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Flowmaster Performance Exhaust, Mufflers, Exhaust Tips and More
Flowmaster Inc. – The Performance Technology Company is a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of completely engineered exhaust systems / kits for cars, pick-up trucks, muscle cars, foreign cars, SUVs, diesel trucks and most vehicles. Flowmaster has one of the largest selections of exhaust systems available for different year, make, and model vehicles in the industry. From the Street friendly Force II, DBX and FlowFX exhaust, to the more aggressive American Thunder and Outlaw Series Exhaust products, Flowmaster has several options for you.
At Flowmaster it’s not a one-size-fits-all mentality. Flowmaster offers five different exhaust system families so you can select the perfect tone for your vehicle from mild to aggressive. Each Flowmaster system deliver tuned performance enhancement and are designed to increase the power, torque, and overall enjoyment of your vehicle. Every Flowmaster system is designed and fabricated on a chassis dyno to achieve maximum performance and perfect fitment. Flowmaster offers axle-back exhaust, cat-back exhaust, crossmember-back exhaust, DPF-back exhaust and direct-fit mufflers.
Be it a domestic or import truck, SUV, off-road warrior, daily driver, muscle car, euro-spec cruiser, or sportcompact vehicle, Flowmaster technicians personally hand-select the right muffler, tubing size, resonator, and tip to make the process easy for you. Best of all, Flowmaster stainless steel systems are covered by the Flowmaster Lifetime Limited Warranty ensuring that your exhaust will last as long as you own your vehicle.
Exhaust, Mufflers, Headers and Tips » Down-pipes
Down-Pipes
What is a down-pipe?
A down-pipe is an exhaust tube that directs the exhaust gases from your vehicle's turbo “down” into your exhaust system. The downpipe typically bolts onto the exhaust side of your turbo housing, and connects at your mid-pipe section. Some down-pipe exhaust brands include catalytic converters and others are simply straight-though pipes that bypass and/or eliminate the catalytic converter.
Does a down-pipe make your exhaust louder?
Yes. Most aftermarket down pipes have a straight-through design that will reduce backpressure and increase exhaust efficient. This makes your exhaust louder with a more aggressive note.
Does a downpipe increase horsepower?
An aftermarket down-pipe on any turbocharged engine should increase horsepower. In most cases, the upgraded down pipe will allow the turbo to spool quicker and hold a higher boost level.
Does a downpipe increase fuel economy?
Like most upgrades that reduce backpressure and allow exhaust gasses to exit more efficiently, you can realize a fuel mileage gain. However, most Accesspeed customers are simply unable to keep their foot out of the throttle long enough to see the fuel economy improvement.
Are down-pipes legal or illegal in my state?
If a down pipe requires modification or removal of the OEM catalytic converter, it is likely not legal. If the down-pipe you want to order is not 50-state legal (CARB-approved) with a proper EO#, it is most likely illegal in your state. We recommend checking your state laws to verify prior to purchasing.