Performance Exhaust Upgrades Comparison

Upgrading your exhaust system to an aftermarket exhaust?  Here is Simone Performance’s breakdown of the most popular quality brands for performance exhaust upgrades.

Every car owner is different depending on their vehicle, build plan, preferences and budget.  Some like it loud, while some want more horsepower and a quieter system.

Simone Performance’s List: Best Quality Performance Exhaust Upgrades

Borla

Borla Cat-Back Exhaust

BORLA Performance Industries is a leading brand for aftermarket performance exhaust systems.  BORLA® exhaust is built of aircraft-quality austenitic stainless steel — stainless inside and out.  Not mild steel, not aluminum, not coated aluminum, not just wrapped with stainless on the outside for show.

Their products include:

• Cat-Back & Axle-Back Exhaust
• Header/Manifold-Back Exhaust
• Headers
• Turbocharger Upgrade Kits
• X-Pipes, Mid-Pipes, & Down-Pipes
• Mufflers
• Polished Tips
• Black Chrome Exhaust Tips
• Accessories

Our favourite is the BORLA ATAK (Acoustically Tuned Applied Kinetics) technology which is designed for enthusiasts who like REALLY LOUD exhausts. The ATAK is a version of the Touring Exhaust and is not available for every vehicle.  This system is great for someone looking for more power and incredible sound.

MagnaFlow

Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust

Magnaflow is a brand of exhaust systems for people with affordability on their minds.  Their products are made in the USA.

If you’re looking for a bit more power and a bit more sound, this could be an option for you.

Skunk2 Racing

Skunk2 MegaPower

Skunk2 Racing is a leading manufacturer of exhausts, especially appraised in the Honda world.  Their MegaPower exhaust systems provide a combination of quality sound and increase in performance.

The MegaPower systems are available in three configurations: MegaPower (60mm), MegaPower R (70mm), and MegaPower RR (76mm).

Corsa Performance

Corsa Cat-Back Exhaust

When it comes to Performance Exhaust upgrades, Corsa is the ultimate high-end exhaust system manufacturer.  If you really want to turn heads, check out their website to see the different options.  They even have a sound-clip media library showcasing the 3 sound levels of their systems: Touring, Sport, and Xtreme.  They boast that all three levels have “No drone during cruising”. With the Sport level being their most popular sound level.

Their products:

• Axle-Back
• Cat-Back
• X-Pipe
• Resonator Delete Kit

Also available: air intakes to really optimize your vehicle’s performance.

HKS

HKS engineers and manufactures a wide-range of aftermarket performance upgrades.  If you’re looking for great sound and great performance, HKS is a high-quality, well-rounded option.  The HKS Exhaust systems support the following applications:

• Lexus
• Toyota
• Nissan
• Infiniti
• Acura
• Honda
• Mitsubishi
• Subaru
• Mazda
• Suzuki
• Scion
• Hyundai

Their exhaust system products include:

• Hi-Power (Spec-L, Spec-R)
• Legamax Premium
• Sport
• Super Turbo Exhaust
• Downpipes
• Midpipes & Test Pipes
• Carbon-Ti
• Dragger
• ES Premium
• Full Dual
• Headers
• Racing Muffler
• Super Sound Master
• Superior specR
• Up-Pipes

COBB

COBB Tuning is one of our favourites for their AccessPort for its quality, affordability, and ease of use.  Their exhaust systems also boast the same qualities: high-quality, improve performance and look great.

Their products:

• Turbo-Backs
• Cat-Backs
• Downpipes & Y-Pipes
• High Flow Cat Pipes
• UpPipes
• Extended Hangers

Applications include:

• Subaru WRX/STi
• Mitsubishi Evo
• BMW 1-Series
• MazdaSpeed3
• Ford Focus, Fiesta,
• Nissan GT-R

Still Have Questions?

If you’re really not sure which exhaust is right for you, your vehicle, and your budget, come in and speak with our knowledgeable and professional service specialists.  We’ll find the right performance exhaust for you!

As always, we welcome your feedback.  Join the conversation on Facebook or Twitter or by leaving a comment below.  You can also email us if you have any questions or book an appointment online.  Also, check out our YouTube Channel for all of these Talk Shop videos.

Happy project planning season!

Vic Simone