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Old 01-12-09, 02:40 PM
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Default 411 (Series 3-5) Exhaust Tailpipes

Bent Exhaust Tips (Tips for the unwary!)
As an aside, you will recall that the original XJ6 tail pipes had a curious
'S' bend. As you elaborated, the airflow helped direct the fumes away from
the car. My father in the 80's didn't like the look of his old XJ6's tail
pipes, so, you guessed it, he replaced them with some straight stainless
sections. After only a few miles, it became apparent that the fumes were
being reingested into the rear of the cockpit and indeed, stained the rear
hood lining. The message - the factory knew what they were doing!

Brett

Ps Downward tips more than likely make a quieter car.
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