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Hey guys, i got a quote for a 2 1/4" Cat back exhaust with a canon from Bankstown Mufflers for $350. As i have no clue what price range i should be paying, do you think this is reasonable?

What difference would it make from getting it done at a Muffler shop, then buying say a HKS exhaust for $900 ?

To be blunt, isnt it the same peice of metal ?

MRXTCZ

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What is quote for?

Mild Steel?

Stainless Steel?

Press bent?

Mandrel bent?

2 1/4 is small for a 2.5L, even f it is only a cat back. May aswell just get a new mufler on the stock pipeing.

The main diffrence will be sound quality. A deep smooth growl vs. farting in a tin as most generic mufflers end up sounding like.

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Vik

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Well thats what i was thinking, i want 2.5.. cause right now its running i think a 3 or 3.5 inch catback with a 4 inch canon. And it is sooooooo annoying. I used to envy 34's with stock exhausts :(

Cop attention like no tomorrow.

So im looking around to get the best for my money.

MRXTCZ

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Well thats what i was thinking, i want 2.5.. cause right now its running i think a 3 or 3.5 inch catback with a 4 inch canon. And it is sooooooo annoying. I used to envy 34's with stock exhausts :(

Cop attention like no tomorrow.

So im looking around to get the best for my money.

MRXTCZ

No wonder you're getting done by cops all the time! Bankstown + Skyline + Loud exhaust + non-enclosed pod filter. It sucks, but cops like those sorta cars =/

If it was me, I would get a 2.5" Mandrel Bent with resonators to tone it done. I'm even considering a high-flowing oval barrel twin tip muffler just to keep it looking factory when I get my exhaust done.

You shouldn't have too much problem selling a R34 3" exhaust second hand, that should help fund the new system.

As was mentioned previously, jap brand exhausts do have a lot of R&D put into them, which translates into $$$ plus you will also pay for the brand too to an extent. A custom made exhaust from your local reputable exhaust place will probably be made from materials more suited to Aussie conditions, and they should also really be ensuring it is within dB limits enforced by law so that you don't have any trouble.

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Vik

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Yeah the one i got on the 34 now is a Kakimoto one lols.

How much do you reckon i can fetch for the Kakimoto canon and 3" ?

What would you recommend? Sell the exhaust first? or get the new exhaust done and tell the exhaust shop to gimme the exhaust so i can sell it :(

But it will definately be an upgrade, coz right now i like the sound, but it gets a lil too loud and too much attention.

MRXTCZ

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Yeah the one i got on the 34 now is a Kakimoto one lols.

How much do you reckon i can fetch for the Kakimoto canon and 3" ?

What would you recommend? Sell the exhaust first? or get the new exhaust done and tell the exhaust shop to gimme the exhaust so i can sell it :(

But it will definately be an upgrade, coz right now i like the sound, but it gets a lil too loud and too much attention.

MRXTCZ

If you can get someone lined up to buy your old one at the same time, then you're in luck. Definitely don't let the exhaust shop keep the old one!

I imagine the kakimoto one would be a bolt on exhaust, so it will be easy to remove and for the buyer to sell.

Either way a new exhaust has to go on first though.

Have a look at FS threads to see how much they usually go for. Check to see if there's any WTB's for R34 zorst, you might be in luck.

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Alright sweet minds made up. 2.5" it is.

Secondly, im gonna' sell the current one so i can get the money and add it to the money i was willing to spend, just to get something a lil better :wacko:

MRXTCZ

I think $350-400 is a reasonable budget for a good custom made cat back. Any extra money could really be put towards improving other parts of your cars performance.

I'm not sure how much you'll get for your 2nd hand kakimoto, but being that it's an aftermarket item you should be able to get a decent figure for it.

That's what I would do anyways..maybe put the extra $$ towards some extractors. Though extractors can be quite pricey once you add HPC and fitting, but you'll get more out of that then spending much more on the catback imo.

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Yeah no details. But ive heard pretty nasty things aswell

But regardless. Im gonna' be phoning around and finding out prices. And will probably post up some rough prices here when i get the chance for future reference.

MRXTCZ

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