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Installing catback myself - as good as a professional?

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Old 07-29-2008, 07:35 PM
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Default Installing catback myself - as good as a professional?

Knowing a catback exhaust from flowmaster comes with plenty of clamps and a good set of instructions, I could install the catback myself using clamps with no welding.

However, I could have a professional do it for $150-$200, and they might do welding to prevent exhaust leaks and future problems. (Not sure if Midas would weld it or clamp it?)

With the risk of a possible exhaust leak, is it smarter to go with a professional at Midas who might weld it together vs. me clamping it together?

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Old 07-29-2008, 08:19 PM
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i would say that they will use the clamps. if you went to a custom exhaust place you could get it welded. they might if you ask them but im thinking they wont offer it to you. i put my Borla cat-back on myself little tougher without a lift but it can be done. the clamps with my kit worked well and with how popular flowmaster is im sure yours are just as good. i have checked if leaks and i dont have any. i think as long as you can tighten the clamps your fine. also if you do it yourself and have a leak you can have them weld it after its installed for less then having them do the whole thing since everything will be in place.
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Old 07-29-2008, 09:43 PM
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Thank you for the response, very helpful!
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Old 07-29-2008, 09:55 PM
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np maybe someone else can build on it. but alot of people here seem to do everything themselfs.
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