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5th_GEN_SS · 10-15-2009, 02:30 PM

thats sucks.
i kno there are two seperate gmpp kits on for cars with a ground effects kit one without. did u have the right kit?

Inspector 17 · 10-15-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Jekel

Please excuse my ignorance, what exhaust did you buy, I see that they sell two different kinds and I know one is " Off road". Did they do anything else to you car besides the exhaust, and lastly if you don't mind, how much did they charge you? Thanks

I bought the one for on-road use. They did not do anything to the car except install the exhaust. The price of the exhaust included installation.

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Originally Posted by 5th_GEN_SS

thats sucks.
i kno there are two seperate gmpp kits on for cars with a ground effects kit one without. did u have the right kit?

Yes, I have the correct one. The one for use with the ground effects kit doesn't include the exhaust tips.

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Originally Posted by Styffydawg

Just to play devil's advocate here but if you had gotten it done at a speed shop and not at the dealer, I wonder if they would have allowed the tip to sit so far back?

I guess. And if Al Gore wouldn't have been born we wouldn't be here on the interwebz either.

67 GTO · 10-15-2009, 03:19 PM

I have the v-6 version of the GMPP exhaust. The dealer installed them and I asked that tips stick out as far as possible. Not much play for that because of the hangers but more play inward if the existing pipe is cut a little short.

No problems here.

Xmicro_SS · 10-15-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JM10

You´re not going to believe me, but I have an appointment with an exhaust shop in 30 min.
I got my magnaflow installed yesterday

but tought that the exhaust tips where sticking out of the diffuser to much (about 1")

This is the look I want:

(Soloperformance)

That is my car............and that is how they should be installed!

Why didn't you go with SOLO???

third1 · 10-15-2009, 03:26 PM

Those tips are in way to much

JM10 · 10-15-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Xmicro_SS

That is my car............and that is how they should be installed!

Why didn't you go with SOLO???

Bought my exhaust about 4 months ago, at the time yours wasnt available

But I really like your setup

JM

Andro · 10-15-2009, 04:00 PM

Good thing it's just the diffuser and not the paint. Looks like the exhaust is sitting in a little to much

rudack · 10-15-2009, 04:07 PM

looks like a installation issue to me. Mine stick out a little also and no issues at all.

Nexus6 · 10-15-2009, 05:35 PM

FYI everyone,they are TOO far in

Tonka · 10-15-2009, 06:55 PM

exactly looks like they are too far in the tips dont get as hot as the gases coming out so that is why it would have melted

Styffydawg · 10-15-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by camaropete

I guess. And if Al Gore wouldn't have been born we wouldn't be here on the interwebz either.

True, and global warming is a real thing we should all be worried about.

2010_5thgen · 10-15-2009, 07:10 PM

well yeah plastic will melt when a hot metal tip sits against it. looks like your tips were too far back. and probably not centered with the hole.

Inspector 17 · 10-16-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Styffydawg

True, and global warming is a real thing we should all be worried about.

You actually might be onto something...it wasn't the incorrect installation that caused the melting, it was global warming! That totally sucks.

topgun1 · 10-16-2009, 09:21 AM

Wow, that is one hot exhaust. definitely way off center and too high. look at the difference between your exhaust outlet on the drivers side and the pics from my post with new Magnaflow (close up pictures toward end of post)

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46588

10-15-2009, 02:30 PM	#15
5th_GEN_SS Junkie Drives: SIM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,695 View My Garage	thats sucks. i kno there are two seperate gmpp kits on for cars with a ground effects kit one without. did u have the right kit? __________________ "Letty" Murdered out 2013 Camaro 1LE. (Old car SIM 2010 2SS/RS)

10-15-2009, 03:26 PM	#19
third1 speed freak Drives: 2015i Cadillac Escalade,10 IOM 2ss Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Neenah Wi Posts: 1,143 View My Garage	Those tips are in way to much __________________ Current:2015i Cadilac Escalade,2016 Lexus RC350,2011 CVO StreetGlide cammed,tuned & loud. 2010 IMO/IO,custom stripes,GFX,sunrf,solo exhaust,JBA shorties,rotofab,Jannetty tune,Pfadt,JLw6 Audison&Hertz,7/4/09 2GIFKIEJ6A9123779Del 7/10/09 Former Camaros 72 LT1 Z28, 86 z28 [SIGPIC]

10-15-2009, 04:00 PM	#21
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,213 View My Garage	Good thing it's just the diffuser and not the paint. Looks like the exhaust is sitting in a little to much __________________

10-15-2009, 04:07 PM	#22
rudack Rudack Drives: ABM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 742 View My Garage	looks like a installation issue to me. Mine stick out a little also and no issues at all. __________________ ABM 2SS/RS #33390

10-15-2009, 05:35 PM	#23
Nexus6 More human than human Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: The mouth of hell Posts: 1,887 View My Garage	FYI everyone,they are TOO far in __________________ 1100 - 10/22/2008 3000 - 05/27/2009 3300 - 06/06/2009 3800 - 06/29/2009 4B00 - 06/29/2009 Warehouse 13 survivor Blood stains,speed kills,fast cars,cheap thrills,rich women,fine wine,i lost my sense i lost control i lost my mind.

10-15-2009, 03:19 PM	#17
67 GTO 13.453 @ 101.90 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Rally Yellow Join Date: May 2009 Location: SE Pa. Posts: 1,877	I have the v-6 version of the GMPP exhaust. The dealer installed them and I asked that tips stick out as far as possible. Not much play for that because of the hangers but more play inward if the existing pipe is cut a little short. No problems here.

10-15-2009, 06:55 PM	#24
Tonka Drives: 2010 Cyber Gray 2SS Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 140 View My Garage	exactly looks like they are too far in the tips dont get as hot as the gases coming out so that is why it would have melted __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS M6 w/ FM AT Cat back

10-15-2009, 07:10 PM	#26
2010_5thgen Drives: 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,274 View My Garage	well yeah plastic will melt when a hot metal tip sits against it. looks like your tips were too far back. and probably not centered with the hole. __________________ Brixton Forged CM10 Wheels IN STOCK!!! RF7 SOON!!!! Camaro/M3/M4 wheels in stock High Gloss Titanium

10-16-2009, 09:21 AM	#28
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,939 View My Garage	Wow, that is one hot exhaust. definitely way off center and too high. look at the difference between your exhaust outlet on the drivers side and the pics from my post with new Magnaflow (close up pictures toward end of post) http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46588 __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

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