LankyLS-1

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Looking to get a custom dual exhaust done on the SS. I can't stand the Y banging on the floorpan anymore. Would really like to come up with something like these:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-external-engine/599926-kooks-3-true-duals-over-axle-exhaust.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-external-engine/127681-kooks-true-dual-2-5-bolt-over-axle-setup-need-feedback.html

I have had previous work by Lonestar over on Telephone, but I don't have the confidence that I can take these pictures and end up with the same quality... Any ideas? Good experience with other shops?

Thanks.

CRAGER

Have you never done the BFH to the floorboard??? If not maybe go to G-Force is close to you and have them beat on them floorboards.

Peace,
Craig.

00'BlueSS

Josh over at LMR does some of the best custom fab work!

LankyLS-1

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Yea - I could beat on it, but that wouldn't help in my case. The y hits in a couple of different places... I think the guy that threw my driver side header and y together at Kooks was having a bad day

CRAGER

That just means you have to beat it in a few spots, I had to as well. Everybody has issues with headers and y-pipes, you're not the only one. But at least that means its not that close to the ground.

And what 00'BlueSS said is true, Josh can fab.

Peace,
Craig.

Deerhunter-Z28

I always recommend lonestar, they do great work and have done a lot more complicated exhaust setups than what you are wanting.

LankyLS-1

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Lonestar was helpful a few years ago. Had work done on my 98, on the BeaSSt, plenty of of good experience. But, the past couple of times I have been there have just been a pain in the a$$ - seemed as if they didn't really want to mess with the stuff I was bringing in, not taking their time, not working with me.

Who knows, may have shown up on bad days, but that just doesn't sit real well with me.

chupr0kabra

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I had the same experience. I hate to say that, because so many people recommend them and spoke highly of them, but when I went the guy's basic response was, "Well, aftermarket exhausts never fit like stock."

G-Force came up with a cheap and elegant solution to my problem.


-Mike

LankyLS-1

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Agreed...very frustrating.

Guess I may run by G-Force at some point and see what they have in terms of advice.

306 That Could

Theres only 1 guy I will let touch the cars up at lonestar. He takes care of me I take care of him........I always forget his name tho......big stalky guy, tatoos, Eric I think.....I always have to ask craig.....lol

Ben R

Check out Brad's Muffler on Highway 6 in Alvin! He did a custom exhaust for us on a Trailblazer SS last week in stainless that turned out great!! Great prices too!!

Rob's 02 SS

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Will any of these shops do true duals dumped

LS1vazquez

If your willing to travel a little bit further, theirs some great shops int he manvel area that have done some work on late generation vehicles.

LankyLS-1

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I don't mind traveling...Names?

Pretty sure I'm going to run by several places with pictures and see how the shops come across.

LS1vazquez

There was one shop in particular that I went too that was recommended by a friend. I needed some work done on my 01 SS and she had taken her T/A over there also. They actually had to cut and weld a cat onto the collector of her header so they know their way around these cars.

It's called Brads Muffler Shop and they are actually closer to Alvin, Texas then Manvel.

3790 E Highway 6, Alvin, TX
(281) 331-2077‎

I would call them up and tell them what you want, and they should be able to work with you.

LS1vazquez

If for whatever reason that doesn't work you can also try Manvel Muffler. I haven't been to them in years but last I checked they were pretty reputable. Either way you should be able to find what your looking for in that area, as most of those shops are still privately owned and still care about protecting their reputation, versus the corporate owned conglomerates that you would find in the suburban sprawl that will take a ******* pickaxe to your car and not even blink.

LS1vazquez

Oh snap. I didn't even see this.

Yeah, i would check out Brads for sure.

LankyLS-1

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Sounds like a plan - I'll probably head over there this afternoon or tomorrow to talk to him about it.

Thanks guys.

Randy_S

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If you go to Brad's, ask for Robert. He is the one with hair. He fabbed up my y pipe and always does my work. Tell him that Randy sent you, that way he will charge you an additional 20%.

I went by there last week and had him weld on a 1 chamber on my truck. Has a great sound to it with the factory cats and a dump.

chupr0kabra

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-Mike