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NewDivide · 02-22-2012, 11:34 AM

NEC5'ers, can you guys recommend a good exhaust shop? Tax returns' in and I'm deciding between MRT and Dynomax. Want to have it welded on. I'm on the South Shore in MA. Who have you used?

lakersftbl69 · 02-22-2012, 12:52 PM

As far as just exhaust I went to lous custom in Plymouth but I would deff try and see if slowhawk will do just the exhaust he's in bridgewater and way better then lous

NewDivide · 02-22-2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lakersftbl69

As far as just exhaust I went to lous custom in Plymouth but I would deff try and see if slowhawk will do just the exhaust he's in bridgewater and way better then lous

Thanks; I had Lou's do my GMC, I wasn't to pleased. They're like 2 min. from my house, the only good thing. So damn limited around us for exhaust places :(

2012-2SS · 02-22-2012, 02:04 PM

I had Lous do a whole exhaust on my V8 S10 and they did a very good job. I was very pleased with their work. I wouldn't hesitate taking my camaro there.

Slowhawk · 02-22-2012, 02:20 PM

Can't say I've seen anything good from Lou's. Depending on the exhaust system I would hesitate fully welding them. A good system should fit tight with no leaks and maybe a few tack welds so it doesn't move/rotate.

Some people try to sace money doing the cheaper exhaust but the labor puts them right into the market of a good quality exhaust.

lakersftbl69 · 02-22-2012, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by NewDivide

Thanks; I had Lou's do my GMC, I wasn't to pleased. They're like 2 min. from my house, the only good thing. So damn limited around us for exhaust places :(

No problem

Z28 Autobot · 02-22-2012, 10:44 PM

Lous is all depends on what shop and who..the one here in Waltham..they have done a good job the last few times I went.

Yellow Camaro · 02-22-2012, 11:34 PM

I also like the Lou's in North Reading and South Boston. But I think they expanded a little too quick and some of the other francises might not stack up.

checkyoself · 02-23-2012, 03:14 PM

All we really got it Lou's. I went to Lou's in North Reading, they did just fine for just a catback installation, nothin fancy...

Northeast Rod Run · 02-23-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Slowhawk

Can't say I've seen anything good from Lou's.

Same here. Most Meineke's have the same machines as any of Lou's shops and they usually have longer tenured employees than Lou's so you'll get a better job at a cheaper price.

when the old man ran the original Lou's it was a quality shop, now it's just a name and the quality is not there at all, most of the time

Dragon Tats · 02-23-2012, 07:03 PM

I used Lou's for my axle backs and also replaced the "H" pipe with and "X" pipe. I had visited the Meineke in town and the manager started giving me some story about "non" OEM exhausts being illegal/unable to pass inspection and even printed off a copy of the bylaw on it. So being a corporate franchise they wouldn't break the law. But did offer me the option of purchasing a set of Cat back pipes then installing my new mufflers on them and at time of inspection for a nominal fee swapping the setups back and forth to pass inspections. Ya right

v6sonoma · 02-23-2012, 07:22 PM

I'd say get the MRT and DIY if you can. It's not that hard and you can put the rest of your $$$ towards something else.

Dragon Tats · 02-23-2012, 07:46 PM

I think Lou's only charged be $200.00ish to swap my exhausts weld on the new ones and install their "X" pipe.

NewDivide · 02-23-2012, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by v6sonoma

I'd say get the MRT and DIY if you can. It's not that hard and you can put the rest of your $$$ towards something else.

I know, thought about it, but read of MRTs "twisting around" especially on the left, if clamps aren't tightened like crazy. That's why I was looking to weld. Damn this mod addiction.....

v6sonoma · 02-23-2012, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NewDivide

I know, thought about it, but read of MRTs "twisting around" especially on the left, if clamps aren't tightened like crazy. That's why I was looking to weld. Damn this mod addiction.....

So just make sure they're tight.

It's really not that bad plus you'll feel better knowing you worked on your own car.

Slowhawk · 02-24-2012, 08:26 AM

Most people are ok with Lou's because they don't really know what to look for. I'd say 80% of the work I've seen from them is bad from stuff not lined up right to crap welding.
But, you get what you pay for.

For bolt-on exhaust just make sure you use the correct clamps ( no u-bolt's) and tack weld them to keep from twisting.

2012-2SS · 02-24-2012, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slowhawk

Most people are ok with Lou's because they don't really know what to look for. I'd say 80% of the work I've seen from them is bad from stuff not lined up right to crap welding.
But, you get what you pay for.

For bolt-on exhaust just make sure you use the correct clamps ( no u-bolt's) and tack weld them to keep from twisting.

I disagree, look at the work they did for me, $375 for a header back system on my V8 S10:

wmora4 · 02-24-2012, 01:59 PM

i used Lou's also to replace my stock for a SS and they did a great job in Worcester,,. i am also planning on using them to do my e-cut outs.

Yellow Camaro · 02-24-2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by wmora4

i used Lou's also to replace my stock for a SS and they did a great job in Worcester,,. i am also planning on using them to do my e-cut outs.

Is it a desirable upgrade to go with the SS exhaust on non-SS models? I had a super clean, low mileage takeoff when I put Solos on my SS and I threw it on Craigslist practically as scrap metal and couldn't get a bite. It's still taking up space at work.

Slowhawk · 02-25-2012, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 2012-2SS

I disagree, look at the work they did for me, $375 for a header back system on my V8 S10:

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To me it looks like a $400 exhaust job. I could pick it apart alot. Fine for a S-10 but that definitely would not fly on my 2011 Camaro.

As said, you get what you pay for and most people are not picky. If the tips are straight they are happy.

NewDivide · 03-09-2012, 06:46 PM

While still shopping exhausts, I picked this up today to tide me over. Very excited. (stock photo guys, I'm not rockin' a V8)

Sterling · 03-09-2012, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wmora4

i used Lou's also to replace my stock for a SS and they did a great job in Worcester,,. i am also planning on using them to do my e-cut outs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yellow Camaro

Is it a desirable upgrade to go with the SS exhaust on non-SS models? I had a super clean, low mileage takeoff when I put Solos on my SS and I threw it on Craigslist practically as scrap metal and couldn't get a bite. It's still taking up space at work.

His exhaust actually sounds pretty good...

DMAX · 03-10-2012, 12:06 AM

Custom tubes in tax free Hampstead NH http://www.customtubesinc.com/_produ...aro_SS_Exhaust

2010 Bumblebee · 03-12-2012, 10:26 PM

SS Automotive, Salem , Ma

02-22-2012, 11:34 AM	#1
NewDivide NewDivide Drives: SW '11 2LT/RS & '12 Honda CRV Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South East, Mass Posts: 515 View My Garage	good exhaust shop NEC5'ers, can you guys recommend a good exhaust shop? Tax returns' in and I'm deciding between MRT and Dynomax. Want to have it welded on. I'm on the South Shore in MA. Who have you used? __________________

02-22-2012, 12:52 PM	#2
lakersftbl69 Drives: 2010 camaro 1ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: kingston ma. Posts: 1,102 View My Garage	As far as just exhaust I went to lous custom in Plymouth but I would deff try and see if slowhawk will do just the exhaust he's in bridgewater and way better then lous __________________ ordered dec 15 2008 picked up on june 8 2009. upgrades kooks 1 3/4" LTH w/ high flow cats, roto fab cai, corsa exhaust, rx catch can, hurst short throw shifter. stage 3 comp cam, 3.91 gears 461rwhp 420 rwtq all installed and dyno tuned from slowhawk performance.

02-22-2012, 02:04 PM	#4
2012-2SS Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Middleboro, MA Posts: 421	I had Lous do a whole exhaust on my V8 S10 and they did a very good job. I was very pleased with their work. I wouldn't hesitate taking my camaro there. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS, Hurst Short Throw, IdealG M/C, Pypes Pipe Bomb, LSR Cold Air Intake, LSR Toe Links/Lower Control Arms 1974 Chevy K10 Built 355, FAST EZ EFI, 4speed 2000 Chevy Tahoe LT 5.3L

02-23-2012, 07:22 PM	#12
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 7,455 View My Garage	I'd say get the MRT and DIY if you can. It's not that hard and you can put the rest of your $$$ towards something else. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

02-24-2012, 01:59 PM	#18
wmora4 Drives: 2010 1LT Imperial Blue RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Worcester MA Posts: 609 View My Garage	i used Lou's also to replace my stock for a SS and they did a great job in Worcester,,. i am also planning on using them to do my e-cut outs. __________________

02-22-2012, 02:20 PM	#5
Slowhawk Account Suspended Drives: 1999 Trans Am Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bridgewater,Ma Posts: 1,271	Can't say I've seen anything good from Lou's. Depending on the exhaust system I would hesitate fully welding them. A good system should fit tight with no leaks and maybe a few tack welds so it doesn't move/rotate. Some people try to sace money doing the cheaper exhaust but the labor puts them right into the market of a good quality exhaust.

02-22-2012, 10:44 PM	#7
Z28 Autobot Drives: 94 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New England Posts: 526	Lous is all depends on what shop and who..the one here in Waltham..they have done a good job the last few times I went.

02-22-2012, 11:34 PM	#8
Yellow Camaro Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 326	I also like the Lou's in North Reading and South Boston. But I think they expanded a little too quick and some of the other francises might not stack up.

02-23-2012, 03:14 PM	#9
checkyoself Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 44	All we really got it Lou's. I went to Lou's in North Reading, they did just fine for just a catback installation, nothin fancy...

02-23-2012, 07:03 PM	#11
Dragon Tats Drives: 2010 Black LT1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nashua New Hampshire Posts: 126 View My Garage	I used Lou's for my axle backs and also replaced the "H" pipe with and "X" pipe. I had visited the Meineke in town and the manager started giving me some story about "non" OEM exhausts being illegal/unable to pass inspection and even printed off a copy of the bylaw on it. So being a corporate franchise they wouldn't break the law. But did offer me the option of purchasing a set of Cat back pipes then installing my new mufflers on them and at time of inspection for a nominal fee swapping the setups back and forth to pass inspections. Ya right

02-23-2012, 07:46 PM	#13
Dragon Tats Drives: 2010 Black LT1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nashua New Hampshire Posts: 126 View My Garage	I think Lou's only charged be $200.00ish to swap my exhausts weld on the new ones and install their "X" pipe.

02-24-2012, 08:26 AM	#16
Slowhawk Account Suspended Drives: 1999 Trans Am Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bridgewater,Ma Posts: 1,271	Most people are ok with Lou's because they don't really know what to look for. I'd say 80% of the work I've seen from them is bad from stuff not lined up right to crap welding. But, you get what you pay for. For bolt-on exhaust just make sure you use the correct clamps ( no u-bolt's) and tack weld them to keep from twisting.

03-09-2012, 06:46 PM	#21
NewDivide NewDivide Drives: SW '11 2LT/RS & '12 Honda CRV Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South East, Mass Posts: 515 View My Garage	While still shopping exhausts, I picked this up today to tide me over. Very excited. (stock photo guys, I'm not rockin' a V8) Attached Images __________________

03-10-2012, 12:06 AM	#23
DMAX Drives: 01 silverado 2010 2SS/RS Sim Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 196	Custom tubes in tax free Hampstead NH http://www.customtubesinc.com/_produ...aro_SS_Exhaust

03-12-2012, 10:26 PM	#24
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