Your truck’s exhaust system may be an integral part of how it functions, but there’s more to it than a few extra pipes in your undercarriage. Your exhaust system has a direct connection to how your truck feels when you drive it. Because of this, customizing your exhaust system for your preferred driving feel is something you have a lot of options for. In this article, we’ll look into one aspect you can control and examine the differences between exhaust tips and exhaust stacks.

The Purpose of Exhaust Tips

It’s important to be clear that your exhaust tip isn’t the piping that snakes underneath your truck. This term refers to the visible part of the exhaust pipe that sticks out from the back of your vehicle. The size and shape of your exhaust tip can drastically change the sound of your vehicle and your driving experience as a whole.

Larger tips will give you a deeper and stronger engine sound, while smaller tips can sound more choked off. Exhaust tips don’t alter your engine’s performance very much, but they can affect how much you enjoy your driving experience.

How Do Exhaust Stacks Differ?

Perhaps the biggest difference between an exhaust tip and an exhaust stack is that stacks can have an impact on the performance of your engine. You’ll usually find engine stacks on semi-trucks. It’s the vertical exhaust pipes that blow exhaust up and away from the vehicle. The extra length allows the exhaust air to leave the vehicle in larger volumes, which can make the combustion process more efficient.

Replacing your exhaust tips with aftermarket exhaust stacks will be a larger project and require more labor than switching out tips. If you enjoy working on your truck, exhaust stacks could be a great way to customize your drive.

Which Is Right for You?

If all you’re looking for is a deeper growl of the engine when you press that acceleration pedal, then you don’t need to look much further than an exhaust tip bigger than your current one. Exhaust tips are usually a much simpler installation as well. However, you might prefer a stack if you’re looking to customize the look and feel of your truck even more.

Whatever option you decide is right for you, Norcal Diesel Performance is your go-to place for finding the best parts. Take a look at our GMC exhaust parts, and you’re sure to find something that will make your truck a little more perfect in your eyes.