GT Active Exhaust - Can you weld exhaust tips to it?

[Dabitz]

I have 4 black exhaust tips that are bolt on but they don't stay put. I hate the raw exhaust tips on the active exhaust (2019 GT Premium). I thought about taking it to a shop to weld the black tips to the OEM exits so they stay solid and permanent. I know some materials cannot be welded to. Does anyone know if this can be done before I waste my time?

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[GregO]

Does anyone know if this can be done before I waste my time?

Yes, it can be done
What material are the tip you have.

 

[Dabitz]

That was quick, thanks. They are Black Coated Stainless Steel. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CGJXYSR?th=1

This is a temporary solution for about a year before I get Corsa with double h-pipe.

 

[GregO]

That was quick, thanks. They are Black Coated Stainless Steel. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CGJXYSR?th=1

This is a temporary solution for about a year before I get Corsa with double h-pipe.

The preferred method is TIG weld with some 309 filler wire. I wouldn’t want just any exhaust shop MIG welding with standard mild steel wire.
Have you considered fitting up a Steeda H-pipe or X-pipe to your OEM active exhaust ?

 

[Dabitz]

Yes I already have the Steeda h pipe. It sounds great, just not loud enough, and hate the unfinished OEM tips.

 

[bigmixx]

Yes I already have the Steeda h pipe. It sounds great, just not loud enough, and hate the unfinished OEM tips.

I'm in the same boat. I have the Steed H pipe and like it but I wish it was a bit louder and deeper in track mode. Plus I hate the OEM tips as well. I have the cash saved up just not sure if I want Corsa or Borla.

 

[Dabitz]

From the research I have done, the best option (IMHO) seems to be the Corsa with double H pipe.

 

[AZ18yote]

From the research I have done, the best option (IMHO) seems to be the Corsa with double H pipe.

If ever planning on long tubes would highly recommend the Sport over the Xtremes. The tone on the Xtremes gets way too trumpety after headers upgrade. If keeping it stock then the Xtremes sound great.

 

[Dabitz]

Yeah I was aware. I'm not touching the headers as I don't want any inspection nightmares. I do want a tune with burbles in track mode ... I had the tips welded, I forgot to tell them to cut the bolts. Looks good and no more rattling.

 

[Dabitz]

 

[sabtaj1]

nice, they look identical to mine. Zero issues with mine

 

[Rapid Red]

I have 4 black exhaust tips that are bolt on but they don't stay put. I hate the raw exhaust tips on the active exhaust (2019 GT Premium). I thought about taking it to a shop to weld the black tips to the OEM exits so they stay solid and permanent. I know some materials cannot be welded to. Does anyone know if this can be done before I waste my time?

When you say, they will not stay put as in shifting around?

The slit in the tip, is it closed, or close to it, with the tip installed?

If yes, increase the width of the slit, and shave some metal off both sides of the slit.

That will increase the clamping pressure, don't get crazy with the removal of the material.

Take light cuts with one, get it sized then go for the other 3.

 

[Dabitz]

When you say, they will not stay put as in shifting around?

The slit in the tip, is it closed, or close to it, with the tip installed?

If yes, increase the width of the slit, and shave some metal off both sides of the slit.

That will increase the clamping pressure, don't get crazy with the removal of the material.

Take light cuts with one, get it sized then go for the other 3.

Thanks for the input, I solved the issued by having them welded. They were fully closed but still moved around.

 

[steve0s550]

Did those just slide over the stock tips?

 

[Dabitz]

Yes, with bolts at the bottom to tighten them up.

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