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Anybody know why GM decided to put the 6.2L exhaust straight out the back instead of the side like most anything else as of late? Just always thought it was curious. Thought you guys might know why. I got one coming and I was wanting to put the chrome GM tip on it but then I saw it was out the back. They do still have a tip though. Looks sort of funny cause it is so short. At least the pictures make it seem that way.

 

John

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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Anybody know why GM decided to put the 6.2L exhaust straight out the back instead of the side like most anything else as of late? Just always thought it was curious. Thought you guys might know why. I got one coming and I was wanting to put the chrome GM tip on it but then I saw it was out the back. They do still have a tip though. Looks sort of funny cause it is so short. At least the pictures make it seem that way.

 

John

 

I added the gm tip to mine. What I dont like it it being so close to the bumper, so I have the tip coming out a bit. I would think this would cause it to become discolored or make it start rusting faster.

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FarmerDave Enthusiast

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Well, as far as performance, less restrictive exhaust path with one less bend. But it could also be for identification, you know it has to be the 6.2 just by seeing the exhaust.

Matt_ Senior Enthusiast

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Anybody know why GM decided to put the 6.2L exhaust straight out the back instead of the side like most anything else as of late? Just always thought it was curious.

 

My guess.... Six Sigma Lean manufacturing. With more and more trucks coming with the 6.2L they probably wanted a way easily identifying the difference between the 6.2L and the 5.3/4.8 exhaust. Since they're routed the same, they'll look similar except for the added bend for the side exit 5.3/4.8.

 

Granted this is just an assumption on my part... but i think its more likely than some sort of performance or aesthetics benefit :lol:

 

I opted for the "invisible" tailpipe on my truck :cool:

Stevens03 Senior Enthusiast

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I know the 6.0 is gone now in the 1500's but my factory exit was straight out the rear. And really the only visible sign you have the 6.2 is the straight out the rear exit :cool:

jblakeney Senior Enthusiast

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Anybody know why GM decided to put the 6.2L exhaust straight out the back instead of the side like most anything else as of late? Just always thought it was curious. Thought you guys might know why. I got one coming and I was wanting to put the chrome GM tip on it but then I saw it was out the back. They do still have a tip though. Looks sort of funny cause it is so short. At least the pictures make it seem that way.

 

John

 

I added the gm tip to mine. What I dont like it it being so close to the bumper, so I have the tip coming out a bit. I would think this would cause it to become discolored or make it start rusting faster.

 

 

Dang, that looks good..... They should make it equal and put one on the other side tooooo.

 

Jbo

05silvycrew Enthusiast

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lol would you prefer the trumpet the duramax gets?

 

 

my buddy had me laughing so hard one day while we were driving. we saw a new D-max and he said "look at that....they put Elmer Fudd's gun on the exuast pipe" :cool:

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How do you guys like the 6.2 ? Do you have the max tow package or just the engine ? On the fence about one...concerned about towing a 25ft snowmobile trailer in sh*ty weather, on bad roads, etc and the short wheel base having issues with the trailer pushing.

 

Have a 2010 2500 CCSB LTZ with the duramax, but just don't tow anything heavy besides the above trailer... and don't put any where near the miles I used to.... so it's hard to justify the diesel now.............

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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Hate it, to much fun to drive :cool: I dont have the NHT towing pkg. Should be sufficient for the type of boat I plan on getting this yr or next.

skp05 Enthusiast

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They didn't want anyone to hear the 6.0-6.2 liters drive by and be in AFM mode because they sound like crap outside the truck? :lol::cool:

The sound exits the rear of the truck so people standing on the edge of the road don't hear the drone.

 

Anybody know why GM decided to put the 6.2L exhaust straight out the back instead of the side like most anything else as of late? Just always thought it was curious. Thought you guys might know why. I got one coming and I was wanting to put the chrome GM tip on it but then I saw it was out the back. They do still have a tip though. Looks sort of funny cause it is so short. At least the pictures make it seem that way.

 

John

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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They didn't want anyone to hear the 6.0-6.2 liters drive by and be in AFM mode because they sound like crap outside the truck?

 

Try again, the 6.2 doesnt have afm

Denali_Joe Enthusiast

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My guess would be so the 6.2 could easily be visually identified by the exhaust configuration. I'm personally gonna have mine moved to behind the rear wheel so I can use my hitch hauler without heat blasting the coolers I put on it!

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