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packrat42 · 02-13-2011, 09:03 PM

I stopped at the local muffler shop the other day to get a quote on running exhaust on the ol money pit. I want to know if this sounds reasonable: 2.5" pipe just over the rear axle then dumped and a balance tube. I have the collecters and mufflers already. The guy quoted me $160.00. I feel this maybe a little high. Maybe not, that's why I'm asking the experts.

ETsC10 · 02-13-2011, 09:10 PM

That's exactly what I paid for mine, with out 'H' pipe.
Over ten years ago!
Sounds pretty reasonable to me but maybe you should
get some more bids anyway.

.

sjarrett71 · 02-13-2011, 09:25 PM

Sounds reasonable to me too. I got quotes of up to #350.00 with non-performance mufflers!

Longhorn Man · 02-13-2011, 10:10 PM

I paid 100 bucks just to have them hook my manifolds to an existing exhaust system. And that was the best deal I was able to find in town. This woulda been in 05 or 06

crazy longhorn · 02-13-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by packrat42

I stopped at the local muffler shop the other day to get a quote on running exhaust on the ol money pit. I want to know if this sounds reasonable: 2.5" pipe just over the rear axle then dumped and a balance tube. I have the collecters and mufflers already. The guy quoted me $160.00. I feel this maybe a little high. Maybe not, that's why I'm asking the experts.

I worked in a muffler shop for a few yrs.....saw the prices....hell, I think that man is being real fair with you

I built my stuff in shop(after hrs)....the old man charged me 1.50 ft on 2 1/2" aluminized pipe, plus a little shop charge on the welder, ect. He furnished a set of used 50'S Flows....that complete system, would have cost me 600 bones(to buy). I did all the work.....are you ready(drum roll)! the complete system.....all the way to the back& exit through my back bumper ,was 275 bones(headers &all). It was all my time, but that old man gave a lot of chit away

CrazyAl

C10-Driver · 02-13-2011, 10:54 PM

I'd say that's real cheap. I know we pay a bit more in Canada but a full dual exhaust (including performance mufflers) would run somewhere around a grand or more.

Stano · 02-13-2011, 11:45 PM

I paid $200 and furnished 40s flows, from headers to a tucked exit behind the bedside behind the back tires. I would jump on $160.

**LockDoc** · 02-13-2011, 11:50 PM

.. with everyone... Do it!

LockDoc

Duncan and son · 02-14-2011, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

.. with everyone... Do it!

LockDoc

x2

60ratrod · 02-14-2011, 12:10 AM

i got a quote a couple years back on my 72 and was told "$400, and we can't do an x-pipe cause it won't fit and your truck is too low." needless to say i walked. and my 72 really isn't that low to the ground. i can crawl under without having to jack the truck, but jacking it gives me just a lil more clearance. i'm with the others, do it.

timjt · 02-16-2011, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Duncan and son

x2

x3 or x10 whatever

**special-K** · 02-14-2011, 08:33 AM

"Sometimes you gotta pay the piper."

**Boog** · 02-14-2011, 09:02 AM

Oh! I can't believe you said that.

packrat42 · 02-14-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

"Sometimes you gotta pay the piper."

Thats funny... I think that I'm gonna let the man do it I guess.

**70cst** · 02-14-2011, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

"Sometimes you gotta pay the piper."

NINERS1 · 02-14-2011, 12:11 PM

Souds real fair to me, i paid $600 for header install new 2.5" pipe tucked and ran through crossmember, already had flowmasters, and exit behind back tire with new chrome tips, and h pipe.

Longhorn Man · 02-14-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

"Sometimes you gotta pay the piper."

Tim... that is AWESOME!!!! I have to admit, it took me a second to get it.. but it was worth it!

**special-K** · 02-14-2011, 08:53 PM

Well,I've gotten really bad with the corny stuff since my girlfriend (and her whole family) loves it. Like I needed encouragement. She's a real punster herself. I swear we could make people noxious

swamp rat · 02-16-2011, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by packrat42

I stopped at the local muffler shop the other day to get a quote on running exhaust on the ol money pit. I want to know if this sounds reasonable: 2.5" pipe just over the rear axle then dumped and a balance tube. I have the collecters and mufflers already. The guy quoted me $160.00. I feel this maybe a little high. Maybe not, that's why I'm asking the experts.

Thats a great price for my area..

Loved the Pay the piper joke too!

Shyguy · 02-16-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Thats a great price for my area..

Loved the Pay the piper joke too!

I did not get much sleep last night, so it took me a while to get it, lol.

JORGIE95961 · 06-01-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by packrat42

I stopped at the local muffler shop the other day to get a quote on running exhaust on the ol money pit. I want to know if this sounds reasonable: 2.5" pipe just over the rear axle then dumped and a balance tube. I have the collecters and mufflers already. The guy quoted me $160.00. I feel this maybe a little high. Maybe not, that's why I'm asking the experts.

i wanna get mine done there....

19seventeeCustom · 06-01-2011, 11:21 AM

man, I must be lucky!!

I have a local shop that I have been going to for the past 10 years and his rates are great in my book.

The last time I went, I had him fab me up a new 2.5" Y pipe from the headers back, then to a dual chamber flowmaster and over the axle with a turn down. I think he charged my $80, and I bought the flo on ebay for $30......

JORGIE95961 · 06-01-2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 19seventeeCustom

man, I must be lucky!!

I have a local shop that I have been going to for the past 10 years and his rates are great in my book.

The last time I went, I had him fab me up a new 2.5" Y pipe from the headers back, then to a dual chamber flowmaster and over the axle with a turn down. I think he charged my $80, and I bought the flo on ebay for $30......

was this in 1975? lol i just called a shop and the guy basically wants 300 bucks for two downpipes lol

**70cst** · 06-01-2011, 12:01 PM

This thread is exhausting

02-13-2011, 09:03 PM	#1
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02-13-2011, 09:10 PM	#2
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02-13-2011, 10:10 PM	#4
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02-13-2011, 10:54 PM	#6
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: Does this sound normal? I'd say that's real cheap. I know we pay a bit more in Canada but a full dual exhaust (including performance mufflers) would run somewhere around a grand or more. __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

02-13-2011, 11:45 PM	#7
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	Re: Does this sound normal? I paid $200 and furnished 40s flows, from headers to a tucked exit behind the bedside behind the back tires. I would jump on $160. __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain

02-13-2011, 09:25 PM	#3
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02-13-2011, 11:50 PM	#8
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02-14-2011, 12:10 AM	#10
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: Does this sound normal? i got a quote a couple years back on my 72 and was told "$400, and we can't do an x-pipe cause it won't fit and your truck is too low." needless to say i walked. and my 72 really isn't that low to the ground. i can crawl under without having to jack the truck, but jacking it gives me just a lil more clearance. i'm with the others, do it. __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

02-14-2011, 08:33 AM	#12
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02-14-2011, 09:02 AM	#13
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02-14-2011, 12:11 PM	#16
NINERS1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: weatherford ok. Posts: 255	Re: Does this sound normal? Souds real fair to me, i paid $600 for header install new 2.5" pipe tucked and ran through crossmember, already had flowmasters, and exit behind back tire with new chrome tips, and h pipe. __________________ 71 chevy cheyenne lwb http://s321.photobucket.com/albums/n..._tab_my_albums Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!

02-14-2011, 08:53 PM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Does this sound normal? Well,I've gotten really bad with the corny stuff since my girlfriend (and her whole family) loves it. Like I needed encouragement. She's a real punster herself. I swear we could make people noxious __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-01-2011, 11:21 AM	#22
19seventeeCustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downtown Posts: 573	Re: Does this sound normal? man, I must be lucky!! I have a local shop that I have been going to for the past 10 years and his rates are great in my book. The last time I went, I had him fab me up a new 2.5" Y pipe from the headers back, then to a dual chamber flowmaster and over the axle with a turn down. I think he charged my $80, and I bought the flo on ebay for $30......

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