How much should new exhaust cost??

[CiscoKid]

Just did mine:
Jegs Headers $109.99 (on sale) (temp paint stripped and repainted with high-temp exhaust paint - was much easier than I thought it would be)

summit racing dynomax pipes $144
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/WLK-89007

AP Xlerator stainless mufflers $65.98 ($32.99 each) (straight-thru design no baffles)
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/APH-XS1226
These are tame under normal driving but loud at WOT

Misc pipe clamps, reducers, paint stripper and exhaust paint approx $50

Total cost about $370

I also spayed high-temp silver paint on the dynomax pipes to help reduce future rust even though they are aluminized.

 

[DanMcG]

Although I can't recommend them yet, But this complete system came with my 85 when I bought it.

https://www.jegs.com/i/Flowtech/387/51525/10002/-1

This kit is used with headers, but they have one for manifolds.

They don't have the best rating but for the price is better than what you were quoted.

 

[shiftpro]

Price is relative and subjective. There's a big difference between getting the job done and doing it well. For example, $500 labor for 'git 'er dun'
job vs. $500 for a smoking good job. Most (imo) muffler shops do the 'git 'er dun' way which is barely sufficient. And at least in Canada, most
muffler shops do not have or bother using the mandrel.

 

[shiftpro]

Although I can't recommend them yet, But this complete system came with my 85 when I bought it.

https://www.jegs.com/i/Flowtech/387/51525/10002/-1

This kit is used with headers, but they have one for manifolds.

They don't have the best rating but for the price is better than what you were quoted.

This is a nice kit and a great price. I like the slip fit joints rather than one piece.

 

[shiftpro]

Dual exhaust is twice the work, twice the pipes, twice the mufflers, I'd say 600 would be the low end, using steel poop pipe and crimp bends.

That's what makes kits so attractive,

https://www.eastwood.com/pypes-67-8...i1mFGlM6YIG_LQg_gprcq5dWJPSUTT7BoC75IQAvD_BwE

Maybe a little (lot) overpriced no? There are no mufflers and it's not stainless...boo.

 

[Blue Ox]

Most of them aren't any better in the US either. Nor in indonesia for that matter. Pride in workmanship has always been hard to come by and it's getting harder every day. Ask for referrals and actually look at the work they've done.