New Exhaust Tips for the G37 Sedan
05-10-2015, 11:40 AM
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The OEM exhaust on the G37 has 2.25" exhaust tips that are wrapped in a clamp & weld, oval tip which is 4.5" wide by 3.0" high. The crimps are plainly visible, as is the folded edge at the bottom. They're only 4" long, so you can readily see them as an add-on. They angle downward at a 5-10* pitch, and on my car, were hardly centered to the bumper.
Anyway, I'm none too fond of them, and for a while now have been trying to figure out a simple solution that would make me happier with the tips, without breaking the bank on a whole new exhaust...
...which I do want! But eventually, just not right now. So here's my answer:
Anyway, I'm none too fond of them, and for a while now have been trying to figure out a simple solution that would make me happier with the tips, without breaking the bank on a whole new exhaust...
...which I do want! But eventually, just not right now. So here's my answer:
- A pair of Magnaflow Stainless Steel, 3.5", single-wall tips with a 45* slash-cut. ($52 shipped, from MagnaflowDepot.com)
- A couple hours at a trusted and skilled mechanic, $100 + tax (because he likes me. Go figure.)
05-10-2015, 07:27 PM
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My mechanic cut and welded them to fit, so IDK the final length. IIRC, the original parts were 18", so more than half was cut away for the project.
Had those tips for 3 years, until a couple weeks ago, when it was all replaced with a Fast Intentions catback.
05-11-2015, 03:08 PM
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05-14-2015, 03:20 PM
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Hey Rochester,
thanks for posting this thread! I agree about the stock tips looking like clip ons.... LOL.
I appreciate your measurements, since it helped me narrow down some choices of aftermarket tips to put in place of the stocks.... I want to keep the stock mufflers for sound purposes, but increased the muffler inlet tubing just to create more flow - I believe it's about 10-12" of tubing from the midpipe connection point. I'll snap some pictures once everything is done this weekend.
thanks for posting this thread! I agree about the stock tips looking like clip ons.... LOL.
I appreciate your measurements, since it helped me narrow down some choices of aftermarket tips to put in place of the stocks.... I want to keep the stock mufflers for sound purposes, but increased the muffler inlet tubing just to create more flow - I believe it's about 10-12" of tubing from the midpipe connection point. I'll snap some pictures once everything is done this weekend.
05-14-2015, 03:39 PM
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Hey Rochester,
thanks for posting this thread! I agree about the stock tips looking like clip ons.... LOL.
I appreciate your measurements, since it helped me narrow down some choices of aftermarket tips to put in place of the stocks.... I want to keep the stock mufflers for sound purposes, but increased the muffler inlet tubing just to create more flow - I believe it's about 10-12" of tubing from the midpipe connection point. I'll snap some pictures once everything is done this weekend.
thanks for posting this thread! I agree about the stock tips looking like clip ons.... LOL.
I appreciate your measurements, since it helped me narrow down some choices of aftermarket tips to put in place of the stocks.... I want to keep the stock mufflers for sound purposes, but increased the muffler inlet tubing just to create more flow - I believe it's about 10-12" of tubing from the midpipe connection point. I'll snap some pictures once everything is done this weekend.
05-14-2015, 03:45 PM
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^ very helpful! btw, the muffler shop was trying to tell me that 'it wouldn't work' (it was my first time going to this shop).... I insisted that it has been done... LOL. I should've let you speak to him...hahhahahahaaa
06-19-2015, 02:18 PM
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The OEM exhaust on the G37 has 2.25" exhaust tips that are wrapped in a clamp & weld, oval tip which is 4.5" wide by 3.0" high. The crimps are plainly visible, as is the folded edge at the bottom. They're only 4" long, so you can readily see them as an add-on. They angle downward at a 5-10* pitch, and on my car, were hardly centered to the bumper.
Anyway, I'm none too fond of them, and for a while now have been trying to figure out a simple solution that would make me happier with the tips, without breaking the bank on a whole new exhaust...
...which I do want! But eventually, just not right now. So here's my answer:
Anyway, I'm none too fond of them, and for a while now have been trying to figure out a simple solution that would make me happier with the tips, without breaking the bank on a whole new exhaust...
...which I do want! But eventually, just not right now. So here's my answer:
- A pair of Magnaflow Stainless Steel, 3.5", single-wall tips with a 45* slash-cut. ($52 shipped, from MagnaflowDepot.com)
- A couple hours at a trusted and skilled mechanic, $100 + tax (because he likes me. Go figure.)
06-19-2015, 02:31 PM
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06-19-2015, 02:37 PM
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06-19-2015, 02:57 PM
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The SS wrapper is spot-welded on, so you snapped the little welds, I'm guessing.
Leave a nub... 1/2", 1.0". Weld the new tip over it directly to the can. That's the easiest approach, IMO.
Leave a nub... 1/2", 1.0". Weld the new tip over it directly to the can. That's the easiest approach, IMO.
06-19-2015, 03:28 PM
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06-19-2015, 03:41 PM
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