Re: Gibson installation questions

From: bnich@bellatlantic.net
Date: Thu Jan 14 1999 - 20:18:34 EST


AJRoss50@aol.com wrote:
>
> I just installed a Gibson split-rear cat-back this weekend and I cant get the
> tips on. I am thinking the tips I purchased are the weld-on type as they
> wont slip on very far over the exit pipes. I bought 3" slash-cut stainless
> tips with a 2.5" inlet. I cant get the tips to slide on the pipe more than an
> 1/8", which is not enough room for a clamp. I didn't order the Gibson tips,
> instead I bought the tips from RV Performance because they were a few bucks
> cheaper for the exact same tip. Anybody have any ideas? Should I exchange
> the tips for the Gibson ones? The guy at RV Performance said the Gibsons were
> the clampless design, which I take as being the weld-on type. Anybody know
> for sure? I am planning on putting a roll pan on, so I would have to wait and
> get them welded after I install the roll pan. Right? My plan was to clamp the
> tips on until I installed the roll pan so I could adjust them. Any help would
> be appreciated. Thanks.
>
> Alex
> 97 CC Sport V8 5spd
> Airaid Intake
> Gibson with no tips

Alex, Borrow a tial pipe expander from someone or you can buy one for
$30. Bob



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