Where in Houston to get longtubes done

[HoustonGT]

Houston Performance has reasonable prices and they do good work. I had BBK ceramic longtubes, BBK x-pipe w/cats, and a MagnaFlow stainless steel catback system installed for around $1,800 about 2 1/2 years ago. No problems with or passing inspections since. The only issue is minimal ground clearance with the cats, since my car has been lowered about an inch and a half.

Please tell me that includes the price of the headers, x-pipe, and catback as well



I'll call up Strictly and Houston Performance and post their prices so we all know

 

[HoustonGT]

Well, i called around and surprisingly the 2 cheapest places have been Strictly Performance and Houston Performance. They both gave me a quote of $450, which didn't seem that bad to me. One of the other places wanted $700!

Also, don't forget that it might be a bit more since you'll have to go with a shorty x-pipe to mate up with the longtubes, so they'll have to install that as well

 

[hotmustang331]

Heck, buy a tubular K for $300 and have them throw that back in instead of the stocker....shouldnt charge any extra. Will need an alignment though.

 

[d98gt]

Did you happen to call Slaters I have no clue what he'd charge on this type of install.

 

[LS2 KLR]

Strictly charged me $500, lol. Then once I dropped it off to have my clutch replaced and I brought all the parts. Went to pick it up and was told I owed them $600??? Things have changed there recently so hopefully it is for the better.

I called the shop that does most of my misc work, TRM Automotive. He told me $375 for labor to do your headers. His name is Todd Moyer(well known chevy racer) 281 487 3895.

 

[98GTfromGA]

Wow thanks guys. $450 is not bad. Much better than the $680+ that I have heard before. I may get this done soon after all.

 

[GT Flyer]

Please tell me that includes the price of the headers, x-pipe, and catback as well



I'll call up Strictly and Houston Performance and post their prices so we all know

Yes, as you probably determined, it included the entire exhaust system, parts and labor.

 

[GT Flyer]

Well, i called around and surprisingly the 2 cheapest places have been Strictly Performance and Houston Performance. They both gave me a quote of $450, which didn't seem that bad to me. One of the other places wanted $700!

Also, don't forget that it might be a bit more since you'll have to go with a shorty x-pipe to mate up with the longtubes, so they'll have to install that as well

That is a nice price, what brand and are they ceramic coated?

 

[d98gt]

I believe he is talking about the install price.

The LT install is known to be a major PITA

 

[HoustonGT]

Well, interestingly enough, Slaters was the one that quoted me at $700. I think $450 is a fair price for all of the work that has to be done and they both are reputable shops

 

[d98gt]

Wow.. That isn't even reasonable

That's why it's best to call around and not just depend on one shop