Can you cut the 2 inlet pipes to weld to the walker 21431 and then use the walker 54795 tailpipe?
My existing factory inlet pipes are good, they should be able to be cut and welded as I see no rust on them..
I suppose muffler shop can extend or rework to make all the brackets line up...
Existing OEM muffler 28" vs the Walker at 24"
Just ordered both pieces- thanks for the heads up. Spoke with local installer to weld in new pieces.
Rock Auto both pieces shipped $180 +/-

 

Exhaust rusts from the inside out, old school way to test the pipes is use a pair of channel locks and squeeze the pipe to check strength. Cost for the complete cat back system from RA is $220.36 vs $139.58 for the muffler and tail pipe (+tax & shipping). DIY cat back and all new parts, or take it to a shop and pay labor for them to cut/weld muffler on and hang the tail pipe, then down the road if the inlet pipes rust out, you will have more labor to replace those.

 

That sounds like a really good deal to me.

Tim

 

Yeah, no chance a weld will hold long, on a 15+yr old pipe. Oh snap!

 

Just noticed you updated your post... How much are you going to pay the local installer to weld in new pieces? What are you going to pay your local installers when the inlet pipes break? Welding on old pipes is only a temp fix, as it weakens the pipes even more. I have many,many years in automotive repair, (since '70s) to know how to do it right the first time. Replace, with Walker's SS cat back system, and Done!

 

If the inlet pipes are shot I will replace them. Everything seems solid even using large pliers, as well as having a shop also look at it. Sawzall will also be a good indicator of how solid the tubes are- lol

 

good point

 

Exhaust done & welded in As noted prior my incoming pipes to exhaust were fine so I replaced the muffler and tail pipe sections and welded them in. Looks great, if you are on the fence- the walker muffler & tailpipe fit fine and once welded look great.