[bostongmw]

I have a base LS and want to put a quality looking chrome tip on the exhaust. Anyone do this yet and have a recommendation? Can I do it myself? Thanks in advance ...

 

[Silver LTZ]

If I recall GM accessories has one. Or look online, Magnaflow and Pypes makes some nice tips. Or maybe put a LT/LTZ tip on?

 

[elcompaLalo]

You could probably put one on yourself but it would be a much cleaner install if you get a local muffler shop to take care of you. They should carry a few in stock from you to choose from.

 

[Mali27]

Go to Walmart and grab a stainless steel exhaust tip for $14.99, goes on with clamps and all you need is a wrench. I did that for about a year before I did my exhaust, lasted pretty nice and looked a lot better than the stock bland exhaust, even better than the GM LT tips.

 

[Chad]

Go to Walmart and grab a stainless steel exhaust tip for $14.99, goes on with clamps and all you need is a wrench. I did that for about a year before I did my exhaust, lasted pretty nice and looked a lot better than the stock bland exhaust, even better than the GM LT tips.

Walmart actually sells these? There is nothing on their website on this. Also, I'm assuming since you are using clamps you don't need to worry about deminsions? If you do, what are they?

Can anyone give a rough quote on how much a muffler shop might charge for the tip and installation combined?

EDIT: Also here is a list for you to look at. http://www.jegs.com/c/Exhaust-Headers-Mufflers_Exhaust-Tips/10255/10002/-1

And.. More http://www.autoanything.com/exhausts-mufflers/50A29A169A2.aspx

 

[Malo83]

You could probably put one on yourself but it would be a much cleaner install if you get a local muffler shop to take care of you. They should carry a few in stock from you to choose from.

X2, your local muffler shop should have what you're loking for

 

[Fueller]

Walmart actually sells these? There is nothing on their website on this. Also, I'm assuming since you are using clamps you don't need to worry about dimensions? If you do, what are they?

Chad, just my opinion, but yes, the dimensions will be a factor for a nice install. You don't want it sticking to far out and you don't want a large gap around the exhaust pipe and the installed end of your tip. (Been there, Done that).

Take a tape measure and measure the outside diameter of the exhaust pipe. Also measure how far you want it to stick out. Then, if you want to get an aftermarket, generic type tip, go to an auto parts store and check out the various types. Auto Zone, Pep Boys, etc.. always have a various selection to choose from. Measure the inside diameter of the tips to get it as close as possible to your Outside dimension of your tail pipe. This way it will slide over the exhaust pipe without any unsightly gaps. You will also get a good idea on how they are installed, either by clamp or set screw.

As elcompaLalo has said though, "It would be a much cleaner install if you get a local muffler shop to take care of you. They should carry a few in stock from you to choose from".

 

[Mali27]

Don't pay anyone to put a tip on the stock exhaust, not worth it because if your going to drop $50+ on labor just for one tip might as well do the whole exhaust.

Go to Walmart's auto section, they will have this below for $14.99. Buy it, grab a wrench, throw it over your tail pipe and adjust, than tighten it down. Your done.

 

[Chad]

Don't pay anyone to put a tip on the stock exhaust, not worth it because if your going to drop $50+ on labor just for one tip might as well do the whole exhaust.

Go to Walmart's auto section, they will have this below for $14.99. Buy it, grab a wrench, throw it over your tail pipe and adjust, than tighten it down. Your done.

Well the one I grabbed is too small so I returned it about 5 minutes after I purchased it. As for labor, they guy I called here locally said he would put it on for $20 as long as I bought it somewhere else because all of his are mainly for trucks and they will be too big. Just call and get a quote.

EDIT: Could they be different sizes on different Malibus?

 

[Mali27]

Theres a Pilot one that looks exactly as pictured above, its a 3.5" tip for $14.99 any Walmart should have it. And no they're all the same size you just purchased the wrong one.

 

[323malibu]

i think your better off going to a local muffler shop. those walmart ones dont look like they are stainless and they will rust out fast. i use to work at a muffler shop for 3 years so i know there are tips available in any size your looking for, and almost any style plus it would be welded on and not clamped on so noone can steal it either. you just gotta find the right place

 

[Mali27]

i think your better off going to a local muffler shop. those walmart ones dont look like they are stainless and they will rust out fast

I had one on my car for a year, no problems even with Michigan winters.

 

[323malibu]

im just saying stainless steel will last a long time and its a better quality material

 

[CISRIP]

I purchzased mine fom amazon.com for 16 bucks. It's the bolt on type, real easy to install I did have to take one of the brackets off and just use the screw beacuse the bracket looked awful hanging off of the bottom. I plan on going to home depot and get a screw that will sit flush against the tip. It looks sweet. I will post some pics hopefully this weekend.

 

[snowleopard]

Out of curiosity, does -anyone- have a picture of the GM 3.5 exhaust tip (the one you can add on as an accessory/get from gmaccessorieszone/buy from gmpartsdirect) ?

I've -never- seen one and I'm curious if it's the exact same as the chrome exhaust tip that's on all the LTs or if it's something different. If it's slightly bigger, that's cool.


I only got to thinking about it because I was looking up a Malibu cause my cousin might be getting one and I just did the "Build" option for fun and saw it as an option...


Anyone have any live shot/decent pictures of it?



EDIT: Checking gmaccessorieszone.com now states for use on 2.4 and 3.5 engines, not just 3.5, so it might be the chrome tip that I've seen on every single LT out there? Unless someone has seen a different one?

 

[drmiller1]

Hello (first post here)
Here are a few pics of the Pilot brand resonated Stainless steel tip part#PM-552WK

2.75 inch inlet
3.5 inch outlet
8.5 inch overall length



Simple bolt-on mount using combo of attachment hardware it came with.
Purchased at Walmart -Cost $12.99