exhaust entirely requires a fair amount of skill, which most people don’t possess. For that reason, your safest bet is to visit your local serviceman or mechanic and see whether they can do it for you.