Connor Martin

Freelance SEO Content Writing for Performance Muffler, Client of ServiceLegend/IDM

Written over 40 articles for Performance Muffler, a top custom exhaust shop in Phoenix, Arizona

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How to Tell If It’s Time to Replace Your Shocks - Performance Muffler

A lot of vehicle owners would agree that the best driving feeling is when you can cruise down the road with your windows cracked, feel the wind in your hair, and enjoy a smooth ride. But when your shocks are on the fritz, that smooth ride becomes less and less of a reality. In fact, if this happens to you, bad shocks don’t just result in a bumpy ride, but they can more importantly be a safety hazard.

Shocks are one component of a vehicle’s suspension system. The rest of it includes tires, sprin
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How Long Should You Charge a Dead Car Battery? - Performance Muffler

Sometimes it feels like our vehicles are always trying to fail on us. Whether it’s a flat tire or the car overheating, something can seem to be going wrong with our vehicles. One big frustration for drivers is a dead car battery. You can try re-starting the engine to see if it works or have another driver help you jump-start your car. But how long will it take to properly charge a dead car battery, outside of jump-starting it?

Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The simple versi
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Why Fixing Exhaust Leaks Is Crucial to Performance - Performance Muffler

Any gearhead or driver knows how important your vehicle’s exhaust system is. After all, it’s responsible for reducing noise, converting harmful gasses, and improving performance. So, if the exhaust system isn’t functioning correctly, specifically if it’s leaking fluids, then your performance and fuel economy will negatively be affected.

The Basics of the Exhaust System

The exhaust is made up of 3 major components: exhaust manifold, catalytic converter, and muffler. These 3 exhaust components w
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Why a Properly Functioning Exhaust System Is Important - Performance Muffler

It’s not a surprise that you always want your car to be in good shape. You need your tires to be inflated, your battery to be charged, your AC to be functional, etc. But when you think about your vehicle firing on all cylinders, nothing may be as important as a properly functioning exhaust system.

A vehicle’s exhaust is responsible for smoothly running, converting harmful gasses, and minimizing noise. It consists of the exhaust manifold, catalytic converter, resonator and muffler, and exhaust p
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What Are the 3 Components of an Exhaust? - Performance Muffler

Apart from servicing vehicles, we at Performance Muffler are happy to educate drivers more and more on their vehicle. Specifically, we think it’s crucial to be thoroughly aware of your exhaust system. It’s an integral part to your vehicle, and it can be a little more difficult to regularly keep up with it, unlike your vehicle’s exterior. That’s why in this blog we’re going to break down the 3 components of the exhaust system and why they’re important.

What Makes Up the Exhaust System?

While th
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Guide to Stainless Steel for Custom Exhaust System Fabrication

When upgrading your exhaust system to a custom, aftermarket system, you want to be sure you’re using the right materials for the job. And with all the components that make up the exhaust system (such as the exhaust manifold, catalytic converter, exhaust pipe, and muffler), it can get overwhelming.

One question we frequently get at Performance Muffler is how stainless steel plays a role in your exhaust system. And that’s what we’re going to dive into in this article.

First, you might be wonderi
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What’s the Difference Between a Downpipe and a Straight Pipe?

Tweaking your exhaust system is a common hobby for most gearheads. After all, you can improve fuel efficiency, alter noise, and your vehicle’s aesthetic all with the exhaust system. There are so many different components to the exhaust system that there are a plethora of aftermarket, improvement opportunities.

A frequent exhaust system upgrade includes the exhaust piping. Whether you’re adding exhaust headers or altering to a dual exhaust system, there’s a lot you can do behind the exhaust mani
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What Is a Downpipe and Why Do You Need One? - Performance Muffler

When thinking about how to improve your vehicle, many view aftermarket exhaust systems upgrades as a necessity. Candidly, most vehicle owners get overwhelmed when considering all of the custom exhaust system options. So, the Performance Muffler team wants you to be as educated as possible when it comes to your vehicle. That’s why we’ve explained several automotive upgrades in our blog, and in this article, we’ll break down why you might want a downpipe.

A downpipe is a section of tubing to dire
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How Long Do Exhaust Systems Last? - Performance Muffler

Common car issues include: a flat tire, dead battery, or a sputtering engine. Something vehicle owners can let slip their minds is how crucial the exhaust system is. As cars get more and more modern and sustainable, we think they’re built to last forever. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case, especially for your vehicle’s exhaust system.

As a reminder, your exhaust system’s purpose is to help the vehicle run smoothly, convert harmful gasses to safer emissions, and reduce noise. It primaril
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What Is an Exhaust Manifold? - Performance Muffler

Whether you’re upgrading your vehicle with a custom exhaust system or just curious how the exhaust system works, you can’t forget about the exhaust manifold. The exhaust manifold is the first section of the exhaust system. It is bolted directly to the engine block and funnels exhaust gasses to the catalytic converter. Your exhaust manifold is crucial to the proper performance of your exhaust system, and we’re going to teach you more about it in this article.

What Makes Up the Exhaust Manifold?
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Do Exhaust Pipe Sizes Affect Performance? - Performance Muffler

Many things go into your vehicle’s exhaust system. From the manifold to the catalytic converter or pipe accessories to the muffler, there are several components within the exhaust system. And that’s just your vehicle after it leaves the factory. With countless after-market changes and upgrades, there are even more intricacies possible with the exhaust.

Yet, arguably the most crucial component to the exhaust and its performance is the exhaust pipe size. It’s true there are several ways to alter
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How Excessive Sunlight Can Damage Your Vehicle - Performance Muffler

Memorial Day has passed, which means summer is now in full swing. For you and your family, that probably means backyard grill outs, swim parties, and fun vacations. It’s also a time for vehicle owners to be vigilant to potential summer car problems. But one thing many vehicle owners can forget about with the hot, summer months is the damage that excessive sunlight can have on your vehicle.

At Performance Muffler, we want you, your family, and all drivers out there to be safe this summer. That’s
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Improving Fuel Efficiency with a Custom Exhaust - Performance Muffler

One expense at the top of everyone’s mind right now is the rising gas prices. What if we told you that there was a way to improve your car’s fuel efficiency, thus saving you some money at the pump? That’s right. The best way to revolutionize your car’s fuel economy (besides owning a hybrid car or never driving) is upgrading to a custom exhaust system.

A custom exhaust, also called an aftermarket exhaust, replaces factory-fitted components of the exhaust system. Vehicle owners get a say in how t
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What Are Exhaust Headers? - Performance Muffler

Working on an aftermarket, custom exhaust system is one of the best things you can do for your vehicle. (And trust us, at Performance Muffler we’ve been a top custom exhaust shop in the Phoenix area for 15 years, so we certainly know our exhaust systems.) The more attractive and popular upgrades include cat-back exhausts and muffler deletes. But one, easy upgrade you’re likely forgetting is exhaust headers.

Exhaust headers increase horsepower by reducing exhaust restrictions and supporting scav
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Top 5 Car Shows in Arizona in 2022 - Performance Muffler

Car shows, also known as “auto shows” or “motor shows,” have annually been a staple event to every gearhead, car dealer, and manufacturer. But as Covid-19 swept the nation, car shows, like virtually every other in-person event, were canceled. In the meantime, gearheads were the real winners: gaining more time to expand their car knowledge and expertise. People tinkered with car parts in their garage, purchased automotive upgrades, and restored hobbies.

Now, over two years later, car shows are b
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What To Do When Your Car Overheats - Performance Muffler

Summer is the time for family road trips, cruising to work with your top down, or settling down on a Sunday afternoon to tweak your ride or maybe even give it a shine. But what also comes with summertime heat and driving are car problems. One in particular that will devastate anyone’s day is when your car overheats.

If your car ever overheats, it’s crucial to know what to do as soon as it happens. (Just like jump-starting your car and responding to low tire pressure.) The Performance Muffler te
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Benefits of a Custom Exhaust System - Performance Muffler

If you love your ride, then you don’t want it to be like any other make and model on the road. You want something better and something that’s personal to you. Luckily, most auto manufacturers use affordable and standardized parts to mass produce cars, which leaves individual drivers plenty of opportunity to customize their vehicle. And one of the most attractive aftermarket upgrades for any car is a custom exhaust system.

Improving your exhaust system is easier than most think. Plus, you can do
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MIG vs. TIG Welding - Performance Muffler

When you’re thinking about upgrading your car, maybe you instantly picture a new engine, modified exhaust system, or a paint job. But when you’re making a modification you might not consider the most nitty gritty details, including whether or not you want MIG or TIG welding. Welding specifics are huge for DIYers, but it can be insightful to know more about the process happening to improve your vehicle. And if you, like most people, don’t know a lot about welding, we’re going to break it down for
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How Does Summer Heat Affect Your Car? - Performance Muffler

Similar to the winter having an effect on your car, the summer and its intense heat (especially in Arizona) play a big role in impacting your ride. From battery failures to tire pressure changes and more, hot, summer months will certainly affect your car. Just like every good vehicle owner who wants to ensure their car lasts a long time, you need to be vigilant for potential summer car problems.

In this article, the Performance Muffler team will identify some issues most vehicle owners will enc
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How Long Do Catalytic Converters Last? - Performance Muffler

As a car owner, there’s a few yearly automotive tasks you should always keep an eye out for. But unfortunately, even with great car maintenance, major problems will still arise over time as we drive our vehicles. One such car maintenance task is the replacement of your catalytic converter.

You may remember that the catalytic converter is the part of the exhaust system that’s responsible for converting harmful emissions into less-harmless gases that can be released. Needless to say, a vehicle’s
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What Are Exhaust Cutouts? - Performance Muffler

When looking for an aftermarket modification to your car, it’s always great when you find something that improves function and also the aesthetic. Because you won’t often improve both, this can be a big ask for gearheads. But you’re in luck if you’re considering adding an exhaust cutout.

Exhaust cutouts may be a foreign thing to many drivers, so let’s first define what it is. An exhaust cutout is a device installed in the exhaust system that can bypass the muffler and essentially function as a
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Does a Cat-Back Exhaust Increase Horsepower? - Performance Muffler

If you’re looking to increase your vehicle’s horsepower, one of the best methods you can choose is modifying the exhaust system. Specifically, a cat-back exhaust system is a great way to improve your vehicle overall. Not only will a cat-back exhaust system improve performance, but it can enhance the aesthetic as well. But we’ll get into all of that and more in this article.

As automotive experts and real car lovers, the Performance Muffler team has handled many vehicle modifications. Specializi
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Symptoms of a Bad Catalytic Converter - Performance Muffler

The exhaust system of a vehicle is a complex system, but, as you can imagine, it’s crucial. It funnels harmful emissions away from the driver and passengers while simultaneously altering fumes to be safer to release into the environment. At the core of an exhaust system is the catalytic converter, which is responsible for converting the fumes.

Using a chamber to alter the gasses, the catalytic converter converts carbon dioxide (CO ) and water (H O). While made to last a lifetime, catalytic conv
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3 Annual Inspections for Car Maintenance - Performance Muffler

It’s no surprise that cars can be a lot of work. Headlights/taillights, engine oil, transmission fluid, tire pressure, car interior, bumpers, the list can go on. That’s why you don’t have to handle the stress, care, and time that goes into proper car maintenance by yourself. You need a team ready to help you along the way and look no further than your auto shop.

With caring for your car and ensuring it lasts a long time, there are different interval levels for what’s needed. For example, every
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