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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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I just got my LM2 and I will be putting 2.6" inlet corsa clone tips on it. I test fitted them and they fit around the pipe, but my question is, should I get them welded on or clamp them on? Also, I saw some stuff about replacing the clamps that the exhaust came with. Does anyone know about this, do they fit better or something?

Finally, which tip goes on which side? The long part goes toward the outside right?
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Finally, which tip goes on which side? The long part goes toward the outside right?
I got mine welded. They should look like this picture.
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i got mine welded too,and the long side should be inside
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Weld them on, you don't want some rippin those bad boys off!
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would it be ok for me to clamp them on until I get around to welding them?
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clamp them but don`t over do it.
you may want to take them off one day.
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Weld or clamp. I would just clamp them. If you weld, make damn sure they are straight and level.
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when i tried to clamp my corsa clones it didnt work out that well,
it bent the back of the tips, so i got them tack welded for about $30
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Originally Posted by LS1>Imports
when i tried to clamp my corsa clones it didnt work out that well,
it bent the back of the tips, so i got them tack welded for about $30
what bent?
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the back, 2.5 inlet starting getting crushed
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the back, 2.5 inlet starting getting crushed
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You won't have to weld them solid, just run a short bead on each side. That will make them easier to remove if the need arises!
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From looking at mine there doesn't seem to be enough area to clamp them at all. Joshua the guy that sells them on here always recommends welding.
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