FWIW, sound is measured in dBs or deci-Bels which are logarithmic air pressure numbers. So 1dB is about a 1.12X change in measurement strength. They do it this way because it mimics the way a human ear works.
From my autocross days, dual down-turned pipe ends are good for about a 1dB reduction on a std dB meter. Never checked 'racket-buster' tips. Having the pipe(s) end on the right side of the car also helps a bit, IF you are measuring like the tracks and cops do.
That is, the meter battery should be fresh and set on C-scale, Fast-response, 50 ft from the track, a foot off the ground (camera tripod) and at right angles to the driver's side of the vehicle. NOT hand-held or pointed up-the-tailpipe(s). ANY variation in the test will give wildly different answers. CA Noise Police lost several lawsuits for police 'innovating' their dB tests.