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My meaningless and juvenile mod: dual exhaust tip

Discussion in 'Prius v Accessories and Modifications' started by Centerpunch, Nov 4, 2019.

  1. Centerpunch

    Centerpunch Active Member

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    So, I've made few aesthetic mods to my "new" 2013- RAV4 17" wheels, Valenti tail lights, body-colored Toyota emblem background, and removed the rear Prius emblem. I also just didn't like that fugly and drab single exhaust tip hanging down.

    So I looked for a conservatively-styled dual tip similar to one Toyota might have added if they had added one. The longest part of the project was the time it took to find a new tip that didn't have ridiculous 3" or 4" outlets!

    Finally found a stainless tip on ebay that looked right to me. Expensive at $45, but they had a returned one for $30.
    Dual 2 1/4 inch Outlet 2 inch In 10 Long Bolt-on Exhaust Tip 304 Stainless Steel | eBay
    Returned Unused Bolt-on Exhaust Tip Dual 2.25" Out 2" Inlet 10" L Stainless | eBay

    I cut off the oem tailpipe, leaving about a 1.5" stub. I cut slits in the inlet pipe of the new tip to allow it to shrink down and clamp onto the original pipe. I also added a 270 degree section of exhaust pipe as a shim to make the two diameters compatible. A stainless steel 2-1/8" exhaust clamp fastens the new tip in place.

    I masked the new tip and sandblasted part of it just to leave the dual tips polished.

    I think it looks pretty good.
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    #1 Centerpunch, Nov 4, 2019
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  2. ETC(SS)

    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    Looks great!

    Totally dig the sandblast effect
     
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    So too for the wheels.
     
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    To each their own...tastes, and styles.
    But I have a hard time wrapping my head around owning a vehicle designed very specifically to create lower emissions, and then adorning it with a dual exhaust.
    My personal opinion is a Prius isn't a "Dual Exhaust" type of vehicle.
    But does it look good?
    It's good work, and if YOU like it....enjoy.

    I await the oversized knobby tires, and the future bush guard. ( just kidding ).
     
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    Hence the title of this thread!
     
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