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Boosting Power and Style: Upgrade Ideas for Your Toyota Hilux GUN126R

Date Posted: 7 October 2024  

The Toyota Hilux GUN126R is a powerful and durable vehicle, but some of its stock components prevent it from reaching its full potential. On the other hand, with the right upgrades, you can enhance performance, improve handling, and add a stylish edge, making the Hilux what it was meant to be. Here are our top recommendations for transforming your Hilux into the ultimate powerhouse, starting with the exhaust system. Exhaust System Upgrades Upgrading your Toyota Hilux GUN126R's exhaust system can significantly improve engine performance and fuel efficiency by enhancing exhaust flow and reducing back pressure. A more efficient exhaust system allows your engine to breathe better, resulti

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Making the Right Performance Exhaust Upgrade: Cat-Back vs. Axle-Back Exhausts

Date Posted: 12 August 2024  

If you are thinking of an exhaust upgrade for your vehicle, the choice between a cat-back vs. axle-back system is one of the most common ones. Yes, both options offer distinct advantages, but they also serve different purposes and vary in complexity. This guide is meant to help you understand what each system entails, how they work, and which might be the best fit for your needs. Whether you're looking for performance enhancements or simply a new exhaust sound, this comparison will provide the insights you need to make an informed choice. In that context, let’s first explain what cat-backs and axle-backs are. What Is a Cat-Back Exhaust System? A cat-back exhaust is a special type o

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What Does a Catalytic Converter Do?

Date Posted: 8 August 2024  

Understanding what a catalytic converter does is one of the essential things you need to know if you are interested in vehicle maintenance or even if you just wish to make sure that you comply with environmental regulations. This essential component is found in the exhaust systems of both gasoline and diesel vehicles and in this article, we will explore the function, types, location, symptoms of malfunction, and the repair or replacement options for catalytic converters, providing you with a comprehensive overview. So let’s start with the basics. What Is a Catalytic Converter and How Does It Work? A catalytic converter is an essential component of a vehicle’s exhaust system. Its prima

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How To Diagnose a Clogged Catalytic Converter

Date Posted: 30 May 2024  

A clogged catalytic converter can significantly affect your vehicle's performance and emissions and even cause damage to your engine components. Whether it’s due to excess unburned fuel, coolant leaks, or oil seeping into the exhaust system, knowing how to diagnose a clogged catalytic converter is crucial for maintaining your car's health and efficiency and avoiding costly repairs. So let’s talk about how a catalytic converter gets clogged, 5 signs of blockage, and potential solutions. How Does a Catalytic Converter Get Clogged? The catalytic converter of your car processes harmful exhaust gases like carbon monoxide and nitrous oxide into less harmful emissions. The cat converter h

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The Ultimate Guide to the Different Types of Exhausts

Date Posted: 23 April 2024  

Ever found yourself standing by the roadside, a powerful car zooms past, and its exhaust note hits you like a wave of pure adrenaline? It's not just about noise. It's an art form, sculpted through the intricate engineering of the many different types of exhausts. Each configuration sings a different tune - from the deep growl of a high-performance system to the subtle hum of a stock setup. But with a myriad of configurations and types of exhaust available, navigating through the options can indeed seem daunting. So allow us to help you out. Let’s discuss the different types of exhaust that exist, how they impact your car’s performance, what their advantages and disadvantages are, and wha

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Best Car Exhaust Systems in Australia

Date Posted: 11 August 2022  

Let's start with the purpose of your vehicle's exhaust system. The primary purpose of an exhaust system is to extract the burnt exhaust gases from the vehicle and control the noise the system puts out - to improve the performance of the engine and fuel consumption. The quality of your exhaust system will determine how the burned exhaust gases are disposed of. The more efficiently they are expelled, the more power will be provided to the vehicle and a better exhaust note, so let's get into what exhaust system is best for you! What are the Parts of the Exhaust System? It begins with the exhaust manifold/extractors , this is connected directly to the engine and harnesses the combustio

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86

Performex Auto stock a large range of Toyota 86 parts including aftermarket parts and spares. We have Toyota 86 spares including Toyota 86 exhausts, Toyota 86 cat back exhaust, Toyota 86 headers, Toyota 86 springs, Toyota 86 air filters, Toyota 86 brake pads and much more! Performex Auto also carry many other Toyota aftermarket parts for a range of models and years.

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BRZ

Performex Auto stock a large range of Subaru BRZ parts including aftermarket parts and spares. We have Subaru BRZ spares including Subaru BRZ cat back exhaust system, Subaru BRZ headers, Subaru BRZ springs, Subaru BRZ suspension, Subaru BRZ air filters, Subaru BRZ rear brake pads, Subaru BRZ accessories, Subaru BRZ fuel pumps, Subaru BRZ water pumps and much more! Performex Auto also carry many other Subaru aftermarket parts for a range of models and years.

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