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ZenDak
Dodge Dakota
12/04/2001
15:04:34
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I have duals going straight out the back of my '01 4.7 CC. Recently I noticed the tips were at the begining stages of rusting. Sux. But!, they are under warranty so my chop-shop is doing all work for free.
I been thinking of getting some new tips for her. Any suggestions???? ( I currently have the 3 1/2 inch round slant cut tips,,,,pretty common). I was thinking of going with some Z28 tips (supposed to be rust resistant),, and I think it would look cuda-ish. What ya'll think?
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MikeD
Dodge Dakota
12/04/2001
15:19:09
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Hey man I got the exact same size and type of tips U got and they are rusting on the inside...everyone says thats common for them to do that. Some people say if U take a few long trips the rust will eventually go away but I called the muffler shop that put em on and suggested that I could spray some high-heat black paint on the insides...dunno if that'll work. But I kinda noticed it looked crappy to have brand new chrome tips look like tips from 1984. Also heard some people suggest stainless steel tips.
~Mike~
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Brian024.7
Dodge Dakota
12/04/2001
17:22:29
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just get some stainless tips
do not get z28 tips...please
the rectangles just dont work in the appearance department
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Lesley
GenIII
 
12/04/2001
17:45:23
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I'd like to get a stainless Borla tip when I get my cat-back on. But in the meantime, I use steel wool on the stainless stock pipe to make it look clean and shiny again.
97 3.9 V6 Sport Club Cab. Black. Auto 3.55
Quick D Intake, JBA Stainless headers
Autolite 3923s with Borg Warner Wires
Awaiting Installation: Borla catback, V8 R/T TB
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ZenDak
Dodge Dakota
12/05/2001
07:38:00
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Pretty much every ones tips that aren't stainless are going to rust on the inside.
On a '98 F-150 I owned, I did spray a black high heat paint up inside the tips. And it did look good.
My problem now, is that they are starting to rust from the outside. And, ya,,,,looks like it's from 1984,,,sux.
I just thought about using Z28 tips (I know it's kinda crossing boundrys..) but they're stainless,,, and look almost the same as what alot Daks use in the cuda roll pan.
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Python97
Dodge Dakota
12/05/2001
12:50:50
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Anyone know of a good place online to get tips. I got the chrome ones and after 10 months they are rusting. I want a different look,Im sick of the round slant cut.
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ZenDak
Dodge Dakota
12/05/2001
15:57:13
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Ya,,,any good places on the web that sell stainless tips for a decent price? Not just the round slant tips,,but a variety.
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Brian024.7
Dodge Dakota
12/05/2001
16:03:43
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Borla has a good variety, and they wont rust EVER, but they are BIG $$$$$$
www.borla.com
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
12/05/2001
16:49:16
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ZenDak...
Try your local Midas shop... They carry stainless steel tips now for about $40 each.
And to think, on my T-Bird, I paid about $65 each for stainless steel tips off of a Lexus... just because no one else had them available at the time (about 5 years ago and still no rust)
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ZenDak
Dodge Dakota
12/06/2001
16:58:55
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I appreciate ya'll greatly,,,probably end up getting some Z28 tips from local shop for $50.
Thanks
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litl punisher
Dodge Dakota
12/06/2001
17:05:46
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Watch what you say. Z28 Chevy uhh. You could of said you founda style you like with out putting z28 and dakota in the same phrase.
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ZenDak
Dodge Dakota
12/07/2001
07:54:35
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Sorry about say'n Z28 round here,,,I figured it might stir up some people.
If it makes a difference I traded in my 2001 Camaro Z28 for my 2001 Dakota! Has nothing to do with manufacturer,,,,just thought it would be easier to actually find these tips as opposed to finding Cuda's or knock-offs.
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Ital Stallion
Dodge Dakota
12/13/2001
01:41:53
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WEll looking for the best looking tip out there something a little bit different then everybody else.
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xplikt
Dodge Dakota
12/13/2001
03:13:06
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I almost bought a Z28, but the insurance for an LS1 is INCREDIBLE when you are 18..
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ZenDak
Dodge Dakota
12/13/2001
07:57:21
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Ya, it was like $230 a month, and I already have one ticket that stuck on my record. I'm just glad to have USAA insurance,,,el cheapo.
Found out I can't use actual Z28 tips. They are the same tip, and both are offset on the same side. So,,,I'd have to bend some exhaust pipe on one side to make it line up,,,sux.
Guess, I'll just go for the traditional round slant cuts.....
Push bar comes in today!
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mdandl
Dodge Dakota
12/14/2001
07:29:47
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on my 97 dak i put on 340 duster oem tips when truck was new, tips still look new after 5 years, also you can get most of older mopar tips in stainless, just find mopar muscle mag ads for tips are in the mag., please DON'T USE Z28 TIPS
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rez
Dodge Dakota
12/14/2001
07:39:08
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gibson makes nice tips in most sizes starting around 30 bucks. try cleaning with a scotchbrite pad.
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AndyL
Dodge Dakota
12/14/2001
12:04:21
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hey I got some borla tips on my truck and I like the way they look but they are spendy but carparts.com or jegs.com has the best price I've seen.
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