Challenger exhaust tips

[erickson]

how far should a challenger exhaust tip be sticking out? The photo shows where they would be without cutting the tailpipe

 

[Rapidfire]

I'm sure they varied a little from the factory. I like the tips set about 1 inch out.

 

[70chall440]

As far as I can tell there was not a factory spec, there was a big thread on this subject on another forum and the general consensus was that they should be 1 - 1.5" out. If they are flush the valance gets sooted up pretty quickly and if more than 1.5" out they look like crap.

 

[moparleo]

I read somewhere a long time ago that the spec is 1" .

 

[erickson]

Thanks I think I will have them out 1.0.

 

[Terry 72 Rallye]

mine stick out less than half an inch, well known long time mopar shop in Denver Mopower masters just did my exhaust about a month ago and that is where they set the tips at. Tony has been around forever and is one of the most knowledgeable mopar guys around. your personal preference is all that really matters. if they look right and good to you. I have some photos of my car here under welcome wagon if you want to take a peek just search Golden.

 

[volunteer]

Apparently few (if any) of you ever had a brand new E-body Challenger. All of mine had at least two full inches as indicated on top surface - looking sideways. The gap between this surface and the upper valance is minimal - like your pinky finger tip a tight fit. From a side view, only chrome should be visible but not enough sticking out looks really bad.

 

[70chall440]

I never had a brand new E body but I did have a few relatively new ones 5 -8 yrs old that still had the original exhaust and from what I "remember" the tips did stick out relatively far BUT IMO they look odd that far out which is why I said what I did. On my 70 Challenger RT I have them about 1.5" out, I had them closer for a little while and it would get really dirty very quickly.

 

[340challconvert]

For what it is worth; an original brochure pic.
Not a measurement, but a good visual from the original source!
Enlarge the pic, it is a decent visual of the tips

http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/Canada/Dodge/1970%20Dodge%20Challenger%20Brochure/b_1970%20Dodge%20Challenger%20(Cdn)-06-07.jpg

 

[budascuda]

Relative to the bumper guard, definitely more than an inch!
Thanks 340,

 

[volunteer]

Grainy pic but you can indeed see the minimal gap from top surface to metal of valance.

 

[Challenger RTA]

Here's a different approach.Got the car of original owner.3 years old I remember he said he had the mufflers and resonators burned out. The tips stuck about an inch not much more.

 

[70chall440]

This has been debated on every E body site and the consensus usually comes out that there wasn't a factory spec and that throughout the build period they varied greatly. Again, IMO more than 1.5 looks bad, but again thats my opinion, your car do what you want.

This is what happens when so many people obsess over stock crap and make others think that everything has to be a very specific way when in fact these cars were literally slammed together by people working on an assembly line that gave 2 craps about them as they were just cars. Likewise, QA was spotty at best and so long as it started, drove under its own power, stopped and the lights came on it was "good to go".

If you get enough experience on these cars (70's muscle cars) especially dismantling and rebuilding them you will see just how badly they were built. There are runs in the paint, orange peel galore, missing or bad spot welds, bubblegum welds, bad gaps, etc.. It cracks me up when people want to try and recreate the horrible build quality these cars actually had and then criticize someone else for actually improving them.

 

[volunteer]

This has been debated on every E body site and the consensus usually comes out that there wasn't a factory spec and that throughout the build period they varied greatly. Again, IMO more than 1.5 looks bad, but again thats my opinion, your car do what you want.

This is what happens when so many people obsess over stock crap and make others think that everything has to be a very specific way when in fact these cars were literally slammed together by people working on an assembly line that gave 2 craps about them as they were just cars. Likewise, QA was spotty at best and so long as it started, drove under its own power, stopped and the lights came on it was "good to go".

If you get enough experience on these cars (70's muscle cars) especially dismantling and rebuilding them you will see just how badly they were built. There are runs in the paint, orange peel galore, missing or bad spot welds, bubblegum welds, bad gaps, etc.. It cracks me up when people want to try and recreate the horrible build quality these cars actually had and then criticize someone else for actually improving them.

Well said.

 

[budascuda]

This has been debated on every E body site and the consensus usually comes out that there wasn't a factory spec and that throughout the build period they varied greatly. Again, IMO more than 1.5 looks bad, but again thats my opinion, your car do what you want.

This is what happens when so many people obsess over stock crap and make others think that everything has to be a very specific way when in fact these cars were literally slammed together by people working on an assembly line that gave 2 craps about them as they were just cars. Likewise, QA was spotty at best and so long as it started, drove under its own power, stopped and the lights came on it was "good to go".

If you get enough experience on these cars (70's muscle cars) especially dismantling and rebuilding them you will see just how badly they were built. There are runs in the paint, orange peel galore, missing or bad spot welds, bubblegum welds, bad gaps, etc.. It cracks me up when people want to try and recreate the horrible build quality these cars actually had and then criticize someone else for actually improving them.

Mike, buddy, i like the cut of your jib !
No thread is complete without a comment from you......

 

[ph23vo]

THIS FAR...I LOOKED AT MANY ORIGINAL FACTORY PHOTOS TO GET TO THIS..GOOD LUCK

 

[Challenger RTA]

The question being asked here.
"how far should a challenger exhaust tip be sticking out?" The answer will not be found here. The answer is at the blue oval and blue bow tie site. They have seen the exhaust tips more than anyone else.and others That's where the answer rests!

 

[volunteer]

On same subject (sort of) - I am seeking OEM type (E-body Challenger) replacement tips with 2.25'' inlets. Stainless and fair price. Sources or links? Thank-you and stay safe.

 

[340challconvert]

Try Roseville Moparts (and get a discount)

Tip Set 70-74 Challenger 2 1/2 | Roseville Moparts

New Reproduction 229-S25 OE Factory-style replacement stainless exhaust tips for 1970-74 Dodge Challenger models. 1970-74 Mopar E-Body models were offered with or without exhaust tips. Models fitted with exhaust tips were also fitted with a special rear valence panel that the exhaust tips were...

www.rosevillemoparts.com

 

[budascuda]

those repros are chrome not stainless

"Ouch"", that's how they end up selling the next one, CLEVER......