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Originally Posted by 86560SEL
I decided not to go with the $600. option on having OEM mufflers installed, but rather the $150. option, which has made a world of difference! BOTH of the mufflers toward the back were in terrible shape. When idling, the car was not that loud, but when driving, especially through parking lots, it was rather embarrasing.  The mufflers on there were the original units. They have lasted 20 years. 
The mufflers have a good warranty and I could not see paying for $600. mufflers on a 20 year old car, when the $150. units work perfectly. The car is extremely quiet now. That is something my dad would do. He went and spent $700. for an exhaust system for his 88' Nissan truck, then $400 for the ones for his 69' Camaro. 
I am slowly getting this car back in shape to where it needs to be. Now, on the list is new plugs, new tranny fluid/filter and brake pads. |
How were the bolts coming out of the cat? Mine were rusted away and I was real happy to find a 2-piece collar at the auto parts store that goes around the remaining flange to fasten the the new exhaust pipe to. I did the same cost analysis and came to the same conclusion regarding what kind of equipment to put on the car. Luckily we can get away pretty cheap, but it won't last 20 years like the original!