New Exhaust System?

[Mike_Windsor]

How much should I expect to pay for a mechanic to put a new exhaust system on my 86 Mercury Grand Marquis? Nothing fancy, just...a replacement unit?

Thanks.

[murphmobile2]

Around 150 or so is the average. Subtract about 10-20 if you want a glasspack. Add about 75-100 if you want duals.

[87DeuceVic]

Cost me 100 bux just to have a new muffler put it, nothing else. I think I got jewed.

[1987cp]

How much should I expect to pay for a mechanic to put a new exhaust system on my 86 Mercury Grand Marquis? Nothing fancy, just...a replacement unit?

Thanks.

How much of the system needs to be replaced?

Cost me 100 bux just to have a new muffler put it, nothing else. I think I got jewed.

Yup, you sure did, and not even as bad as some. I've heard of charging $100 just for a generic replacement muffler (installer cost probably about $15), plus $75 for a $20 tailpipe and a whole bunch for labor just to install the muffler and tailpipe. Total was around $330, and it sounded like crap.

[Lincolnmania]

150? where are you shopping?
the stock h pipe costs around 160
stock tails about 60 for the pair
mufflers about 80 for the pr
clamps and hangers and gaskets and bolts about 25 bucks
labor to install stock dual exhaust, at least two hrs

[Mike_Windsor]

I was quoted at about $180 for replacing everything rear of the Y-weld. Or something. He had a heavy french accent. :\

[Lincolnmania]

oh a stock single system.....sorry
the y pipe is around 50 bucks
the tailpipe is around 30 bucks
stock muffler is around 50 bucks
clamps 5 bucks
labor 50 bucks
yea 180 sounds good for a single cat back exhaust
i do a headers back system with used mk7/mustang h pipe and headers and duals for around 800 installed

[1987cp]

I was quoted at about $180 for replacing everything rear of the Y-weld. Or something. He had a heavy french accent. :\

Personally, I wouldn't deal with someone if they can't be clear on what they'll be doing.

Any particular reason you don't want to do it at home?

Current prices at PartsAmerica.com:

Muffler (universal fit; direct fit will be somewhat more): Maremont 158573, $26US
Tailpipe (if even required): Maremont 360553, $27US

Extension pipes are usually around $5US each, and I'd figure on up to $12 in clamps for about $70US total, assuming the old Y-pipe is still good.

[Cable Guys FGMQ]

I`m getting a new set on my Box that Scott`s installing for me.....

[crown vic muscle]

Find a set of duals in the junk yard, the pipes on my 90 cv came from a 97 cv. cost about $20 for the pipes.

[86VickyLX]

Find a set of duals in the junk yard, the pipes on my 90 cv came from a 97 cv. cost about $20 for the pipes.

How'd you get those pipes to work?

[crown vic muscle]

they just bolted right up without a problem. I took everything after the cats. just measure accross the bolts after the cats and see if its the same as your car. It worked with my 90 cv, not sure if other years or models will work the same.