Exhaust Tips?

xxxBlakexxx · 01-15-2004, 10:26 PM

Ok, at the risk of sounding like a goof, what the hell are these things? Are exhaust tips functional? Or, are they just for looks? I see some are rolled and some straight angle. What does that mean? Do they change exhaust note at all.

Companies like Flow Master sell these things. Do they compliment their exhaust systems?

Thanks!

G-ForceJunkie · 01-16-2004, 06:53 PM

To my knowledge...
tips are strictly for looks (some cars don't have tips)
They run from your axle to the bumper
Might change exhaust note slightly, though I can't imagine it changing a lot

Bri's ride · 01-17-2004, 12:53 PM

I had bought my mufflers and tips seperatly, so i had the mufflers put on first and the stock tips (2.5) put back on, then the new tips a couple days latter(3.0") with no sound difference, i supose u could get resonator tip, or u could get a honda,lol. i HATE that sound

xxxBlakexxx · 01-17-2004, 03:31 PM

Thanks guys. Seems like the general feeling is that these things are for looks, which is fine, if that's what you are looking for.

91LX2Bfast · 01-20-2004, 11:42 AM

If you plan on doing mufflers and tips, financially (and HP wise) it might make more sense to just purchase a full aftermarket cat-back system. You get the added benefit of bigger pipes with mandral bends, and a heck of a lot easier and cleaner install.

xxxBlakexxx · 01-20-2004, 08:41 PM

The more I think of it, I probably should go Cat Back. I have the flows on order, but they are not expected to get in for quite some time. I really like the SLP exhaust. I was just thinking about budget, but in the long run, cat back is probably cheaper.

Question: Is any cutting required when doing a cat back? Seems like a "bolt on" job. I have no experience with actually doing any exhaust work.

91LX2Bfast · 01-21-2004, 12:24 PM

As far as I know, most people cut their stock cat-back in half for ease of removal. Can it be removed w/o cutting it?...I'm not sure.
An aftermarket catback is pure bolt on. Some people prefer the have their's welded together and do away with any clamps that are needed.

FordFastGirl5.0 · 01-23-2004, 04:50 PM

While your on the subject of exhaust and everything I have a question on what is the best muffler you can buy, Im thinking about getting a new muffler soon and i was wanting something alittle better that sounds alittle deeper. I heard dynomax is good?

Kymmers · 02-22-2004, 03:43 PM

I recently had the SLP loud mouth exhaust (cat-back system) put on my car. It sounds great!!! The rear was dropped and the old system was dropped whole in case I ever had a problem with inspection. I am looking forward to getting the full SLP system.

xxxBlakexxx · 02-22-2004, 08:21 PM

Kymmers:

Thank you for your comments. I am planning on ordering one. I found a local place that sells the Cat-Back for $310. Can you believe that?

Why are you concerned about failing an inspection? Please educate me on this as I did not realize there would be a problem. The last thing I need is old exhaust systems sitting around the garage.

Did you put in on your Vert? If so, how is the volume while crusing with the top-down? How does it compare to stock?

Blake

Kymmers · 02-23-2004, 08:06 AM

Blake-

First, my husband bought the system for me for my birthday in November and had it secretly installed on the car while I was at work. (What a sweet guy!) Anyway, the mechanic he used told him that in NJ he may have a problem in the state inspection stations thats all.
Since it was done in Nov. I haven't had the opportunity to have the top down with it yet,

. So I am not sure how it will be with the top down.
The sound is like night and day from stock. I have guys stopping and turning their heads. Some of my friends want to put it ontheir stangs now. It sounds really mean, she groowwls!!!!
There was an article about the system in FF & MM not too long ago either.

xxxBlakexxx · 02-23-2004, 10:20 AM

Always great to see gals appreciate a Mustang! Funny, though, as my wife would not see an exhaust as a gift in the same way.

I can empathize wih you regarding the weather and not having the top-down as I live in North Eastern PA (Pocono Area).

Thank you for your comments. I am praying for summer.

01-15-2004, 10:26 PM	#1
xxxBlakexxx Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mountaintop, PA Posts: 634	Exhaust Tips? Ok, at the risk of sounding like a goof, what the hell are these things? Are exhaust tips functional? Or, are they just for looks? I see some are rolled and some straight angle. What does that mean? Do they change exhaust note at all. Companies like Flow Master sell these things. Do they compliment their exhaust systems? Thanks! __________________ "Children should not get cancer, but they do!" Help a child with cancer at www.homeoftheirown.org My Stang: 2000 Mustang GT Vert - Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter; C&L Plenum; BBK 75 mm TB; Steeda Strut Tower Supports; Black "Deep Dish" Bullet Wheels; FRPP 4.10's; Steeda Subframes; SLP Catback & SLP Catted X-Pipe; SCT 4 Position Chip with 3 custom tunes; Steeda CAI; Venom-1000 Nitrous; Roush Stage 3 Body Kit; Bullet Suspension Package (on the way)

01-17-2004, 12:53 PM	#3
Bri's ride Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 74	I had bought my mufflers and tips seperatly, so i had the mufflers put on first and the stock tips (2.5) put back on, then the new tips a couple days latter(3.0") with no sound difference, i supose u could get resonator tip, or u could get a honda,lol. i HATE that sound __________________ 97 GT--SOLD-- Magnaflow mufflers Mac Prochamber K&N FIPK Steeda Tri Ax Nitto 555 King cobra clutch 98 Sonoma 2.2 DD

01-17-2004, 03:31 PM	#4
xxxBlakexxx Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mountaintop, PA Posts: 634	Thanks guys. Seems like the general feeling is that these things are for looks, which is fine, if that's what you are looking for. __________________ "Children should not get cancer, but they do!" Help a child with cancer at www.homeoftheirown.org My Stang: 2000 Mustang GT Vert - Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter; C&L Plenum; BBK 75 mm TB; Steeda Strut Tower Supports; Black "Deep Dish" Bullet Wheels; FRPP 4.10's; Steeda Subframes; SLP Catback & SLP Catted X-Pipe; SCT 4 Position Chip with 3 custom tunes; Steeda CAI; Venom-1000 Nitrous; Roush Stage 3 Body Kit; Bullet Suspension Package (on the way)

01-20-2004, 11:42 AM	#5
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	If you plan on doing mufflers and tips, financially (and HP wise) it might make more sense to just purchase a full aftermarket cat-back system. You get the added benefit of bigger pipes with mandral bends, and a heck of a lot easier and cleaner install. __________________ '97 T-bird LX 4.6L 2V, auto SVO heads/intake, Vortech T-trim, front mounted intercooler, blower cams, Cobra crank, Manley H-beam rods, JE pistons, Aeromotive fuel system w/ 42# injectors, and much more No times yet

01-20-2004, 08:41 PM	#6
xxxBlakexxx Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mountaintop, PA Posts: 634	The more I think of it, I probably should go Cat Back. I have the flows on order, but they are not expected to get in for quite some time. I really like the SLP exhaust. I was just thinking about budget, but in the long run, cat back is probably cheaper. Question: Is any cutting required when doing a cat back? Seems like a "bolt on" job. I have no experience with actually doing any exhaust work. __________________ "Children should not get cancer, but they do!" Help a child with cancer at www.homeoftheirown.org My Stang: 2000 Mustang GT Vert - Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter; C&L Plenum; BBK 75 mm TB; Steeda Strut Tower Supports; Black "Deep Dish" Bullet Wheels; FRPP 4.10's; Steeda Subframes; SLP Catback & SLP Catted X-Pipe; SCT 4 Position Chip with 3 custom tunes; Steeda CAI; Venom-1000 Nitrous; Roush Stage 3 Body Kit; Bullet Suspension Package (on the way)

01-16-2004, 06:53 PM	#2
G-ForceJunkie Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 8	To my knowledge... tips are strictly for looks (some cars don't have tips) They run from your axle to the bumper Might change exhaust note slightly, though I can't imagine it changing a lot

01-21-2004, 12:24 PM	#7
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	As far as I know, most people cut their stock cat-back in half for ease of removal. Can it be removed w/o cutting it?...I'm not sure. An aftermarket catback is pure bolt on. Some people prefer the have their's welded together and do away with any clamps that are needed.

01-23-2004, 04:50 PM	#8
FordFastGirl5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Collinsville, IL Posts: 46	What about mufflers While your on the subject of exhaust and everything I have a question on what is the best muffler you can buy, Im thinking about getting a new muffler soon and i was wanting something alittle better that sounds alittle deeper. I heard dynomax is good? __________________ 1990 mustang LX hatch 5.0 holly upper/lower intake, timing chains, F303 cam, 24lb fuel injectors, 75mm mass air meter, underdrive pulleys, 3:73 gears, BBK C.A.I., BBK long tube headers, Off road H-pipe, 17" cobra R's, 2800 stall yet to come.......

02-22-2004, 03:43 PM	#9
Kymmers Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5	I recently had the SLP loud mouth exhaust (cat-back system) put on my car. It sounds great!!! The rear was dropped and the old system was dropped whole in case I ever had a problem with inspection. I am looking forward to getting the full SLP system.

02-22-2004, 08:21 PM	#10
xxxBlakexxx Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mountaintop, PA Posts: 634	Kymmers: Thank you for your comments. I am planning on ordering one. I found a local place that sells the Cat-Back for $310. Can you believe that? Why are you concerned about failing an inspection? Please educate me on this as I did not realize there would be a problem. The last thing I need is old exhaust systems sitting around the garage. Did you put in on your Vert? If so, how is the volume while crusing with the top-down? How does it compare to stock? Blake __________________ "Children should not get cancer, but they do!" Help a child with cancer at www.homeoftheirown.org My Stang: 2000 Mustang GT Vert - Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter; C&L Plenum; BBK 75 mm TB; Steeda Strut Tower Supports; Black "Deep Dish" Bullet Wheels; FRPP 4.10's; Steeda Subframes; SLP Catback & SLP Catted X-Pipe; SCT 4 Position Chip with 3 custom tunes; Steeda CAI; Venom-1000 Nitrous; Roush Stage 3 Body Kit; Bullet Suspension Package (on the way)

02-23-2004, 08:06 AM	#11
Kymmers Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5	Blake- First, my husband bought the system for me for my birthday in November and had it secretly installed on the car while I was at work. (What a sweet guy!) Anyway, the mechanic he used told him that in NJ he may have a problem in the state inspection stations thats all. Since it was done in Nov. I haven't had the opportunity to have the top down with it yet, . So I am not sure how it will be with the top down. The sound is like night and day from stock. I have guys stopping and turning their heads. Some of my friends want to put it ontheir stangs now. It sounds really mean, she groowwls!!!! There was an article about the system in FF & MM not too long ago either.

02-23-2004, 10:20 AM	#12
xxxBlakexxx Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mountaintop, PA Posts: 634	Always great to see gals appreciate a Mustang! Funny, though, as my wife would not see an exhaust as a gift in the same way. I can empathize wih you regarding the weather and not having the top-down as I live in North Eastern PA (Pocono Area). Thank you for your comments. I am praying for summer. __________________ "Children should not get cancer, but they do!" Help a child with cancer at www.homeoftheirown.org My Stang: 2000 Mustang GT Vert - Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter; C&L Plenum; BBK 75 mm TB; Steeda Strut Tower Supports; Black "Deep Dish" Bullet Wheels; FRPP 4.10's; Steeda Subframes; SLP Catback & SLP Catted X-Pipe; SCT 4 Position Chip with 3 custom tunes; Steeda CAI; Venom-1000 Nitrous; Roush Stage 3 Body Kit; Bullet Suspension Package (on the way)

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