The Rev
Dedicated LVC Member
Ok, I've been kicking the exhaust issue around for a while. And now it actually doesn't sound as nice as it used to, I also think I have a leak in the 3rd cat/resonator area because it gurgles a little down there and after letting go from 1/2 throttle it stumbles occasionally and makes noise down there.
That being said I have all the parts, x pipe, tips, and I will be ordering 02 sensors to have replaced at the same time, I understand that the 02s will add a few bucks to the job but oh well.
How much will this cost? I emailed a pretty reputable shop and he broke it down like this...
"There is quite a length of tubing involved, as well as tight clearances around the gas tank and rear end that need to be addressed with care. As a result, there’s potential for it to take significantly longer than say, a late 80’s Chevy truck.
Long story short:
$700 – you supply all parts (muffler, x-pipe, tips, and oxygen sensors)
$850 – you supply all parts, less oxygen sensors
>$1000 if we need to supply mufflers and o2’s
Of course, the exhaust will be fully welded, and treated in high temp paint to ensure a quality, long lasting system...."
Seems expensive given the fact I could drive to NJ and have Geno do it for less.
Realistically on the higher end how much would this job run me? There are plenty of real shady places around here and people who are telling me to "go talk to blah blah tell em I sent you" but I want to have an idea of what to expect to pay, I'm not the kind of person to do my research in person. If I go to a shop I'll just end up paying whatever they say, which is why I want to know what to expect.
I was expecting at the MAX this would be 500. Seeing that they are only supplying the piping and replacing 02s. I will give em everything they need to do it....
Opinions?
That being said I have all the parts, x pipe, tips, and I will be ordering 02 sensors to have replaced at the same time, I understand that the 02s will add a few bucks to the job but oh well.
How much will this cost? I emailed a pretty reputable shop and he broke it down like this...
"There is quite a length of tubing involved, as well as tight clearances around the gas tank and rear end that need to be addressed with care. As a result, there’s potential for it to take significantly longer than say, a late 80’s Chevy truck.
Long story short:
$700 – you supply all parts (muffler, x-pipe, tips, and oxygen sensors)
$850 – you supply all parts, less oxygen sensors
>$1000 if we need to supply mufflers and o2’s
Of course, the exhaust will be fully welded, and treated in high temp paint to ensure a quality, long lasting system...."
Seems expensive given the fact I could drive to NJ and have Geno do it for less.
Realistically on the higher end how much would this job run me? There are plenty of real shady places around here and people who are telling me to "go talk to blah blah tell em I sent you" but I want to have an idea of what to expect to pay, I'm not the kind of person to do my research in person. If I go to a shop I'll just end up paying whatever they say, which is why I want to know what to expect.
I was expecting at the MAX this would be 500. Seeing that they are only supplying the piping and replacing 02s. I will give em everything they need to do it....
Opinions?
