Mufflers and resonators work together to quiet your car’s exhaust and reduce annoying sounds. While they function differently, they both help improve your exhaust note. Mufflers and resonators can also be deleted for a louder, more aggressive exhaust sound.

At highway speeds, aftermarket exhaust systems can make an annoying droning noise (exhaust drone). Learn what causes exhaust drone and how to fix it.

If upgrading your stock exhaust is a journey, then this guide is the first step. Read through the pros and cons of the four most popular exhaust materials to ensure you get just what you’re looking for!

Different mufflers have different ways of dampening unwanted noises and enhancing good exhaust sounds. Depending on what you’re looking for in an exhaust note, a muffler swap might give you the sound qualities you want.