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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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Is this a DIY or do you pay an exhaust shop to do it?
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 03:13 PM
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Needs to be welded in - had a shop do it. If you're going to install an electric plate bring it with you so they get the right angle, then go home and do the wiring yourself, very easy.
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 2001NBMZ28
Needs to be welded in - had a shop do it. If you're going to install an electric plate bring it with you so they get the right angle, then go home and do the wiring yourself, very easy.
yup was about 40 dollars
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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$20 at the muffler shop.
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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I paid $25, in my opinion that was a pretty good deal.
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 06:34 PM
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$20 at the muffler shop.
Me too, no invoice and he just put it in his pocket.
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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$55 bucks at muffler shop, then i sold my whole blowmaster cat back that i paid $55 bucks for to some kid, for $100.
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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I paid 60 bucks at a local shop cutout and all.
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I paid 20 bucks at local muffler shop, wiring is extremely easy!
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50 bucks for mine but he supplied the flanges or whatever they're called
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FREE! i welded mine in myself since i have a mig welder
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