Industry Standard Exhaust Pipes | General vehicle maintenance, budget upgrades | Steel (1.2mm thickness, ASTM A36) No heat shield 15% backpressure reduction | Cost-effective, widely compatible | Prone to corrosion (ASTM G48) Noisier (45 dBA) Limited performance gains |
CSZ Base Exhaust Downpipe | Daily drivers seeking moderate performance upgrades | Stainless Steel 304 (1.5mm) Heat shield (ISO 17025) 20% backpressure reduction▲ CE certified | Durable (ASTM A240) Quieter (43 dBA) Improved flow (ISO 5167) | Heavier than aluminum Installation requires tools▲ Basic heat resistance |
CSZ Advanced Exhaust Downpipe | High-performance vehicles, track use, premium sound quality | Stainless Steel 316 (2.0mm)▲▲ Ceramic heat wrap (ISO 13765) 30% backpressure reduction▲▲ TÜV + CE certified | Extreme durability (ASTM A240) Ultra-quiet (40 dBA) Heat resistance up to 800°C▲▲ | Higher cost▲▲ Heavier than lightweight options Specialized installation▲ |
Aluminum Exhaust Systems | Lightweight vehicles, racing applications | Aluminum 6061-T6 (1.8mm) Lightweight (15% lighter than steel) 18% backpressure reduction | Lightweight▲ Cost-effective for racing▲ | Corrosion-prone (ASTM B209) Less durable at high temps▲▲ No heat shielding |
High-Performance Titanium Exhaust | Track racing, extreme performance | Titanium Grade 2 (1.6mm) Extreme heat resistance (ASTM B348) 35% backpressure reduction▲▲▲ | Ultra-lightweight▲▲▲ Heat resistance up to 900°C▲▲▲ Long lifespan▲▲▲ | Exceedingly expensive▲▲▲ Fragile (brittle at impact) Special tools required▲▲ |
Lightweight Composite Exhausts | SUVs, trucks prioritizing weight reduction | Stainless-Steel/Aluminum composite (1.4mm) 18% backpressure reduction Hybrid durability▲ | Balanced weight/durability▲ Cost-effective for large vehicles▲ | Moderate performance gains▲ Complex manufacturing▲ Less heat resistance▲▲ |