hey guys i have a 1980 ford f 150 short bed step side. 2 1/2 true duals all the way. The tail pipes come out under the bumper straight out the back. Right now the tips are 2 1/2 but to me they just look kinda small coming out the back. Thinking of getting some type of 45 degree slash cut tip either 3 to 4 inch. Was wondering if anyone had picks with that size tips or maybe a suggestion what size tips you think would look good. I know its all opinion really but some help would be appreciated, thanks

 

The larger diameter and longer the tip is, the deeper tone it will have. If you put a 3"x12" tip, you will not notice any difference in sound. On the other hand, if you put a 5"x24" tip, the tone will be deeper and louder. I would reccomend a 3.5"X22" tip, cause it's a good balance between looks and sound quality.

 

not to worried about how deep it is, with the 12:1 compression its plenty deep i was just talking more for how it looked out the back under the bumper

 

i've got some 24inch long 3 1/2 inch angle cut crome tips sticking out the back of my 96 f150, picked them up at auto zone for 24.99 a piece.

you can check out my gallery to see what they look like.

 

thank you those look exactly like what i want, they look sweet, very nice truck btw

 

hey thanks, ive had the tips for about 3 years, i had them on my other truck before this one. they get dirty but they still clean up real nice. for cheapo tips they've held up real good.

they also make ones out of stainless steel but they cost about 4 times more.

 

aye i was thinking of getting ones by magnaflow or headman that are stainless steal think they where like 42 each

 

I would go with stainless, as they resist rust a lot better than chrome plated tips.

 

agreed ive learned well what a pain chrome can be

 

Ever consider tips with the rolled edge?

 

yeah i looked at them dont care for the rolled edge look, like the non rolled

 

after looking through the tips ive decided id like to get the magnaflow 22 inch long. 3inch outside diamater tips, there stainless steel, now i just need to find a place to get them as summit racing is out of them lol

 

With your compression I bet you have a cam, that combo and big tips you may bark. I have 4 1/2" diameter tips straight out the back they bark enough to set car alarms off (neat at 5:00 in the morning).
I agree rolled tips just don't look right but straight wall slash cut in stainless look cool and easy to polish.

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hehe yes i have a cam, domed pistons, done up heads intake, the works basicaly. Also custom made 1 3/4 headers with true dual 2 1/2 exhaust all the way back

 

I made a custom 2 1/2" system with X and Spintech mufflers and it drones 14-1,700 rpm's to the tune of chattering your ear drums. For now I installed 18" long louvered 3" glasspacks that have female ends into the tips, better but made the sound muddy (sucks). I have a pair of Vibtant's Ultra Quiet resonators which are straight thru oval shaped full stainless including the packing that will be added when I have time. Too busy getting ready for winter on the house plus work and a bad back. Meds, hell no I need a drink!
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