[mdross1]

You read enough about the tip,but my take has to do with ground clearance.My undercar exhaust exits as did the originals out the back.My reason was because of the noise.Had a bigblock Vette with side exhaust and really got sick of the blaring pipe outlet less than 3 ft from ear drums l.The lowest point on my car is the Lakewood bell flange,and it has been trimmed.Another .02 worth.