Reasonable cost for Cutout???

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Aug 17, 2004 | 05:32 PM

Uno99

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Reasonable cost for Cutout???

Was wondering what is a reasonable price to pay to have a cutout installed. Right now I have flowmaster cat back. After doing some research and seeing most everyone's opinion on "Slowmaster" I've decided to do a cutout to gain back some more flow. I would like it installed right after the i-pipe comes down over the axle. WHAT IS A FAIR PRICE.

Aug 17, 2004 | 05:37 PM

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From: Warr Acres, OK

There is an exhaust shop here that installs their own fabbed cut outs. I had one installed in the exact location you are talking about for $30 total cost parts and labor.

Aug 17, 2004 | 05:50 PM

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I agree 30 dollars is what I paid, I had mine on the I pipe though before the bend. It shouldn't be much tougher to have it put where you want it.

Aug 17, 2004 | 06:15 PM

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That really pisses me off. These guys around here are asking 150$ to 200$. I went to Midas and they didn't even know what a cutout was.

Aug 17, 2004 | 06:17 PM

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From: Warr Acres, OK

Stay away from name brand exhaust shops. Around here there are tons of small privately owned shops. If the exhaust guys are older, they might not know what cut outs are. Years ago, we called them dumps and only the guys that couldn't afford headers ran them.

Aug 17, 2004 | 06:18 PM

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I got mine for 30 bucks and then installed for 60....it depends where you live.. in NY everything is expensive... plus they might be cheap and do a horrible job.... this is your baby not some hooptie

make sure its done right