[DeTomaso] “Correct” muffler tip position

[Mike Drew]

Larry,

Yes, with the added provision that L-model tips emerge straight back from the muffler cans (which themselves are at an angle when installed) while Pre-L tips are angled upwards relative to the cans.

Mike

Sent from my iPad

> On Jul 6, 2021, at 14:53, Larry Finch via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com> wrote:
> 
> All,
> 
> Monday I am having a shop remove both S shaped muffler pipes, with the two goals being -
> —-fresh piping with minimal clearance dimpling 
> —-and correctly re-positioned mufflers and their tips
> 
> I will be installing Kirk’s mini bumpers tight to the body but do not want to change to upswept tips. 
> 
> My impression is when viewed from the rear all four tips should define a single horizontal line parallel to the ground.
> 
> And when viewed from above all four tips should define a single straight line crossing the chassis center line at 90°.
> 
> With mufflers centered in the valance openings. 
> 
> Have I missed anything?
> 
> Have I gotten anything wrong?
> 
> Or is this pretty much the correct method?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Larry 
> 
> Sent from me using a magic, handheld electronic gizmo. 
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