Exhaust on a budget?
08-17-2006, 05:13 AM
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Exhaust on a budget?
ok well im on a strict budget right now and cant afford to drop 1500$ on an exhaust, here is the combo im thinkin of,
Flowtech LT- 240$ - http://store.summitracing.com/partde...115FLT&FROM=MG
bbk h-pipe- 140$ - http://store.summitracing.com/partde...2D1535&FROM=MG
flowmaster 40's catback- 320$ - http://store.summitracing.com/partde...D17215&FROM=MG
grand total of 700$
can anyone give me a better combination for cheap
Flowtech LT- 240$ - http://store.summitracing.com/partde...115FLT&FROM=MG
bbk h-pipe- 140$ - http://store.summitracing.com/partde...2D1535&FROM=MG
flowmaster 40's catback- 320$ - http://store.summitracing.com/partde...D17215&FROM=MG
grand total of 700$
can anyone give me a better combination for cheap
08-17-2006, 11:05 AM
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RE: Exhaust on a budget?
yeah that's actually probably the best bang-for the buck setup. You will be pleased with the results too, because flows plus no cats always sound good, and the headers just make it even better
08-17-2006, 11:26 AM
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RE: Exhaust on a budget?
Sometimes folks over look this idea but...
On my last car, I went to an independent Custom Exhaust shop, and they did my ENTIRE exhaust, from the turbo back to include High Flow Cat, 3", all welded for just under $550. They were also done in under 3 hours.. Not bad, since the cheapest Aftermarket system was well over $1200 for what I got...
Just a thought... Shop around locally too, since it saves shipping/handling and anxiety of whether you got "beat," for your money/merchandise...
JT
On my last car, I went to an independent Custom Exhaust shop, and they did my ENTIRE exhaust, from the turbo back to include High Flow Cat, 3", all welded for just under $550. They were also done in under 3 hours.. Not bad, since the cheapest Aftermarket system was well over $1200 for what I got...
Just a thought... Shop around locally too, since it saves shipping/handling and anxiety of whether you got "beat," for your money/merchandise...
JT
08-17-2006, 11:32 AM
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RE: Exhaust on a budget?
On my 96 GT I had in HS, the local exhaust guy put on Flows, cut out my back 2 cats, and gave me some chrome tips for under $500. I got complements from everyone. Even some guy in a Saleen waved me down to ask about it.
08-17-2006, 11:52 AM
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RE: Exhaust on a budget?
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Sometimes folks over look this idea but...
On my last car, I went to an independent Custom Exhaust shop, and they did my ENTIRE exhaust, from the turbo back to include High Flow Cat, 3", all welded for just under $550. They were also done in under 3 hours.. Not bad, since the cheapest Aftermarket system was well over $1200 for what I got...
Just a thought... Shop around locally too, since it saves shipping/handling and anxiety of whether you got "beat," for your money/merchandise...
JT
Sometimes folks over look this idea but...
On my last car, I went to an independent Custom Exhaust shop, and they did my ENTIRE exhaust, from the turbo back to include High Flow Cat, 3", all welded for just under $550. They were also done in under 3 hours.. Not bad, since the cheapest Aftermarket system was well over $1200 for what I got...
Just a thought... Shop around locally too, since it saves shipping/handling and anxiety of whether you got "beat," for your money/merchandise...
JT
custom exhausts are usually pretty good, just find a reputable shop because they will know what sounds like what and usually it's equal to a kit you can buy and usually will cost less....
it's also sweet to be unique and one of a kind
08-17-2006, 11:56 AM
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RE: Exhaust on a budget?
That's what I'm saying.. The way I look at it is this... It's exhaust.. Who cares if Bassani made it, or the President.. I don't. If it works, doesn't leak, and doesn't fall off in a year, then I'm sold.. Stainless steel is best, but Aluminized Steel will work too, provided you don't drive your car too much in a snowy region, or through substantially rainy seasons all year round... Mandrel bent is best, Crush bent is good, but I suggest that if you go crush bent, go w/ a pipe diameter that's slightly larger than what you originally wanted, since the crush bending can actually hurt exhaust velocity...
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08-17-2006, 12:12 PM
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RE: Exhaust on a budget?
if i were you (which im not) i'd consider not even getting LT headers...
its gonna be more than 240 for some that are any good, and then install is gonna run 400's+
look into an uncatted midpipe, then just a catback of your choice i'd bet thats what about 80% of everyone here did
its gonna be more than 240 for some that are any good, and then install is gonna run 400's+
look into an uncatted midpipe, then just a catback of your choice i'd bet thats what about 80% of everyone here did