tomj

My exhaust is slowly falling apart so I bought a 5th gen muffler off Gooey (perfect transaction btw) and now I need a b-pipe. One place wanted to charge me $175 and I felt like they wanted to rip me off or scare me away. Another place said $75-80 and the guy seemed cool. Both are for 2.5" aluminized, with resonator, installed. Does place number 2 seem legit? How much should I be expecting to pay in the Boston area? Thanks

Triple8Sol

iTrader: (29)

If that's true, the 2nd one sounds like an awesome price, but I'll bet it's for crush bent piping, not mandrel bent...

tomj

Neither place is mandrel. I don't think it's necessary for an n/a car. Besides they said it was "special" bends that aren't crush and still give good flow. I plan on inspecting before purchasing.

Kevlo911

iTrader: (36)

But are the bends 2.5in all hte way through?

Gooey

iTrader: (8)

the 2nd place is legit...igor had a custom b-pipe made for him at a local mustang performance shop for 100bux...and im glad you received your muffler...that thing was a b1atch to ship...looked all over for that box

happyricefob

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mine cost $90

tomj

Thanks for the effort. You should have seen the condition of the box when it showed up - holes everywhere from the hangers poking through. Muffler was perfect though. I can't wait to get it on. No more clanging around and other noises coming from over my right shoulder.

The first place was Lou's Custom Exhaust in N. Reading. When I asked about a b-pipe being made they said, "Oh what do you have a Honda Accord?" and rolled their eyes. When I said Nissan Maxima they said, "Same thing." That's when they said $175 and I said See ya.

I_EaT_RiCe_ErZ

lou's custom exhaust told me that they can replace the two cat bolts connecting to the y-pipe for $60 with new bolts, washers, and gasket. BTW I brought the bolts, washers, and gasket to them so basically they wanted to charge me $60 just remove the old bolts. I too said "see ya."