Escape GR86/BRZ

Upgrading the exhaust system of your Toyota GR86 can offer multiple benefits that significantly enhance your driving experience. Compared to a factory exhaust, an aftermarket exhaust is usually designed for better performance, enabling your sports car to achieve higher horsepower and torque levels. The improved "breathing" capacity of the engine often results in more efficient fuel combustion, which can lead to better fuel economy and higher RPM.

In terms of sound level, an aftermarket exhaust typically offers a more aggressive, deeper growl that many find more fitting for a sports car, making your vehicle stand out both visually and audibly. The material quality in aftermarket systems is often superior to factory exhausts, providing better durability and resistance to corrosion. Overall, upgrading the exhaust system of your Toyota GR86 not only improves the aesthetics and sound of your vehicle but also enhances its performance, making the driving experience more engaging and enjoyable.

Exhaust tips are the visible, often decorative components attached to the end of a vehicle's performance exhaust systems. Chosen during the design process, they don't have a direct impact on the performance of the exhaust system. That being said, they can alter the appearance and the sound of the vehicle's exhaust note. Made from various materials like stainless steel, chrome, titanium, or even carbon fiber, exhaust tips come in a variety of shapes and sizes, such as round, oval, or rectangular, to suit different aesthetic preferences.

Generally, an aftermarket exhaust shouldn't void your entire implied warranty. However, if problems arise that are directly related to the exhaust modification, those may not be covered. Along with considering your car's warranty, it is also crucial to ensure that the upgrade complies with local and federal emissions standards to maintain your vehicle's road-legal status.

Cat-back systems replace the exhaust components from the catalytic converter back to the muffler, affecting both exhaust note and exhaust flow. Axle-back systems only replace the muffler and the section of piping behind the rear axle, mainly affecting the sound.