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09-02-10, 07:36 AM
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Cutting down the tailpipe
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ahmed24 -- Did cutting down the tailpipe increase the noise? Did you lose any power, etc.? I would just like to know if it was worth cutting off the 3" of pipe and losing performance since I imagine that the muffler was specifically designed that length for a reason. Just curious. Thanks.
(Love the mod by the way! Great job!)
- If you are going to keep the current exhaust then just cut it like i did to that length. (This way it stays clear from moving around and damaging bumper or even burning bumper)
ahmed24 -- Did cutting down the tailpipe increase the noise? Did you lose any power, etc.? I would just like to know if it was worth cutting off the 3" of pipe and losing performance since I imagine that the muffler was specifically designed that length for a reason. Just curious. Thanks.
(Love the mod by the way! Great job!)
09-02-10, 09:45 AM
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ahmed24 -- Did cutting down the tailpipe increase the noise? Did you lose any power, etc.? I would just like to know if it was worth cutting off the 3" of pipe and losing performance since I imagine that the muffler was specifically designed that length for a reason. Just curious. Thanks.
(Love the mod by the way! Great job!)
(Love the mod by the way! Great job!)
If you cut that off... you will not increase noise and you will not lose any power..
Regards,
Joe Z
Last edited by Joe Z; 09-02-10 at 09:55 AM.
09-02-10, 09:48 AM
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I have had several pieces ferfectly matched on my Honda and the Lexus.. Never had to blend into other panels..
if you hit a 99% match the rest is easy..
Joe Z
Last edited by Joe Z; 09-02-10 at 09:56 AM.
09-02-10, 09:51 AM
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What system did you end up with ??
Fabricating a bumper is a waste of $$$$.. The easier would be to do the F bumper cover and componets.. if you want your rear to look like an F and also hide your exhaust
Joe Z
09-02-10, 10:47 AM
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Wow almost a year later this thread comes back alive. Thanks for the positive feedback everyone.
Tajai7 - like Joe Z said, there is no effect in noise or performance for cutting short the tailpipe from the muffler. They're to hold the shiny tips.
Heres a more recent pic of the rear end conversion:
Tajai7 - like Joe Z said, there is no effect in noise or performance for cutting short the tailpipe from the muffler. They're to hold the shiny tips.
Heres a more recent pic of the rear end conversion:
Last edited by ahmed24; 09-02-10 at 10:52 AM.
09-05-10, 08:18 PM
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I plan on doing this conversion. I have a question tho can the chrome tips come off the mesh? i Would like to get them powerder coated black pearl to match the black pearl emblems.