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Old Jan 12, 2020 | 05:19 PM
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What's a reasonable price to pay for having an x-pipe installed? I got quoted $300 from a reputable performance shop, but thought that seemed a bit high.
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Old Jan 12, 2020 | 08:23 PM
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It can be done in under an hour but most shops will charge for two.
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Originally Posted by Harbgrogan
It can be done in under an hour but most shops will charge for two.
I paid $100 at a shop I think? Less than 2 hours.
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Old May 30, 2020 | 08:36 PM
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I had a lot of work done at RPM in Garner, they did some stainless steel exhaust customization for me and it is spotless
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Old May 31, 2020 | 09:28 AM
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Its easy, you can do it & save yourself some coin. Lots of youtube videos on how to do it, good luck
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Originally Posted by MustOBeenYellow2015Z
Its easy, you can do it & save yourself some coin. Lots of youtube videos on how to do it, good luck
Did it myself on my '17 Z06. With a hoist, basic hand or power tools & some mechanical experience, it can be done in under an hour. Hourly labor rates vary $100 - $125/hr on average. Shops with a drive-on hoists may not be able to do it because of low clearance so be careful there. The sound & freer flowing exhaust made it worthwhile for me.


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Old May 31, 2020 | 12:10 PM
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Average is about $150. That is based on five other owners that have had it done. Not one of them paid close to $300.
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Old May 31, 2020 | 12:51 PM
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150 would be max!! It can be done in 45 min-1 hour with a lift. I paid 120 the first time. The next time I did it I did it myself at home in maybe an hour. It was very simple and enjoyable.
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Its easy, Most annoying part is taking off the cover under the pipe. If you have a power impact that is really easy tho.
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Hopefully this guy got this all figured out 4 months ago😄
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