Give your vehicle a special sound with silencers from Flowmaster, Magnaflow, Thrush, Hushpower, Cherry Bomb and more! We have replacement mufflers and universal mufflers in a variety of shapes, sizes, inlet diameters and inlet/outlet connections. Bring that throaty performance sound to your vehicle or musclecar with a chambered muffler or choose the superior noise reduction of a turbo muffler. For optimal racing performance, choose from our selection of glasspack mufflers, straight race mufflers and exhaust bulbs. What does a high performance silencer sound like? You decide with our wide selection of mufflers for muscle cars, production vehicles, race cars, pickups, SUVs and more!
Whether you're looking for a direct bolt-on replacement for your stock exhaust manifold or want to get some extra horsepower out of your engine, we have the right exhaust manifold for your needs! Choose cast iron, steel or stainless steel exhaust manifolds and headers from: Hooker Headers, Sanderson Headers, Dorman, Ford Racing, Flowtech Hedman and more. We even have exhaust manifolds for diesel vehicles. Shop today for exhaust manifolds at RiCo automotive parts and accessories.
Complete your exhaust system with exhaust tips from our store! We have a seemingly endless selection of designs, lengths and diameters - from unobtrusive 1.5-inch outlets to monster 8-inch diameter exhaust tips! We offer a full range of exhaust tip shapes, including round, rectangular and oval - even bowtie and fishtail. In addition, our exhaust tips are available in a variety of finishes, including natural, brushed, black, polished, chrome and more. Why limit your options? RiCo Automotive Parts and Accessories carries a huge selection of single and dual exhaust tips from the biggest names in aftermarket exhaust system manufacturers.
Like the road that connects your home to your destination, exhaust pipes form the path for exhaust gases, originating at the cylinder head and exiting through the tailpipe. Along the way, the exhaust pipes also connect all components of the exhaust system: the exhaust manifold, which collects gases from each port and channels them into one outlet, the catalytic converter, which transforms harmful compounds, and the muffler, which dampens pressure pulses. From the exhaust manifold to the exhaust pipe and everything in between, we have everything you need for your exhaust system. The downpipe (sometimes referred to as a collector pipe) connects the exhaust manifold to the catalytic converter in inline engines, while V-engines with two exhaust manifolds are equipped with a Y-pipe . In some applications, downpipes are connected by a crossover pipe, linking one manifold to the other. An intermediate pipe connects the catalytic converter to the muffler, and the tailpipe links the muffler to the atmosphere at the rear of the vehicle. In addition to these, exhaust systems may also include extension pipes, flex pipes, and exhaust bends or tips. Exhaust pipes are prone to rust, caused by exposure to elements such as road salt. Severe rust can lead to perforation of the pipe and an exhaust leak. It's also common for rust to cause a pipe to break at a weld or connection point. Pipes can also rust from the inside, especially in vehicles driven short distances in cold weather. The pipes never get hot enough to evaporate condensation, and the moisture combines with chemicals in the exhaust to form corrosive compounds that eat away at the metal. Positioned underneath the vehicle, exhaust pipes can also be affected by obstacles and road debris, leading to physical damage. Some pipes feature double-wall construction, and in some cases, the inner pipe can collapse, causing restrictions without visible damage on the outside. A perforated or broken pipe must obviously be replaced to minimize noise, but more importantly, to prevent the risk of exhaust gases entering the passenger cabin. Exhaust from a combustion engine contains toxic carbon monoxide (CO), which, in sufficient concentrations, can cause serious illness and even death. Exhaust pipes can be connected using clamps, bolted at gasket-sealed joints, or welded. Every connection should be inspected for integrity and leaks. Some pipes come with integrated hangers , and if one breaks, the exhaust system may sag or come into contact with other components.