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Old 12-10-2007, 01:19 PM
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Just wondering what most shops charge to install a catback on a LS1 Formula. 2 shops near my job quoted me $80, seems outrageous to me since it is a used system so basically ready to bolt on once it is over the axle right? Hardest part seems to be removing the stock exhaust from what I have read? Or anyone local have garage space and want to help a fellow fbody owner out? Thanks
Old 12-10-2007, 01:40 PM
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damn i payed like 25 bucks to get mine put on at Deer Park Muffler
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shops usually charge a hour labor to do it


do it yourself!
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Most shops are 75-150 an hour. So 80 isn't that bad at all.
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Now why in the hell would you NOT do this yourself?
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75.00 here. But if its used it should be 200.00. LOL
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Originally Posted by kornfreak_401
Now why in the hell would you NOT do this yourself?
I don't have a welder.

So $80 is average, thanks!
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What brand is the cat-back?


Just wondering if anyone here has or have heard Mac exhaust on an LS1 f-body. Thinkin' about getting it pretty soon cause the Flowmaster cat-back I have SUCKS!
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Originally Posted by E V I L
I don't have a welder.

So $80 is average, thanks!
i put a used corsa on and got an exhaust shop to weld it for $20.
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i thought you were clamping it....
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band clamps are easier, quicker, less likely to leak when done right....look badass and make it soooooo much easier to take off if needed..
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Alright so band clamps are the 1/2 moon with 2 nuts on the ends of them? Here are some pictures of what is tack welded, would I just need to cut the weld with a hacksaw? From what I read, where he has it tack welded, that part needs to be cut to slide over the axle? And how can a band clamp be better than a weld? My only other question is what the hell are all of the hangers for, several different ones are shown in the picture. Thanks
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hey bro feel free to send qms a message on xp im sure he can get it taken care quickly and easy and proably dirt cheap




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