Place in Tucson to weld up my exhaust. - South West Region - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

Synapsis · 04-21-2002, 05:12 PM

A few people recommended the band-style clamps to me. Sure they look cool, but every single one leaks (water *and* exhaust). So I want to get my new system welded up this week. Any recommendations?

Willie · 04-21-2002, 05:56 PM

Exhaust Works
4618 E. Broadway Blvd.
318-9416

They have a lot of experience with third gens, thanks to Tim Burgess and myself. They done custom work for both of us, including our track systems. Jimmy is a very meticulous guy...

BTW, do you still want a copy of the video from SIR?

Willie

Synapsis · 04-21-2002, 06:03 PM

Sure, I'd still like a copy. But I don't remember where you live. heh

Looks like I'll be heading over to Exhaust Works tomorrow. Thanks.

Willie · 04-21-2002, 07:18 PM

Call them first and make an appointment. I've never been able to just "walk in" and have stuff done there.

If you want to stop by this evening with a blank tape, I'll copy it for you. About 12 minutes worth. Call me and I'll give you directions.

Hey, did you beat that white C4 or did he catch you at the end? The video shows only you going through the traps.

Willie

Synapsis · 04-21-2002, 07:51 PM

I can't stop by this evening, I just got back from a business trip and have to make up all my homework. =(

I actually saw that C4 cruising Speedway last night, I think he moved here. Here's what the slip looked like from that run:
<PRE>
Him Me
R/T 1.105 .495 <-- deep staged, almost perfect!
60' 2.458 2.247
330 6.300 6.287
1/8 9.369 9.613
MPH 79.86 73.60
1000 12.009 12.491
1/4 14.201 14.909
MPH 105.09 93.47

</PRE>
If he had my 60', he'd be in the 13's. I don't have that kinda power... yet. I *can't* wait to try out the new exhaust and ported plenum, I think it really freed up my high RPM range where I was falling flat.

ChrisFormula355 · 04-21-2002, 08:29 PM

Exhaust works is really expensive. My friend Justin is the former Sarnoff location Exhaust works welding guru.......he quit and started his own business called Eastside Performance Exhaust, his prices can't be beat and his work is superior to anything I've seen in Tucson. He custom made a 3inch mandrel bent exhaust for my Grand Prix for $120! Let me know if you want to hook up with him.
Chris

Synapsis · 04-21-2002, 08:46 PM

I'm going to get a price from exhaust works for what I need done, then compare it against what Eastside gives me then.

Right now my S pipe contacts the crossmember, my cats contact each other sometimes, the 3" pipe going into the muffler contacts the crossbar over my panhard bar, and the muffler itself is really close to the heat shield.... then I need a cutout welded in, and to weld the rest up except for 1 joint. I wouldn't think this would cost me that much since I already installed everything.. but I've never had anyone do exhaust for me before so who knows.