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Where in Houston to get longtubes done

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HoustonGT

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GT Flyer said:
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.
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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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.
 
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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
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Yes, as you probably determined, it included the entire exhaust system, parts and labor.
 
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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
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That is a nice price, what brand and are they ceramic coated?
 

d98gt

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I believe he is talking about the install price.

The LT install is known to be a major PITA
 

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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

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Wow.. That isn't even reasonable

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