How long for complete exhaust job?

[Buckeye Viper]

I'm going to be taking my car (1997 GTS) to my tech for some exhaust work including:

Bellanger Headers
RT Cats
Corsa Exhaust

How long should that take him to do?

Thanks!

 

[Dimitrios]

got mine done in a day and a half....

 

[Casey]

I would think a Tech should be able to take care of it all in a few hours, if he has done it before. If not, might take him most of the day.
I did it myself with a friend and it took me all day. But it was my first time and I was in no hurry!
Good luck!

 

[Viper Wizard]

It takes me about 5 to 6 hours and that is if the old exhaust system comes off easily! Be sure your Tech puts your Heat Shields back on!!
Fire suit on!

 

[Viper Specialty]

Yep, what chuck said... and that is best case scenario. Those times are assuming that you dont have a stubborn connection, or any extra fabrication...

 

[Toby]

In agreement with the above...I put on high flow cats and a cat back system in my garage in about 4 hours. I would add 2 hours for the headers.

 

[Jack B]

Start the prep by putting Kroil on all the bolts/fasteners. Be careful about what Chuck said (do some research) about the heat shields. Balenger doesn't recommend the heat shields. These are a light gauge aluminized material and if the heat shields attached and contacting the headers you could have longevity problems. On the other hand, stainless headers (non-Balenger) probably need the heat shields. I have the dual ceramic coating (Balengers) without heat shields and the engine compartment runs cooler than oem with heat shields.

 

[Neil - UK]

my mate mechanic did it all in 6 hours start to finish, including welding the cats, with me holding/helping where possible, all the right air/tools and on a ramp. It was the first viper he had done, so no doubt he'd be quicker if he did it again

 

[rcdice]

Buckeye Viper,

Where in Columbus are you taking your car for this work? Nelson? Just curious. Thanks.