Q1. Why is Gibson the best exhaust system?

Nothing performs better, looks better or sounds better than Gibson performance exhaust. Our research and development team invests many hours to ensure our products stay competitive and perform the way they should. Quality, value and technology! Gibson is committed to the development of state-of-the-art exhaust products that improve the performance and the sound of your vehicle.

Q2. How is Gibson different?

POWER... GIBSON delivers its power in the 2,000 to 4,000 rpm range. Other competitive systems claim more power by using the higher 5,000 to 6,000 rpm range... This rpm range is never used by street vehicles. SOUND... GIBSON is "quieter in the cab" than any other competitive system. You get the big-block sound at the tailpipe, where it belongs. No annoying hiss or rumble in the vehicle so common to other systems. The thicker materials used in both the muffler case and the exhaust piping, as well as our patent pending "flow tuning" chambers in every Gibson Superflow™ muffler keeps the sound "in the system" until it exists at the tips.

Q3. Where does the power come from?

There is a 34% (or more) exhaust restriction in the typical stock muffler. Gibson Superflow mufflers only have about a 5% restriction because we "custom power tune" every muffler specifically to each vehicle. Other brands of aftermarket mufflers have between a 20% and 20% restriction. That is why Gibson consistently outperforms the competition on laboratory "flow bench tests" and, more importantly, when you want hill climbing, stump pulling power and torque! Another contirbuting factor is the mandrel bent pipes we use. Through "mandrel bending" the opening diameter of the pipe is kept constant, even through the bends. This consistent opening size allows the exhaust pulse to flow smoothly without power robbing restrictions or backup.

Q4. What kind of performance gains can I expect?

Gibson cat-back systems deliver performance and increase torque that you will feel, with improved acceleration, hill climbing and passing power. Typical performance gains on fuel injected V-8 will be anywhere from 10-25 horsepower and similar numbers for torque. For V-6 applications you will see a gain of 10-15 horsepower. How much performance you gain will depend on the condition of your vehicle and the upgrades you have already made.

Q5. Can I install a Gibson system myself?

Yes, many of our customers enjoy installing their Gibson system. In fact, we are told that it's a tougher job to remove the stock system than to install their Gibson exhaust.

Q6. Do I need to make any modifications or buy additional parts to install the system?

No. Our systems are designed to be completely bolt-on to your vehicle. Factory locations are utilized and all necessary installation hardware is included in the kit.