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68gmsee · 09-14-2007, 07:26 PM

My 68 GMC needs a new exhaust system. Old one has rusted out.

I checked with the local muffler shop and he quoted me app $160-$180 for one. I checked in several catalogs and came up with one at LMC that they sell.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/0086.asp

I have two questions: Has anyone bought this from them or some other site?

And what in the heck is "aluminized steel?"

Thanks...

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-14-2007, 07:31 PM

alumized makes it last longer. call every muffler place in your phone book. i just got a price of 200.00 plus taxes for 2 1/2" duals without the mufflers.
180.00 is high i think.....

68gmsee · 09-14-2007, 08:14 PM

Yeah, I thought $180 was sort of high for a single exhaust also, but I haven't had to replace one in 10 yrs or so. This estimate was including the muffler...

The only other exhaust place here is Midas and they've always been on the high side.

stepside67 · 09-14-2007, 08:32 PM

I am looking at Walker stuff from Rock Auto $100-$140 depending on which muffler you go with. (main exhaust pipe, muffler and tailpipe)

Has anyone used this setup ? I am going back with stock 250 6cyl.

http://info.rockauto.com/Walker/Detail.html?2347.jpg

Brad · 09-14-2007, 08:36 PM

Seems like a good deal on that as long as you can do the welding yourself. Also, you'll pay for shipping and it might not turn into a good deal with shipping and your labor.

bad6772 · 09-14-2007, 09:00 PM

Are you going with single or duals for the six? IMO that is way to high..........

19673ontree · 09-14-2007, 09:14 PM

I have the LMC kit on my 67 it was $99 buck's came with all the pipe's the hanger's the muffler the bolt's , new doughnut gasket and no welding required was a snap to install in about a hour ,,,,

Super-Dave · 09-14-2007, 09:27 PM

you can come take my whole exhaust for free, im getting rid of my six for an 8, im in cali

68gmsee · 09-14-2007, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19673ontree

I have the LMC kit on my 67 it was $99 buck's came with all the pipe's the hanger's the muffler the bolt's , new doughnut gasket and no welding required was a snap to install in about a hour ,,,,

That's what I wanted to know-if someone had done one. Thnx.

You must have bought it some time ago for $99. I'm going to check to see what it costs to ship. That way I can determine if I want to go local or not.

How long have you had it and are you satisfied with the aluminized steel?

09-14-2007, 07:26 PM	#1
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	For 6 cylinder owners. Exhaust question... My 68 GMC needs a new exhaust system. Old one has rusted out. I checked with the local muffler shop and he quoted me app $160-$180 for one. I checked in several catalogs and came up with one at LMC that they sell. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/0086.asp I have two questions: Has anyone bought this from them or some other site? And what in the heck is "aluminized steel?" Thanks... Last edited by 68gmsee; 09-14-2007 at 07:30 PM. Reason: added url

09-14-2007, 07:31 PM	#2
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: For 6 cylinder owners. Exhaust question... alumized makes it last longer. call every muffler place in your phone book. i just got a price of 200.00 plus taxes for 2 1/2" duals without the mufflers. 180.00 is high i think..... __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

09-14-2007, 08:14 PM	#3
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: For 6 cylinder owners. Exhaust question... Yeah, I thought $180 was sort of high for a single exhaust also, but I haven't had to replace one in 10 yrs or so. This estimate was including the muffler... The only other exhaust place here is Midas and they've always been on the high side.

09-14-2007, 08:32 PM	#4
stepside67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cypress,Tx Posts: 63	Re: For 6 cylinder owners. Exhaust question... I am looking at Walker stuff from Rock Auto $100-$140 depending on which muffler you go with. (main exhaust pipe, muffler and tailpipe) Has anyone used this setup ? I am going back with stock 250 6cyl. http://info.rockauto.com/Walker/Detail.html?2347.jpg __________________ Stepside67 2016 Silverado LTZ Crew Cab 2001 Suburban 2000 Sportside Reg Cab 4.8 (Stolen) 1967 SWB Stepside Project

09-14-2007, 08:36 PM	#5
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: For 6 cylinder owners. Exhaust question... Seems like a good deal on that as long as you can do the welding yourself. Also, you'll pay for shipping and it might not turn into a good deal with shipping and your labor. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

09-14-2007, 09:00 PM	#6
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: For 6 cylinder owners. Exhaust question... Are you going with single or duals for the six? IMO that is way to high..........

09-14-2007, 09:14 PM	#7
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: For 6 cylinder owners. Exhaust question... I have the LMC kit on my 67 it was $99 buck's came with all the pipe's the hanger's the muffler the bolt's , new doughnut gasket and no welding required was a snap to install in about a hour ,,,, __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC Last edited by 19673ontree; 09-14-2007 at 09:15 PM.

09-14-2007, 09:27 PM	#8
Super-Dave Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lompoc, Ca Posts: 128	Re: For 6 cylinder owners. Exhaust question... you can come take my whole exhaust for free, im getting rid of my six for an 8, im in cali



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