The muffler is mounted along the exhaust system of a vehicle to reduce the amount of noise that is being emitted by the internal combustion engine. Its name can be traced to the word “muffle,” which means to wrap up or pad with something to dull a sound. Whatever the origin of its name is, you can never debate the fact that this exhaust component performs an important function that improves your ride. The mufflers are typically installed along the exhaust pipes of a vehicle.

They usually contain a series of baffles to absorb sound, although majority of the noise reduction happens not through absorption but through the destructive interference that takes place inside the component. The muffler accomplishes this with a resonating chamber, which is specifically designed to enable opposite sound waves to collide and cancel each other out. The muffler is a common piece of hardware among automobiles and is usually slung under the rear of a car. However, many diesel-powered semi-trucks have large mufflers which are mounted vertically behind the cab.

The Hooker Muffler comes in different types and is used for various applications. Hooker manufactures the Aero Chamber Mufflers, the Maximum Flow Mufflers, the Competition Mufflers, the Super Competition Mufflers, and the unique Side Tube Mufflers. Every type of muffler manufactured by the brand features a different set of benefits and characteristics. The Super Competition Mufflers, for instance, feature the lowest backpressure among all popular turbo mufflers tested. The performance part boasts of large diameter flow tubes. Hooker also employs the careful application of aerodynamic principles to achieve maximum exhaust flow. This compact muffler design flows to either direction, allowing easy installation with 2”, 2?”, 2?” and 3” ID system. The part boasts of an all aluminized and double wrapped steel construction for longer life.