Chevy Exhaust Side Pipes

Loud pipes are fun, and they can add some serious hosepower to your hot rod. Here are some things to consider to help you build an exhaust system that sounds and performs just the way you want.

There's more to a performance exhaust system than just headers and mufflers. Selecting the best mid-pipe design and the addition of an H-pipe, X-pipe, or Y-pipe exhaust crossover can free up some inexpensive horsepower.

Having issues fitting headers into your car/engine? This article provides helpful hints on ways to modify or add parts to make the headers fit in your specific car. Kevin W. explains his build experience with headers.

This dual exhaust size chart will help you choose the correct size exhaust pipe for your horsepower range.

Loud when you want it, quiet when you don't! Learn how exhaust cutouts work, manual vs electric models, and which is best for your build.

See the final steps of installing a custom exhaust system on a '67 Chevelle. Learn some tips on how to offset and install the exhaust U bend tailpipe.

Learn how to wrap exhaust headers to help keep under hood temperatures down. This articles shows how cast iron exhaust manifolds are wrapped in 1-inch black header wrap with stainless steel exhaust wrap ties.

Exhaust clamps are the perfect DIY solution to assembling your performance exhaust system at home, but what is the best clamp to use for your application. Find out in our buyer’s guide.

Follow these tips and tricks on how to properly wrap your exhaust manifolds to reduce underhood temperatures.

Headers and manifolds differ in design and function. Long tube headers, shorty headers, and exhaust manifolds each have their pros and cons regarding performance and application.