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Topic: exhaust

in Forum: C3 Fuel, Emission Control, and Exhaust Systems

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Posted: 2/10/09 10:52am Message 1 of 10
mikeee
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Oviedo, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1977 t-top
FWIW, I just stopped off at a recommended muffler shop for a quote. $380.00 for custom welded exhaust and a pr. of flowmasters.All furnished and installed. From the headers back.


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Posted: 2/10/09 12:40pm Message 2 of 10
KeBo
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Kendall Park, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 - 59 Beige over Cinnebar leather. Edlebrock top end, 2200 stall w/shift kit, 3:55s, Mufflex maniback exhaust, nice stereo, 16 in AREs w/BFGs
I paid 1100.00 for my manifold back exhaust system.  It was stainless and had a new cat, o2 sensor, tips and Dynaflows. 380.00 sounds WAY cheap.  Even a catalog kit is over 700.00 and doesnt incl labor


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Posted: 2/10/09 4:54pm Message 3 of 10
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
I paid 425 for 2 1/2" aluminzed win flowmasters From the headers back - couple of years ago. I don't think you're too far off given the economy...


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Posted: 2/10/09 6:09pm Message 4 of 10
ranger3
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Sounds almost too good to be true. If it is quality tubing, that is an exceptional deal.

Scott


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Posted: 2/11/09 2:30pm Message 5 of 10
gs77vet
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I had my cat removed and straight pipes added. I have a pair of monza mufflers. About $350.00.
Buy the way , did you guys see the news yesterday, Cat. converters are the hottest items for thieves. The Cats are made of platinum?? Gene


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Posted: 2/12/09 4:33am Message 6 of 10
mikeee
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Gene, cats are so high on the stolen list that there is a company making anti theft cages that you lock onto your cats to prevent theft!BTW, the system I was quoted included aluminized pipe,no stainless or high tech stuff,but it is all welded up except for one joint.


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Posted: 2/12/09 8:43am Message 7 of 10
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Sounds about right to me for regular pipes and flowmasters. Should sound pretty nice.


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Posted: 2/12/09 9:45am Message 8 of 10
VetteSpecialties
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Vette(s): 70 LT1 coupe, 69 350 HP coupe, 69 390HP 427 coupe, 71 LS5 convert, 85 coupe, 93 coupe
Our standard price for a complete system, including clamps and donuts, is $379.95, so your quote seems to be in the ballpark.  Our supplier will make a muffler with fewer baffles if you want more noise.

Larry



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Posted: 3/6/09 5:23pm Message 9 of 10
Kilhoffer
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Tulsa, OK - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 Corvette Coupe

VetteSpecialties,

Are your complete systems custom made with the car in your shop, or can you fabricate a direct bolt-on system to be shipped? I'm looking for a good bolt-on system that will require no welding on my part. Your prices are right in line with what I can spend, and I'm interested in your mufflers with fewer baffles.
 
Thanks in advance for your help...
 



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Posted: 3/9/09 9:11am Message 10 of 10
VetteSpecialties
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Vette(s): 70 LT1 coupe, 69 350 HP coupe, 69 390HP 427 coupe, 71 LS5 convert, 85 coupe, 93 coupe
Our systems are made by our supplier to be an exact duplicate of the factory systems.  They will make the early years either welded as original or with a joint in front of the muffler for cheaper shipping.  They can be shipped anywhere.

Larry



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