But with tightening fuel economy standards and car companies’ increased computing power, getting big gains from an aftermarket exhaust didn’t last long.Today, aftermarket exhaust systems are still a way to get better sound and looks while usually being more affordable than a replacement exhaust from the dealer. While the automotive industry was switching over to longer-living stainless steel for exhaust components, the aftermarket was figuring out how to make reliable performance gains in a package that enthusiasts could bolt on with no fabrication or welding necessary. Up until the early 1980s, enthusiasts were forced to replace a rusted-out mess of mild steel piping with more OE heartache or have a system custom built from generic off-the-shelf mufflers and resonators with the results totally dependent on the fabricator’s current state of focus, karma, and sobriety. Well-engineered, bolt-on replacement exhaust systems are a relatively modern advancement.
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