ok so i just got off the phone whit this shop and told him id like a new custom double exhaust (i got a 3.8 single exhaust) and ask him what kind of tubes he uses and he said stainless steel i dont know too mush about materials but do you guys think its ok? ive read in coolcats aluminized tubes are the way to go also he said it would be an around 500 bucks job how much this job usually retails for? including good lers and mustang long chromed tips.
thanks for help guys
ps. i also intend to install 94 mustang 3.8 manifolds on my own any of you have done it and know what i might run into as difficulties
Don't have exhaust work done until you install headers.The headers will be different from the stock manifolds.$500.00 seems really high to me.It may be location as well.Around here,a really good dual set-up,with new Thrush lers (same design as Flowmasters),crossover pipe,and tips run about $300.00 or so,depending on which tips you want.Some are cheap,some are wicked high.I'd shop around.Stailnless really isn't necessary.Aluminized is fine.....and cheaper.
thanks vinnie i just hope it wont cost too much if you have read the article bout double exhaust 3.8 s in cool cats youll see theres a bunch on obstacles and things to watch out i just want a good shop to do a good job
when i installe the headers can i just disconnect the whole exhaust and drive to the shop?
Well,I suppose you could drive it that way,but it would be really loud,and I wouldn't really recommend it.Can you trailer it?I had a V-6 car for a while.They just cut off all of the exhaust and started fresh.It was $175.00 12 years ago.Make sure your O2 sensors have a place to hook up.I'm unfamiliar with the headers for a V-6.Anything can be done if you want it bad enough.
The devil is in the details, but $500 for stainless sounds like a nice price. What size pipe? Includes lers? Cat(s)? Mandrel bends?
Tell the guy what your plans are so he can do it right.
Also, Vinnie, remember he's probably talking Loonies, so depending on the exchange rate, it could be better price than it sounds.
Thats what I was thinking too.Just for an aluminumized steel set up for a 302 your looking to spend at the cheapest, using stock header, $100 mid pipe, $40 for some cheapo lers, then flowtubes and tails which I guess you could do for $50, crush bent.
Thats before labor.
For full stainless all the way back that is a good price IMO. IF, IF it is mandrel bent, installed, and full system.
For the O2 sensors, if yours are good just get some extenders if needed. Makes life so much easier.
Not sure what your plans are but I would think 2.25" would work good for a 3.8. I wouldnt waste the money on a converter if you dont legally have to have one.
Sorry,I didn't even notice this is in Canada.Other than price,I stick to what I said.LOL.I have no idea costs up there.
Besides just wanting dual exhaust is there more to this?
What kind of build are you thinking about?
Like said what do you get for 500?
From the 86 EVTM: The Canadian 3.8L has a carburetor. So no O2 sensors.
Well that makes it a little easier.
actually i have the injection version dual point
i want the full package all included so idk bout 500 maybe he just said that price and he doesnt know what he up to
Down here its over $200 for a cat back single exhaust and around $300 for duels. and that is in us dollars. For the full exhaust I would guess $400 or more would still be fair.
i bought all the pieces for my exhaust which cost about $400-$600 which came with two cats,two cutouts with electric motors, flowtubes, long-tube headers, two warlock lers and that all 2 1/2 inch pipe. which was way cheaper than the exhaust shop quoted me $700-$800 for a fake duals.