I just got my first Camaro. its an '82 full stock z28 with the crossfire fuel injectors and i want to get a sweet sounding exhaust since the current one leaks some where. i would like to know if any one has installed one with an X pipe in it and if they would know what i should get and how much it will cost to have it installed. my budget it $2000. any help would be appreciated.
in advanced

 

use the search function. 2k is alot on exhaust, should get you in the game though. I spent 600 on headers, 750 on a 4inch cat back from mufflex, an paying sometime 300 to connect the 2.

 

You can buy a kit which may or may not be easier or just buy the mufflers and have someone fab a system for ya. I bought two flowmaster 40's at $70 each and paid some guy 550 to build a dual exhaust system for me, but if you buy a kit you'll get a lower price on labor but pay more for the system overall

EDIT: You may pay more for the system overall, it depends. If you want a system that goes over the rear axle then it'll cost ya alot more for the bending if it's made in-house. If you buy a kit that is made to do that and the shop only puts it in it's obviously very cheap. Prices? Well you're looking at around 1 to 1.5 grand MAX for the exhaust system done right and done well. Don't let anyone tell you a dual exhaust system costs more than that, unless you include headers in the mix. And if you haven't modified your engine you don't need new hedders (flame shield on).

 

ok thanks, im new to the mechanical world and i dont know the cost of things. thanks for the help

 

Here is what I did its not completly ture duals but can be if i have a custom Y-pipe made. Im not sure what you are looking at for the cat forward but here is what I did from the cat back 2 Dynomax 2 1/2" intermediate pipes WLK-47638 from summit, 2 dynomax race bullets WLK-24215 and the results can be seen here http://members.***.net/-nuclear-/exhaust.htm