Cheapest Exhaust? 5ktq

[Chad Doyon]

I don't know of any "competent" exhaust shops in the area....southern Maine.
Other than the midas...mieneke type of thing, who I'm sure know nothing
about mandrel bending or 2.5-3" exhaust systems.  The other thing is, I want
to be sure it's going to fit right.  I guess if I did have someplace to go
to, I'd look into it.

Thanks,
Chad
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Pshenishny" <pshenm at rpi.edu>
To: "Chad Doyon" <rdoyon03 at maine.rr.com>; "quattro" <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, November 18, 2002 11:39 PM
Subject: Re: Cheapest Exhaust? 5ktq


> What's the reasoning for ruling out a custom exhaust?  Local (competent)
> custom exhaust shops could very well be the most reasonably priced and
> cost effective option you have.  I had mine ('87 5ktq) fabbed and
> installed by a local shop in Massachusetts, (aluminized, cat-back, with
> a single muffler) for $170.  Nothing fancy, a bit more grumble/louder,
> new mounting donuts, quite nice.  That was done about 3 years ago, still
> fine, no holes or rattling. (New England winters too.)  The exhaust that
> it replaced (original stainless one) had lasted for 15+ years.
> So of course your expected time of ownership will come into play in
> determining if an aluminized system or a stainless steel system is more
> cost effective... (Don't forget to include shipping or tax costs when
> comparing also.) You may also want to say where you are from, in the
> hope that someone can suggest a COMPETENT shop close to you.
>
> Mike Pshenishny
> '87 5ktq
> '87.5 CGT
>
> Chad Doyon wrote:
> > What are my options for a cat back system?  The most cost effective
choice I have found is the Stebro exhaust for $635.  Any other ideas?  I'd
rather not go the custom route.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Chad
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