Here are my 2 1/2" to OEM rolled lip exhaust tips
Below is what I started with: two OEM style stainless rolled lip extensions and two 2 1/2" to oval transitions from Spintech.
Using a bandsaw, I cut the two pieces so that the width was the same on both.
They lined up nicely. They're installed now and look very factory, but I haven't taken any pics yet of the finished exhaust.
On the way home from our local Mustang club meeting, I heard an ominous noise emanating from the passenger side of the engine. I nursed it home and pulled the VC, as it sounded like I had lost a rocker arm. What I saw was that and more. The valvespring was broke into three pieces, and the valve was stuck down. Not a good sign.
I pulled the head and found that the valve had smacked the piston pretty hard. Below a re pics of the carnage.
I had replaced the springs that came with these heads with Comp Cams beehive springs in the mistaken belief that they would survive a high RPM excursion better. I was cruising home at 2400 RPM, so they didn't hold up very well. I've quit working on the car now so I can concentrate on remodeling my house. This took all the wind out of my sails.
