TD's going in on Monday..
 

I found a shop, and they quoted me 375 for full install 2.5" dumping at the axle...

If I wanted mandrel bends it will be 150 more...

Mandrel bends worth it, or should I just go with the top quote and be done with it?

Is that $375 if they provide the mufflers, x-pipe, etc? If so thats a killer deal, and I would for for the mandrel bends.

No, I already have the X pipe, cats, and mufflers for them to put on...

$525 for dumped duals is a rip off. It's not difficult to weld up some straight pipes into and after an X, after any exhaust manifolds. In fact a y pipe is more difficult to construct and quality muffler shops only charge ~$200 for that if you bring them your own parts. Finally mandrel is the only way to go.

Yes... thats a but too much. I paid $200 for mine with press bends when I provided the mufflers and x-pipe.

If its really good work and they are mandrel bends I say get them.

I'm gonna talk em down if I can... I can always find another shop, but the more I think about it, it seems a little steep to me, considering I already have the x, cat, and mufflers, and all the stock exhaust is already pulled out...

I'll see what they say tomorrow

where did you buy your X? and for how much?
Have any of you ever bought an X on ebay? There are so many different kinds, im not sure which is the right kind to use.

Texas-Speed sells the flowtech (I think) and their own set-up. I try to stay away from anything ebay for generic performance parts.

Mendrel bending is a must and get that price down a bit! You will love the TD's btw!!

-Todd

I got them to put the duals on for $350, that included mandrel bends, and flange's put on the LT's, so I can unbolt it if I need to.

Sounds great, has a nice lobe coming from the cam, I just need a tune now, I dont have any 02sims or anything for the rear 02's so it's running really rich right now.

Definately go mandrel. Sounds high to me though.

Driver side cat hangs a little low, I've already scraped a speed bump... other than that I'm happy.