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**Yukon Jack** · 05-20-2005, 03:56 PM

I am close to getting exhaust on my K20. I stopped by American Muffler in Wichita today as a number of board members have recommended them.

This system will have 3" pipe from the long tube headers to an X-pipe that I already have made. From the X-pipe it will be 2 1/2" to a set of mufflers that I already have. It will continue to be 2 1/2" over the rear axle and dump somewhere behind the tires. There will be one bend between the passenger collector and the transfer case that may be tricky. I was quoted a very rough estimate of $300 but they have not seen the vehicle yet so nothing more specific.

The last exhaust I had put on the truck was just 2" duals with mufflers and it was $200. I know I am stepping up to bigger pipe so that will be more expensive. Is somewhere in the neighborhood of $300 within the acceptable range?

barn9 · 05-20-2005, 04:06 PM

Seems a little high Mark, since you have the X pipe and mufflers. My guess is they gave a high estimate to cover themselves, since they have not seen the truck. It's tough to estimate things like that accurately when it is not stock items, and the customer is always happier if the price comes in under the estimate.

farside847 · 05-20-2005, 04:20 PM

I just got a new system installed for $400. Included 2.5" pipes all the way and new turbo mufflers.

CHEVYE · 05-20-2005, 05:12 PM

if i bring the muffs, my guy will do a complete dual set for $150.

72MARIO · 05-20-2005, 05:44 PM

That sounds fair to me.

Guys up here in Ontario are paying $700+ to have from the cat back split into duals with flowpros. They are like 60 dollar mufflers.

Fred T · 05-20-2005, 06:59 PM

Since I'm the one that recommend them, I'll chime in. They did mine with dynomax turbo mufflers, no crossover for a total of just under $400 with tax. Sounds like they quoted you on the high side. But they are the best in town for custom work and I got lifetime warranty. I've been doing business there for over 25 years.

68w/sbc406 · 05-20-2005, 08:12 PM

when i had mine done i had the flows, they supplied the collectors, did an 'H' pipe and turned downs before the axel.....$150. if they do nice work then i would pay 300. with your truck being lifted you it will be seen more than a stock/lowered truck

COBRO · 05-20-2005, 09:18 PM

Mine like farside 847 was $400 from the header collector to the rear bumper in 2-1/2 pipe with mufflers.Seems to be the going price in central oregon as I checked several shops. HTH:::CB

**Yukon Jack** · 05-21-2005, 07:00 PM

Hopefully will go to the exhaust shop Tuesday. I'm hoping the price will ended up in the $250.00 range.

A.P. · 05-21-2005, 07:35 PM

When I went to install mufflers in my truck at first I wanted a single exhaust. But the guy at the shop said it would cost me about the same for duals 2 1/2" pipe. He quoted me a price of $250. I already had one muffler, and the shop included the second. They did a good job and they warrantied it for as long as I own my truck.

05-20-2005, 03:56 PM	#1
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Opinions on exhaust price I am close to getting exhaust on my K20. I stopped by American Muffler in Wichita today as a number of board members have recommended them. This system will have 3" pipe from the long tube headers to an X-pipe that I already have made. From the X-pipe it will be 2 1/2" to a set of mufflers that I already have. It will continue to be 2 1/2" over the rear axle and dump somewhere behind the tires. There will be one bend between the passenger collector and the transfer case that may be tricky. I was quoted a very rough estimate of $300 but they have not seen the vehicle yet so nothing more specific. The last exhaust I had put on the truck was just 2" duals with mufflers and it was $200. I know I am stepping up to bigger pipe so that will be more expensive. Is somewhere in the neighborhood of $300 within the acceptable range? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-20-2005, 04:06 PM	#2
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Seems a little high Mark, since you have the X pipe and mufflers. My guess is they gave a high estimate to cover themselves, since they have not seen the truck. It's tough to estimate things like that accurately when it is not stock items, and the customer is always happier if the price comes in under the estimate. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

05-20-2005, 04:20 PM	#3
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	I just got a new system installed for $400. Included 2.5" pipes all the way and new turbo mufflers. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

05-20-2005, 05:12 PM	#4
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	if i bring the muffs, my guy will do a complete dual set for $150. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

05-20-2005, 05:44 PM	#5
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	That sounds fair to me. Guys up here in Ontario are paying $700+ to have from the cat back split into duals with flowpros. They are like 60 dollar mufflers. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

05-20-2005, 06:59 PM	#6
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Since I'm the one that recommend them, I'll chime in. They did mine with dynomax turbo mufflers, no crossover for a total of just under $400 with tax. Sounds like they quoted you on the high side. But they are the best in town for custom work and I got lifetime warranty. I've been doing business there for over 25 years. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

05-20-2005, 08:12 PM	#7
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	when i had mine done i had the flows, they supplied the collectors, did an 'H' pipe and turned downs before the axel.....$150. if they do nice work then i would pay 300. with your truck being lifted you it will be seen more than a stock/lowered truck __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

05-20-2005, 09:18 PM	#8
COBRO Active Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: RDM,Oregon Posts: 285	Mine like farside 847 was $400 from the header collector to the rear bumper in 2-1/2 pipe with mufflers.Seems to be the going price in central oregon as I checked several shops. HTH:::CB

05-21-2005, 07:00 PM	#9
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Hopefully will go to the exhaust shop Tuesday. I'm hoping the price will ended up in the $250.00 range. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-21-2005, 07:35 PM	#10
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	When I went to install mufflers in my truck at first I wanted a single exhaust. But the guy at the shop said it would cost me about the same for duals 2 1/2" pipe. He quoted me a price of $250. I already had one muffler, and the shop included the second. They did a good job and they warrantied it for as long as I own my truck.



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