Need help with exhaust tip with factory muffler!
04-08-12, 10:32 PM
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Need help with exhaust tip with factory muffler!
I have the GS400 with the original manufacture mufflers I would like to just put a new exhaust tips on those mufflers ( just the tips) to make them look nice, is it possible? Please give me advice on what brand should I use and the size of the tips. Thanks in advance
04-08-12, 11:36 PM
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Its possible you just have to cut off the stock ones and weld on the new ones. Just look online and see which one you like and a mechanic should be able to weld them on for cheap. Don't get ones too big though. Around 2.75''
04-09-12, 08:41 AM
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I have Magnaflow tips on my stock exhaust. You have lots of options. Search the 2GS forum for "Exhaust Tips" and check out the pictures. Once you find one you like find a Exhaust shop to put them on for you.
04-09-12, 10:15 AM
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Very possible and very common. The most common brand I recall seeing is Magnaflow and the most common outlet sizes are 3.5 and 4 inch.
I have Magnaflow tips on my stock exhaust. You have lots of options. Search the 2GS forum for "Exhaust Tips" and check out the pictures. Once you find one you like find a Exhaust shop to put them on for you.
I have Magnaflow tips on my stock exhaust. You have lots of options. Search the 2GS forum for "Exhaust Tips" and check out the pictures. Once you find one you like find a Exhaust shop to put them on for you.
04-09-12, 11:15 AM
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I have l-tuned mufflers with 4" magnaflow tips.
To be honest its a waste of money. Although they look good I'd of much rather just upgraded my entire exhaust. The tips are like $80/each (I got double rolled 4") and welding them were around $60. So let's say around $220. For the price of a catback ($6-800) I would of rather spend my money that way.
To be honest its a waste of money. Although they look good I'd of much rather just upgraded my entire exhaust. The tips are like $80/each (I got double rolled 4") and welding them were around $60. So let's say around $220. For the price of a catback ($6-800) I would of rather spend my money that way.
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04-09-12, 12:09 PM
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I have l-tuned mufflers with 4" magnaflow tips.
To be honest its a waste of money. Although they look good I'd of much rather just upgraded my entire exhaust. The tips are like $80/each (I got double rolled 4") and welding them were around $60. So let's say around $220. For the price of a catback ($6-800) I would of rather spend my money that way.
To be honest its a waste of money. Although they look good I'd of much rather just upgraded my entire exhaust. The tips are like $80/each (I got double rolled 4") and welding them were around $60. So let's say around $220. For the price of a catback ($6-800) I would of rather spend my money that way.
sc300jz got a hell of a deal too @ $45.00.
Either way OP figure out what you want and call around. Letting the shop get the tips for you will usually save you some money since they get them cheaper then you can (wholesale) and will work a bundle price rather then an a-la-cart price. Also if you call the busiest large volume shops they will overcharge you since this simple little job is taking away from bigger paying ones.
AMEN.
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$220 is way too high. Just for reference I paid $100 flat for the tips and installation. Nice and quiet while still looking good. Mine are double walled - I think thats what you meant yours are as well, or are they rolled edge?
sc300jz got a hell of a deal too @ $45.00.
Either way OP figure out what you want and call around. Letting the shop get the tips for you will usually save you some money since they get them cheaper then you can (wholesale) and will work a bundle price rather then an a-la-cart price. Also if you call the busiest large volume shops they will overcharge you since this simple little job is taking away from bigger paying ones.
AMEN.
sc300jz got a hell of a deal too @ $45.00.
Either way OP figure out what you want and call around. Letting the shop get the tips for you will usually save you some money since they get them cheaper then you can (wholesale) and will work a bundle price rather then an a-la-cart price. Also if you call the busiest large volume shops they will overcharge you since this simple little job is taking away from bigger paying ones.
AMEN.
04-09-12, 02:40 PM
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$220 is way too high. Just for reference I paid $100 flat for the tips and installation. Nice and quiet while still looking good. Mine are double walled - I think thats what you meant yours are as well, or are they rolled edge?
sc300jz got a hell of a deal too @ $45.00.
Either way OP figure out what you want and call around. Letting the shop get the tips for you will usually save you some money since they get them cheaper then you can (wholesale) and will work a bundle price rather then an a-la-cart price. Also if you call the busiest large volume shops they will overcharge you since this simple little job is taking away from bigger paying ones.
AMEN.
sc300jz got a hell of a deal too @ $45.00.
Either way OP figure out what you want and call around. Letting the shop get the tips for you will usually save you some money since they get them cheaper then you can (wholesale) and will work a bundle price rather then an a-la-cart price. Also if you call the busiest large volume shops they will overcharge you since this simple little job is taking away from bigger paying ones.
AMEN.
Also, you pay for the type of welds you get..just saying..
04-09-12, 03:12 PM
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As far as the welds they have been on since 11/07. 4.5 years and 80K miles as my daily driver and they are still on with no issues. Any experienced exhaust man/woman should be able to make some exhaust tips stay on, this is the easiest job they can do.
You may buy into the More $ = More quality idea, and I respect that as your opinion. Its just is not that simple in my world, lots of people pay higher amounts for lots of things and end up with the same, sometimes less quality. Find a shop with a good rep and competitive prices, live happily ever after.
Now if you are planning on putting mirrors under your car and want the polished row of nickles look or the welds ground smooth thats a different story.....
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04-17-12, 11:46 AM
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Magnaflow Part# 35126 - 2.5 in, 4in out. There are lots of options out there though - Singe wall, double wall, straight cut, slash cut, etc. Search for threads using "exhaust tips" and you will see lots of examples. Keep in mind my $100 was 4.5 years and a super deal. Expect some inflation but not much.
Most of the shops around here don't either, instead they use local supply houses. Once I knew what I wanted I called down and they ordered them. They had them later that day. This is most definitely NOT the case everywhere but they still should be able to order them at a better price then we can.
As far as the welds they have been on since 11/07. 4.5 years and 80K miles as my daily driver and they are still on with no issues. Any experienced exhaust man/woman should be able to make some exhaust tips stay on, this is the easiest job they can do.
You may buy into the More $ = More quality idea, and I respect that as your opinion. Its just is not that simple in my world, lots of people pay higher amounts for lots of things and end up with the same, sometimes less quality. Find a shop with a good rep and competitive prices, live happily ever after.
Now if you are planning on putting mirrors under your car and want the polished row of nickles look or the welds ground smooth thats a different story.....
Most of the shops around here don't either, instead they use local supply houses. Once I knew what I wanted I called down and they ordered them. They had them later that day. This is most definitely NOT the case everywhere but they still should be able to order them at a better price then we can.
As far as the welds they have been on since 11/07. 4.5 years and 80K miles as my daily driver and they are still on with no issues. Any experienced exhaust man/woman should be able to make some exhaust tips stay on, this is the easiest job they can do.
You may buy into the More $ = More quality idea, and I respect that as your opinion. Its just is not that simple in my world, lots of people pay higher amounts for lots of things and end up with the same, sometimes less quality. Find a shop with a good rep and competitive prices, live happily ever after.
Now if you are planning on putting mirrors under your car and want the polished row of nickles look or the welds ground smooth thats a different story.....
Thanks in advance..
04-17-12, 12:08 PM
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My typo - should have been 2.25, not 2.5. Sorry for the confusion. Get the 2.25 / 2 1/4.
