SLP Dual Tip Tailpipe for 2008 Tahoe

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Looks real good. I need to order mine before they sell out


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sell out? i don't think the SLP one will run out like the volant one.. it's still in production i believe. Can't WAIT until my volant one comes in!!!!!
 
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I finally go time to install the SLP Tips and am very happy with the fit and finish as well as the sound. Nice rumble on start up and WOT but no real notice when cruising along which is what I was looking for. Install to about 35 min with a reciprocating saw and a jack for more room. Here are some pics...
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Lookin' good k9 :waytogo:
 

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OK I need some help.

I went to install my SLP tailpipe last night but felt like I should measure the current exhaust pipe size before I hack it off. The reason is that I have an unknown (ugly) tip on my exhaust and the resonator is already gone. Glad I did because the ID of the SLP tailpipe is 2.5" where it is supposed to clamp OVER the stock pipe. My current OD of the pipe after the muffler is about 2.6". So I cleaned off some of the grime from the muffler canister and found "GM Performance" on the can. Soooo I guess I have an upgraded muffler. I think it is this one http://chevroletpartspeople.com/sea...7616&year=07&productdesc=Exhaust+System+by+GM

Did SLP ever make a system for the GM Performance muffler? Any suggestions on what I should do?
 

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Side v rear exit

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Is there a benefit to running the tips out the side v rear. I like the rear and have seen threads on noise not being as loud out the rear. What are the cons to a rear exit, if any. Thanks!
 

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The choice of either side or rear is mostly cosmetic and what you like best. The sound will be virtually identical...
 

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Not trying to revive an old thread, but this is interesting to me. Because I want something will a better tone. I'm really picky, and I want something with a little more rumble while idleing/accelerating heavily, but I don't want something that screams out at people like a '95 Silverado (no offense to anyone). This seems like the best solution for me because I didn't want to pay $400-$1,000 for an exhaust that I might not even like, and IMO, the SLP tips look pretty boss, so... This just might be on my list of mods to come. :)
How is the installation? Hard? Easy? Do I have to cut anything? Or is it just pop the factory one off & clamp this one on?
 

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Not trying to revive an old thread, but this is interesting to me. Because I want something will a better tone. I'm really picky, and I want something with a little more rumble while idleing/accelerating heavily, but I don't want something that screams out at people like a '95 Silverado (no offense to anyone). This seems like the best solution for me because I didn't want to pay $400-$1,000 for an exhaust that I might not even like, and IMO, the SLP tips look pretty boss, so... This just might be on my list of mods to come. :)
How is the installation? Hard? Easy? Do I have to cut anything? Or is it just pop the factory one off & clamp this one on?

Very easy and I made a thread on it. Felix went with a Volant tip which is a nice unit as well and probably a little bit better quality but it is also pricier. I spent $116 on the SLP assembly, $100 on the Magnaflow 12589 muffler and paid a shop $40 to weld the muffler up (I installed the SLP myself). You will have to cut the old resonator off but there are instructions that come with the SLP which make it really easy to know where to cut.

Go to my thread (http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26309). At the end will be pics and a vid of the sound.
 
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Very easy and I made a thread on it. Felix went with a Volant tip which is a nice unit as well and probably a little bit better quality but it is also pricier. I spent $116 on the SLP assembly, $100 on the Magnaflow 12589 muffler and paid a shop $40 to weld the muffler up (I installed the SLP myself). You will have to cut the old resonator off but there are instructions that come with the SLP which make it really easy to know where to cut.

Go to my thread (http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26309). At the end will be pics and a vid of the sound.

Yes you can just cut off the resonator and bolt on the new one but welding (which is optional) is definitely the better method IMO. Both tips looks great. As you can see Jacob went with SLP and I went with the Volant one which is no longer in factory production. You can only find them rediculously overpriced on some websites for 300+. I got mine used from John (nytahoe) for like 140-150 shipped which is a great deal. I went with this one because of the 'yellowing' issue over time. The stainless steel grade is higher on the volant then the SLP but according to blackedoutlt3 he's had his SLP tips for a few years and the tips have not turned yellow. I didn't want to take the risk and that is the only reason I went with the volant one. If money was not an option I would go with the Corsa Sport exhaust system (basically muffler, tips, and piping). But if you look at the Volant super tips, SLP Dual tips, and even the corsa sport exhaust, they all have side rear dual tips... so instead of spending an arm and a leg on the corsa sport, I just chose the Magnaflow muffler (12589) and the volant tips because i'm 'ballin on a budget'. If you have unlimited funds my recommendation would def be Corsa.
 

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Honestly, I looked at those but found it a heck of a lot cheaper to go to my local muffler shop and had them remove the resonator and pick out a nice chrome tip. I had it all done for $70 big ones.
 

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Chrome is cheaper but has a tendency to rust out and not last nearly as long....
 

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Thanks R_Sharpe for bumping up thread. Great info 07Burb. Just bought an 07 yukon xl and got rid of my silverado so time to get modding. Looks like I will be going with the slp tip/resonator delete asap and changing out muffler later. Had corsa touring on silverado but cant justify that setup again with wife and kids. Just not sure which muffler to get. Dad had ss camaro with loudmouth exhaust and loved the sound.
 

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Yeah, it all depends on what sound you're looking for really. Being as my burb is the main vehicle for the wife and kid's I went with a more melow sound that wasn't nearly as loud especially since we take it on long trips as well. I definitely like my setup as the tone is really nice and has a good rumble to it but is not loud at all. I hop in the truck when I really want to roar and wake up the neighbors and blow out cobwebs :)
 
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Honestly, I looked at those but found it a heck of a lot cheaper to go to my local muffler shop and had them remove the resonator and pick out a nice chrome tip. I had it all done for $70 big ones.

Chrome tip is nice but a high grade stainless steel polished tip might last longer in the bigger scheme of things... I want this thing to last at least within my 5-7 year duration of owning this vehicle. :Handshake:
 

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I have had mine on for almost 3 years now and still looks great. I am about to pull it off though and get it powder coated gunmetal or black.
 

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