Is this stock exhaust?
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could be a stock aftermarket exhaust. part of it anyway. that is the stock cat, maybe the stock rear muffler. But the rest of it looks like a muffler shop replacement
TurboWarrior said:
Bit of an oxymoron isn't that?
Anyway, doesn't look like a stock exhaust to me. I'm probably wrong, but it's just my $.02
I dont think that is the stock resonator either, IIRC, I believe on the stock one it's side in, same side out (to make it fit where its supposed to go). But those pipes definately look stock with the crimp bends.
$100? I dont know, its almost impossible to tell what kind of life is left in the muffler or resonator, and you may end up spending $100 only to have to replace both those things in 6months or even less. Also, what does the Cat look like inside? is it all melted looking or have alot of buildup in the honeycomb? if its in reasonably good shape, and you HAVE TO HAVE a cat for where you live, then I would say it might be a worthwhile deal.
$100? I dont know, its almost impossible to tell what kind of life is left in the muffler or resonator, and you may end up spending $100 only to have to replace both those things in 6months or even less. Also, what does the Cat look like inside? is it all melted looking or have alot of buildup in the honeycomb? if its in reasonably good shape, and you HAVE TO HAVE a cat for where you live, then I would say it might be a worthwhile deal.
IMO, I wouldn't dare pay $100 for it. I say that because with a welder, you can go make your own 3" pipes for cheaper. 
If you are trying to restore the car or something of that nature, go for it.
If you are trying to restore the car or something of that nature, go for it.
Yeah, stock cat, muffler shop/crush bent special for all the rest. I wouldn't pay $50 for it. You could piece together a much better exhaust for just a little more.
If you want something as close to stock as that is, hit up a junk yard and pick up a cat back for ~$20. It'll hurt less when you end up replacing the muffler or the cat or the resonator.
If you want something as close to stock as that is, hit up a junk yard and pick up a cat back for ~$20. It'll hurt less when you end up replacing the muffler or the cat or the resonator.