Need some Florida input
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Check over at Bob Steele Chevrolet in Cocoa and see if they will put you in touch with their just retired body shop manager Rich Larkin. Rich has 40+ years experience with Corvettes and if anyone in your area knows who can do the job properly, Rich does.
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St. Jude Donor '14
I've had good luck with two shops on my car. Both are vendors on here.
Closer to you would be Xplosive Performance in Longwood (just east of Orlando). They actually did my full exhaust work (long tube headers and axleback system) and my suspension setup.
Florida Speed & Power (FSP) in Bradenton (West Coast) did everything else on the car (blower, meth, engine work, etc.).
Both shops are solid. I would call Xplosive since that's probably closer for you.
Closer to you would be Xplosive Performance in Longwood (just east of Orlando). They actually did my full exhaust work (long tube headers and axleback system) and my suspension setup.
Florida Speed & Power (FSP) in Bradenton (West Coast) did everything else on the car (blower, meth, engine work, etc.).
Both shops are solid. I would call Xplosive since that's probably closer for you.
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From: Palm Harbor not far from Sebring Florida
St. Jude Donor '11
Oldtimer
Not sure what you are trying to accomplish. You mentioned removing the stock mufflers and also a price of $150. Are you wanting to remove the muffler and replace it with a straight pipe in its place, or are you wanting to remove the stock muffler assembly and replace it with an after market system?
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Not sure what you are trying to accomplish. You mentioned removing the stock mufflers and also a price of $150. Are you wanting to remove the muffler and replace it with a straight pipe in its place, or are you wanting to remove the stock muffler assembly and replace it with an after market system?
remove stock mufflers and replace with straight pipe. not spending the bucks on aftermarket stuff
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St. Jude Donor '11
Oldtimer
You need a good muffler shop that wil cut off the stock mufflers and install the pipe. Some are a little reluctant to do it. Also check some of the specialty shops mentioned already see if they have the equipment to fab the new pipe.
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sometimes you guys really need to take the time to read the thread - I already know all that.
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I could find him faster LOL
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