IceTrey
New member
Ok so my previous thread was asking about piping fro my 4.3 2001 gmc sonoma 2wd and what route I should take for exhaust. I decided to go with just a manifold back exhaust system. Magnaflow hi flow cat and ypipe with gibson catback duel rear. Straight piping sounds like a wannabe v8 on a 4.3 and sounds just kind of trashy loud and obnoxious. Ok so I had a run in with a infamous shop that installed my exhaust (found out their bad rep after talking with people who dealt with them). They installed my exhaust. Decided to not even check o2 sensors OR leaks even though they said they did. Needless to say I have a cracked manifold that they decided to put my exhaust on prior to their discovery. As they "don't work on manifolds". So my question is what's the average price to have either headers or manifold installed. I would do it myself but it is a nightmare. Manifold bolts. Lifting motor. Steering column/spark plugs in the way. Plus I'm not even sure if my piping will fit correctly without welding or cutting which I have no tools for. Basically a rough estimate of a new manifold or headers. I'm thinking $5-800. Also please share your shop horror stories. That is diy or paying a shop.