Re: Gibson installation questions

From: bnich@bellatlantic.net
Date: Fri Jan 15 1999 - 18:31:40 EST


Russ Kole wrote:
>
> how big of a pain was it to install? Where did you get it. How does it sound ?
>
> Russ Kole
> 99 R/T cc
>
> 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

Russ, I put the same system on my truck, it wasn't hard to install and
fit real well as long as you don't have an oversized spare. You'll need
an extra set of hands though. I think it sounds real nice. The 4" tips
I put on made it much louder. Bob



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