Single Exhaust vs Dual Exhaust – Which One?

Single Exhaust vs Dual Exhaust? this question have been asked in our car forum board for several times now. so I decided why not I make an article about this, Which one you would rather choose between these two exhaust systems.

I know all of us here are into performance and always think the possibilities of which aftermarket parts we will get the best results. Now let us give you some of the facts about these two systems so that you have a better understanding of what would these two can deliver to your vehicle.

Let’s start with single – single exhaust It uses a single pipe to route the exhaust gases out. Single exhausts come factory equipped on most cars and trucks, and they are generally an efficient method of elimination. An aftermarket single exhaust, like the Borla exhaust or the Gibson exhaust, is designed to deliver major power gains, improved fuel economy and a deep, throaty growl.

There are several benefits of a single exhaust system, such as its lighter weight, lower cost, and increased exhaust gas velocity. The only major drawback of a single exhaust is absolute flow, which is limited to the diameter size of your tubing.

Now, lets talk about the dual exhaust systems, on the other hand, keeps the exhaust streams from the opposing cylinder banks on a V-configuration engine (such as a V6, V8 or V12 engine) completely separate. Because the main purpose of an exhaust system is evacuation, there is very little that can be done by a dual exhaust system that can’t be accomplished by a single exhaust system.

One major benefit of a dual exhaust system, like the Italian Lamborghin dual exhaust or the Heartthrob exhaust true dual system, is that it allows increased flow from engine to tailpipe without significantly affecting your ride’s ground clearance.

Whether you decide on a single exhaust or a dual exhaust, you’ll want to choose a performance exhaust made by one of the best brands in the biz in order to ensure optimum performance. Names like Gibson exhaust, Flowmaster exhaust and Banks exhaust craft some of the best performance single cat back exhaust systems and dual exhaust systems.