SMALL CAR EXHAUST: AN INSIDE LOOK
Following a quick review of the acoustic principles behind exhaust systems, this article points out some of the recent changes made in small car exhaust systems. Briefly, these changes include the addition of catalytic converters, the use of improved materials and fully welded systems, the elimination of resonators, new hanging systems, and drain holes in the heads to combat corrosion. Other design considerations dealt with in this article include subjective sound and backpressure problems.
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Corporate Authors:
Hearst Books
Motor Books Department, 224 West 57th Street
New York, NY United States 10019 -
Authors:
- Wilkinson, T
- Publication Date: 1983-10
Media Info
- Pagination: p. 47-49
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Serial:
- Motor
- Volume: 160
- Issue Number: 4
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Acoustics; Back pressure; Catalytic converters; Compact automobiles; Corrosion protection; Design; Emission control systems; Exhaust gases; Materials
- Old TRIS Terms: Small car
- Subject Areas: Design; Materials; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00389417
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report/Paper Numbers: HS-036 673
- Files: HSL, USDOT
- Created Date: Oct 30 1984 12:00AM