Your Car's Muffler & Exhaust System

Exhaust systems for cars come in many different styles but they serve the same purpose in all vehicles.  Noise reduction is a major function but it also aids in engine performance and fuel economy, as well, it redirects potential harmful fumes away from passengers and out the rear of the vehicle. 
    
You have heard different levels of noise from mufflers and the performance exhaust systems provide a deeper rumble so to speak and gives engines more performance although creating more wear and tear on engines is sometimes a concern.  Careful investigation into performance exhaust systems should enable one to find extra performance without putting undo stress on your motor.
 
Exhaust system parts include the manifold, the octopus arms that radiate out of your engine block, the catalytic converter which reduces harmful emissions, the exhaust pipes, and the muffler which reduces noise like a pistols silencer.  The Catalytic Converter exhaust system component performs an interesting task as it takes gases from the exhaust manifold and as they pass through, they are exposed to a collection of precious metals, converts much of the fumes from harmful to eco-safe.