Core XK's Garage

**Core XK** · 07-27-2012, 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by Matt

I bash my stock exhaust tip on rocks.... its slowly being cut away to remove damage (restrictions). So ummmm, I wouldn't spend any money on an exhaust tip. OR maybe that's a good idea.... cut back the stock tip and get a longer replacement, then remove the new tip for offroading, reinstall when done offroading.

That was my idea originally. Have a shop trim the stock pipe/tip and I will purchase a bolt on exhaust tip and remove when offroading. I will do this in the future I think. With the awesome sound that will come from the flowmaster It'd be nice to have a nice tip :P

**06JeepXKHEMI** · 07-27-2012, 08:48 AM

Just my opinion I havent seen an exhaust tip that looks good with the XK, I love the hidden tail pipe.. Plus the tip you buy will get pitted and rusted from the winters, I think you will like the discreet look from the exhaust and looks from people when they hear the HEMI WOT!!!

**Core XK** · 07-27-2012, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by 06JeepXKHEMI

Just my opinion I havent seen an exhaust tip that looks good with the XK, I love the hidden tail pipe.. Plus the tip you buy will get pitted and rusted from the winters, I think you will like the discreet look from the exhaust and looks from people when they hear the HEMI WOT!!!

I did see one XK w/ a really nice looking tip and it was polished stainless steal to prevent rust. However, it was on a 4.7L and I am not sure if is made for the 5.7L.

I can't wait to start it up for the first time after the Flowmaster

I am on the hunt to find a good shop near me to install it.

**Core XK** · 07-27-2012, 10:44 AM

According to UPS tracking my Flowmaster and K&N Air Filter should arrive Monday or Tuesday. My buddy who does all of my tuning will be putting it on (I forgot he welds :P)

Lift, Tires, Filter, and Muffler all within 5 days! my fiancee is super excited........

**1USMC** · 07-28-2012, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by Core XK

....... trim the stock pipe/tip and I will purchase a bolt on exhaust tip and remove when offroading....

Mmmm.. something I've started to consider now myself.

I have also tried two SS tips and both turned dark after a while. I have also wondered what it would look like to cut out an upside-down "U" in the bumper, so the tip could then be flush with the bottom of the bumper.

**Matt** · 07-28-2012, 02:30 PM

Had a great time ripping Corey's suspension out today... minus the killer heat/humidity!

**Core XK** · 07-28-2012, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by Matt

Had a great time ripping Corey's suspension out today... minus the killer heat/humidity!

Yeah it was definitely an awesome learning experience. It was nice meeting you. You have a beautiful family

There will be many more projects in the future that require your expertise lol

Will post pictures soon

**Matt** · 07-28-2012, 05:29 PM

Thanks man. lol my kids definitely got their looks from "mom"!!

**Core XK** · 07-28-2012, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by Matt

Thanks man. lol my kids definitely got their looks from "mom"!!

haha

**Core XK** · 08-09-2012, 07:26 PM

Tires went on about a week ago! everythings drives very nicely and the duratracs definitely let you know they are there lol I am hoping to have the flowmaster 50 on tomorrow before the RC trip but who knows!

And some other goodies

.......addiction comes too quickly

And I don't think I ever posted a pic of where I put the switch for the KC lights so here it is :P