'91 muffler tips?
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'91 muffler tips?
after searching for aftermarket mufflers (I like flowmasters) for my L98 i can only find the ones with 2 tips on each side. but I have the newer body style which has the large single rectangular tip on each side. are there any aftermarket companies making the flowmasters w/ the rectangle tip? if not how would I keep that look and still have the flowmasters? would the '92-'96 mufflers fit?
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there are some tips in i think in ecklers or mid america magazine that will work and look great ! thats what are on mine with stainless borlas. however i am getting ready to delete them and go straight pipes with simular stock looking tips.
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Originally Posted by mjones
there are some tips in i think in ecklers or mid america magazine that will work and look great ! thats what are on mine with stainless borlas. however i am getting ready to delete them and go straight pipes with simular stock looking tips.
are you looking to go louder? how do the borlas sound compared to stock? do you mind telling me what you paid? I saw on the ecklers web site they go for about 500-600 bucks.
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Here ya go. These are from MAD:
Custom LT1- Styled Exhaust Extensions
These Rectangular Exhaust Extensions match the rear bumper openings and give your 1985-91 Corvette a custom look similar to 1992-96's. High quality, stainless steel construction is your guarantee of long life and great looks. The 1992-96 extensions cover your existing tips with polished stainless steel. Extensions install easily with no modification. Hardware and instructions included. Sold in pairs.
Part Year Description Regular Sale Availability
603-608 1985-91 Rectangular Exhaust Extensions $69.99 $49.99
603-610 1992-96 Rectangular Exhaust Extensions $69.99 $49.99
Custom LT1- Styled Exhaust Extensions
These Rectangular Exhaust Extensions match the rear bumper openings and give your 1985-91 Corvette a custom look similar to 1992-96's. High quality, stainless steel construction is your guarantee of long life and great looks. The 1992-96 extensions cover your existing tips with polished stainless steel. Extensions install easily with no modification. Hardware and instructions included. Sold in pairs.
Part Year Description Regular Sale Availability
603-608 1985-91 Rectangular Exhaust Extensions $69.99 $49.99
603-610 1992-96 Rectangular Exhaust Extensions $69.99 $49.99
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Originally Posted by Steel Blue 91
Here ya go. These are from MAD:
Custom LT1- Styled Exhaust Extensions
These Rectangular Exhaust Extensions match the rear bumper openings and give your 1985-91 Corvette a custom look similar to 1992-96's. High quality, stainless steel construction is your guarantee of long life and great looks. The 1992-96 extensions cover your existing tips with polished stainless steel. Extensions install easily with no modification. Hardware and instructions included. Sold in pairs.
Part Year Description Regular Sale Availability
603-608 1985-91 Rectangular Exhaust Extensions $69.99 $49.99
603-610 1992-96 Rectangular Exhaust Extensions $69.99 $49.99
Custom LT1- Styled Exhaust Extensions
These Rectangular Exhaust Extensions match the rear bumper openings and give your 1985-91 Corvette a custom look similar to 1992-96's. High quality, stainless steel construction is your guarantee of long life and great looks. The 1992-96 extensions cover your existing tips with polished stainless steel. Extensions install easily with no modification. Hardware and instructions included. Sold in pairs.
Part Year Description Regular Sale Availability
603-608 1985-91 Rectangular Exhaust Extensions $69.99 $49.99
603-610 1992-96 Rectangular Exhaust Extensions $69.99 $49.99
According to these part #'s mine should be the dual tips, but it came factory w/ the Lt1 style tips that's what I don't understand.
can I replace them w/ the 92-96 part #?
Does this make sense?
I wish I knew how to show a pic of my car here
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> According to these part #'s mine should be the dual tips, but it came factory w/ the Lt1 style tips that's what I don't understand
What are you talking about? 1991 model (last L98 year) came with 2 round tips like all L98's did. LT1's came with those rectangular tips - that is why they are called LT1 tips And LT1 was introduced in 1992 model.
Trust me this is a fact.
PS. Bubba, does it say ASR in the light switch panel of your car? Have you polished your wheels? Your photos are out of focus but the wheels are too shiny to be stock '91 wheels. Are the spokes on the wheels round or do they have a flat spot in the middle? What is the 9th letter in your VIN? You get where I going with this?
What are you talking about? 1991 model (last L98 year) came with 2 round tips like all L98's did. LT1's came with those rectangular tips - that is why they are called LT1 tips
And LT1 was introduced in 1992 model.Trust me this is a fact.
PS. Bubba, does it say ASR in the light switch panel of your car? Have you polished your wheels? Your photos are out of focus but the wheels are too shiny to be stock '91 wheels. Are the spokes on the wheels round or do they have a flat spot in the middle? What is the 9th letter in your VIN? You get where I going with this?
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What are you talking about? 1991 model (last L98 year) came with 2 round tips like all L98's did. LT1's came with those rectangular tips - that is why they are called LT1 tips And LT1 was introduced in 1992 model.
I stand corrected... Thanks for clearing that up for me. I guess whoever owned the car before me must have put the rectangle tips on...Who knew? It gets me thinking of what else they did to it.
I know it already had aftermarket plug wires and a K&N filter. Thats about as much as I can tell. The wheels are not polished, just real clean and the sun was hitting them just right. Thanks again :o
And LT1 was introduced in 1992 model.I stand corrected... Thanks for clearing that up for me. I guess whoever owned the car before me must have put the rectangle tips on...Who knew? It gets me thinking of what else they did to it.
I know it already had aftermarket plug wires and a K&N filter. Thats about as much as I can tell. The wheels are not polished, just real clean and the sun was hitting them just right. Thanks again :o
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No problem.
Also note that 1991 has unique exhaust compared to other L98 cars. Some catalogues reflect this and some dont. I have no clue what the difference is but it must be something really minor as they all should fit pretty decently.
Here is an example of this, a different part # for 1991: http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=3.119.960
BTW: if your current mufflers are in need of replacement, here is an inexpensive LT-1 look option: http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=3.119.990
Also note that 1991 has unique exhaust compared to other L98 cars. Some catalogues reflect this and some dont. I have no clue what the difference is but it must be something really minor as they all should fit pretty decently.
Here is an example of this, a different part # for 1991: http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=3.119.960
BTW: if your current mufflers are in need of replacement, here is an inexpensive LT-1 look option: http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=3.119.990
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Thanks ToniH
Oh yeah. My friend told me that my wheels have been machined.
The whole face is flat. After seeing his I could tell the difference.
I appreciate your patience w/ me?
Oh yeah. My friend told me that my wheels have been machined.
The whole face is flat. After seeing his I could tell the difference.
I appreciate your patience w/ me?
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Or...you could have '93 wheels (maybe '92 too?) which have flat unpainted center and spokes from factory?
I have a set of both and the '93 wheels are much brighter than the '91 wheels. The '93 wheels only have paint on the round part of the spoke where '91 wheels are all painted exept the outer edge which has only clear coat on it.
Next time you change tires measure the width of the wheels (check first inside of wheels, there might be markings too). I think 92 and/or 93 cars came with 8.5" fronts and 9.5" rears. This I am sure of: 1991 wheels are all 9.5" wide. You would not want to put the narrow wheels to rear by accident.
I have a set of both and the '93 wheels are much brighter than the '91 wheels. The '93 wheels only have paint on the round part of the spoke where '91 wheels are all painted exept the outer edge which has only clear coat on it.
Next time you change tires measure the width of the wheels (check first inside of wheels, there might be markings too). I think 92 and/or 93 cars came with 8.5" fronts and 9.5" rears. This I am sure of: 1991 wheels are all 9.5" wide. You would not want to put the narrow wheels to rear by accident.
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Not to butt in, but I just had a pair of Flowmaster Super 40's put on my '92, and had them reinstall the LT-1 tips. Can't hardly tell it from factory except for the sound.
The '92's also have 9.5" wide wheels. '93 up have 8.5" front & 9.5" rear. Don't know why they did this, but they did.
The '92's also have 9.5" wide wheels. '93 up have 8.5" front & 9.5" rear. Don't know why they did this, but they did.
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My tire sizes are 255/45/17(front) & 285/40/17(back). Are these factory sizes for the 93'-up? Could I put the same size tires on all fours if my front wheels are 8.5 and the rears are 9.5?
Is there anyway to find out who owned the car before me? I got it from a car lot. I would love to know what all they did to it.
Like what if I put a 52mm TB on it but that mod was already done, man that would ba a waste of time and money. I am sure this is a common question with any used car.
Is there anyway to find out who owned the car before me? I got it from a car lot. I would love to know what all they did to it.
Like what if I put a 52mm TB on it but that mod was already done, man that would ba a waste of time and money. I am sure this is a common question with any used car.
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Originally Posted by Kwikerthanu
Not to butt in, but I just had a pair of Flowmaster Super 40's put on my '92, and had them reinstall the LT-1 tips. Can't hardly tell it from factory except for the sound.
The '92's also have 9.5" wide wheels. '93 up have 8.5" front & 9.5" rear. Don't know why they did this, but they did.
The '92's also have 9.5" wide wheels. '93 up have 8.5" front & 9.5" rear. Don't know why they did this, but they did.
I just got some 8" subs from Shroregasm (thanks).
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> My tire sizes are 255/45/17(front) & 285/40/17(back). Are these factory sizes for the 93'-up?
Yes they are. Stock size for '91 is 275/40/17 all around. IMO you can put that size into front too if you wish even if your front wheels are just 8.5".
Please check what is the 9th digit in your VIN, just to be sure. It should be letter M.
Only way to properly check what is installed into your car is to check by yourself. BTW. 52mm TB is vaste of money unless your engine is heavily modified or a stroker.
Yes they are. Stock size for '91 is 275/40/17 all around. IMO you can put that size into front too if you wish even if your front wheels are just 8.5".
Please check what is the 9th digit in your VIN, just to be sure. It should be letter M.
Only way to properly check what is installed into your car is to check by yourself. BTW. 52mm TB is vaste of money unless your engine is heavily modified or a stroker.