Exhaust Mod - Resonator replaced w/ X-Pipe (video)

[Eticket1337]

I will be doing this mod in a few weeks... X-pipe, 4 new double wall stainless tips installed for 300.00 plus tax... Still beats the heck out of a 2K plus system...

[JCN83]

So...I've got an install question.

I received the parts today and called three local shops. None of them could tackle this install because of the custom pipe work (and bending) required.

Looks like I need to track down a shop that has the tools to do this work (custom work / bending / etc.). I'm really impressed that some of you have found shops to do custom exhaust work for $90 - $150. It seems like a straight-forward install. Cut out the resonator, weld the x-pipe in-line, but, although there isn't much, there is custom bending and pipe-work involved and not any muffler shop can do this. The pics in this thread indicate what I'm referencing.

Parts in hand - just don't know where to go! Have a few leads on shops that do custom exhaust work - hopefully one of them comes through.

[drob23]

So...I've got an install question.

I received the parts today and called three local shops. None of them could tackle this install because of the custom pipe work (and bending) required.

Looks like I need to track down a shop that has the tools to do this work (custom work / bending / etc.). I'm really impressed that some of you have found shops to do custom exhaust work for $90 - $150. It seems like a straight-forward install. Cut out the resonator, weld the x-pipe in-line, but, although there isn't much, there is custom bending and pipe-work involved and not any muffler shop can do this. The pics in this thread indicate what I'm referencing.

Parts in hand - just don't know where to go! Have a few leads on shops that do custom exhaust work - hopefully one of them comes through.

When you ask them, make sure to show a picture of the other installations. A lot of them are quick to balk at the idea of a non-bolt on exhaust mod, especially since they spend most time working on beaters. If you show them the pic and tell them that many have been doing it, pride will take over and I think they'll do it, just make sure they do it in stainless steel.

[JCN83]

When you ask them, make sure to show a picture of the other installations. A lot of them are quick to balk at the idea of a non-bolt on exhaust mod, especially since they spend most time working on beaters. If you show them the pic and tell them that many have been doing it, pride will take over and I think they'll do it, just make sure they do it in stainless steel.

Thanks. Headed to an actual exhaust shop this afternoon...they should be able to handle no problem. I'll report back afterward. Appreciate the help!