93 V6 Resonator Pipe Price Question

[jordan7831]

Hello everyone, thank you for looking at my thread.

Yes this IS another “am I getting ripped off” thread. Please bear with me; the search engine did not yield any useable results.

My car is a 1993 V6 with a 3VZ-FE

Today I discovered my exhaust is rotted out from the resonator pipe to the muffler. My mechanic said 350 for parts and labour (new pipe and muffler).

Is this a fair deal? Or can I source out some cheap parts and pay labour only.

If it’s cheaper to buy my own parts, can anyone recommend a decent aftermarket Resonator Pipe?

I was considering the following:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyot...ts_Accessories

http://www.car-stuff.com/carparts/to...tings+Page%3A3

If I get the Walker, does the lack of resonator affect emissions?


Many thanks,

Jordan

Here are pics of the pipe

[Gothmog3VZ]

I redid my whole system a few months back for similar reasons (flex pipe broke, everything else rusted together). Got my parts on ebay, guy was somewhere in toronto. costed, dunno, maybe $500, $600 total, did everything myself. It sounds a lot cleaner now, like a G35/37, and the proper y-pipe helps a lot with power. It's relatively simple, since you're just bolting on new parts, so I'd suggest not taking it to a mechanic (for $350 on the entire system, you're likely to get crap parts - both mechanics I got quotes from were in the $800 dollar range on parts only, with labour came into about $1300 ).

btw, your Cat converter will have to go - the flanges are rusted as hell, so they're bound to break sooner rather than later. Downpipe flange is likely in the same condition, I'm assuming.

[jordan7831]

Thank you for your reply,

Would you be able to point me in the right direction for the seller on Ebay? It would be much appreciated!

I actually replaced the down pipe about 6 months ago. So the only things that should need to be replaced are the long pipe, and muffler

[Gothmog3VZ]

I think your first link is the vendor I used - not sure though, since your resonator appears much larger than the one I currently have. Didn't find one like mine, but the price seems very similar. will check the other computer later on, might have something there

[jordan7831]

Thanks for your effort Gothmog, I appreciate your help.

This is exactly why I love this site, fellow TNers are some of the nicest car owners around!

[EEngineer]

buy my exhaust
~~~###The Once in a Life Time Part Out###~~~

[jordan7831]

LOL thanks for the offer, I wish I had that kind of dough.

Any opinions on the 350 price for the resonator and muffler? Am I getting ripped off, or is this a fair deal?

Many thanks

Jordan

[TOYOPARTSMAN]

Well, I offer 30% off MSRP to TN members plus actual shipping costs plus a couple of dollars for materials, etc. Even at that its $589.00 before shipping and duties, etc.

Keep that in mind.

[jordan7831]

So from the looks of it, 350 for parts, and labour is a fair deal?

[ross1]

I have a cherry complete exhaust removed without breaking anything fron a '92 3VZ FE that puked it's motor.
Flex pipe, cat and all the way back. All Gen. Toyota in excellent condition.
No disappointments, it's that nice.
$200 for the works.
PM if you want it

[jordan7831]

Thank you very kindly for the offer, but I must decline, I fixed it today.

Took the car to Minute Muffler on St. Clair (For Toronto members)
http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&saf...ed=0CCoQnwIwBA

They installed a Walker resonator pipe and welded the muffler back on. In total it cost me 200.00 + HST

They are decent and offer reasonable prices as long as you know EXACTLY what you want done on the car. Otherwise they may try to take you for a ride.

Hope this helps some of you,

Jordan