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Title: Straight chrome exhaust tips
Post by: raueda1 on 15 March 2023, 05:28 PM
Maybe this should be on >parts< forum but it's as much about the "how."  I got a Timevalve stainless exhaust that replaced the original which had the chrome tips.  What a fine classic look it was!  I want it back.

I assume that straight to installation just entails cutting off the curved tailpipe section, jamming the new tips on and affixing them.  So what's best way to cut off the curved part?  Any reason not to just use a sawsall with new metal blade?  I do know that the tailpipe is surprisingly tough and if anticipated a lot of vibration.

Obviously recommendations for the chrome tips would be welcome.  Thanks and cheers,
Title: Re: Straight chrome exhaust tips
Post by: UTn_boy on 19 March 2023, 05:56 AM
The 6.9 never had chrome exhaust tips.  You'll have to heavily modify the current exhaust system in order to achieve your vison.   
Title: Re: Straight chrome exhaust tips
Post by: raueda1 on 19 March 2023, 11:13 AM
Hmmm, I thought they were on the euro version, just not USA cause of heating up the diving board US bumper.  I guess the ones on my car were an add-on.  Can you elaborate on what's needed other than just cutting off curved ends?
Title: Re: Straight chrome exhaust tips
Post by: daantjie on 19 March 2023, 12:35 PM
I had the false tips on my 6.9 when I bought it but I'm pretty sure they are after production add ons like Aaron stated.
Title: Re: Straight chrome exhaust tips
Post by: Feather535 on 19 March 2023, 01:40 PM
I look forward to worrying about problems like this some day.  Right now I just want to make the car run and drive!
Title: Re: Straight chrome exhaust tips
Post by: raueda1 on 19 March 2023, 06:04 PM
Quote from: Feather535 on 19 March 2023, 01:40 PMI look forward to worrying about problems like this some day.  Right now I just want to make the car run and drive!
LOL, if you only knew what it took to get to this point.   ???