Sidepipes install cost
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Sidepipes install cost
Could someone tell me what would be a realistic cost to install sidepipes? I'm currently shopping around for pipes and am putting together a total cost for the conversion (pipes & install). I plan to hve a regular muffler shop like a Meineke do the install.
Any suggestions on what brand pipes for an 82?
Thanks!!
RON
Any suggestions on what brand pipes for an 82?
Thanks!!
RON
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Re: Sidepipes install cost (82Red)
Cheap universal sidepipes (my choice) ... ~ $200.
Universal Hookers - single inlet - 4" tube ... ~$400.
Hooker header/pipes - 4" tube ... > $1000.
These are the prices for the pipes alone. The first two will need connector
pipes formed to go from manifolds to pipes. These pipes with complete
installation shouldn't be more than $200.
The Hooker header/pipes are all install, which you could likely do yourself, but
it may require lifting the car fairly high. Again - install should be over $100,
but I can't see paying over $200 to install these.
:seeya
[Modified by NHvette, 4:20 PM 3/1/2004]
Universal Hookers - single inlet - 4" tube ... ~$400.
Hooker header/pipes - 4" tube ... > $1000.
These are the prices for the pipes alone. The first two will need connector
pipes formed to go from manifolds to pipes. These pipes with complete
installation shouldn't be more than $200.
The Hooker header/pipes are all install, which you could likely do yourself, but
it may require lifting the car fairly high. Again - install should be over $100,
but I can't see paying over $200 to install these.
:seeya
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Re: Sidepipes install cost (82Red)
How do you intend to sidestep Houston-area emissions control testing? Those pipes could cause some problems come inspection time... :smash:
Burning Brakes
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Re: Sidepipes install cost (page62)
Check to see if Texas has collectors plates.............Ohio does. I have them for the 79 with Hookers, and the 2000 FRC....... Both really get driven less than 2000 miles per year. You just need another regular daily driver to obtain this type of plate. :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
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Re: Sidepipes install cost (JCL)
:nonod: Car's gotta be at least 25 years old to get "antique" plates. But in general, all cars over 25 years are basically exempt from emissions testing in Texas. So an '82 has 3 years to wait...until then it needs to be 100% stock.
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Re: Sidepipes install cost (page62)
:nonod: Car's gotta be at least 25 years old to get "antique" plates. But in general, all cars over 25 years are basically exempt from emissions testing in Texas. So an '82 has 3 years to wait...until then it needs to be 100% stock.
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Drifting
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Re: Sidepipes install cost (page62)
About 1100.00 for my Hooker Sidepipes. Install was easy, do it yourself and save some money on install. See my sig for what the Hooker chromes look like on an 82
And don't bother with the hooker insert mufflers, they are way too restrictive. Do yourself a favor and order the JCL Spiral Turbo Baffles, they sound great and perform too
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And don't bother with the hooker insert mufflers, they are way too restrictive. Do yourself a favor and order the JCL Spiral Turbo Baffles, they sound great and perform too
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Re: Sidepipes install cost (verskel)
My hooker were/are a pain in as* to install, much fitting needed. If I had to pay someone to do the install it would over $1k easy.
I think, however, a small block is easier.
I think, however, a small block is easier.
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Re: Sidepipes install cost (70vert)
The weekend warrior can do it. I receive much enjoyment letting those know, whom have questions, that I did it in a weekend. Total cost doing it myself was about $1250.00 no labor cost needed. I wouldn't trust a Midas type muffler shop.
Here is a picture showing how high I need to get the front of the car off the ground to slip the headers in.
Here is a picture showing how I lined up the baffles with respect to the sidepipes. I recommend baffles.
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Here is a picture showing how high I need to get the front of the car off the ground to slip the headers in.
Here is a picture showing how I lined up the baffles with respect to the sidepipes. I recommend baffles.
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Re: Sidepipes install cost (82Red)
'69 factory side exhaust $2,000 for the covers, another $700 for the pipes. DIY install.
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Re: Sidepipes install cost (Jughead)
'69 factory side exhaust $2,000 for the covers, another $700 for the pipes. DIY install.
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Re: Sidepipes install cost (70vert)
The weekend warrior can do it. I receive much enjoyment letting those know, whom have questions, that I did it in a weekend.
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Re: Sidepipes install cost (82Red)
Hooker side pipes are cool as h@ll, but they will burn the putootie out of you, so make sure that you really want those babies. I have side pipes with the fiberglass covers. They get hot, but nothing like the Hookers.
To answer your question, get your Eklers out and look up the cost on the pipes. The original covers are probably around 2500 bucks. I actually have a pair in my attic that need a lot of attention that I paid 100 for. They are about the only thing that I got a good deal for.
steve
To answer your question, get your Eklers out and look up the cost on the pipes. The original covers are probably around 2500 bucks. I actually have a pair in my attic that need a lot of attention that I paid 100 for. They are about the only thing that I got a good deal for.
steve
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Re: Sidepipes install cost (74 vert)
:cool: Jughead, nice pipes.
