Axle Back Exhaust Systems
An axle-back exhaust replaces the section behind the rear axle — the muffler and tip section — to add tone and visual impact without changing emissions hardware. The simplest, cheapest, and most CARB-compliant way to upgrade the way your car sounds and looks.
Top Axle Back Exhaust Brands We Carry
HKS (Hi-Power, Hi-Power Spec L, Silent Hi-Power, Legamax Premium), GReddy (Revolution RS, EVOlution GT, RS-Race), Tomei Expreme Ti (Type-80, Type-S), Tanabe (Medalion, Concept G), Magnaflow (Street, Touring, Competition), Borla (S-Type, ATAK, Touring), Apexi (N1 Evolution, GT Hyper Spec), Megan Racing, Invidia (Q300, N1, Gemini), Kakimoto, Top Speed Pro 1, Remark, ARK (DT-S, GRiP), Berk Technology.
Popular Vehicle Fitments
Honda Civic Si/Type R, Integra DC2/DC5, S2000, NSX; Toyota Supra A80/A90, GR86, GR Corolla, MR2, AE86; Nissan 350Z, 370Z, GT-R R35, Skyline R32–R34, Silvia S15; Mazda RX-7 FD3S, RX-8, Miata; Subaru WRX/STI, BRZ; Mitsubishi Evo VIII–X; BMW E92/F8x M3/M4, F22 M2; Audi RS3, RS6; Mustang GT, Camaro SS, Corvette.
Tone vs Volume — Choose Carefully
Quad-tip axle-backs (HKS Hi-Power, Magnaflow) deliver mid-range note with manageable cabin drone. Single-can race designs (Tomei Type-80, GReddy RS-Race) are louder and raspier — ideal for track use. Titanium systems (Tomei Ti, ARK GRiP Ti) save 20–40% weight and have a sharper, harder tone. Most axle-backs install with hand tools in under an hour.
Free Tone & Compatibility Help
Email sales@sp-power.com with year/make/model and target sound (deep, raspy, race-loud, quiet street). We'll match a system that fits your vehicle and tone target — plus we have sound clips for most systems.
SP Engineering — Exhaust specialists since 1996.
