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Sound Deadening For Exhaust Drone - Pros and Cons
Aftermarket exhausts are one of the most satisfying upgrades you can do to your car. They enhance performance and improve gas mileage. But best of all, they produce a great sound. A win-win situation if only it wasn’t for these two dreaded words: Exhaust Drone. Exhaust drone can spoil the entire experience, and...
Exhaust Drone Fix - What Can Be Done?
Exhaust drone can be a real problem that keeps you from enjoying the sound of your ride. It's a common issue with aftermarket exhaust systems and is most noticeable at highway speeds. Not only is it annoying, but if it's severe enough, it can potentially cause hearing damage. In this...
How Long Does It Take To Install An Exhaust System?
An aftermarket exhaust system is a great way to improve performance and enhance your car’s sound. Installing the exhaust yourself can save on labor costs. It shouldn’t take too long as long as you follow a few simple pointers. This blog will investigate what it takes to install an exhaust...
Common Questions People Have About Changing Their Exhaust System
An aftermarket exhaust system can be a great upgrade for your car. It can increase power, enhance the sound and increase efficiency. If you pick the right system. Thermal R&D has decades of experience in building the perfect performance exhausts - for just about any vehicle. That’s why our experts...
Does Changing The Exhaust Do Anything? Does It Improve Horsepower?
Changing or upgrading your vehicle's exhaust system is a great way to make it sound better. It's also a great way to make your vehicle look better, especially if the exhaust system is custom-made from T304 stainless steel. But besides sounding good, and looking good, does changing the exhaust do...
Ceramic Exhaust System Coating - What You Need To Know
At Thermal R&D Performance fabricating high-quality T304 stainless exhaust systems is our standard. Our True Helmholtz Technology also guarantees a drone-free sound with uncompromising performance. If you're looking for an even more unique next-level upgrade for your T304 stainless exhaust, you'll get the performance and design results you're looking for with ceramic coating. Thermal R&D offers this...
How Mandrel Bending Improves Your Exhaust System
Mandrel bending is not something most people are familiar with, but it makes a big difference in the quality and sound of your exhaust. That's why if you're considering upgrading your exhaust to a high-performance stainless steel system, it's important to understand what mandrel bending is and how it improves...
New Honda Accord Exhaust System Added To The Thermal R&D Performance Catalog
Thermal R&D is excited to announce the addition of a complete 3" frontpipe-back exhaust system for 2018+ Honda Accord owners! At Thermal R&D Performance we've been manufacturing handcrafted exhaust systems, mufflers, resonators, and tips since the 90's and our catalog has continued to grow and improve with each passing year. Now we're...
Helmholtz Resonators - What You Need To Know
Thermal R&D Performance has been manufacturing high-quality exhausts since 1983. Each system is developed with True Helmholtz Technology. This gives drone-free sound without compromising on performance. In this article we investigate the technology behind Helmholtz resonators, and we’ll share how decades of development have made us leaders in drone-free performance exhausts....
Thermal R&D Performance Adds New Ford Explorer ST Exhaust System To The Lineup
At Thermal R&D Performance we've been hand-crafting exhaust systems, mufflers, resonators, and tips since the 1980's. We're proud to add yet another high-quality product to our lineup: The Ford Explorer ST 3" Cat-back Exhaust system. This complete Ford Explorer ST 3-inch, cat-back exhaust system is available with polished or black ceramic-coated exhaust tips. It's...
What Makes T304 Stainless Steel Superior?
Many people don't realize there are different grades of stainless steel. They assume it's all the same quality and provides the same level of corrosion resistance. In reality, there are different grades of stainless steel, with the most common being 300 series and 400 series stainless steel grades. Many big...
Why Buy An Exhaust System From Thermal R&D?
Thermal Research and Development started in 1983 out of a small shop in Canoga Park, CA. Since that time, we've grown, becoming one of the most respected exhaust manufacturers in the United States. Today, we have an expert team of enthusiasts, fabricators, and R&D specialists but haven't lost sight of...