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Old 01-25-2012, 05:38 PM
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The exhaust is planned to be 2.5in off the collectors into a 2.5 in/3 in out merge, to a 3in in/out round muffler in the I-pipe and out to a 3in in/out single oval muffler. The merge, mufflers and exhaust tip will be provided by me.
I realize this varies greatly, just don't want to get bent over. Thanks.
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Where do you live? Aluminized or stainless steel?
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I am in S. Carolina. The merge and mufflers are stainless steel. I am undecided on aluminized vs stainless. Aluminized would be cheaper.
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My guess would be somewhere around $300.
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i would say 300 to 400 depending on who does it...make sure the welds are solid and not just some average joe welding
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Thanks, for the replies. Everyone I asked has recommended the same shop. They have a good reputation. Now, if I could get enough time to call them during working hours.
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I would be shocked if you paid over 200
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I had a chance to call the shop and he could not give me an estimate on price. That shop is the only show in town, kind of scares me.
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I would be shocked if you paid over 200
i agree thats not much work,
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Lets say it's 60$/hr..it really shouldn't take anymore than 4 hrs. So yeah 2-250$
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anything over 300 and he is making good money on you i paid 200 for an Xpipe to be welded up with bullets and i felt like i even paid too much, he did do a great job on the welds tho
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I think $200 max.
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Thanks, for the replies. So, $250ish in labor plus cost of the tubing and hangers. I called him Fri. he could not give an estimate. I hope he is better in person, left me a little cold over the phone. But, he is the only show in town.



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