need advice for custom exhaust system, getting 1 made very soon Options

[TRDDawg]

I went to Merlins Muffler and Brake and got an estimate. They suggested cutting everything from the resonator back and making a 2.25" (stock is 1.75") exhaust system. It will cost $165 ($145 because i have a coupon). The price is without a muffler because I brought my own in (Flowmaster 40). Is this a reasonable price or if not where should I go? Meineke was too expensive. They were going to replace the pipe just before the muffler and it would cost $150.

Thanks

This post has been edited by TRDDawg: Jul 1, 2004 - 2:14 PM

[sinner96ST]

this is just like quoting a paint job on the internet...

it's very difficult to say which is the cheapest, there really is no guide. (as you can plainly see.. $365, $40, $165, etc..)

as with anything in life.. shop around, and see what you can get. I'd call around, and ask for 2.25" - 2.5" piping to be used, and get quotes.

for the gains that you would see, you must remember that an exhaust on a 6gc pretty much is just for your personal enjoyment. i.e. what it sounds like. I don't think this is something a person with a 7a/5s should invest in, unless they're planning some serious power down the road or just wants their ride to sound not stock. Keep this in mind when you shop for an exhaust.