Recommendations on installing exhaust systems
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Intermediate
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From: Bel Air Maryland
Recommendations on installing exhaust systems
Many of you have had their exhaust systems changed. My only question is, where did you have the work performed? I just purchased a set of B&B Bullets and would like some feedback as to who would install these things as I do not have a lift. Are you guys using Midas,
or a dealer, or speciality shop? I live in Bel Air, Maryland if there are specific recommendations...
or a dealer, or speciality shop? I live in Bel Air, Maryland if there are specific recommendations...
Le Mans Master
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From: Alexandria VA
Are you near a military post? I use any Army post they have full lifts and tools.
Midas would be able to do it ...but beware. I showed up with an exhuast there once and got the ole "Wow thats a fancy exhaust its going to cost a lot more than I thought"
Midas would be able to do it ...but beware. I showed up with an exhuast there once and got the ole "Wow thats a fancy exhaust its going to cost a lot more than I thought"
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From: Bel Air Maryland
Originally Posted by valdeztke
Are you near a military post? I use any Army post they have full lifts and tools.
Midas would be able to do it ...but beware. I showed up with an exhuast there once and got the ole "Wow thats a fancy exhaust its going to cost a lot more than I thought"
Midas would be able to do it ...but beware. I showed up with an exhuast there once and got the ole "Wow thats a fancy exhaust its going to cost a lot more than I thought"
Safety Car
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From: Bucks County PA
I used Meineke for my Bullets on my C6 and they did a great job for $150.
They've also installed catbacks on my new 03 Cobra, my last 03 Cobra, my 2000 GT, and they installed a 3" exhaust cutout on my old 99 Trans Am.
They are always fairly priced and fast.
Howard
They've also installed catbacks on my new 03 Cobra, my last 03 Cobra, my 2000 GT, and they installed a 3" exhaust cutout on my old 99 Trans Am.
They are always fairly priced and fast.
Howard
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From: Rehoboth Beach Delaware
Originally Posted by TonyMDC6
Many of you have had their exhaust systems changed. My only question is, where did you have the work performed? I just purchased a set of B&B Bullets and would like some feedback as to who would install these things as I do not have a lift. Are you guys using Midas,
or a dealer, or speciality shop? I live in Bel Air, Maryland if there are specific recommendations...
or a dealer, or speciality shop? I live in Bel Air, Maryland if there are specific recommendations...
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Le Mans Master
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From: Alexandria VA
To use the facility ...eh it depends. To get on post you just need a DL and registration, and proof of ins. Yesterday I was there and they didnt ask to see anything.....I will never pay for exhaust work....thats money towards other parts.
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From: Northern NYs Adirondack Mountains,http://www.visitsacandaga.com.
Did my 05 vert at a friends lift its about a hours work.
Had my dealer do my my 98 Vert, took about a hour and they put on my CAGS emiminator also (1hr)
Had my dealer do my my 98 Vert, took about a hour and they put on my CAGS emiminator also (1hr)
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From: Bel Air Maryland
Originally Posted by RyanC6
I did my bullets in the garage backing on to rhino ramps in less than 1.5 hours the 1st time, and not cutting of the factory exhaust.
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Check the regional section of the forum for your area. I bet you could find a few local forum members that would be glad to give you some assistance in changing them out.
Instructor
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From: Atlanta GA
Originally Posted by fredgpowell
Finding a dealer is best for documentation purposes.
I had the dealer install my Corsa Sport .. $185. They were even competitive on the exhaust price ... $1025.
I have a receipt and the RO even appears on mygmlink.com
Team Owner
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From: Houston, TX
I can change them myself - with no help, in my garage using jack stands. Takes me about 90 minutes start to finish. That includes unbolting and taking off the "H" pipe and everything. If nothing else, that should give you and idea of what a shop should charge.
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From: Reno NV
How high to change exhaust?
Originally Posted by jschindler
I can change them myself - with no help, in my garage using jack stands. Takes me about 90 minutes start to finish. That includes unbolting and taking off the "H" pipe and everything. If nothing else, that should give you and idea of what a shop should charge.
Sully
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From: Houston, TX
Originally Posted by Sully0212
I just picked up a Z06 Ti Exhaust for my C5...do you know how high to lift the rear end to remove the stock exhaust and install these? They are in one piece.
Sully
Sully
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From: Reno NV
Originally Posted by jschindler
The C5's are hard to do on jack stands. They have to go higher than a C6. I've heard of it being done, but the pictures are really scary.
Sully
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From: Colorado Springs CO
Originally Posted by TonyMDC6
Many of you have had their exhaust systems changed. My only question is, where did you have the work performed? I just purchased a set of B&B Bullets and would like some feedback as to who would install these things as I do not have a lift. Are you guys using Midas,
or a dealer, or speciality shop? I live in Bel Air, Maryland if there are specific recommendations...
or a dealer, or speciality shop? I live in Bel Air, Maryland if there are specific recommendations...