Analog Kid
Member
So I've decided to go ahead and get my exhaust system replaced on my '72 Fury III (360 engine - single exhaust) and I was looking to get some feedback on the estimates I've received. Pipes are pretty rusty and I've had to sleeve a section where it has a leak. I've also got some funds available to spend so that always helps with the decision making process.
So I got two estimates. The first guy started calling around to get prices on the parts and after the second call I stopped him and told him he probably wasn't going to find anything locally. I said that I could possibly source the parts and asked if he could do the labor. He said he could do it for $150. I was happy with that but afterwards I started looking for the parts and looked at both TTI and Walker but didn't find anything for a 1972 360 single exhaust. Looks like they only sell the dual exhaust systems.
The second estimate came from a custom shop. The guy here said he could fabricate all the pipes and supply a Magnaflow muffler for $750. His plan was to cut the old pipes before the flanges and weld the new ones on. I said I was worried about there being a leak at the flange but he started the car up, checked it and said he didn't think it was leaking.
So I'm kind of leaning towards the second estimate - only because I can't find the parts for a single exhaust. If anyone knows where to get them then please let me know. However with the second estimate does it sound like leaving the old flange connections in place is a good idea? The guy at the custom shop initially started talking about putting in a dual setup and told me most guys with cars like these have headers put in and do away with the old manifolds. I really don't want to do that since the car is very original and I would like to keep it that way.
Any thoughts here would be appreciated. Thanks in advance for the responses.
Dave
So I got two estimates. The first guy started calling around to get prices on the parts and after the second call I stopped him and told him he probably wasn't going to find anything locally. I said that I could possibly source the parts and asked if he could do the labor. He said he could do it for $150. I was happy with that but afterwards I started looking for the parts and looked at both TTI and Walker but didn't find anything for a 1972 360 single exhaust. Looks like they only sell the dual exhaust systems.
The second estimate came from a custom shop. The guy here said he could fabricate all the pipes and supply a Magnaflow muffler for $750. His plan was to cut the old pipes before the flanges and weld the new ones on. I said I was worried about there being a leak at the flange but he started the car up, checked it and said he didn't think it was leaking.
So I'm kind of leaning towards the second estimate - only because I can't find the parts for a single exhaust. If anyone knows where to get them then please let me know. However with the second estimate does it sound like leaving the old flange connections in place is a good idea? The guy at the custom shop initially started talking about putting in a dual setup and told me most guys with cars like these have headers put in and do away with the old manifolds. I really don't want to do that since the car is very original and I would like to keep it that way.
Any thoughts here would be appreciated. Thanks in advance for the responses.
Dave