Do-it-yourself manufacturing and assembly of direct flow on a VAZ 2114

There are fans of direct-flow exhaust, when a loud roar of the engine is heard. But there are also those who think about how to reduce the sound of the muffler. If you make a quiet muffler with your own hands, then the ride will be more comfortable, because the cabin will be quieter. Especially on domestic cars like the VAZ 2109, the question of how to make a silent muffler is relevant. If you can make a quiet muffler on the nine, then the car will bring more joy to its owner.

Ways to muffle the exhaust sound

Before tuning the exhaust system, you need to understand the reasons why the sound of the engine becomes louder over time. The operation of the engine itself is a fairly loud process, but the muffler and other components of the exhaust system perfectly suppress this loud noise. Without a muffler, the engine noise is very loud.

The noise occurs because the fuel mixture explodes in the combustion chamber, releasing gases that then exit into the exhaust pipe. We will not talk in detail about the operation of the engine, you can read about this in another article, but here we will talk specifically about how to muffle the exhaust sound.

The explosion releases energy that pushes the piston, and when the piston has moved the required distance, the exhaust valve opens, through which the exhaust gases exit and go further through the exhaust system. To effectively absorb noise, thick metal parts are used. So, the thicker the metal used in the exhaust system, the quieter the car will drive due to the fact that there will be less vibration.

The exhaust manifold is the first one to absorb the noise, which is why it is made so large and thick, so it best dampens the noise that comes from the cylinder block. Even if you compare the exhaust pipe of any more or less normal foreign car with the exhaust pipe of a domestic car, you can see that in foreign cars the pipe is heavier and thicker, which is why such a car runs quieter.

This is why when you drive an old VAZ 2114, the noise is such that you can’t hear what the passengers in the rear seats are saying, which is why you start thinking about how to muffle the exhaust sound.

The exhaust system also has a resonator, which is needed to reduce the speed of gases through the exhaust pipe. And after the resonator comes a muffler. When exhaust gases pass through the resonator, they lose some energy and continue to flow more slowly.

Gases lose the largest share of their energy in the muffler. If we consider a good muffler, then it contains several separate housings, after passing through which little remains of the noise.

Where is it located and how does it work?

The muffler is installed on the underbody of the vehicle at the end of the exhaust system.

As a rule, a resonator is installed in front of it, closer to the engine, which reduces low-frequency vibrations and plays the role of an additional component in the exhaust system.

Despite the seemingly small size of the device, the sound wave travels through it for several kilometers. This is achieved by the presence of labyrinths inside the muffler, which attenuate sound waves.

The further a wave travels, the more energy it loses and the smaller the sound becomes.

To understand what a muffler consists of, you need to understand what types of devices there are and how they differ from each other.

How to make the quietest muffler for a car yourself?

When the issue with noise during car operation has gone too far, and you have decided to make the quietest muffler for the car, then you need to start by preparing the tool. We will need:

• welding machine, an inverter or semi-automatic will do;
• angle grinder and discs for it;
• workbench with a vice.

The surest and most inexpensive way to make a muffler quieter is to weld in an additional resonator. This can be done in a garage yourself.

An additional resonator can be placed between the standard resonator and the muffler. You can install a ready-made resonator; you just need to weld it into the desired place in the pipe. Or you can assemble the resonator yourself. For those who doubt whether the exhaust will become quieter if an additional resonator is welded in, the answer is clear - the exhaust will become quieter. If everything is done correctly.

How to make an additional muffler resonator with your own hands

Making a muffler resonator with your own hands is quite simple; now we will discuss each step in detail. First you need to make an outer casing, it can be made from any steel pipe with thin walls: which looks like this:

The end part looks like this:

Then you need to take perforated iron with a thickness of 4.5 mm. This is enough to insert it into the end part, as in the photo below:

Next, you need to fill the resonator with something; ordinary tin sponges are perfect for this purpose.

Then you need to pull the resonator body onto these washcloths, as in the photo:

Then you need to take rivets and rivet the entire structure, so you don’t even need to weld it, like this:

For those who like to cook, you can also brew the end parts to the central part.

When everything is ready, you need to process the seams and you can paint them with heat-resistant paint, and after that the quietest muffler on your car is ready.

Possible inconveniences associated with a quiet muffler

The car will now be quieter, which is what we wanted to achieve, but there may be some disadvantages - an increase in the overall weight of the exhaust system. Therefore, it is necessary to hang stronger brackets so that the exhaust pipe does not come off on rough roads. There are also cases when rubber shock absorbers are hung. But in fact, a homemade resonator will weigh about 2-3 kg.

It is also necessary to test in action how the exhaust system works so that gases exit normally through the exhaust pipe. Therefore, it is necessary to check at higher speeds, then it will be possible to draw the right conclusions. But as a rule, gases will escape through such a resonator without difficulty.

And then in the video there is another way to reduce the sound of the muffler, making a really very quiet exhaust system:

Engine power is the factor that people pay attention to first when getting to know a car. And in the future they will never forget about her. In addition, many sometimes have a desire to increase it. And one of the ways to achieve this would be a direct-flow muffler or direct-flow muffler installed on a production car.

We make direct flow from scratch

To do this you will need to use the services of a turner. We order two pipes:

1. One made of steel 2 mm thick with a diameter of 130 mm and a length of 42 mm.
2. The second is made of steel with a thickness of 2.5 mm, a diameter of 52 mm and a length of 42 mm with holes with a diameter of 8-10 mm, every 2 cm;

Two flanges with a diameter of 130 mm with an internal hole of 52 mm, metal thickness 2-2.5 mm can be ordered separately.

Prepared:

1. Asbestos rope;
2. Glass wool or mineral wool.

Asbestos rope is wrapped around the inner pipe. This is done in order to protect the mineral wool, which will be the top layer, from overheating.

We fill the top layer, assemble and scald the structure. We weld the fasteners and attach the forward flow to its regular place. For beauty, you can put a muffler attachment on it.

Another design of the device is shown below.

Blueprints

There are a lot of ways to make a direct-flow muffler; the main thing here is to understand the principle of operation of the device and use your imagination. And for car owners who find it difficult to do this, use the methods and drawings described above, they are simple and accessible to many.

Also tell us in the comments what type of forward flow is installed on your car and how you can do it yourself, this will help many people understand this topic.

General information about the exhaust system (ES)

As you know, the muffler is part of the exhaust system, and it is necessary to remember about it before you begin to understand what forward flow is. It performs more tasks than it might seem at first glance. The very first and most obvious is the removal of vehicle exhaust gases. Another, no less important function of the aircraft will be to provide ventilation to the engine cylinders.

This is achieved in a rather original way - at the moment the valves of one cylinder are closed, a vacuum is created in the exhaust manifold, which moves through the system at the speed of sound. Having been reflected from obstacles, it returns to the manifold by the time the next valve opens, creating an area of ​​reduced pressure at the outlet of the cylinder, thereby improving ventilation and purging of the internal volume.

The speed and time of movement of the vacuum depend on the length of the path (exhaust pipes) and engine speed, but this is taken into account when calculating the standard exhaust system. Well, another task will be to combat noise, which is what the muffler does on the car. In general, a traditional aircraft can be represented as shown in the picture.

Muffler malfunctions on VAZ 2106

Like any part of a car’s structure, the muffler also has its “weaknesses”. As a rule, any malfunction of the muffler leads to the following:

• the cabin begins to smell strongly of exhaust;
• the motor loses its power characteristics;
• Clouds of black gas burst out of the exhaust pipe.

One way or another, having noticed any of these signs, the driver must immediately stop and figure out the cause of the breakdown. A muffler, especially a low-quality one, can quickly burn out, get a dent or hole when driving on uneven roads, rust, or lose its position under the bottom.

Black exhaust gases are the first sign of a muffler malfunction.

Knocks while driving

Muffler knocking while driving is perhaps the most common malfunction of all VAZ cars. At the same time, knocking can be eliminated very simply and quickly:

1. It is necessary to find out why the muffler is knocking and what part of the car it hits when driving.
2. It will be enough to shake the pipe a little with your hand to understand why the knocking occurs when driving.
3. If the muffler hits the bottom, then stretched rubber suspensions are to blame. It will be necessary to replace the suspensions with new ones, and the knocking will stop immediately.
4. In rare cases, the muffler may touch the gas tank housing. You will also need to change the hangers, and at the same time wrap this part of the pipe with insulating material - for example, reinforced mesh with asbestos. This, firstly, will reduce the load on the muffler during the next possible impact, and, secondly, will help protect the gas tank itself from holes.

By shaking the muffler with your hand, you can understand which part of the body it is knocking on.

What to do if the muffler burns out

On forums, drivers often write “help, the muffler is burned out, what should I do?” Holes in metal can usually be repaired with standard repairs such as patching.

However, if the muffler burns out while driving, it is not recommended to start the engine, since the exhaust system will not work normally.

Corrosion, dents and long-term use lead to the fact that the muffler can burn out while driving

Do-it-yourself muffler repair

It will not be possible to repair the muffler under “road conditions”. As a rule, repairing an old silencer involves welding - installing a patch on a hole in the body.

Therefore, repairing a muffler is a job that can take a lot of time. You need to prepare tools and materials in advance:

• two keys for 13;
• two keys for 17;
• screwdriver with a flat thin blade;
• welding machine;
• Bulgarian;
• stainless steel sheet for patch;
• brush for cleaning metal;
• degreaser;
• heat-resistant paint.

Muffler repair is carried out according to the following scheme:

1. Dismantling a failed product.
2. Inspection.
3. A small crack can be repaired immediately, but if there is a fairly large hole, you will have to install a patch.
4. A piece of metal is cut out of a sheet of steel, 2 cm larger on each edge than is necessary to install the patch.
5. The damaged area is treated with a brush to remove all rust.
6. Next, you can begin welding work: the patch is applied to the damaged area of ​​the muffler and first tacked on all sides.
7. Afterwards the patch is boiled around the entire perimeter.
8. After the welding seam has cooled, it is necessary to clean it, degrease it and paint the welding areas (or the entire muffler) with heat-resistant paint.

Video: how to repair small holes in the muffler

Such a simple repair will allow you to use the muffler for a long time, however, if the hole or burnt-out part of the body has a large diameter, it would be advisable to immediately replace the muffler with a new one.

How to replace an old muffler with a new one

Unfortunately, the mufflers on the VAZ 2106 have one not very good quality - they quickly burn out during operation. Original products last up to 70 thousand km, but a self-made product is unlikely to last at least 40 thousand km. Therefore, every 2-3 years the driver should replace his muffler.

Before starting work, it is necessary to allow the entire exhaust system to cool down, otherwise you can get serious burns, since the pipes become very hot when the engine is running.

The easiest way to replace it is on a lift or inspection pit.

To replace the muffler you will need the simplest tools:

• two keys for 13;
• screwdriver with a straight blade.

It is also recommended to prepare WD-40 fluid in advance, since rusted fastening bolts may not be dismantled the first time.

The procedure for dismantling the muffler on a VAZ 2106 is not much different from removing the pipe from other VAZ models:

1. Place the car on an inspection hole or on jacks.
2. Climb under the bottom, use 13 keys to loosen the fastenings of the exhaust pipe clamp. Use a screwdriver to loosen the clamp and lower it down the pipe so that it does not interfere.
3. Next, unscrew the bolt that holds the rubber cushion.
4. Disconnect the cushion itself from the bracket and pull it out from under the car.
5. Remove all rubber hangers that secure the muffler itself to the bottom.
6. Lift the muffler, removing it from the last suspension, then pull it out from under the body.

Video: procedure for replacing the muffler and rubber bands

Accordingly, the new plug will need to be installed in the reverse order. Usually, with a new muffler, fastening elements are also changed - bolts, clamps and rubber suspensions.

Direct-flow car muffler device

When tuning a car, a direct-flow muffler is often installed instead of the usual one. What is this connected with? The fact is that direct flow allows you to solve two problems:

• change the sound, making it bassy and growling, which creates the impression of a powerful, “charged” car, although in reality this may not be the case;
• slightly, by a few horsepower, increase the actual engine power, reducing losses to overcome the resistance to the movement of exhaust gases in the muffler.

Now that we have figured out what direct flow does, we can study its structure. You can compare what a direct-flow muffler (one of its possible options) and a standard one looks like in the figure below.

As you can see, the difference is that the direct-flow muffler has a simpler device. This simplification allows in many cases to make a homemade forward flow, especially for domestically produced cars, for example, the VAZ 2114.

How to make a direct-flow muffler with your own hands

Therefore, there is no need to fully describe, for example, the forward flow on the VAZ 2109 or the forward flow on the VAZ 2106; it is enough to give the general principle according to which such a device is created. Usually, when considering how to make a forward flow with your own hands, a regular muffler is used as a blank, especially if you are making a forward flow for a VAZ or for some similar car (for example, VAZ 2114).

The standard muffler is removed from it, and then it is opened using a grinder, and all internal partitions and pipes are removed. The result is a direct-flow muffler blank, as shown in the photo.

But then, when you make a direct flow with your own hands, creativity begins. Although in this case we cannot talk about real forward flow. The fact is that for the most part we are talking about a forward flow muffler.

There are a variety of options for its implementation. Some people weld one pipe between the ends, some two, and some create several compartments and additionally use asbestos, basalt wool, and metal shavings to reduce the noise of a car engine. Various examples showing how to make a forward flow are shown in the photo below.

Moreover, the above options do not exhaust the methods by which such a device is made. To complete the work, it is necessary to weld the cut hole, and the forward flow for the car can be considered ready.

Muffler design for VAZ 2101/2107/2109/2110/2015

Despite the fact that the principle of operation of all VAZ muffler classics and later models is the same, they still have design distinctive features.

For example, consider the muffler design on a VAZ 2101.

The product has three cameras, the general structure is presented below:

1. Upper half-body;
2. Thermal insulation;
3. casing;
4. Partitions of the right and left chambers;
5. Inlet pipe;
6. Front partition;
7. Perforated exhaust pipe;
8. Perforated pipe internal;
9. Perforated intake pipe casing;
10. Rear partition;
11. Semi-hull lower;
12. Exhaust pipe;
13. Front exhaust pipe;
14. Main muffler;
15. Suspension strap;
16. Pillow suspension;
17. Grazing pipe.

Muffler design of late models using the example of a VAZ 2110.

1. Reception pipe;
2. Bracket;
3. Clamps;
4. Resonator;
5. Suspension cushions;
6. Main muffler;
7. Exhaust pipe;
8. Perforated rear resonator tube;
9. Posterior partition;
10. Front partition;
11. Perforated front resonator tube;
12. Frame;
13. Front perforated pipe;
14. Inlet pipe;
15. Outlet pipe;
16. Frame;
17. Posterior partition;
18. Middle partition;
19. Rear perforated pipe;
20. Front partition.

Additional Information

The desired result was achieved thanks to a whole range of measures affecting literally all elements of the car: the camshaft, combustion chambers, inlet and outlet manifolds, gas exhaust paths (their shape, length and location) and mufflers. And the solid, bass sound of the running engine was only a concomitant factor of the real direct-flow exhaust system. In fact, the purpose of creating such a device was to maximize the use of engine power and reduce its losses during engine operation.

And they achieved this, as already mentioned, with a whole set of measures that are impossible for an ordinary user to implement in a garage. So there is no need to create illusions that by acquiring a muffler that is in some way different from the standard one, you have significantly increased engine power and improved the dynamics of the car. The result of all such work will be, at best, a change in the sound of its exhaust. Although if this is your goal, then you will achieve the desired result.

Power and forward flow, three different opinions

Many owners of VAZ cars or, for example, Mitsubishi Lancer 10, Mazda 3, installing direct-flow exhaust systems on their vehicles pursue several goals, as a rule, there are two of them:

1. Tuning your car;
2. Increase the engine power, they say installing a sports analogue will leave many behind when starting at a traffic light.

The first opinion is that this is true. There is no debate about tuning; we are missing this point. But there is another opinion about increasing power, and it is the opposite.

The second opinion is that a sports muffler without deep tuning of the engine will not give an increase in power and partly it coincides with the opinion of experts.

The third opinion from professionals is that a noticeable increase in engine power is possible only after significant processing, and a direct-flow muffler is a secondary part of the issue.

The tuned power unit produces more exhaust gases, and, therefore, the standard exhaust system will not cope with its tasks, especially at high speeds.

Therefore, it will be necessary to increase the diameter of all pipes, install a tuned manifold, and only then a direct-flow muffler.

It is on sports cars that they install not simple engines, but ones that require special attention. And the direct-flow exhaust system fits into the overall picture of the tuning engine.

Types of mufflers and their differences

There are 4 types of mufflers based on the method of absorbing acoustic waves:

• reflective;
• restrictive;
• absorption;
• resonator.

The reflective circuit is reverse-flow, the rest are direct-flow.

Reflective

If one muffler is installed in a car, then a reflective version is used. It uses the principle of “breaking” the flow of exhaust gases by creating several partitions, expansion chambers and turns. Exhaust volume is reduced to standard levels. For this reason, the vast majority of factory vehicles are equipped with the reflective type.

most popular for factory vehicle configuration

The disadvantage of this type of muffler is the reduction in engine power due to the resistance of the exhaust system to the flow of exhaust gases.

Resonator

A resonator muffler is installed as the first stage in the exhaust system of powerful engines. It consists of a perforated pipe placed in a housing. The body is divided into two or three sections. The energy of the exhaust gases is weakened due to a stepwise reduction in pressure.

installed as the first stage of exhaust energy suppression

The part reduces the force of sound vibrations and maintains engine power with a free flow of exhaust gases.

Restrictive

In restrictive mufflers, the gas flow passes through a diaphragm or cone narrowing, which leads to a decrease in engine power. The acoustic protection of such devices is low, since the diaphragm does not interfere with the rectilinear movement of the sound wave.

Absorption

The damping function for sound vibrations in the absorption muffler is performed by a finely porous non-flammable material located in the space between the perforated pipe and the housing. The design is similar to the resonator type. This type has little effect on power reduction.

Replacing a return flow muffler with a direct flow one with your own hands

When manufacturing a direct flow, it is advisable to use the positive properties of several types of structures.

Reasons for replacing a standard muffler with a direct-flow muffler

Car owners change the factory muffler to a direct flow one for several reasons:

• obtaining an increase in engine power;
• subjective improvement of acoustic parameters of the exhaust;
• increasing the aesthetic parameters of the car;
• complete modernization of the exhaust channel;
• The installed muffler has failed.

Tools and materials for work

A direct-flow muffler is often purchased, but for lovers of tools and an insatiable thirst for creativity, we recommend making it yourself. It is preferable to make parts from stainless steel with a thickness of 0.8–2.0 mm. Select ferrous metal blanks with a thickness of 1.0–1.5 mm for the case, the rest 2.0–4.0 mm to avoid premature burnout of parts, and also use standard blanks. For the body, use a suitable size: a fire extinguisher, a thermos, an empty gas or scuba cylinder.

To fill the muffler chamber, non-flammable porous material or a combination of them is used:

• basalt or other mineral wool;
• fine mesh metal mesh;
• metal mesh for the kitchen;
• metal shavings.

• angle grinder (grinder);
• drill or drilling machine;
• welding machine;
• consumables: metal discs for grinders, drills, electrodes, etc.

Reworking an old muffler

1. We dismantle the old muffler, disassemble it using a grinder, leaving the body parts and the inlet pipe. While preserving the partitions, we drill holes in them for the passage of exhaust gases. The cameras further reduce exhaust volume.

We cut out everything that is not needed from the old muffler

We perforate the inner pipe in an accessible way. The diameter of the perforated pipe is equal to the diameter of the inlet pipe or more up to 30%.

a small number of small holes will help preserve the rich bass rumble from the engine when exhausting

Keep in mind that mineral wool fibers will be “blown out” of the chamber faster through large holes and grooves.

Stainless steel helps to increase the service life of parts and mechanisms several times

In the future, the diameter of the inner pipe can be reduced by simple manipulations, but increasing it is disproportionately more difficult.

cut the length of the pipe to the required size

We put metal mesh for the kitchen in place of the perforation of the pipe.

cover the internal perforation with fine-porous non-flammable material

Wrap the kitchen mesh tightly with metal mesh in 1-3 layers. We fix the mesh with annealed steel wire with multiple twists or crimp it with several clamps.

We enhance perforation, reducing its permeability to mineral wool

We coordinate and clean the welding points, weld the perforated pipe into its regular place.

We carry out welding in compliance with all safety rules

We fill all free space inside the muffler tightly with the selected filler.

the presence of several chambers contributes to greater functionality of the muffler

Working with mineral wool requires personal protective equipment.

Assembling a direct flow in the body of an old muffler

If for one reason or another you are not satisfied with the option of purchasing a ready-made direct-flow muffler, there are two options for creating it yourself:

• assembly in the body of an old muffler;
• construction of a new part.

The first option is simpler and cheaper. To carry it out, relatively straight arms and a welding inverter are enough. The advantage of this method is the minimal impact on the computer settings for the oxygen sensor and a slight (if assembled correctly) change in engine noise. The sound will become more bassy at revs, no more.

Ready homemade forward flow

Work algorithm:

1. Remove the old muffler and cut out a full-length window in the body.
2. Remove contents and outlet pipe.
3. Make and weld into the muffler a “flute” from a perforated pipe or an ordinary pipe, in which cuts are made with a grinder or holes are drilled with a drill. This design disperses the flow of gases, reduces noise and exhaust temperature.
4. Weld the exhaust pipe. For aesthetics, you can use a single or double chrome pipe. Perforate the part that is inside the muffler with a drill.
5. It is advisable to fill the muffler with mineral wool. You can also use asbestos sheet, glass wool or other heat-resistant material.
6. Weld the window in the housing.

To minimize the carryover of filler through the holes in the perforated pipe, it can be pre-wrapped with a metal mesh.

How to make forward flow quieter

To reduce exhaust volume, devices are used that reduce the flow area of ​​the exhaust pipe of the muffler. Let's look at the damper and flute commonly used on cars.

Damper installation

The damper is installed either before or after the muffler. The volume of the forward exhaust will be clearly reduced only when the damper is completely closed. Technological clearances of 3-5% remain for the passage of exhaust gases - so the engine does not stall. In this regard, engine power is significantly reduced due to blockage of the exhaust system.

the damper is made by hand

A damper is also used to switch from a direct-flow to a return-flow muffler and vice versa, if necessary. In this case, a new muffler is installed parallel to the old one, and the damper is mounted in front of them. This scheme is already used on some brands of cars from the factory.

mechanical adjustment of the damper is carried out on the move by the driver from the cab

You can drive a short distance with the throttle closed, but driving constantly is unacceptable for the engine.

the damper is installed in front of the muffler

Making and installing a flute

The flute (silencer) has more preferable characteristics. It dampens the exhaust pipe clearance much less than a damper. You can buy a flute, knowing the internal diameter of the outlet pipe, or make it yourself. Various silencer designs are shown in the photo.

Flute mounting options

Possible versions of the flute.

External - for outlet pipe diameters up to 50–60 mm.

method of attaching a flute to a small diameter exhaust pipe

a properly designed flute “helps” you ride more quietly

the sound becomes “more pleasant” to the ears of the traffic inspector

Tools and materials for making a flute

• Bulgarian;
• electric drill;
• welding machine;
• spanners.

It is better to choose blanks from stainless steel with a thickness of 0.8–1.2 mm, which guarantees long service life. Blanks made of “ferrous” metals are acceptable with a thickness of 2.0–2.5 mm or less if we plan to use the flute for short periods. As blanks we use two pieces of pipe and sheet metal for the flange.

Making a flute with your own hands

The order of work performed:

1. We adjust all parts to the required dimensions. We measure the dimensions of the flange and larger pipe “on site”.
2. We drill holes.

the notch divides the gas exhaust into two streams, which reduces the exhaust volume

To further relieve the exhaust system from excess exhaust gas pressure, holes are drilled in the flange.

additional holes allow for a freer exhaust

the flow of exhaust gases is suppressed due to unloading holes and counterflow

There is no need to paint stainless steel

Videos about the flute

Video: sound of exhaust through forward flow without flute

Video: sound of a flute on the same car

Pros and cons of installing direct flow on a car

Installing a direct-flow system has both pros and cons. Each motorist decides for himself how appropriate it is to modify the car muffler in favor of direct flow.

Pros of direct flow:

• If a pipe with a slightly larger diameter than originally installed is welded on, it is possible to increase the exhaust gas throughput. An increase in airflow leads to an increase in engine power, up to 15%;
• Increasing the service life of the muffler. Most often, the muffler “from the factory” is not made from the best materials, but with such a modification, the motorist can use good pipes, even titanium options. If you want to increase the “lifetime of the pipes,” then after welding the resonator, you need to remove the end of the muffler with a grinder and solder a new pipe in its place, having thoroughly cleaned and primed it in advance.

Disadvantages of forward flow:

• Increased noise. Many car enthusiasts consider this parameter a plus and install the direct flow with their own hands solely for the purpose of increasing the “rumble” of the car when driving;
• Reducing the vehicle's ground clearance if pipes of larger diameter are welded onto the muffler;
• Problems during maintenance. Increased noise and the absence of a catalyst will lead to problems during maintenance;

The method of installing a direct flow with your own hands, described in this article, can be called “collective farm”. In professional racing cars, the direct-flow system is much more complex and is designed primarily to improve engine performance. At the same time, such a forward flow is unlikely to bring much benefit, only changing the sound of the car, which, in most cases, is the goal of independent tuning.

Materials and tools for manufacturing: - pipe, diameter is selected depending on the brand of car (VAZ usually has a diameter of 52 cm); — welding; — grinder and discs for cutting metal; — iron sponges for washing dishes (50-100 pcs.).

The manufacturing process of a direct-flow muffler based on a standard one:

Step one. Removing the muffler

First of all, you need to remove the muffler from the car. A VAZ car is considered as an example. Next, take a grinder and cut out a piece in it, as can be seen in the photo. Subsequently, all the insides of the standard muffler are dismantled.

According to the author, at engine speeds of 2500-3000 rpm, the engine sound is not audible in the cabin. At higher speeds the sound is already audible, but it is not as bassy as that of the “can”. From the outside, this muffler looks like a standard one, but is slightly longer.

Another way to make a direct-flow muffler

There is another option to make a direct-flow muffler, here only individual elements are used. Most often, two schemes for manufacturing such mufflers are used. Diagram No. 1 shows a reverse flow exhaust, and diagram No. 2 shows how a sports direct-flow muffler works. This muffler will be made exactly of this type.

The photo shows another similar direct flow with your own hands

The muffler is an element of the engine exhaust system. Its presence does not depend on the type of fuel the engine runs on - gasoline, diesel fuel or methane. The muffler dampens sound vibrations, helps attenuate, subside and resonantly reduce sound waves from engine exhaust. Interlocutors will not be able to communicate around a running engine without a muffler. The noise of the engine will drown out their speech. Nevertheless, many car owners dream of remaking the exhaust system and making it forward-flowing. Some people can create it with their own hands.

Noise standards and liability for exceeding them

Responsibility for loud exhaust from a muffler is provided for under Article 8.23 ​​of the Code of Administrative Offenses. The driver is charged for operating a vehicle with excess noise levels in accordance with the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union 018/2011 “On the safety of wheeled vehicles”, paragraph 9.9.

Table: dependence of the maximum permissible sound level on the vehicle category

Category M1, N1 and L are passenger cars with no more than 8 seats, trucks with a permissible maximum weight of no more than 3.5 tons, motorcycles/mopeds/ATVs. Category M2 and N2 are cars with more than 8 seats (except for the driver), but whose maximum weight does not exceed 5 tons, and trucks with a permissible maximum weight from 3.5 to 12 tons, respectively. Category M3 and N3 are full-fledged buses and trucks with a permissible maximum weight of more than 12 tons (trucks, most dump trucks).

According to 12.5.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, the driver (or owner) is charged for making changes to the design of the car without the permission of the supervisory authority - the traffic police.

So, the fine for a straight-through muffler can be either a warning plus a fine of 500 rubles, or two fines of 500 rubles each (in practice, two warnings cannot be issued).

The manufacture of a direct-flow muffler and its further improvement is within the power of most car enthusiasts. Despite the restrictions on the operation of such devices in our society, there are more and more people who want to make their own and install a direct-flow muffler on a car. Thanks to detailed instructions with photographs and videos, it will be much easier to make a forward flow.