SLP Dual Tip Tailpipe for 2008 Tahoe

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If they can crawl under than the truck is too high, thats my motto anyway lol, You dont have to weld the system on you can flange the pipe to clamp over the factory, We clamped ours because when it comes time to sell not everyone likes the thunder from down under, I keep every factory part I remove to give the new owner the option to keep what they want aand toss what they dont, than again I look like a hoarder! Does anyone need the roof from my F150 rag top install? Wait I might need it someday nevermind.

Thanks for the pics Dave! That looks great :waytogo:

Also, thanks for the insight Volant. I was actually thinking about this tonight and thinking along the same lines as you where you could create your own thing even cheaper than the SLP unit for almost nothing. If you know how to weld you could do it even cheaper than the $50 you said just by going to your local parts store, getting a little bit of pipe, and a tip and you can accomplish the same effect. Obviously, though, if someone was to crawl under your vehicle they'd notice that it wasn't an SLP or Volant product but rather a driveway job but how many people crawl under your vehicle to check that out?? :shrug:


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Thanks for the pics Dave! That looks great :waytogo:

Also, thanks for the insight Volant. I was actually thinking about this tonight and thinking along the same lines as you where you could create your own thing even cheaper than the SLP unit for almost nothing. If you know how to weld you could do it even cheaper than the $50 you said just by going to your local parts store, getting a little bit of pipe, and a tip and you can accomplish the same effect. Obviously, though, if someone was to crawl under your vehicle they'd notice that it wasn't an SLP or Volant product but rather a driveway job but how many people crawl under your vehicle to check that out?? :shrug:

Sweet thanks for replying. Yea I was thinking it was kind of cheap too.. a little too cheap. But at the same time, I wouldn't want to waste that kind of money just for nothing. That's pretty much why I started this thread to get responses from people and to see if it was worth buying... and you bought two! looks like this is my next mod... :Handshake:

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So are you saying there is a change that the SLP one will yellow or rust?

maybe this will help out
T304

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T409

T409 stainless is the next grade of stainless available, and is probably the best known and most popular, also known as ferritic stainless. T409 is a low-carbon steel that is at least 12 percent chromium. It is a rugged, durable, long-lasting material grade offering a variety of finishes from dull "mill" finish to a high-shine finish. In extreme applications and harsh weather conditions, it can eventually show signs of wear, such as surface rust, but the core of this material will remain solid. It offers a high-value, attractive material selection at a more affordable price.
 

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"So are you saying there is a change that the SLP one will yellow or rust?"

I have had mine for over 2 years and no rusting.. just a little behind the dual tips it turns a little yellow but not much but that is under the car you can see it just from the rear. The tips stay chrome. Just after the winter you are going to need some metal polish because of all that winter grime that gets caked on.

-Brent

This is what I was saying about a little color difference under the car
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Thanks for the info Brent... the rear of your truck is lookin clean btw. Two questions. Did you weld it on or just do the bolt on/clamp method provided with the SLP tip? and off topic-- Did you put the esky rear appliques above the esky tail lights to match? btw the esky 3rd brake light would match those tails and really set it off!

@Volant1 - Thanks for the info I had no idea of the different grades of stainless steel... you learn something new every day.
 
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Once the oxide layer is gone any grade stainless will start to go, but like any product if you take care of it you will get more life ouy of it. If you have a little rust behind the tips it could be due to the tips rubbing on the main pipe which would take off the protective layer I would sand it and just paint the pipe. If the tip is a dual wall it will not tint because the inner pipe gets all the heat which is why the yellowing is worse in the split.

"So are you saying there is a change that the SLP one will yellow or rust?"

I have had mine for over 2 years and no rusting.. just a little behind the dual tips it turns a little yellow but not much but that is under the car you can see it just from the rear. The tips stay chrome. Just after the winter you are going to need some metal polish because of all that winter grime that gets caked on.

-Brent

This is what I was saying about a little color difference under the car
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The price for the SLP isn't bad at all since I just paid a muffler shop to do my resonator delete for me with a 4" chrome tip for $108. The only reason I didn't get the SLP is because I didn't want a dual tip. There isn't much difference in the sound. A little more sound at idle and full throttle but cruising speed I cannot tell a difference. I did mine while the wife was out of town and didn't tell her. First day she drove it she came home and said "does my truck sound different to you"? I told her no but later told her what I did.

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...I did mine while the wife was out of town and didn't tell her. First day she drove it she came home and said "does my truck sound different to you"? I told her no but later told her what I did.

:lol: sounds exactly like what I'd do! :lol: That does look really good. My end goal with my exhaust is to do exactly what you did but with duals (one on each side) and a Magnaflow muffler.

Question: If taking the resonator off doesn't really change the sound to speak of what purpose does it really serve?
 

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Thanks for the info Brent... the rear of your truck is lookin clean btw. Two questions. Did you weld it on or just do the bolt on/clamp method provided with the SLP tip? and off topic-- Did you put the esky rear appliques above the esky tail lights to match? btw the esky 3rd brake light would match those tails and really set it off!


No just clamped them on with the clamps that came with it and haven't had to retighten them at all since install. No still have the stock Tahoe Appliques. Really don't even notice it at all. I really want to get the Esky 3rd brake light it is one of my next mods.
 
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haha that's hilarious... i hide my mods from my gf too... she thinks I spend too much $ on my car... which is true but i just can't help it... it's so addicting...

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No just clamped them on with the clamps that came with it and haven't had to retighten them at all since install. No still have the stock Tahoe Appliques. Really don't even notice it at all. I really want to get the Esky 3rd brake light it is one of my next mods.

Ah ok. Well you car is black so I couldn't tell if you had the rear Appliques. I have been thinking about doing the true esky tail light/rear applique mod but I'm still working on a few other things before I get to that... it looks good with just the tails though! You should def post pics when you get the esky 3rd brake light.. it's gonna look great.
 

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:lol: sounds exactly like what I'd do! :lol: That does look really good. My end goal with my exhaust is to do exactly what you did but with duals (one on each side) and a Magnaflow muffler.

Question: If taking the resonator off doesn't really change the sound to speak of what purpose does it really serve?

It's there because the resonator looks so darn good:) Actually, I guess they did it to get the tone they wanted. To me it sounds better without it. Sounds more like a stock Denali or Escalade now.
 

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It's there because the resonator looks so darn good:)

Good point! Now why didn't I think of that... looking.gif

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Actually, I guess they did it to get the tone they wanted. To me it sounds better without it. Sounds more like a stock Denali or Escalade now.

:drool: I may have to head up to the parts store and price out what it'd take me to do this in my drive way while I'm out and about this weekend. If done yourself, I think the most expensive part would be the tip. :hmm:
 

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