Exhaust work in NW Chicagoland area?
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Exhaust work in NW Chicagoland area?
So I finally decided to remove second cats+resonator based on sound clips...but my friend's shop said it would take a few days before I would get my car back??? From what I gathered it's a pretty quick job right? I just don't have time to have my car out for a couple of days...does anyone have suggestions for a reputable place to do this around the northwest suburbs of Chicago? And it shouldn't cost anymore than $100 right?
Also, I know this is a stupid question...but that first place I tried also insisted that the cats to remove are in front because they are the "warm up" catalytic converters. TBH, I have no idea and wanted to know which set of cats to remove?
Thanks in advance.
Also, I know this is a stupid question...but that first place I tried also insisted that the cats to remove are in front because they are the "warm up" catalytic converters. TBH, I have no idea and wanted to know which set of cats to remove?
Thanks in advance.
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You want to remove the rear cats. The one's right in front of the resonator. Here's a pic I snagged off of quicktwinturbo's thread. You can see the secondary cats and the stainless piece is where his resonator used to be.
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You want to get this done at a reputable exhaust shop with proper materials..
It should cost more than 100 since you are going to need to 3 pipes. I spent about $80 to do my resonator back in 06 or 07.. Expect $160-200 +
P.s: I'm finally coming to IL for grad school this month. Look forward to meet’n local AMG owners soon
It should cost more than 100 since you are going to need to 3 pipes. I spent about $80 to do my resonator back in 06 or 07.. Expect $160-200 +
P.s: I'm finally coming to IL for grad school this month. Look forward to meet’n local AMG owners soon
