Meg's Resonator Delete Tips Self install

[teamrope]

After paying $80 at a local speed shop to have Mrs Teamropes tips installed unevenly, I decided to do my install myself. Besides, it gave me an excuse to use my new mig welder. :)

I purchased 2 2&1/4" sections of pipe that were flared on one end to fit over the old tail pipe where it was cut.

This is the first side I did. A little bit of a kink, but nothing catastrophic.

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This is the second side with the 2&1/4" pipe in place for measurement.

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The local parts stores were not very helpful in finding new material for the hangers so I used a hack saw and cut the original hangers off the old tips. Don't laugh, it worked.

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The alignment came out even, and and they centered in the cutouts real nice. (Just have to make sure your eyeballs are calibrated. :D )

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All in all, I have the satisfaction of knowing I can do it myself. :)

Thanks Wes, the delete tips sure make my Marauder sound sweet!

[TechHeavy]

Good job Teamrope! I took mine to my local shop and he did a good job as well. Sounds sweet huh? :) Hey, did you extend your tips past the bumper or leave flush? I extended mine about 2 inches past. I think it looks good.

[martyo]

Nice job Mr. Rope! It's always fun playing with new toys!!!

[johnjamis]

What mig welder do you have? How do you like it, where did you buy it and how much? I have been wanting mig for some time, but want one that is easy for a home mechanic to use successfully. Thanks, john

[teamrope]

TH, I extended the tips about an inch and a half.

Thanks Marty, and yes, new toys are fun. :D

John, I got the Lincoln Pro MIG 135 at Lowes. It was under $400, plugs into a 115V outlet and you can weld both steel and aluminum with it. It will weld up to 5/16" steel, and welds with both mig and flux core wire. It was the best welder Lowes had without having to go 220V.

It's farely simple to use, but I would recommed a little practice first. (The first side I welded isn't the prettiest.)

[wchain]

TH, I extended the tips about an inch and a half.

Thanks Marty, and yes, new toys are fun. :D

John, I got the Lincoln Pro MIG 135 at Lowes. It was under $400, plugs into a 115V outlet and you can weld both steel and aluminum with it. It will weld up to 5/16" steel, and welds with both mig and flux core wire. It was the best welder Lowes had without having to go 220V.

It's farely simple to use, but I would recommed a little practice first. (The first side I welded isn't the prettiest.)


LOOKS GREAT GUYS! So BJ, can that welder fit in the overhead compartment of a plane, or do you need to check it in? And what airline are you flying to Houston on?

:D

[teamrope]

LOOKS GREAT GUYS! So BJ, can that welder fit in the overhead compartment of a plane, or do you need to check it in? And what airline are you flying to Houston on?

:D
SO Wes, you find who sells delete tips yet? ;) ;)