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Old Nov 4, 2025 | 09:05 AM
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Just wondering how many of you got your local dealership to do in install of a aftermarket catback. Also if so how much did they charge you?
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Old Nov 4, 2025 | 10:40 AM
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Not a dealership, but I paid $1100 for my catback install. Another shop qouted my $500 but he didnt sound very confident over the phone or instill alot of trust that they knew what they were doing. I took it to a performance shop down the street instead.
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I was also told about $1100
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Thanks for the replies back guys, I just got done calling my two local Chevrolet dealerships that are closest to me and they both told me that they wont install any aftermarket parts on my vehicle. One of them however gave me the number of a place that works on high performance vehicles. I called them and I am waiting for a call back on an installation price.
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My Dealer charged me $1400 for the BORLA ATAK.
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Originally Posted by Joe's Eray
Thanks for the replies back guys, I just got done calling my two local Chevrolet dealerships that are closest to me and they both told me that they wont install any aftermarket parts on my vehicle. One of them however gave me the number of a place that works on high performance vehicles. I called them and I am waiting for a call back on an installation price.
They should install the GM Performance Borla exhaust
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Most shops quoted me $1,000 +- $100.

If you're in Houston or Dallas, Corvetteworld quoted me closer to $500 and I was happy with their work.
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My dealer installed my Borla S-type several years ago and charged me for 4 hours labor. So it depends on your dealer's hourly rate.
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Rates will vary but we usually quote 6 hours at $155/hr for reference. Most dealers are $185-200+ now

I've had many dealers install aftermarket systems for me over the years. I can help you find one that will

Does your car have NPP exhaust? I have a bunch of exhausts in stock - AWE, Corsa, Borla etc

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