A crucial exhaust system component

Anthony Fontanelle
August 13, 2007

American automotive darkhorse Saturn relies on a stable exhaust system to deliver a performance that goes toe-to-toe with the leading makers. One of the auto maker's trusted performance exhaust system part is the Saturn intermediate pipe, also known as the resonator, center or rear pipe. This pipe links the axle-back or cat back exhaust section to the vehicle's catalytic converter. The Saturn intermediate pipe features a larger diameter and smoother lines that makes way for a better flow of exhaust. This pipe is attached as a replacement to the factory resonator chamber, a filled chamber on the factory pipe.

The resonator chamber is one of the exhaust system's fundamental parts. It expands to a larger diameter allowing the sound waves to bounce off the walls and cancel out. Saturn's lineup of vehicles, such as the Aura, Relay, and Outlook each has an exhaust system that is normally connected to the exhaust manifold, which usually includes the muffler to reduce engine noise. Catalytic converter has been utilized for many years now by the leading automotive companies like Saturn to trim down emission levels that contribute to air pollution.

The axle-back or cat-back tail end of Saturn's exhaust system is connected to the Saturn intermediate pipe. It includes the pipe from the converter to the muffler, the muffler, and the final length of pipe to open air, which is also the intermediate pipe. The visible end of this pipe normally ends with just a straight or angled cut, but sometimes includes a fancy tip, often with stainless or chrome finish. It is often larger in size than the rest of the Saturn exhaust system. Final reduction in pressure is produced in this area, where the makeup also prevents rust from getting acquired. This is also used to enhance the Saturn's appearance.

An excellent Saturn engine performance system requires a tiptop exhaust system that includes a premium-grade Saturn intermediate pipe. Aftermarket Saturn exhaust system parts, such as the intermediate pipe, are often produced and offered by top replacement parts manufacturers, so maintenance of Saturn vehicles is quite simple and easy.

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