Replacement Exhaust Reviews

[pbdm4k]

My 95 XE pathy was given to me with an exhaust leak, and after some inspection under the truck, the catback is fairly new, but everything else is quite rusted.

 

The front of the cat is rusted and cracked before the flange. Due to the rust and the location of the crack, the leak isn't weldable.

 

The dealership qouted me $800CDN retail for the replacement cat. ($700 for dealer pricing).

The private mechanic said $250CDN for his no name brand cat. (Came with the warning that it may or may not pass emissions).

 

Then Magnaflow came to save the day. ~$100CDN for a replacement cat from their "Direct-Fit" product line. Supposedly a bolt on replacement with no welding or cutting necessary.

 

My supplier just got it yesterday and I'll be picking it up on Saturday. Will follow up with the ease of installation.

 

For reference, Bosal and Goerlich both make replacement pipes from the headers back.

 

So downpipe, Y pipe, mid pipe, cat, and muffler back. Goerlich being the slightly cheaper alternative.

 

I plan on replacing the cat on Saturday and seeing how bad the rest of the pipes are, (with the Y pipe being the biggest concern as I like having my floor pan intact.)

 

Expect to pay 170 for the Goerlich downpipe and y pipe with gaskets.

Expect to pay 240 for the Bosal downpipe and y pipe with gaskets.

 

For any canucks that need exhaust parts, feel free to IM me and I can help you order these. My supplier seems to carry them in stock.

 

I know this isn't really a review yet, but its just a precursor to all the parts that are available. I will follow up with the installation after Saturday.

Edited September 13, 2007 by pbdm4k

[Slick]

this has been covered recently, and a million times. check vids section, the garage and year specific forums..