Cost to fit a savage back box

1. blake1312 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Bristol :D Posts: 929 Lexus is200

   #1 11th August 2009, 21:49

   As above really brought a 4" one a while ago took to a few garages none would touch it just wanderd is it a specialist job and if so how much to get done?
   
   Cheers
2. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #2 11th August 2009, 22:22

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by blake1312 As above really brought a 4" one a while ago took to a few garages none would touch it just wanderd is it a specialist job and if so how much to get done? Cheers

   Have a go yourself bud!! its not that hard fitting pipes together ......
3. blake1312 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Bristol :D Posts: 929 Lexus is200

   #3 11th August 2009, 22:30

   does it not need to be welded or anythink?
4. VTRelite Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Gloucester Posts: 3000 Citroen Saxo VTR Renault 5

   #4 11th August 2009, 22:34

   where did you take it. An exhaust specialist should do it if they have the proper kit?
5. DaN90 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 197 16v s1 rallye :)

   #5 11th August 2009, 22:36

   Its an easy job mate what garages did u take it to?? It should have been an easy buck for them.
6. blake1312 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Bristol :D Posts: 929 Lexus is200

   #6 11th August 2009, 22:39

   thats what i thought aswell, i took it to several garages sort of kwick fit type garages said they do exhausts etc, but when they seen it they said it would stick out far enougth or somethink even though i have seen many people with the exact same exahust on a 1.1 saxo hence why i went for it.
7. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #7 11th August 2009, 22:42

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by blake1312 does it not need to be welded or anythink?

   Yes you can weld it if you can weld bud!! but you can also just clamp it up on your standard system...........done this few times for people......
8. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #8 11th August 2009, 22:43

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by blake1312 thats what i thought aswell, i took it to several garages sort of kwick fit type garages said they do exhausts etc, but when they seen it they said it would stick out far enougth or somethink even though i have seen many people with the exact same exahust on a 1.1 saxo hence why i went for it.

   You need to call at custom exhaust company........they wont turn you away££££
9. blake1312 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Bristol :D Posts: 929 Lexus is200

   #9 11th August 2009, 22:43

   does that form a tight enougth seal???, its a 4inch back box lol i wanted a 3" but then they said they only had a 3.5 so i chanced it then theey sent me a 4" by mistake but it grew on me lol.
10. DaN90 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 197 16v s1 rallye :)

    #10 11th August 2009, 22:44

    Pity you dont live closer tbh id have done it for you havent you got any freinds who could do it for u?
11. blake1312 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Bristol :D Posts: 929 Lexus is200

    #11 11th August 2009, 22:51

    duno if ther that mechanical minded either lool i would rather make sure its done proper is it rly that easy then to do?
12. DaN90 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 197 16v s1 rallye :)

    #12 11th August 2009, 22:54

    All you do is
    1) Mark up where you want it to sit etc
    2) Mark where you will have to cut the pipe
    3) Cut pipe and remove old back box
    4) Align hangers etc.
    5) Easiest it to buy a sleeve and fit it over the joint
    6) Put exhaust paste around it and blot both ends up with u clamps
    7) Make sure it doesnt knock etc and job done.
13. blake1312 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Bristol :D Posts: 929 Lexus is200

    #13 11th August 2009, 22:57

    ok cheers for your help everyone sounds easy but still mtie see if someone local could lend a hand
14. DaN90 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 197 16v s1 rallye :)

    #14 11th August 2009, 23:01

    At the end of the day if your not comfy doing it then get someone to do it have you got a powerflow near by?? They wil do it and shouldnt rip you off tbh.
15. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #15 11th August 2009, 23:03

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by blake1312 does that form a tight enougth seal???, its a 4inch back box lol i wanted a 3" but then they said they only had a 3.5 so i chanced it then theey sent me a 4" by mistake but it grew on me lol.

    Yes if you use the right pipe clamps mate........and bit of exhaust sealer........
16. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #16 11th August 2009, 23:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by blake1312 duno if ther that mechanical minded either lool i would rather make sure its done proper is it rly that easy then to do?

    If you good with tools,and happy worken under your car.........
17. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #17 11th August 2009, 23:05

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by DaN90 All you do is 1) Mark up where you want it to sit etc 2) Mark where you will have to cut the pipe 3) Cut pipe and remove old back box 4) Align hangers etc. 5) Easiest it to buy a sleeve and fit it over the joint 6) Put exhaust paste around it and blot both ends up with u clamps 7) Make sure it doesnt knock etc and job done.

    See you done this before dude