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Just got my muffler

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tacoguy, Oct 21, 2009.

  1. Oct 21, 2009 at 11:33 PM
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    Tacoguy

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    I just got my Dynomax Super Turbo 17748 in the mail today!!!

    However I was wondering if I can get it welded on or not. I was speaking to a guy who does welding and he said that I would not be able to because they are dissimmilar metals.

    However I have seen that a bunch of people have had them welded. I am not sure what to do?
     
  2. Oct 21, 2009 at 11:37 PM
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    Hoyal

    Hoyal Whiskey bent and hell bound.

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    I thought you could get them welded on no matter what but I have no Idea. Once its on we need a sound clip, I cant wait to throw some exhaust on my 07.
     
  3. Oct 22, 2009 at 4:14 AM
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    wolfgang123

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    you can weld it go to any muffler shop
     
  4. Oct 22, 2009 at 4:37 AM
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    tacoman101

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    yep, you'll be able to weld it right on, and it;ll sound great:D
     
  5. Oct 22, 2009 at 1:05 PM
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    OK, so after calling a few places, prices seem to range from 50-100 dollars to just weld this on.

    To me this seems a little high considering I was reading on here that people were getting them installed for $30-$50.

    The places I called were 2 muffler shops and a Merlin Muffler. Should I just try and go with a smaller type place rather than a chain?
     
  6. Oct 22, 2009 at 1:36 PM
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    ^^yes.. find a metal shop or even a tech school.. tech school will do it for free if they can get you in.
     
  7. Oct 23, 2009 at 10:06 PM
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    The few metal shops that I called all said that they could not do it because they are not insured to do auto work.

    I really dont feel like paying $60+ when I hear people on here paying only $30-$40
     
  8. Oct 23, 2009 at 10:10 PM
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    mikesdoublecab

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    secret to getting a good deal is to hit up a mom n pop type shop...

    dont judge a shop by its cover... it might look ghetto on the outside, but a lot of those small shop welders are more attentive than the bigger, cookie cutter chains...

    hit up a spot that works on a lot of custom application vehicles...

    i have a spot by my house that a lot of the local lowriders go to... these guys are thorough and do clean work... best part, i can bring my own muffler in and they will charge me 25 bucks for labor...
     
  9. Oct 23, 2009 at 10:11 PM
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    What were the places you called? I took mine to Muffler Masters & it was $45. Make sure they know you're bringing a muffler, they just need to cut off the old one and weld on a new one.
     
  10. Oct 23, 2009 at 10:37 PM
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    Sorry to hear you cannot find a a good price. There has to be a shop in your area that can install it for less than $50. Good luck with your search.
     
  11. Oct 28, 2009 at 5:03 PM
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    Update**

    I was able to go to a local muffler shop and have them weld it on for $40 tax included, so I was happy.

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    Sorry about the crappy quality, it was on my cell phone. I will get a better one up later
     
  12. Oct 28, 2009 at 5:30 PM
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    Where did you buy the muffler from?
     
  13. Oct 28, 2009 at 5:35 PM
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    congrats.
     
  15. Oct 28, 2009 at 6:50 PM
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    So since you finally have it on how do you like it.
     
  16. Oct 28, 2009 at 6:56 PM
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    Honestly I have really not noticed much of a diference. :(

    I do notice a bit of a lower rumble upon acceleration and perhaps a bit of pep. But another key that I wanted was to get better MPG's. So it is too early to tell if it will help as of yet.

    I will keep you posted. However for $82.65 installed, I was happy with it
     

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