Replacing the catalyst with a flame arrester

The exhaust system of a car is equipped with a filter that cleans gases before they are released into the atmosphere. Over time, this filter, also known as the catalyst, becomes clogged with soot and other sedimentary combustion products. It is impossible to clean it, so it needs to be replaced. And then the question arises: how expensive is it?

Flame arrestor

To install a new catalyst you have to pay a lot. Depending on the make, model of the car and its year of manufacture, the cost of a new one can sometimes be a fifth of the cost of the vehicle itself. Agree, this is a reason to think about “detours”. And there are some - this is a flame arrester. Therefore, the main reason why replacing the catalyst with a flame arrester is popular among our compatriots.

A flame arrester (popularly “flame extinguisher”) is a substitute for a catalyst designed to slow down and cool gases. It is a tube with perforation and stitching. Made from either metal or stainless steel. The latter may cost significantly more, but their service life will be longer. Due to the specific location of the flame arrester in the exhaust pipe system, there is contact with moisture, high temperature, and combustion products. Therefore, the main requirement for the device is resistance to corrosion.

Depending on the location of the flame arrester, they are:

• Collector - installed in the collector cavity.
• Trunk - placed on the pipe. In this case, the material of manufacture is extremely important, since it will come into contact with dust, dirt, salt and other substances from the road.

You can install a high-quality and reliable flame arrester at ramflow.ru with a service guarantee of at least 6 years.

Benefits of replacement

After installing a flame arrester in place of the catalyst, the load on the engine is reduced. You will immediately notice that the car has become faster and travels longer in one gear. This is due to the peculiarity of the catalyst structure, due to which about 7% of the car’s power is spent on gas output and its purification.

Note that the ride has become significantly quieter, the characteristic whistle under the bottom has disappeared, due to the fact that the flame arrester reduces the load on the engine.

In addition, the reasons for replacing the catalyst with a flame arrester are:

• Significant cost savings on installation (8 times cheaper than a catalyst).
• Saving on fuel (for example, you can fill in not 95, but 92 gasoline).
• Increasing car power.

For such a replacement to be justified, it must be done by the hands of professionals. Therefore, contact a tuning studio or auto repair shop with a good reputation.