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Old 10-29-2014, 04:35 PM
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Quad 3" SS T304 exhaust tips installed on my 4.6is

I'm one of those who doesn't like OEM tips on 4.6is. I understand if some do, but I simply prefer round tips.
I wanted to go with 3.5" and I think they'd look better, but even though they'd fit in the opening, it'd be extremely hard if not impossible to weld them to tiny muffler openings while keeping them in the middle of the valance opening.

My OEM tips are for sale and PM me if you're interested. I have one person who asked me long time ago and I'll let him have first chance at them.










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I agree slightly larger tips would be more aggressive. As long as you're happy with it then that's great! Looks good overall but a little too much like 4.4 tips for me.

Mods are mods though, all us 3.0/4.4 guys get the 4.8 tips and the 4.6/4.8 guys go with quads lol.

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I'll have to agree.bigger would have looked better but harder to align and weld them ..
I'm doing 4" quad tips on mine..gotta cut the opening a little more but it'll look awesome!
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So, about that hoist.... I like the tips too.
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I agree slightly larger tips would be more aggressive. As long as you're happy with it then that's great! Looks good overall but a little too much like 4.4 tips for me.

Mods are mods though, all us 3.0/4.4 guys get the 4.8 tips and the 4.6/4.8 guys go with quads lol.
I begged to differ...I like my little 3.0 with quads I do, however, agreed that "Mods are mods"...change whatever your like as long as YOU like it
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OP, I like those quite a bit. More info on them please... and of course the 4 post low pro lift you have. More info on that as well.

I am also in agreeance that the quads look better than ovals. It's a personal taste thing but I'll be changing my black quad sport tips out for something similar to yours in the near future.
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I agree slightly larger tips would be more aggressive. As long as you're happy with it then that's great! Looks good overall but a little too much like 4.4 tips for me.

Mods are mods though, all us 3.0/4.4 guys get the 4.8 tips and the 4.6/4.8 guys go with quads lol.
I do like them better than OEM but I wish I didn't give up on 3.5" that easily. I'll keep them for a while and see if they grow on me.
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I'll have to agree.bigger would have looked better but harder to align and weld them ..
I'm doing 4" quad tips on mine..gotta cut the opening a little more but it'll look awesome!
4" will be a challenge but good luck, I may explore more options but I hate to spend more money.
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OP, I like those quite a bit. More info on them please... and of course the 4 post low pro lift you have. More info on that as well.

I am also in agreeance that the quads look better than ovals. It's a personal taste thing but I'll be changing my black quad sport tips out for something similar to yours in the near future.
I'd encourage you to try 3.5" as they'd fill the opening better. I wish I didn't give up on them so easily but it'd be a challenge to fit them as you can't weld them directly to muffler and the holes are to small and to close to each other.
Either way, these are 3" Vibrant Performance part# 1305, double walled SS T304 and great quality considering they're made in China. Just go Vibrant website and explore more options.
Lift is Direct Lift Pro Park 8, bought 4 years ago and I really have no complaints. Just go to gregsmithequipment.com for more info.
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So, about that hoist.... I like the tips too.
I still may try 3.5" and the lift is Direct Lift Pro Park 8. I just wish I didn't give up on 3.5" so easily and already returned them.
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