whats a good shop to get my exhaust put on?

azure mach! · May 19th, 2011, 09:15 PM

whats a good shop to buy and have an exhaust installed on my mach 1 in the san antonio / new braunfels area?

MamaStang · May 20th, 2011, 08:38 PM

I obviously don't know anything about Texas installation shops, but my local Ford Dealership installed my Bassani's for me. If I take them parts, they'll put them on. Worth a phone call anyway. If they won't, they can probably tell you of a reputable performace shop in your area. Good luck!

swervo · May 20th, 2011, 08:40 PM

Find a buddy with decent mechanical skills and tools. Then you and him can install it yourselves with some beer to help the process.

04Machsy · May 21st, 2011, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by swervo

Find a buddy with decent mechanical skills and tools. Then you and him can install it yourselves with some beer to help the process.

Agreed its not too hard to put on exhaust

What part of your exhaust are ya changing?

Serlin · May 21st, 2011, 01:40 PM

^^^^ What they said.
Its not hard at all.

Any muffler shop can install mufflers/exhaust,

azure mach! · May 21st, 2011, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by 04Machsy

Agreed its not too hard to put on exhaust

What part of your exhaust are ya changing?

i was thinking of buying a catback exhaust, but unfortunetly my friends arent exactly car guys lol and i dont have a lift or ramp

03gtmonster · May 21st, 2011, 07:25 PM

your garage!!!
changing a catback is as easy as rotating your tires...
if you have ONE wrench and i pry bar/ long screw driver to disconnect it from the exhaust hanger, you can do it. itll probably take you 20 minutes even if you don't know a hammer from a jack stand...
good luck!

recore · May 22nd, 2011, 01:42 AM

This is going to sound racist and politically incorrect in most every way, but it's worked well for me in the past. Go to a lower rent neighborhood, find a shop with a bunch of Mexicans or other minorities and have them mount it up for you. It's easy to save 70% or more on labor this way, and their work is as good as any shop in a fancy neighborhood. Sorry if I offend anyone with this post, it's not my intention.

nileppezdel77! · May 22nd, 2011, 03:16 AM

I don't care if it's racist, but you could have saved yourself all the trouble of writing out all those disclaimers by simply stating: "Go to a cheap mechanic in a poor neighborhood. It's a simple mod and you'll pay less in a poor neighborhood as opposed to a $95 an hour speed shop."

Sound advice nonetheless.

recore · May 22nd, 2011, 03:54 AM

Originally Posted by nileppezdel77

I don't care if it's racist, but you could have saved yourself all the trouble of writing out all those disclaimers by simply stating: "Go to a cheap mechanic in a poor neighborhood. It's a simple mod and you'll pay less in a poor neighborhood as opposed to a $95 an hour speed shop."

Sound advice nonetheless.

Thank you sir, wasn't sure of the level of sensitivity here

azure mach! · May 22nd, 2011, 05:59 PM

hmmm didnt know it was that easy ! theres no welding involved ?

Blank · May 23rd, 2011, 10:17 AM

if you want it welded you can but it should be clamps. Mine was and it took maye 2 hrs for a cat back with ramps. i took a few breaks so it is wasy to do have fun.

04Machsy · May 23rd, 2011, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by azure mach

hmmm didnt know it was that easy ! theres no welding involved ?

Well depending on where/whom you buy the catback from it could have clamps or need welds. I bought mine from AM & it was just simple clamps

JoshC! · May 23rd, 2011, 08:58 PM

if i wasnt 5 hours away from you id come help ya out. catback installs are eaaasy. hardest part will be cutting out the old catback, gotta chop it right after the mufflers to get it out.

shanec · May 23rd, 2011, 10:26 PM

(deleting S197 advice)

azure mach! · May 24th, 2011, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by JoshC

if i wasnt 5 hours away from you id come help ya out. catback installs are eaaasy. hardest part will be cutting out the old catback, gotta chop it right after the mufflers to get it out.

awww come on its just 5 hours

azure mach! · May 24th, 2011, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by 04Machsy

Well depending on where/whom you buy the catback from it could have clamps or need welds. I bought mine from AM & it was just simple clamps

what exhaust do you have ?
i think im going to get mine from AM also

JoshC! · May 24th, 2011, 09:03 PM

check out mac and magnapacks, both sound really good!

i prefer mac but im a little bias considering i have full mac exhaust

NastyFX4 · May 25th, 2011, 01:23 AM

Originally Posted by recore

This is going to sound racist and politically incorrect in most every way, but it's worked well for me in the past. Go to a lower rent neighborhood, find a shop with a bunch of Mexicans or other minorities and have them mount it up for you. It's easy to save 70% or more on labor this way, and their work is as good as any shop in a fancy neighborhood. Sorry if I offend anyone with this post, it's not my intention.

I'm sure in all cases all of the minorities' work is as good as all of the "higher class" mechanics. I'm sure of it.

04Machsy · May 25th, 2011, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by azure mach

what exhaust do you have ?
i think im going to get mine from AM also

I have LM1's. I see that AM has Borla on sale for Memorial Day

May 20th, 2011, 08:38 PM	#2
MamaStang Top Down, Crunked Up 2005 Mustang GT Fast Enough for this old broad Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,532 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	I obviously don't know anything about Texas installation shops, but my local Ford Dealership installed my Bassani's for me. If I take them parts, they'll put them on. Worth a phone call anyway. If they won't, they can probably tell you of a reputable performace shop in your area. Good luck! __________________ Bassani & Topless Vert Crew Member #4 Let Me Help You Shop For The Ladies In Your Lives This Year! Click Here For Info

May 21st, 2011, 01:40 PM	#5
Serlin June 2010 ROTM 2000 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,539 iTrader: 2 reviews	^^^^ What they said. Its not hard at all. Any muffler shop can install mufflers/exhaust, __________________ HPDE Instructor PCA, HOD, Track Guys, ERME www.RaceCarTowHooks.com My Track Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Msirlin My Garage page: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-17090/

May 21st, 2011, 07:25 PM	#7
03gtmonster Regular 2003 mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: plymouth, MI Posts: 69 iTrader: 0 reviews	your garage!!! changing a catback is as easy as rotating your tires... if you have ONE wrench and i pry bar/ long screw driver to disconnect it from the exhaust hanger, you can do it. itll probably take you 20 minutes even if you don't know a hammer from a jack stand... good luck! __________________ MAC long tubes, MAC O/R midpipe,american thunder catback, MAC cold air intake, MAC UD pulleys, C&L plenum, 75mm roush TB, TCI torque conv, zex wet 100 shot, dyno tune, H&R SS springs, and 4.10's.

May 22nd, 2011, 01:42 AM	#8
recore Regular 1989 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 249 iTrader: 0 reviews	This is going to sound racist and politically incorrect in most every way, but it's worked well for me in the past. Go to a lower rent neighborhood, find a shop with a bunch of Mexicans or other minorities and have them mount it up for you. It's easy to save 70% or more on labor this way, and their work is as good as any shop in a fancy neighborhood. Sorry if I offend anyone with this post, it's not my intention. __________________ Trying to be sensitive to the sensitivities of the sensitive regulars.

May 22nd, 2011, 03:16 AM	#9
nileppezdel77! Nile P. Pezdel of Pez Dispenser Inc. CCA 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 4,273 iTrader: 3 reviews	I don't care if it's racist, but you could have saved yourself all the trouble of writing out all those disclaimers by simply stating: "Go to a cheap mechanic in a poor neighborhood. It's a simple mod and you'll pay less in a poor neighborhood as opposed to a $95 an hour speed shop." Sound advice nonetheless. __________________ SOME MODDED MUSTANG CREW

May 23rd, 2011, 10:17 AM	#12
Blank Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Alamogordo NM Posts: 488 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you want it welded you can but it should be clamps. Mine was and it took maye 2 hrs for a cat back with ramps. i took a few breaks so it is wasy to do have fun. __________________ 06 GT-C&L Racer CAI, BAMA 91 Race Tune and Pypes Mid Muffler. WAR HORSES of AMERICA OFFICER ALL MILITARY WELCOME

May 23rd, 2011, 08:58 PM	#14
JoshC! I Hate Convertibles... 2000 GT Vert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 5,511 iTrader: 0 reviews	if i wasnt 5 hours away from you id come help ya out. catback installs are eaaasy. hardest part will be cutting out the old catback, gotta chop it right after the mufflers to get it out. __________________ Im topless, are you? Topless Mustang Club Founder Black Stang Crew Member #boobs out mods/pics

May 23rd, 2011, 10:26 PM	#15
shanec Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 932 iTrader: 0 reviews	(deleting S197 advice) __________________ By my E-Force'd 2008 Mustang GT!

May 24th, 2011, 09:03 PM	#18
JoshC! I Hate Convertibles... 2000 GT Vert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 5,511 iTrader: 0 reviews	check out mac and magnapacks, both sound really good! i prefer mac but im a little bias considering i have full mac exhaust __________________ Im topless, are you? Topless Mustang Club Founder Black Stang Crew Member #boobs out mods/pics

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