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Old Feb 19, 2002 | 09:48 AM
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SNoopy, not sure, but from what i was told it won't 'stick' or adhere to SS. I got that response from all teh shops here, so i can't believe all of them were wrong. But hey if someone can find a place to do them and make them last ill be the first to sign up.

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Old Feb 19, 2002 | 09:56 AM
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Magnaflow Tips

The slash cut magnaflow tips are cut at 15 degrees. If my measurements are correct our tips are at 30 degrees. Maybe I'm too picky but the cuts aren't going to be parallel with the line of the trim. Of course they could be re-cut and polished.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2002 | 10:37 AM
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Dennis,

I was going to order a set from promuffler, but I saw the same thing.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2002 | 11:54 PM
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Originally posted by snoopy
Mine were pretty cruddy looking. 1 tube Simichrome + 30 minutes elbow grease = sparkling tips. I don't know how long they'll stay this way, but they are pretty shiny now.

where do you get this Simichrome at??
 
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Old Feb 21, 2002 | 01:32 AM
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The stock tips are mild steel and then individually ceramic coated. What really screws them up is that the tie bar is pus welded (mig) on after the ceramic process. At best this was a poor decision and a cost saving measure from the original design intent. Go back and find some early 1999 Lightning literature and you will see reference to stainless steel exhaust tips. Additionally, stainless steel can be chrome plated. It is usually done to create a uniform finish when used with other chrome trim. The 300 series of stainless has brilliance, which is far better then chrome.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2002 | 04:16 PM
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how about this...

Why not use the harley davidson tips from ford they are 3" and come in the right angle to mount .

Just another suggestion...
 
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Old Feb 21, 2002 | 06:18 PM
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Old Feb 21, 2002 | 06:45 PM
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If Your Gonna Do It Do It Right

If your looking to change just tips step up to the plate and get some of BABolts, why mess with the other crap.
 
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