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Old Feb 17, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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Why in the world are exhaust kits so dam expensive for this car? Even the aluminized steel hooker aero setup is over $500.

I have a 92 and it was easy to knock off the standard mufflers and weld in a couple flowmasters for a hundred bucks.

So, I've always wanted a set of Corsas , I REALLY like the tigershark tips with the indy/pace car sound. What's the best place to buy them? The cheapest I've seen is $1079 delivered from Ebay.

Any better suggestions?
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Old Feb 17, 2006 | 09:38 PM
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Try the Parts for Sale section and post a WTB add. You just might find someone with an excellent used set at the price you are looking for
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Old Feb 17, 2006 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by mitchcole
Why in the world are exhaust kits so dam expensive for this car? Even the aluminized steel hooker aero setup is over $500.

I have a 92 and it was easy to knock off the standard mufflers and weld in a couple flowmasters for a hundred bucks.

So, I've always wanted a set of Corsas , I REALLY like the tigershark tips with the indy/pace car sound. What's the best place to buy them? The cheapest I've seen is $1079 delivered from Ebay.

Any better suggestions?

I believe I paid some $700 for stainless Borla exhaust for my Fbody. That was 8 or 10 years ago. Doubt quality exhaust systems have gone up as much as the cars have. JMO...
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Old Feb 17, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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Because it's a corvette
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 03:12 AM
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The Flowmasters on my 99 sound awsome!
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 03:16 AM
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My nearly-straight back Blitz Nur Spec I had on my Supra retailed at $850, and that had much less bends and whatnot than the Vette exhausts and was a single outlet. Granted, it was a quality, good sounding exhaust, but there's just more to making a Vette exhaust it seems.

Point being, a good exhaust for ANY car will cost at least $700-$800 IMO.
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 03:16 AM
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Originally Posted by BlownV6
Because it's a corvette


It isn't only the exhaust thats expensive for the vette.
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