Muffler/Exhuast question....

[82CapriceClassic]

yes i need some of that dynamat because if im in my car for an extended period of time i feel like a pig in a blanket from all the heat of my pipes...

[moliva1568]

Originally Posted by deesandvees

$700, about 9 months ago, you could probably even get a better deal nowadays.

ok, I think I can live with that. spending 500 might as well be 700. did that include all the parts (muffler,pipes,cats, etc) and labor? Hopefully i don't have to deal with an inflated NYC price.

[moliva1568]

So i called a reputable muffler shop and was quoted a price of $1037 to "modify cross member, install H pipe, two flomaster 50 series and new cats." Seems like a lot more than what Deesand vees paid. Granted, I don't know what kind of relationship he has with the shop that did it and if they hooked him up. Does anyboy feel that this is too much and the shop is trying to get over w/ some NYC inflation? Does anybody live in NY and can recommend a shop that will do it for less in the NYC/Westchester/Rockland/LI or CT (fairfield county)? I'll even consider northern NJ. Thanks

[beat88ls]

i ran a flowmaster system on my 95 ranger. i wanted the 40 series, but when the muffler guy asked what i wanted he told me the 40 would be loud and scared me out of getting it. i ended up with the 40 delta flow... after all was said and done i wished i got the 40 original... heres a link to the flowmaster site for the 40 original and the 40 delta flow... delta means more baffles

http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/40_orig.html

and the delta

http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/40_delta.html

there is a tiny link under the picture of the muffler on that page that lets you hear a sound clip... if youre still interested in the 50 series you can also hear them on the site

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by moliva1568

So i called a reputable muffler shop and was quoted a price of $1037 to "modify cross member, install H pipe, two flomaster 50 series and new cats." Seems like a lot more than what Deesand vees paid. Granted, I don't know what kind of relationship he has with the shop that did it and if they hooked him up. Does anyboy feel that this is too much and the shop is trying to get over w/ some NYC inflation? Does anybody live in NY and can recommend a shop that will do it for less in the NYC/Westchester/Rockland/LI or CT (fairfield county)? I'll even consider northern NJ. Thanks

the cost of new cat's is substantial....platinum in there...
the installation of a muffler system cost is also effected by the metal used...I prefer stainless steel...long life NO PROBLEMS....

to keep the cost down the use of a heavy guage high quality steel is a good substitute,,,this should last 6 years or so....

new york rust belt....

[mike561]

I wish i had known all this before getting my exhaust done, i herd bhw's single 50 series, sounds more of what i want. but id also like to hear a clip of dual 50's though (if there is any difference) cause ill be replacing my dual 40s wit 50s

[moliva1568]

so the price they quoted me isn't bad? they told me 837 without the cat and 1037 with. i sometimes like to get parts on my own and just pay for the labor. however, the comfort of some type of warranty is good too. should i just say F it and cough up the money or keep shopping around? The last thing I want is to pay less but wind up with problems down the road.

[mike561]

I paid around 500 for mine, they bent and welded the pipes as well, though i have no cats and still running stock headers

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by moliva1568

so the price they quoted me isn't bad? they told me 837 without the cat and 1037 with. i sometimes like to get parts on my own and just pay for the labor. however, the comfort of some type of warranty is good too. should i just say F it and cough up the money or keep shopping around? The last thing I want is to pay less but wind up with problems down the road.

if the metal used is s/steel and it has a good warrantee, this cost is in the correct range..

[moliva1568]

So the plan was to get a dual exhaust system. Unfortunately everyday bills have prohibited me from making that happen. Me entire exhaust system is in dire need of attention but i keep holding out because the last thing i want to do i spend money on a regular exhaust repairs when i know i plan on changing it as soon as i can. the car is practically my everyday driver so now i'm stuck. anybody else find themself in a similar situation? what did you end up doing?

P.S. Purchased car 2/07 with 43,000 orignal miles. As of today 4/29/09. the car has 100,500 miles. That's how much i've put on it in 2 years since this economy has forced me to part with my car payment and make this a daily driver. Damn

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by moliva1568

So the plan was to get a dual exhaust system. Unfortunately everyday bills have prohibited me from making that happen. Me entire exhaust system is in dire need of attention but i keep holding out because the last thing i want to do i spend money on a regular exhaust repairs when i know i plan on changing it as soon as i can. the car is practically my everyday driver so now i'm stuck. anybody else find themself in a similar situation? what did you end up doing?

P.S. Purchased car 2/07 with 43,000 orignal miles. As of today 4/29/09. the car has 100,500 miles. That's how much i've put on it in 2 years since this economy has forced me to part with my car payment and make this a daily driver. Damn

the exhaust system should be replaced if bad ....this can damage other componets.....one time on my 73 impala the exhaust pipe leaked at a point next to the drive shaft U joint.. I had to fix the u joint and exhaust system....

I buy my vehicles new 0 miles then get lifetime warrantee...one vehicle got 7 exhaust systems cat back for 90.oo US....

since you have little cash the best thing to do is replace cat back if this is all thats needed...

the crossover pipes you need a pro to remove....
expect 3 years in the rust belt with the steel exhaust pipes where you live with your mileage..