Removing a muffler is one of the first things many car enthusiasts do when they get a new ride. Taking a muffler off a vehicle can improve its performance by slightly increasing its horsepower by ...

The rumble sounds great in the driveway, but the real story is complicated.

For many car enthusiasts, performance isn’t only about horsepower or lap times. The sound a […] ...

Gearheads come in all shapes and sizes, but we’re all drawn in by a similar experience. At some point or another, when you were innocent and none the wiser, you were exposed to that magical automotive ...

Fortunately, as long as the ordinance is reasonable, it isn't all that hard to do. The most common maximum noise level agreed upon is 95 to 100 decibels at 100 feet. For a V-8 race car, that isn't ...

Dear Tom, I own a ’99 Ford Taurus. It’s so loud that it sounds like a truck. Do I need a new muffler? If I have to fix it, can I repair it myself? What happens if I don’t fix it immediately? Joe from ...

CARS.COM — Most exhaust problems can be diagnosed by paying attention to unfamiliar sounds or taking a look underneath the car. One of the most common exhaust problems is a rattling sound. When you ...

For years, Lamborghini owners have been walking straight out of dealerships and into aftermarket shops, spending serious money to make their cars louder, crackle and pop (and bang) on the overrun. And ...