exhaust

[kndlindsey]

what does it cost to replace the exhaust on an opel? i know i need some exhaust work, not sure how much but Dave says i do.

i'm wondering because i know for regular cars/trucks starting price for everything from the front to the back is usually a couple hundred dollars?

this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Opel-...QQcmdZViewItem

is on ebay. i checked for shipping they said it would come in a bicycle box, UPS and be $45. the bid is nearly $50 now and I just wanted to get an idea so I didn't pay way too much out of ignorance if i can just go to the local muffler place and get it done.

[BQS4]

The only real pipe you need, unless you're doing a "correct" resto of your GT, is the head pipe, the rest can be fab'ed by a good muffler shop.

[maglinjosvinn]

hmm....

you need one of these:
http://www.opelgtsource.com/catalog/...aust/10005.htm

88$

maybe one of these:
http://www.opelgtsource.com/catalog/...aust/10006.htm

11$

most likely one of these:
http://www.opelgtsource.com/catalog/...aust/10007.htm

99$

might wanna get one of these:
http://www.opelgtsource.com/catalog/...aust/10009.htm

5$

doubtful, but maybe this too:
http://www.opelgtsource.com/catalog/...aust/10004.htm

99$



the definately should get list involves the front muffler, the resonator pipe and the rear muffler, at 198 bucks (give or take).

[kndlindsey]

thanks for the links and prices that gives me a good idea and is about what i thought it would cost.

[bosco]

You can have a shop work up a 2 in pipe from the headpipe back to a free flow front muffler.... then over the axle and split to a set of resonator tips for the rear. On mine I also installed a flexible section between the headpipe and the muffler to cut down on the vibration that one long section of exhaust system can produce.

http://www.opelgt.com/forums/6d-exha...n-exhaust.html


http://www.opelgt.com/rp/showproduct.php/product/43

[opelwasp]

You will find a perfect fit muffler at Summit Racing p/n WLK17702, less than $20. the diminsions will allow your exhaust to tuck close to the car for a clean appearance. It also sounds sweet. IMO the best configuration for a GT exhaust system is to only use 14 gauge pipe, front to back. 2" pipe from the manifold to the muffler then 2 1/4" ofer the axle. then split it to (2) 2 1/4" pipes out the back and 2 Hooker rolled edge resonator tips. Beautiful sound on the outside, but nice quiet tone on the inside.

here are some pics of mine. notice how far up into the underbody the muffler sits.