Muffler Tips Buying Guide - What Details Make for Better Quality?

Like every upgrade, finding the part that'll fit and enhance the qualities that matter on a certain device or in this case, vehicle, is the aim of every person. But not every upgrade offers the same benefits and because of that the way to get the most out of it isn't the same, or simply put there are different features and instances that impact its performance. In the case of muffler tips, you may think that the range of features and properties won't make much of a difference but you are mistaken. Finding the right exhaust tip won't be a hassle if you know what you are looking for - here are some of the properties and features that make the difference in quality.

Material (Finishes)

The most important that determines the lifespan of an exhaust tip and its strength is determined by the material its made of or rather the finish it has. A stainless steel muffler tip will offer you the best protection from corrosion and it will give you the shine of a chrome tip. Titanium tips are very light and offer the best heat resistance meaning that they can stay intact under very high temperatures, which often generate the trademark blue "burnt" metal look. 

Design

You can get really personal with how your muffler tip will look since it comes in a vast variety of shapes and styles. First of all, you can choose from either a dual or single exhaust tip with the shape of it being round, oval or rectangular. You can also get what is called a rolled tip that has the ends rolled inside so it makes for a smooth edge and angle cut exhaust which has its opening cut at an angle.

The "Aussie cut" or turn down style tips are the ones that have their openings facing downward and double wall tips have an outer and an inner haul either joined on the edge or not visible at all. The most specific type of exhaust tip you can have is the "exhaust stack" which is the only way to go if you have a pickup truck that has the exhaust pipes facing upwards.

Size

Your aim here should be to find a tip that will do its job efficiently while being able to fit the tailpipe. Sure, you can go with a universal-fit tip but you'll need to do some welding. A long tip may make your vehicle look fancier but it will present a hazard for pedestrians while a really short one won't be able to expel the gasses properly. The tip you'll want to get also needs to fit the cutout on your bumper, no bigger or smaller outer diameter will give you the same level of efficiency, like the one that will fit that cutout.