I can get a kit for my truck for about 400 bucks, but can a muffler shop do the same thing for probably a little less?what are the benefits of a cat-back system?
It depends on what you want. Either way will make your truck sound alot better. Muffler shops can do it for alot cheaper then buying a catback kit. You won't notice as much gain in power with a shop custom making a cat back. The kit will be less restricted then a shop making one therefore you get more power from the kit. If you only care about the sound go to the shop. If you want a good sound and the most power you can get, get the cat back kit.
Id definetly go to a muffler shop. they can weld it all up sound and safe. Also before you pick a shop look at other guys who have pipes and if you like how they look or sound ask what shop they got it done at and go there. You dont want cheap pipes youll regret it
If the exhaust shop does good work, you may be able to save money going with them versus buying a kit online. With an online kit though, you'll get a guaranteed fit and finish along with mandrel bent parts for smooth flow and performance. I'd get a quote from the exhaust shop and try to see some of their work before making a decision.
