Removing a muffler is one of the first things many car enthusiasts do when they get a new ride. Taking a muffler off a vehicle can improve its performance by slightly increasing its horsepower by ...

Exhaust systems have changed dramatically over the years, from the simple single-muffler systems from cars of the '50s and '60s, to the active exhaust systems from select late model cars like the 2025 ...

Fortunately, as long as the ordinance is reasonable, it isn't all that hard to do. The most common maximum noise level agreed upon is 95 to 100 decibels at 100 feet. For a V-8 race car, that isn't ...

Dear Tom, I own a ’99 Ford Taurus. It’s so loud that it sounds like a truck. Do I need a new muffler? If I have to fix it, can I repair it myself? What happens if I don’t fix it immediately? Joe from ...

When you’ve driven your car for a long time, you probably know what it usually sounds like and can recognize something odd. Rattling sounds coming when you go on unpaved roads, accelerate, or even ...

What really makes a truck? Above and beyond its heritage--that being the year, make, and model--each truck has individual traits, most often characterized by color and wheel choice. But there's more ...