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5.0L Coyote V8 Engine Modification/Discussion
DIY: Adding Quad Tips to the Stock Premium Valance.
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<blockquote data-quote="HISSMAN" data-source="post: 15906070" data-attributes="member: 9703"><p>Some said that it could not be done! </p><p>Some said that I was wanting the impossible!</p><p>Some said that they were vegan!!</p><p></p><p>It was all untrue!</p><p></p><p></p><p>First, I would like to thank [MENTION=32658]N17[/MENTION] for the inspiration.</p><p></p><p>Total time from start to finish was about an hour. My total investment, since I had the tools and trim piece was around $58.00 </p><p>tools needed</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Appropriate sockets size for clamps</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Socket wrench</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Dremel with cutting wheel</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Snips to clean up any rough edges</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Steel file. To finely clean up the edges</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Rubber trim piece (See link)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Center clanged dual exhaust tips of an appropriate length width and height for what you are looking to achieve. </li> </ul><p></p><p></p><p>First, here is a before and after shot.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1487704[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Next up, remove the stock tips. </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1487705[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>This is one of the tips that I am replacing the SLP single tip with. The cost of this tip is $28.99 with shipping and is sized to slip over a 2.5" exhaust. The only issue I had was clamping it down. It had no relief cuts in the tip to allow for the clamps to compress it. So, to fix that I just made a two 1" long and 1/8th" wide slices on the top and bottom of the flange. No big deal, especially considering the quality and price.</p><p></p><p>LINK to the dual tip</p><p><a href="https://www.summitracing.com/parts/jex-jst123/overview/" target="_blank">https://www.summitracing.com/parts/jex-jst123/overview/</a></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1487706[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Now I lined the tips up as best as possible and placed a few reference marks on the valance where I thought it would be wide enough, making sure to not go too large. You can always remove more material, but you can't add it back. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Once I did that, I freehanded the shape with a sharpie, then taped it off. The tape is to help keep you on the right path as it will help guide the cutting wheel. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I used 1/8th" wide tape to do the initial outline, then followed up with 1" painters tape to help keep the thinner tape planted.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Once I had the first side cut out, I then flipped it over and used it as a template for the other side.</li> </ul><p></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1487707[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>A shot of the trim piece that I used and link to where I found it on Amazon. So far I have driven the car about 40 miles, included about 30 minutes of a standstill traffic jam. There has been zero issues with the trim piece. It should be able to handle north of 250°F of direct contact, and I doubt it will ever see anything close to that.</p><p></p><p>[MEDIA=amazon]B019CUXPHS[/MEDIA]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1487708[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p>Now install the trim piece and slip the new tip into place for a test fit. If you need to remove any more material, mark it now then remove everything and make careful cuts.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1487709[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Finally,</p><p>Enjoy the beauty and compliments that you get.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1487710[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>-Jeff</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HISSMAN, post: 15906070, member: 9703"] Some said that it could not be done! Some said that I was wanting the impossible! Some said that they were vegan!! It was all untrue! First, I would like to thank [MENTION=32658]N17[/MENTION] for the inspiration. Total time from start to finish was about an hour. My total investment, since I had the tools and trim piece was around $58.00 tools needed [LIST] [*]Appropriate sockets size for clamps [*]Socket wrench [*]Dremel with cutting wheel [*]Snips to clean up any rough edges [*]Steel file. To finely clean up the edges [*]Rubber trim piece (See link) [*]Center clanged dual exhaust tips of an appropriate length width and height for what you are looking to achieve. [/LIST] First, here is a before and after shot. [ATTACH=full]1487704[/ATTACH] Next up, remove the stock tips. [ATTACH=full]1487705[/ATTACH] This is one of the tips that I am replacing the SLP single tip with. The cost of this tip is $28.99 with shipping and is sized to slip over a 2.5" exhaust. The only issue I had was clamping it down. It had no relief cuts in the tip to allow for the clamps to compress it. So, to fix that I just made a two 1" long and 1/8th" wide slices on the top and bottom of the flange. No big deal, especially considering the quality and price. LINK to the dual tip [URL]https://www.summitracing.com/parts/jex-jst123/overview/[/URL] [ATTACH=full]1487706[/ATTACH] [LIST] [*]Now I lined the tips up as best as possible and placed a few reference marks on the valance where I thought it would be wide enough, making sure to not go too large. You can always remove more material, but you can't add it back. [*]Once I did that, I freehanded the shape with a sharpie, then taped it off. The tape is to help keep you on the right path as it will help guide the cutting wheel. [*]I used 1/8th" wide tape to do the initial outline, then followed up with 1" painters tape to help keep the thinner tape planted. [*]Once I had the first side cut out, I then flipped it over and used it as a template for the other side. [/LIST] [ATTACH=full]1487707[/ATTACH] A shot of the trim piece that I used and link to where I found it on Amazon. So far I have driven the car about 40 miles, included about 30 minutes of a standstill traffic jam. There has been zero issues with the trim piece. It should be able to handle north of 250°F of direct contact, and I doubt it will ever see anything close to that. [MEDIA=amazon]B019CUXPHS[/MEDIA] [ATTACH=full]1487708[/ATTACH] Now install the trim piece and slip the new tip into place for a test fit. If you need to remove any more material, mark it now then remove everything and make careful cuts. [ATTACH=full]1487709[/ATTACH] Finally, Enjoy the beauty and compliments that you get. [ATTACH=full]1487710[/ATTACH] -Jeff [/QUOTE]
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