List Of Exhaust Quotes no it's not another exhaust question:)

[Thomas1]

Hey guys,

I have recently done a ring around for quotes for my car. I know heaps of people (yes I have done it as well ) ask about exhaust setups and prices etc. So I have decided to put a list of the quotes I received (all in the melbourne area) to maybe help out some of you! The quotes are for pacemaker extractors (unless otherwise stated), 2 ½” mandrel cat back system, and are for a VS V6 auto with NON IRS.

Some include a tip, some don’t (I can’t remember exactly which ones did). I hope this helps people out

Dandy Exhaust (9794 7632)
$920

Clayton Exhaust Centre (9543 4711)
$1200

Bay City Exhaust (9786 8888)
$1155

Rex’s Exhaust (9792 4053)
$850 with Pacemaker or $780 with Hitech Extractors


Glenroy Exhaust Centre (9308 0310)
$1050

XR Performance (9791 8945)
$920

Kleenflo Exhaust (59951096)
$1000 (Genie Extractors)

Midas Mufflers – Frankston (9770 1985)
$950

Performance Exhaust (9350 3734)
$900 (Genie Extractors)

BTW I am getting mine done at XR performance in dandenong next week. Will let you know how it all goes........

[sircruisealotVS]

nice work dude, im sure this will help out some folks. from my experience getting quotes the difference in price between stores is usually made up by what sort of cat back they use. most places have a system they will commonly use if you dont otherwise specify.

[Thomas1]

nice work dude, im sure this will help out some folks. from my experience getting quotes the difference in price between stores is usually made up by what sort of cat back they use. most places have a system they will commonly use if you dont otherwise specify.

Yeah that's what I found out when I asked further questions. To fit the extractors was virtually the same all round.......but the cat backs ranged from $280ish to $500. It can be a confusing process when you have no idea about all the lingo

[AirStrike]

Unfortunetly if you got those prices over the fone most mean shit. I know for a fact that if you go in and talk to the blokes 9 times outta 10 they will do a better price.
Glenroy quoted me $450 for my cat back, yet when I went in it was $400 with a tip.
AirStrike

[Thomas1]

Unfortunetly if you got those prices over the fone most mean shit. I know for a fact that if you go in and talk to the blokes 9 times outta 10 they will do a better price.
Glenroy quoted me $450 for my cat back, yet when I went in it was $400 with a tip.
AirStrike

So should I ask for a better price when I get it done even though it's already booked in for $920???

[AirStrike]

So should I ask for a better price when I get it done even though it's already booked in for $920???

To late now, by booking the car in you have agreed to the quote they gave you. Next time go in and ask for the best price they can do.
AirStrike

[Thomas1]

To late now, by booking the car in you have agreed to the quote they gave you. Next time go in and ask for the best price they can do.
AirStrike

Thought that would be the case. Ah well, still was one of the better quotes I got and should be a quality system.

[1991_Vn2nV]

Yeah I agree with Airstrike. If you go in in person you can get a better deal, especially when buying a full system (headers and exhaust).

[Boganhunter]

Dude...Ebay. Pacemakers, hi flow cat and Redback 2.5 inch exhaust (non IRS) for under $800. Is not that hard to fit the gear yourself either. All you need is some spanners, maniseal and a couple of hours spare time.

[1991_Vn2nV]

Dude...Ebay. Pacemakers, hi flow cat and Redback 2.5 inch exhaust (non IRS) for under $800. Is not that hard to fit the gear yourself either. All you need is some spanners, maniseal and a couple of hours spare time.

Only idiots buy Ebay exhausts.

You do realise they charge you for fitting at exhaust stores as well? You can just get an exhaust or headers supply only and you will get it CHEAPER than you would off Ebay.

Ebay exhausts are a rip off and his prices are for mandrel bent exhausts which the Ebay exhuasts are not.

Ebay prices:
Pacemakers for a VS V6: $454 + $35 postage
PRESS BENT Redback Exhaust: $350 + $20 postage
Total price = $859 UNFITTED...press bent not mandrel bends like the above quotes... Also the headers dont come with a Y peice I dont think.

[Boganhunter]

Only idiots buy Ebay exhausts.

You do realise they charge you for fitting at exhaust stores as well? You can just get an exhaust or headers supply only and you will get it CHEAPER than you would off Ebay.

Ebay exhausts are a rip off and his prices are for mandrel bent exhausts which the Ebay exhuasts are not.

Ebay prices:
Pacemakers for a VS V6: $454 + $35 postage
PRESS BENT Redback Exhaust: $350 + $20 postage
Total price = $859 UNFITTED...press bent not mandrel bends like the above quotes... Also the headers dont come with a Y peice I dont think.

I got a set of stainless pacemakers (including Y piece), hi-flow cat and a mandrel bent 2.5 inch system for $600 off Ebay. The system came off a VR that had a 5 litre conversion so the V6 system was no longer needed. If you buy the componants seperatly from different sellers, yes you can get stung, but if you look around, you can pick up a bargain.

[1991_Vn2nV]

Thats a second hand bargain mate. You never said it was second hand. My mate got a full system for his car for $300 from a wreckers, pacemakers and a 2.5" lukey system. No hi flow cat though. Second hand is a completely different story.

I prefer brand new products, with warranty, professionally installed.

[Jon Z]

Only idiots buy Ebay exhausts.

You do realise they charge you for fitting at exhaust stores as well? You can just get an exhaust or headers supply only and you will get it CHEAPER than you would off Ebay.

Ebay exhausts are a rip off and his prices are for mandrel bent exhausts which the Ebay exhuasts are not.

Ebay prices:
Pacemakers for a VS V6: $454 + $35 postage
PRESS BENT Redback Exhaust: $350 + $20 postage
Total price = $859 UNFITTED...press bent not mandrel bends like the above quotes... Also the headers dont come with a Y peice I dont think.

what? how can all exhausts on ebay be press bent do u sit there and check every single one

[Hwarang]

Thats a second hand bargain mate. You never said it was second hand. My mate got a full system for his car for $300 from a wreckers, pacemakers and a 2.5" lukey system. No hi flow cat though. Second hand is a completely different story.

I prefer brand new products, with warranty, professionally installed.

I've seen full exhaust systems on ebay that have only been used for 2 days... second hand or not its not gonna be much different to one that is brand new, as long as its been looked after.

You can get some good deals off ebay if you know how to use it properly. But I suppose you already know that Mr. Guru.

[1991_Vn2nV]

Why do your posts ALWAYS follow Jon Z posts? Other than because you 2 are the same person...

All the Redback Exhaust Systems on Ebay are press bent... They are a prepackaged exhaust, everyone the same as the last. They are not individually made systems.

As fo seeing full exhausts on ebay that have only been used for 2 days... Thats what they say. Either way they are a rare find and I already stated you can find good deals on second hand exhausts. But the fact remains, this thread was about NEW exhausts.

[Hwarang]

nope, not the same person mate, but thanks for the whinge

Ebay exhausts are a rip off and his prices are for mandrel bent exhausts which the Ebay exhuasts are not.

That was your original statment about ebay exhausts. I didn't say anything about whether they were press bent or individually made systems, but thanks again for the whinge

Oh and just to be picky. Not ALL the exhaust systems on ebay are "prepackaged press bent" ones. But thanks for your higly valued input. Mr Guru

[ephect]

Please ppl, lets keep it reasonable, we dont wanna see another good and informative thread closed due to flaming

[Jon Z]

Please ppl, lets keep it reasonable, we dont wanna see another good and informative thread closed due to flaming

I agree, it jus sux because there is a minority that has to exploit pretty much anything that anyone says. They always know or have done better

[Thomas1]

Yeah keep it on track guys, or start another thread

[JSTPOZN]

Thats a second hand bargain mate. You never said it was second hand. My mate got a full system for his car for $300 from a wreckers, pacemakers and a 2.5" lukey system. No hi flow cat though. Second hand is a completely different story.

I prefer brand new products, with warranty, professionally installed.

agreed on the 2nd part


the first part was a score cause there 1400 new

[vs.calais]

Ive just got myself a catback off ebay for 320 incl postage. Yeah I got to fit it on myself but when my car runs and sounds better (providing it doesnt ### out) that will be my satisfaction in my own work and not just a paid add on. The exhaust is a mandrel bent HM/Perry exhaust "off the shelf" type come with chrome tip, gasket and clamp. When I get to the headers I might get a shop to do it, mostly cos its a #### of a job and more prone to leak. I do the small jobs myself and learn something about my car everytime and usually save money doing it.