Exhaust Deflector Direction

[YeahYeah]

OK, this may be a stupid question, but what direction do people face your exhaust deflectors?

The first time I ran my truck without an exhaust deflector, I noticed that all the of the exhaust residue was was all over the right rear suspension/arms/tire. I figured that it might be a good idea to try to avoid getting all that gunk all over my truck if possible, so I bought an exhaust deflector. Currently, I have it pointed directly below my truck, but I have seen a lot of pictures with them facing all sorts of direction. I still get some residue on my back end, though not as much, but I was wondering if there was a recommendation for a place to aim it to minimize gunk on my truck.

You can get a good idea of where it's pointing from these pictures:

 

[Crash]

I have been running mine like yours for a while and it is better than out the side.

 

[4x4]

i face mine away from the chassis i don't seem to have any problems running like that. i don't think theres a correct way i would just try different ways out and see what happens.
4x4

 

[Larsenracing]

Here is a picture of mine. I cut the angle part off and put it on so its straight down. I like this best since when its pointed out it gets the tire all oily and when its back it gets the suspension all oily when you kind of point it tord the middle of the truck it gets everything oily so I really like mine straight down, NO MESS!

 

[Shaun]

i saw a pic somwere were a guy had a long tube coming off the exhaust and it went all the way out the back!! it was just a long silicone tube that acted as a deflector to make the exhaust exit out the rear of the truck!!

 

[YeahYeah]

Yeah, I have seen those long tubes that lead all the way out the back, I just wonder if maybe that might create airflow problems.

One of my main concerns with my current configuration is that it will be susceptible to getting clogged with mud and crud and such, but it does seem to do a good job of keeping my rig clean. I have seen those nozzles you can install which are supposed to help prevent that, but I can't remember where I saw them/who makes them/if they're too expensive.

Edit: I remembered 'Maximizer' and 'Flame' and I found the tips: Maximizer Flame Stopper. Thirteen beans seems a bit steep for a small piece of aluminum to me.

 

[X25]

Yeah, I have seen those long tubes that lead all the way out the back, I just wonder if maybe that might create airflow problems.

One of my main concerns with my current configuration is that it will be susceptible to getting clogged with mud and crud and such, but it does seem to do a good job of keeping my rig clean. I have seen those nozzles you can install which are supposed to help prevent that, but I can't remember where I saw them/who makes them/if they're too expensive.

Edit: I remembered 'Maximizer' and 'Flame' and I found the tips: Maximizer Flame Stopper. Thirteen beans seems a bit steep for a small piece of aluminum to me.

i am un sure of what this is suppose to do can someone explain please

 

[k0m0d067]

always pays to read the "Notes from their tech department"

FEATURES: Aluminum muffler tip.
This muffler tip provides alternate airflow, if the end
of the exhaust is covered, to prevent the engine from
dying due to lack of air.

I'm guessing by "lack of air" they mean lack of exhaust...as in, you can't shut your engine off by putting your finger over the exhaust opening, as this has extra holes, facing a different direction...