Does a Performance Exhaust Increase Horsepower? (How to Install an Exhaust System)
Want a LOUD exhaust? Does an Exhaust System make more Horsepower and Torque? Learn all the tips and tricks on how to install a performance cat back exhaust system with high flow cats, an X pipe, and straight pipes. Watch as I dyno my car before and after the exhaust system installation to see if we make more horsepower and torque!
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So it's been a while because I was severely sick for 2 weeks (really bad food poisoning or a stomach virus) and I couldn't even get out of bed. I haven't been sick for over 10yrs but man did this one hit me hard! Luckily I am all better but please please please follow me on Facebook or Instagram (I like instagram better) so you can get updates and know what's happening between videos! I try my best to keep you guys in the loop and for everyone who does follow me thanks for all the support and messaging me "get well soon" because it helped! Instagram: instagram.com/chrisfixit/ Facebook: facebook.com/chrisfix8/
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ChrisFix love you
ChrisFix I didn't start watching but it already made my day :D
ChrisFix get well soon and keep making great vids
ChrisFix we all understand
Seeing his mom walk out and put her hands on her hips like that while he was revving it was my absolute favorite part. I can recall so many times my mom giving me and my buddies the same look. That’s what makes ChrisFix so relatable and enjoyable!
Wait'll she hears the Harley big twin's straight drag pipes ROFL.
Came here for this comment. I was slightly interested in these videos and now I’m sucked in. I can’t wait to get my new truck now.
The neighbors at my parents complained cause I was getting back from dates at 2AM... the glasspacks on my 4-banger Cortina had to go!
Noise without more horsepower is a waste....
@@user-qr7ee2cp4y is it really though?
Who else came down here to see comments about his mom coming outside
YES
Me
HAha me!
Me
Literally the only reason why i looked through the comments
Hey Chris, thanks for being a teacher. I recently had my car totaled and insurance payed about half the vehicle worth. (no I wasn't at fault) I ended up buying a 2001 civic ex that looked roughed up but drove smooth. Got home to realize the guy cleared the codes on the car and hid a lot of the issues. Ive spent days working on it with rented hand tools from Auto-zone and borrowing some from my brother in law. Ive had to take it to a mechanic for some stuff that was out of my depth but your videos are the best. I was always anxious about messing things up but seeing you do it with such clear instructions, amazing tips most people would forget to mention, and using hand tools has changed my perspective. The car has potential, nobody else can see it and they keep pushing me to sell it. I'm going to prove everyone wrong thanks to you though, even if i end up replacing every single inch of that car over the coming years. Right now I'm stuck just trying to afford to keep it in running condition, but I plan on making it my own. I haven't had any mechanical experience before a week ago but i replaced my entire suspension system already, replaced a fuel pump that went out on me while driving. The power steering pump is next and I'm sure you have a video covering that lol. I also have an interview for a service tech apprentice at my local Honda dealership tomorrow. Wish me luck! P.S.
I have an 05 Civic EX and I’m going through sort of the same thing. These days i rarely see 7th gen civics; I only see 6th gen or 8th gen and up. So just wanted to say good luck with the build it’ll be worth it
@@xiggyproductionz2982 i have an 04 ex
@@thr4xxx I have a coupe and they aren’t fast but they got a lil pep to them just fun cars that handle well
@@xiggyproductionz2982 yay, someone that agrees that 7th gen coupe handles well. I have an 04 manual that I love.
At least it’s a Honda and it’s cheap and easy to work on and fix, you would’ve been fucked if it was a BMW or something lol
This is the best channel. As someone who got into cars late in life, (32) working on cars can be intimidating. I have learned so much from the internet but your videos have helped me the most by FAR. So much detailed information and presented in a clear and concise way that doesn't lose my attention. Thank you Chris. Installing my AWE touring exhaust on my 21 WRX tomorrow morning and will be using a lot of the tips from this video. Especially the cold water one since I have to drive the car to the spot I am installing it. I wish you all the best.
Awesome Ryan! Glad the videos are teaching you a lot
Lol 32 isn't "late in life" unless you're talking about math competitions, reflexes dependent skills, violin or athletics.
@@chrisfix my big brother got two cars one is white, one is purple, and He always take some thing from the white one cuz its Broken
Extra 5% hp !
15:08 Mommy is not happy ! x)
I've seen that head shake before
you have excellent peripheral vision zeke! I did not even notice...not at all.
Zeke I noticed too!
how could you not notice it, what were you looking at?
she made me mad...
ChrisFix: revs up MomFix : what’s this noise? ChrisFix: that’s enough
Lol
🤣 MomFix. I love it
Lmao
@@07Henrriquez don't forget dadfix
Did yall see her she came out angy angy arms crossed and everything🤣🤣🤣
There’s a lot of guys that make car videos but Chris is the only one I understand. The angles and the simplification of the info being offered is a fantastic combination for my learning.
Orochimaru-Sama
Bro hahahahaha😂😂
Chris fix when he's talking about a stock exhaust: its pretty quiet. The stradman: it sounds like a vacuum cleaner!
Fr 😂
15:09 momfix is not happy about all the noise lmao Chris notices her “okay that’s enough”
Yes! hahahha well played, Chris!
Bruh
Exactly what I thought
Lol
That was his Mrs, the cougars love a chrisfix
Your neighbour's didn't showed up but your mom showed up, that was lovely 😅😅😅
They were all poking their heads out the door after that haha
@@chrisfix my friend do you have a video or you can tell me how to clean & protect sunroof. That will be a very help from you 😇❤
xD
That was soooo funny
Yeah xD
15:08 "one more time before the neighbors kill me" mom comes outside
Modded headers will also help A LOT.
hands on the hips=fun's over
Imagine the Italian mafia leader mom’s elbows. Only person the mafia’s scared of are Italian & French moms with their hands on their hips.
more like "You're in big trouble"
XD
More like "he gonna regret that when he comes in" xD
Exacly what I was thinking😂😂
It’s been 3 years since this video came out and Chris is still reading these comments. I love it
@@Silverado-nw2lj or he likes the fact that Chris fix is involved with his community even on something old.
@@brd2406 I agree, it’s nice to see that Chris cares.
I try to answer 4hrs of comments every day because it’s important to me that my viewers get their comments answered. Now with that said, I can’t answer them all. I get about 10hrs of comments a day so, but I do what I can.
@@chrisfix the hero we don’t deserve
@@jrinc6467 the hero we never deserved, but the hero we needed. Respect 👊
Chris I just wanted to thank you for introducing me to ratcheting wrenches, especially with swivels they make work so much easier on small engines
I can't believe it's been five years since this came out. holy crap. I remember when this video first came out. This channel has come so far. It's crazy looking back and seeing how long ago this came out and how young I was watching it for the first time.
15:05 top left corner
lol
Gypsy dude wtf I did not expect you to be here
I've seen that too. The lady's reaction is priceless ! :))
Oh hi
Hey guys it's scarce here, oops wrong comment section
ChrisFix: Vroom Vroom MamaFix: Whooooah there buckaroo
lol
@@chrisfix yo, keep the good videos coming
Mamafix xDDDDDD
what car is this?
@@solomonerjok1405 1998 Ford Mustang GT
14:38 that startup sweeeet man
New member to the family! I love everything about how you did this bro,also as a lover of mustangs myself,i really felt the excitement u had when doing this lol i love it bro,Subscribed,Liked and watching the intake vid right after this🥳🦾🦾
Love how this vid is 3 yeas old but chris is still replying to all the new comments
I try!
Its 1998
@@darshan6431 Its an sn95 mustang! This is Crisfix's drift car that he calls the "DriftStang"
@@dam4ikho142 *chris sorry was just bugging me :D
@@darshan6431 it’s a 1998 mustang GT
*Laughing maniacally* *Mom comes out* "Ok that's enough" 😂😂😂
:p
:p
@@chrisfix I like ur Hummer dude
you can just smell the judgement 🤣
how old is he
His mom disappointed at him revint the car is probably the funniest thing ever😂😂
You videos are EXTREMELY well made! Congratulations! You have just got another faithful follower!
15:10 Yes MomFix, I agree. 😂
haha
lol i caught that too
lol i knew someone else had to have noticed that.
She gave him that look
lol
I love his mom in the background lmao
Cheyenne Chapman 15:09 my friend
Funny thing is his mom is just like my mom 🙄
No u
@@playboigutti7449 No u
@@not_hansen NO U!!
Just got my dual exhaust for my 98’ stang. Hearing yours makes me so excited to put it on!
This is why Chris fix is the best diy channel right now. It probably takes 2-3 times as long to do a job when you’re filming this way and you could have just chosen a few camera angles and called it a day, but no you film each nut and bolt clearly and then edit it and add voice overs so that it’s extremely clear for everyone. Beautiful
“One more time before the neighbours kill me” 15:10: your mother is gonna kill you
bruh the "soapy wooder" label had me dead xD
;)
Jersey and philly thing. I don’t say it but friends of mine in the city and camp friends in jersey say it. It’s a staple!!
New fan?
hey he's from new jursy
@@chrisfix wird but ok c:
Always great videos from Chris! THANKS, Chris! And yes, installing a performance exhaust increased the horsepower and torque on my car. Especially when the new exhaust system involved removing the resonator. And the sound is soooooo great. It's like a roaring lion when I get on it, and it purrs like cat when idling.
years of playing with lego has finally came to use
lol pretty much!
This guy gets it
Ikr its so easy
@@Harmbe til a bolt snaps
@@Harmbe I like how you say that like you own a car 🤣
Haha your mom coming out to see what's making all that noise 😂
Dan hands on the hips and everything
1.5 million views, making him 3-5 thousand dollars. :) "Get back inside and make me a sandwich."
Dan searching dor this comment lol
Dan i thought that was his wife at first lol i just started watching this dudes vids. Bad ass vids imo! Subscribed and following his IG
Joel alejandro Carrera arreola Excellent channel, Chris is very knowledgeable and presents information in an easy to understand format.
As someone who is (attempting to) going to buy a 95 SN95 soon, these videos are SO helpful. Especially the transmission ones since its gonna need a clutch
Well after five years, I did it. My tuck sounds amazing! Thanks Chris!
Your mom looked like she was about to beat you 😂
Us asians have that problem when we get a B...
@@yellowboy5467 you're not B-sian Ling Ling you're A-sian.
Nicole Dirda exactly we asians don’t want to lose the A that’s why they kill us for having a B
@@terabyte7979 made my day hahaha
The neighborhood be like: oh no not again taking to his car
Haha
Video is 3 years old and he’s still responding to comments, Chris your a legend my guy
Taking to his car. Pretty sure it's talking
@@Noffie 👉🙄👎
Me lol
I know im 4 years late but i just started getting into cars and love your videos! They’ve taught me so much and i just love all the things you do!
I'm seeing this video after 5 years. I'm so sorry I didn't see it sooner always thought it was some big expensive job for the mechanics but I see that this can easily be done with any cars exhaust. Thank you Is this guy freaking Incredible or what?
19:37 According to science, it is impossible for a man to tighten something up without saying "that's going nowhere"
Can confirm
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Its a sheer sign of a man complementing himself for a wonderful tightening job. Its like giving yourself a pat in the back and a high five all at the same time
**a white man**
Same as a man tightening a strap on a truck or on a trailer and saying "yep, that's not going anywhere"
15:08 his mom comes out and shakes her head
Yeah I noticed that aswell lmao
Even a geko who was hiding somewhere under my computer table came out XD
Haha! Best part of the video
that's enough 😀
*[BUSTED]*
Hey Chris: real nice work on this mod with an after market exhaust. BUT can you also review the basic cat converter install, replace, selection, mechanics? I had some issues with a GMC small box truck and a Jeep Wrangler -- all related to catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, installs, removals, etc. You have lots of videos on fluids, exterior and interior detailing, and so on. Many nice tips on those. How about doing some on cats, O2 sensors, fuel filter changes,...? I think you would get lots of views on these more common problems.
Im sick right now but chrisfix's videos always help me be better thank you chrisfix.
You deserve every penny you get for these videos...such attention to detail
Uh, yes... most of his videos are very detailed.
What he needs is a sponsorship by Ford
Have you seen the effort this guy puts into these videos? He doesn't seem lazy to me.
Dominick Nicolai hell yeah
Oh fukoff
MomFix 15:10 😂😂
I saw that, not sure it's the neighbors he needs to worry about :P
Lol for some reason I thought that was his gf. My bad !! :))
she is not impressed :D
She didn't look impressed :D
Alejandro Mendoza lol
I just got a sn95 and your videos are so helpful ❤
sure it's a calming notion to watch you fix vehicles and boats! Keep it up my dude
Since the audio is always so crisp and clean I always figured it's a voice over recorded off site, but then I always imagine ChrisFix doing all of his hand gestures, but silently.
Saaaaaame
53prime I thought the same thing as well! But I realized when he crawls under the car you can hear his voice change due to him moving tightly. It kinda grunts a lil bit.
Essentially Suck or if he’s torquing something down his voice changes by pressure
12:54 - 12:58 what a smooth transition 👌
the magic of -editing- sorcery
Derbisenda the magic
The magic of Mustang
Eric Dias that was nice
I’m in the process of getting a 96 rio red convertible next month, and boy do I wish those links still worked 😢 exhaust sounds amazing.
It seems pretty good that you have a lot of energy and lots of KZheadrs
Mechanics hate him. Remove exhausts easier with this simple trick.
Dat Meme lol *insert picture*
No we don't I love him
You know the tips and tricks are where it's at!
Dat Meme II
Lel
15:09 his mom came out and she was like “you’re gettin whooped”🤣
I dont think hes mexican like you he probably doesnt get beat.
@@wordscrambled calm down
uromastyxmc how did you come to the conclusion that he was mexican? 🧐
A K cause of my nick name lmao
@@AK-ti4jj Pablo Martinez. take a hint lmao
I haven't seen driftstang content in a while I'm glad to see it again!
Awesome video, extremely informative with a professional delivery.
15:10 that’s literally how my mom came out and looked at me when I started my skyline for the first time without the exhaust 😂😂
hahahaha
Which skyline you got? My neighbour has a race spec r33
That was hilarious!
When you watch his videos you just want to get up, go in your garage and do everything what he is doing to your car. Amazing job man keep it up
Awesome! That’s what I like to hear
i agre
So true
You make every young mechanic love this job thank you for all that you do
Thanks!
Man I'm so excited to swap out my stock exhaust on my Camaro. This video made it so much easier to understand the process :)
My mechanic said not to watch Chrisfix. I fired him.
Lol :v
Promoted to customer.
F..k your mechanic
Mechanics don’t like crisfix because he teaches people how to do things themselves and they want to charge people $1,000s for things that take acouple hours
Lol
And where is the Muffler Bearing
MrBlackScreen it came with a new one already. :)
Ah good XD
He must have installed it off camera. I didn't notice him add any catalytic converter fluid either so he must have done that off camera when he installed the muffler bearing.
...and don´t forget about the blinkers fluid :D
MrBlackScreen you know there actually is such a thing. Still looking for blinker fluid, but exhaust bearing, it's a real thing.
Chris I am a new subscriber and I love you video you are a legend and now I know who to watch when I need to fix my car
yo chris i have this exhaust system on my chrysler 300c i love the aggressive sound it has, also the name loudmouth is pretty cool i could tell it was an slp exhaust system before you even showed us. looks so good!!
me: I can't re... Chris: COMMON HAND TOOLS
Real 😂😂😂😂
Chris: I don’t want people to get discouraged so ill do it with a common tool *pulls out transformer extending torque wrench 3000*
Ikr i don't have any extensions 😭
*pulls out mark ||| mars crucifix blaster 350*
don't forget the plasma cutter :D
Use a pipe or the handle from the jack for leverage. Pretty simple
too bad he doesnt have the gawk gawk 9000
THANK U SO MUCH CHRIS I just now figured out I need an 02 sens
It's Ben like 8 yrs of your channel or even more I don't know but there is big difference. You re just my favorite youtuber you helpd me a lot. :3
15:08 Chris's mom :What is happening outside my house??!!
There was stuff vibrating off the walls inside the house haha
lol
Lol
Martin In AU Chris’ Mom: “Is that a bomb exploding outside my house?????”
WW3
I’ve Never Heard Chris fix so happy
:) I have alwayssss wanted an exhaust system!
I wish to put an exhaust system to my car when I’m older and now I’m going to know how to thanks Chris
He was happier when he super-cleaned his engine bay
I know how to install an exhaust system…yet I have watched this video at least 7 times just because it’s pure entertainment. Love this channel !
I remember the day this video came out, chris your videos are amazing
Chris deserves way more subscribers tbh.
+Jordan Hodges thanks!
Jordan Hodges he has 2million
Thameren Dyck what’s your point
KD Outdoors he alreaxy has an insane amount of followers most car guys on youtube are already following
Thameren Dyck 2 million subscribers isn’t enough though
Man you make things look so simple
travis taylor that’s coz it is
he is like one of the best mechanics i know a smart one and knows what he is doing and i know he deserves the subscribers he has
dude, the straight pipe sounded amazing, so unforunate we have to mess up that sound with cat's and mufflers, but still sounded amazing with the preformance exhaust
Best part for the vid was your mom coming out to check out all that noise. The mom nodding of disapproval was priceless. My wife did the same thing when I changed the muffler. I blamed it on Chrisfix for showing me how to do it LOL....
Haha hey now don’t blame me :P
ChrisFix I becoming a nascar driver because of you. :)
My family would love hearing something like that. Especially me!
15:10 she had that look on her face where she knows you're doing what you love but she also gets tired of your shit sometimes lol
haha that part made me laugh way to hard
Chris, you are truly the greatest automobile youtuber. Hands down
That was so loud mama fix had to come out 😂 AMAZING 🤩
15:10 Chris Fix got in trouble with his mama Ahahahahaha.
L ol I was gonna comment too when I saw her peak out
That’s what my wife does when I take my straight piped Yamaha to work early in the morning
If you don’t get a reaction like that, you’re not doing it right 😂
@@GG-nv1gs Cuz we all know life is about pissing as many people off as possible...
@@sheiladawg1664 same thing only I'd be daddy with hands on hips. I love Chris but the noise geezus. Don't want to hear your horsepower.
ChrisFix is fixed! Awesome to hear you are better. And that exhaust sounds epic!
Humza Mirza haha very funny
That new exhaust sounds very awesome
Thanks for the video, I have a 96 GT and your videos have been a huge help. I had a quick question though, what did you use for your downpipes and highflow cats? Not all the links in the description were working so I was just wondering aside from the X-pipe and the exhaust, what were the other pipes and parts you used to finish off the entire system. Thanks!
Your advice of spraying bolts once a day for a few days before you attempt this is bang on! I've never had a problem with stuck bolts since I started doing it a year or so ago!
You are correct, and Chris is correct, and I don't know why this is not on the instructions of any anti-seize sprays on the market.
Sir Eddie I thought exactly the same thing myself haha!
Chris' mom comes out shaking her head as he revs it. Lmao never noticed that part. Toooo funny. " "Now Christopher that's enough"😂🤣🤘
I just bought a 2000 Ford Mustang love your videos man
Awesome video, one suggestion: when you are tightening up the bolts(after mocking it up), make sure the exhaust is even on both sides at the rear. Look at your specific cars lines to make sure they are symmetrical coming out of the rear of the car. :)
Bro I swear you make me feel like I can do anything to my truck! I love your videos bro!! Keep it up!!
You can man! Glad the videos are helpful!
Hey Chris, you should make a video putting on longtube headers or even shorty headers. I think it would help a lot of people including me who is having trouble finding the best way to do it
@ChrisFix you are the best Mechanic in the universe.
*Mother Doesn't approve, gives Motherly stare and shakes head*
Bak3d Fr1jole lmaooooooo
2 am and school at 6 still have to watch Chris fix!
Thanks for the support!
ChrisFix were gald your back and ok
N3On it’s 4:23 AM now lol I’m in sc
you learn more from 1 chris video than 1 week of school :D
N3On that's the only way you'll know how to fix.
So excited to get my full exhaust for my probe gt
Awesome video, that must have taken hours to set up and edit, thanks Chris!
6:53 worse thing a dog could hear
You need more likes
Lmao
Took me awhile
THICKTHOTS ONMYPEEPEE lmaooo😂😂😂
THICKTHOTS ONMYPEEPEE 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Chris , you forgot to instal a new muffler barring , your exhaust will have issues in a month or two😂😂😭
Abdulwahab Bastaki not true. Only if it's in terrible condition.
Stock exhaust is heavier too
TheDeDecker there isn't a muffler bearing... it's a joke
Sublime Beatbox I was referring to the bearing that holds the muffler up.. oops..
EKDante I think I should delete my comment because no one will read what I was referring too..
17:01 yes, trim the excess tie wrap, yes. Good to see someone else with the forethought to trim tie wrap excess.
when you were in the parking lot testing out the car, i just looked around and was surprised, I recognized the park. I live right near there, I never knew I was so close to the legend ChrisFix! I was shocked.
*But does it require Blinker Fluid or Soapy Wooder?*
Bob McCoy soonds aboot right bud.
It shows soapy wooder. He really should have replaced the blinker fluid. You should do that after every exhaust work.
No, but there was ice cold wooder. haha
You forgot the muffler bearing!
I think it will be more appropriate to ask what make of muffler bearings you should use with this low restrictive exhaust