Exhaust tips?
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Exhaust tips?
Looking to add an exhaust tip to my 07 expedition, Who makes a good one and who makes the best one for the price. I like the look of borla's exhaust tips, curious to how it would make it sound.
Does the exhaust tip change the sound of the exhaust???
Does the exhaust tip change the sound of the exhaust???
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Which style are you specifically looking at? We have a selection, but unfortunately our site does not have pictures of them yet. We hope to have something ready by the end of October, but in the meantime, if you can send a PM to us, we can probably get you a high quality tip at a very competitive price.
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Originally Posted by carbonmetallic
Looking to add an exhaust tip to my 07 expedition, Who makes a good one and who makes the best one for the price. I like the look of borla's exhaust tips, curious to how it would make it sound.
Does the exhaust tip change the sound of the exhaust???
Does the exhaust tip change the sound of the exhaust???
I take it you have a completey stock exhaust. 2.5" or 3"? I think a 12" long X 3.5" 15 deg. slash cut rolled edge tip would look good. You can't go too long with the tip or you'll get into one of the bends on the exhaust.
I have been using Magnaflow tips however any major manuf. is good. I would go with a weld on tip versus a clamp-on tip. Make sure to get a Stainless tip, the Chrome plated tips only last a year or two before they rust up.
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Yes I am complete stock on the exhaust. I am thinking the exhaust is probably 2.5" but will measure to make sure before i order one. how do you typically install it? Do you slide it over the existing exhaust or do you cut the exhaust shorter then slip it on and weld it? I don't want it to change the sound much, if it were to make it louder my wife would get pretty pissed off. On my old explorer I changed the whole exhaust out to the gibson side swept, jeez it made it loud as hell, especially inside, she told me she was embarrased to drive it.
Why weld on instead of clamp on? I had a clamp on my explorer and it seemed to do the job.
Why weld on instead of clamp on? I had a clamp on my explorer and it seemed to do the job.
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The exhaust tip would have to be pretty long and big in dia. to change sound.
I take it you have a completey stock exhaust. 2.5" or 3"? I think a 12" long X 3.5" 15 deg. slash cut rolled edge tip would look good. You can't go too long with the tip or you'll get into one of the bends on the exhaust.
I have been using Magnaflow tips however any major manuf. is good. I would go with a weld on tip versus a clamp-on tip. Make sure to get a Stainless tip, the Chrome plated tips only last a year or two before they rust up.
I take it you have a completey stock exhaust. 2.5" or 3"? I think a 12" long X 3.5" 15 deg. slash cut rolled edge tip would look good. You can't go too long with the tip or you'll get into one of the bends on the exhaust.
I have been using Magnaflow tips however any major manuf. is good. I would go with a weld on tip versus a clamp-on tip. Make sure to get a Stainless tip, the Chrome plated tips only last a year or two before they rust up.
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Originally Posted by carbonmetallic
Yes I am complete stock on the exhaust. I am thinking the exhaust is probably 2.5" but will measure to make sure before i order one. how do you typically install it? Do you slide it over the existing exhaust or do you cut the exhaust shorter then slip it on and weld it? I don't want it to change the sound much, if it were to make it louder my wife would get pretty pissed off. On my old explorer I changed the whole exhaust out to the gibson side swept, jeez it made it loud as hell, especially inside, she told me she was embarrased to drive it.
Why weld on instead of clamp on? I had a clamp on my explorer and it seemed to do the job.
Why weld on instead of clamp on? I had a clamp on my explorer and it seemed to do the job.
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this is the tip i am considering:
http://www.autoanything.com/exhausts-mufflers/65A2447A0A0.aspx
or
http://www.autoanything.com/exhausts...A2442A0A0.aspx
Do you think it would change the tone much? Probably would go for the 6 in length or would 9 inch be better?
http://www.autoanything.com/exhausts-mufflers/65A2447A0A0.aspx
or
http://www.autoanything.com/exhausts...A2442A0A0.aspx
Do you think it would change the tone much? Probably would go for the 6 in length or would 9 inch be better?
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I would go with the longest tip you can fit.
Borla no doubt makes a good product but I think there tips aren't very good looking.
Part #: 35190
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Borla no doubt makes a good product but I think there tips aren't very good looking.
Mgnaflow Rolled, Double Wall- Large Diameter T-304 Stainless Steel Tip
Part #: 35190
3.5" Diameter
2.5" O.D. Inlet
10" Length
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I think that tip would look great on your Expedition.
You'll want to cut some of the tailpipe off so you can't see the pipe inside the tip.
Weld on tips are by far more secure and nicer than clamp-on tips.
You'll want to cut some of the tailpipe off so you can't see the pipe inside the tip.
Weld on tips are by far more secure and nicer than clamp-on tips.
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i measured my tip yesterday on my 07 expedition, it seems it is 2.75 in. Is this possible?? When looking online it seems most are either 2.25, 2.5 or 3 in?
whats the deal? I re measured 3 times and got 2.75 every time.
whats the deal? I re measured 3 times and got 2.75 every time.
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Originally Posted by carbonmetallic
i measured my tip yesterday on my 07 expedition, it seems it is 2.75 in. Is this possible?? When looking online it seems most are either 2.25, 2.5 or 3 in?
whats the deal?
whats the deal?
It is possible your exhaust is 2 3/4". OEMs sometimes use 2 3/4" tubing however it is sort of an Oddball size and makes it hard to find tips, mufflers and etc. to fit.
If you indeed do have a 2 3/4" tailpipe, I would get a tip for a 3" inlet and go to an exhaust shop and have the end of the tailpipe expanded to 3" O.D. to fit the 3" inlet tip and have them weld it on. 3" is a common size and you should have no problem finding a tip you like with a 3" inlet.
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Originally Posted by dkf
A 16ga. 2.5" pipe measures 2.375" I.D. X 2.500" O.D.
It is possible your exhaust is 2 3/4". OEMs sometimes use 2 3/4" tubing however it is sort of an Oddball size and makes it hard to find tips, mufflers and etc. to fit.
If you indeed do have a 2 3/4" tailpipe, I would get a tip for a 3" inlet and go to an exhaust shop and have the end of the tailpipe expanded to 3" O.D. to fit the 3" inlet tip and have them weld it on. 3" is a common size and you should have no problem finding a tip you like with a 3" inlet.
It is possible your exhaust is 2 3/4". OEMs sometimes use 2 3/4" tubing however it is sort of an Oddball size and makes it hard to find tips, mufflers and etc. to fit.
If you indeed do have a 2 3/4" tailpipe, I would get a tip for a 3" inlet and go to an exhaust shop and have the end of the tailpipe expanded to 3" O.D. to fit the 3" inlet tip and have them weld it on. 3" is a common size and you should have no problem finding a tip you like with a 3" inlet.
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Originally Posted by carbonmetallic
can any exhaust shop expand the tailpipe to fit the 3 in?
I would call ahead and tell them what you need before hand, you may have to make an appointment.
There are tools out to expand exhaust pipe that only reqire a ratchet and a socket. I don't know how they work though.
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More likely the shop will use an insert to adapt the size. They would probably take a piece of either 2.5" or 3" tubing and either bump it up to fit the size you need, or swedge it down to fit the 2.75" size. It adds an extra seam, but that aside, it has good results.