cobalt

I have a question... what do you think is a average price for a whole new exhaust system put in a 56 olds... flowmaster or something with mild rumble tone? just trying to figure a cost total installed.. thanks

cobalt

also i forgot to say it will be a dual exhaust

redoldsman

You will probably need to go to your local muffler shop. I don't know of anybody that makes pre-bent ready to install duals for a 56. The frame should already be cut on the left hand side since duals were available in 56. If I were putting them on, I would use a set of these. These things are built like a tank and would be period correct. I am going to guess you will spend about $700 all in.

http://portermufflers.com/

MDchanic

Classic Exhaust.

$331.80

- Eric

oldsmobiledave

Not enough info

Stainless or aluminized?

Mandrel bends or not?

Cross over or X pipe?

2" 2.5" 3" ?

Turn downs or out the back and tips?

No name mufflers or top shelf?

I would say anywhere from $500 to $1000 installed depending on answers to above posed questions.

redoldsman

I never heard of them. That is a good price.

MDchanic

Bought mine from Scott there a few years ago.

Thick pipe, aluminized, not exactly like the original, but fit darned well for a pre-bent system - only required a little bit of muscle to install.
I asked for quiet mufflers, but they were still throatier than I wanted, but, hey, they do sound cool.

Also, I think I caught him at a good time or in a good mood - it arrived something like 3 or 4 days after I ordered it.

He'll also do stainless.

- Eric

Tedd Thompson

I think I paid $650 and got a good deal using dual Flowmasters, very doubtful if my muffler guy would do it again for that amount.This was on my 55 and are harder to install than a 56...... Tedd

Funkwagon455

I used Classic to do a stainless system for my 70 wagon, he even up sized the 2" tailpipes to 2.25" per my request. $800. I was pleased with the quality of the bends and rather impressed with the quality of his in house fabricated mufflers. Mind you this system will not install itself, but based on quality and price, I feel as though it is a very good option.

cobalt

well i found a good shop and they are going to do a dual system with the mufflers i want which are the delta 50 flowmasters for $500 bucks...we have a winner

redoldsman

You did very well. Post an update after you get it installed. Does you car have power steering?

cobalt

mine has power steering but im up grading it with a 1972 olds pump

oldcutlass

That's a good price as long as they are using aluminumized pipe and good hangers. Our local muffler guy is an artist and has done a great many local hotrods with reasonable prices.

cobalt

yes it is..and the guy who is doing it is a old timer and i have a feeling he has those years of know how that will show through..