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New Exhaust
« on: August 26 2013, 12:04:21 PM »
Exhaust pipes have some holes rusted in them so time to replace from cat back. I like the Pypes system but kinda pricey just under $400. Have heard good things about the sound of this system also. What is another good alternative with maybe a lower price?
 
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Re: New Exhaust
« Reply #1 on: August 26 2013, 01:46:30 PM »
Pricey? The first time I replaced exhaust I bought GM parts at employee pricing and it was over $700 just for parts.
Matter of perspective I guess. Hooker? not much cheaper...
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Re: New Exhaust
« Reply #2 on: August 26 2013, 01:54:40 PM »
i bit the bullet and did gnu. expensive but nice. i did 90%of system had my exhaust guy finish up tail pipes and made it way more secure

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Re: New Exhaust
« Reply #3 on: August 26 2013, 02:18:45 PM »
that is a bargain compared to trying some build you a comparable system.
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Re: New Exhaust
« Reply #4 on: August 26 2013, 03:01:28 PM »
nyc mandrel bent 3" is about 1200-1400 with mufflers.. so yea that 400 seems good. even if you have some one install it ure ahead of the game. i would do ass much as you can and if u  get stuck let some one finish it off

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Re: New Exhaust
« Reply #5 on: August 26 2013, 04:00:26 PM »
It's not that much work to do it you can get the old off....

I spent more than 400$ building a temporary 3" system for my Challenger this spring and I quit at the rear axle and called it good enuf
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Re: New Exhaust
« Reply #6 on: August 26 2013, 04:01:15 PM »
Of course, I get really stupid some days
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Re: New Exhaust
« Reply #7 on: August 26 2013, 04:30:59 PM »
Yeah, after some research the $400 is lookin pretty good
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Re: New Exhaust
« Reply #8 on: August 28 2013, 02:08:52 PM »
thats nuts...had my exhaust done years ago...from the cat back the exhaust cost me $208? That's with the mufflers.  The guy who did it used his own piping, and built the exhaust. Still together!!

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Re: New Exhaust
« Reply #9 on: August 28 2013, 07:04:15 PM »
Pricey? The first time I replaced exhaust I bought GM parts at employee pricing and it was over $700 just for parts.
Matter of perspective I guess. Hooker? not much cheaper...


you can find hookers around here for as low as $100.
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Re: New Exhaust
« Reply #10 on: August 29 2013, 08:11:09 AM »
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Re: New Exhaust
« Reply #11 on: September 05 2013, 11:11:41 PM »
Installed the new pypes exhaust tonight and I like it. Very quality system, nice fit, good sound. Wish id have gotten it sooner!!!
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Re: New Exhaust
« Reply #12 on: September 06 2013, 12:03:05 AM »
that is a bargain compared to trying some build you a comparable system.

Ain't that the truth.  A co-worker had an exhaust custom built from cat back.  All stainless with welded bends, it was $1700.00. :O   It did look nice and sounded really good for a 4 cylinder, not an obnoxious sound like some 4 bangers.

 

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