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Custom H-Pipe Exhaust with Flowmaster 40s

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Old 07-27-2010, 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by DaleD
Where are they - I am lost in the links! DaleD
I put them in the very first post

But also here:

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I was cleaning the car today and I realized I've never been completely happy with the look of the exhaust system. The tips are great, but the pipes and mufflers are a bit too visible for my liking. They are tucked up like the were stock, so I decided to paint them with a bit of high temp, flat black spray paint. I also did the rear muffler clamps which were starting to rust.

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For $6 and about a half hours time, I wonder why I didn't do this sooner
 
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Looks good, Kieth. Let us know how that paint holds up with the heat from the exhaust.

I see most of this thread is from last summer...are you still happy with your exhaust set-up?
 
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I used high temp paint good up to 1200° so hopefully it holds up well. I still love the exhaust system, but if I had to do it again, I may consider dropping down to Flowmaster 50 series for a little less noise. I don't get a whole lot of drone at speed, but with the top down, if I'm cruising with no radio at a sedate pace, I still hear it a little. Moderate or aggressive acceleration, especially with some echo, still plasters a big grin to my face and the exhaust tips are much more suitable compared to the wimpy stock ones, yet aren't oversized to the point where they look silly.
 
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Just an update, the paint is still holding up well, just a little bit of chipping on the front of one muffler, presumably from a rock getting kicked up?
 
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