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cochino12 · 02-16-2005, 03:29 PM

The exhaust fell off the work truck on the highway the other day so I figured I'd stop and see how much it would cost to replace. I bought a pair of almost brand new 3" flowmasters from a friend for $50 and went to the exhaust shop. I get there and the guys says he will do it for about $250 with 2-1/2" pipe. So I dropped it off and he calls to tell me he ran out of 2-1/2 but would do 3" for the same price!!! I picked it up this morning and he tells me its only $200 because of the mixup in pipe ha ha ha. So I got 3" exhaust from the manifolds (almost) back with tips complete w/mufflers for $250. It sounds awesome. I made an appointment for the Blazer next week to

Ric83 · 02-16-2005, 03:38 PM

Saweet!! That rocks. Congrats!!

C-10volvo · 02-16-2005, 05:15 PM

thats not fair!!!!!!

i was quoted near 1200 dollars for the same set up with hi flow cats and 2.5'' pipe...

1980chevy4x4 · 02-16-2005, 05:54 PM

I paid almost $750 for myne.....Exits the same spot as urs...

TIMSPEED · 02-16-2005, 06:19 PM

Crush Bent =

But I guess since this is the work truck, rock on!

Destructo · 02-16-2005, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TIMSPEED

Crush Bent =

But I guess since this is the work truck, rock on!

With dual 3" pipes I don't think thats a big concern here

acountryclipper · 02-16-2005, 07:31 PM

sweet

cliffsta · 02-16-2005, 08:18 PM

Wow that's pretty good! I'm getting the dual exhuast kit from LMC that bolts up to the manifolds, and its 180 for stock exit kit. I'm gonna bolt it all up myself i think.

cochino12 · 02-16-2005, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cliffsta

Wow that's pretty good! I'm getting the dual exhuast kit from LMC that bolts up to the manifolds, and its 180 for stock exit kit. I'm gonna bolt it all up myself i think.

thats exactly what I was going to do but I figured I got a pretty good deal having it done. Post some pics when you get it

cochino12 · 02-16-2005, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TIMSPEED

Crush Bent =

Do you think it makes that big of a difference on a motor which 2-1/2" would be enough? I was thinking of having my '85 done also

MylilBowTie · 02-16-2005, 11:35 PM

They got it tucked pretty good, looks nice.

alpha_male0203 · 02-16-2005, 11:55 PM

i am getting new cats dual back here its only going to cost 350 with two new cats and 2.5 pipe then 3 in tips. Great time i guess for you to go to the shop though

bigblock73 · 02-17-2005, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by C-10volvo

thats not fair!!!!!!

i was quoted near 1200 dollars for the same set up with hi flow cats and 2.5'' pipe...

Is that the going rate for complete exhaust systems!?!? Wowsa! The last system I had installed was on Yeller over 7-8 years ago...$200 (no cats and I supplied my own mufflers. Hope this (your quote) isn't the going rate when I do it this time around

68Shorty4x · 02-17-2005, 03:25 AM

I tried the bolt on exhaust kit from lmc. The mufflers were the only thing I was able to use. The rest was not even close to fitting.

TrainD5115 · 02-17-2005, 08:49 AM

I had mine installed last summer sans converter and it cost me $180.00. Had the guy use stock mufflers and pipes that exit in front of the rear wheels to save a little money.

cliffsta · 02-17-2005, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Shorty4x

I tried the bolt on exhaust kit from lmc. The mufflers were the only thing I was able to use. The rest was not even close to fitting.

Its a longbed system, gotta cut the front extensions, if that's what you mean not fitting.

PHOENIX · 02-18-2005, 09:58 AM

With the dual 3" pipes do you get any popping on decelleration?
I have a Edelbrock AIR shorty headers to y-pipe to 3" pipe into 3" cat then into aero chamber 3" muffler and out behind drivers tire (single 3" all the way). I get some popping here and there on decelleration. Other then that is sounds strong and flows great.

BTW, crush bends like that are no big deal, even on smaller pipes.
If you were going to race this thing at the track you would want the mandrel bends.
If restrictive flow is your concern get some headers, your manifolds are going to restrict way more then crush bends.

alpha_male0203 · 02-18-2005, 10:19 AM

I saw this guy that i know and i talked to him. i saw his trucks is like a 2002-04. I am not to big of those i prefer the cat eyelights not the ones like that. I dont know what there called. But i saw him in class. i asked him what type of exhaust systems he had. i liked the sound of it. He said that it was Dual cat back with no mufflers with t2.5 then 3 tips. I am thought like that is what i want and i am getting sweet. Then he asked me what i am paying for mine and i said like 300 to 350. And he was like wow and then he said i only paid 180 for mine. and i was like Crap. He jsut got his done at a place out of town and that town aint that far so i am getting mine for 180.

purple gas · 02-18-2005, 11:11 AM

I had a set of pipes I bought from a salvage yard ( perfect shape) and it csot me $285 just to get them installed. but there was a bit of work making them fit my headers. But still? You got a great deal, I think!

cochino12 · 02-18-2005, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHOENIX

With the dual 3" pipes do you get any popping on decelleration?
I have a Edelbrock AIR shorty headers to y-pipe to 3" pipe into 3" cat then into aero chamber 3" muffler and out behind drivers tire (single 3" all the way). I get some popping here and there on decelleration. Other then that is sounds strong and flows great.

BTW, crush bends like that are no big deal, even on smaller pipes.
If you were going to race this thing at the track you would want the mandrel bends.
If restrictive flow is your concern get some headers, your manifolds are going to restrict way more then crush bends.

I've only put about 10 miles on it since I got it done but I didnt notice any popping. Is popping bad?

Russell · 02-19-2005, 02:12 AM

I just finished up my exhaust system, I paid about 85 for mufflers, and about 85 for pipes, for a total of 170 cnd

I don't have any pictures yet, I'll post em tommorow, along with a sound clip. I just went with a pair of cheap turbo mufflers, I have no idea how they will sound (I didn't take the truck outta the shop, I was wet and cold and just came in, lol)

02-16-2005, 03:29 PM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	new exhaust on, $250!! The exhaust fell off the work truck on the highway the other day so I figured I'd stop and see how much it would cost to replace. I bought a pair of almost brand new 3" flowmasters from a friend for $50 and went to the exhaust shop. I get there and the guys says he will do it for about $250 with 2-1/2" pipe. So I dropped it off and he calls to tell me he ran out of 2-1/2 but would do 3" for the same price!!! I picked it up this morning and he tells me its only $200 because of the mixup in pipe ha ha ha. So I got 3" exhaust from the manifolds (almost) back with tips complete w/mufflers for $250. It sounds awesome. I made an appointment for the Blazer next week to __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

02-16-2005, 03:38 PM	#2
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Saweet!! That rocks. Congrats!! __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

02-16-2005, 05:15 PM	#3
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	thats not fair!!!!!! i was quoted near 1200 dollars for the same set up with hi flow cats and 2.5'' pipe... __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

02-16-2005, 05:54 PM	#4
1980chevy4x4 Got Mud? Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 361	I paid almost $750 for myne.....Exits the same spot as urs... __________________ Dan Got mud?

02-16-2005, 06:19 PM	#5
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Crush Bent = But I guess since this is the work truck, rock on! __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

02-16-2005, 07:31 PM	#7
acountryclipper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hernando, Fla Posts: 40	sweet __________________ Brian

02-16-2005, 08:18 PM	#8
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Wow that's pretty good! I'm getting the dual exhuast kit from LMC that bolts up to the manifolds, and its 180 for stock exit kit. I'm gonna bolt it all up myself i think. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

02-16-2005, 11:35 PM	#11
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	They got it tucked pretty good, looks nice. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

02-16-2005, 11:55 PM	#12
alpha_male0203 95 extended cab sportside Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clinton, Iowa western. Posts: 895	i am getting new cats dual back here its only going to cost 350 with two new cats and 2.5 pipe then 3 in tips. Great time i guess for you to go to the shop though __________________ 95 Chevy k 1500 00 Chevy Silverado 1500 07 cobalt Old ladies car]

02-17-2005, 03:25 AM	#14
68Shorty4x Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 9	I tried the bolt on exhaust kit from lmc. The mufflers were the only thing I was able to use. The rest was not even close to fitting.

02-17-2005, 08:49 AM	#15
TrainD5115 North Coast, baby! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 437	I had mine installed last summer sans converter and it cost me $180.00. Had the guy use stock mufflers and pipes that exit in front of the rear wheels to save a little money. __________________ Brad 79 Scottsdale C20 350/350 3.73's Still running full CA smog gear!

02-18-2005, 09:58 AM	#17
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	With the dual 3" pipes do you get any popping on decelleration? I have a Edelbrock AIR shorty headers to y-pipe to 3" pipe into 3" cat then into aero chamber 3" muffler and out behind drivers tire (single 3" all the way). I get some popping here and there on decelleration. Other then that is sounds strong and flows great. BTW, crush bends like that are no big deal, even on smaller pipes. If you were going to race this thing at the track you would want the mandrel bends. If restrictive flow is your concern get some headers, your manifolds are going to restrict way more then crush bends. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

02-18-2005, 10:19 AM	#18
alpha_male0203 95 extended cab sportside Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clinton, Iowa western. Posts: 895	I saw this guy that i know and i talked to him. i saw his trucks is like a 2002-04. I am not to big of those i prefer the cat eyelights not the ones like that. I dont know what there called. But i saw him in class. i asked him what type of exhaust systems he had. i liked the sound of it. He said that it was Dual cat back with no mufflers with t2.5 then 3 tips. I am thought like that is what i want and i am getting sweet. Then he asked me what i am paying for mine and i said like 300 to 350. And he was like wow and then he said i only paid 180 for mine. and i was like Crap. He jsut got his done at a place out of town and that town aint that far so i am getting mine for 180. __________________ 95 Chevy k 1500 00 Chevy Silverado 1500 07 cobalt Old ladies car]

02-18-2005, 11:11 AM	#19
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 696	I had a set of pipes I bought from a salvage yard ( perfect shape) and it csot me $285 just to get them installed. but there was a bit of work making them fit my headers. But still? You got a great deal, I think! __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

02-19-2005, 02:12 AM	#21
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	I just finished up my exhaust system, I paid about 85 for mufflers, and about 85 for pipes, for a total of 170 cnd I don't have any pictures yet, I'll post em tommorow, along with a sound clip. I just went with a pair of cheap turbo mufflers, I have no idea how they will sound (I didn't take the truck outta the shop, I was wet and cold and just came in, lol) __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap) Last edited by Russell; 02-19-2005 at 02:20 AM.



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