My GF has a 94 integra that has developed a nasty exhaust leak from underneath the car (perhaps the first cat?). Shes not into performance or anything, and is looking for a replacement. Is it cheapest just to head to a meineke or something?

 

That could be a cheap way to go. Or check the classifieds. There are always used ones on there in good shape. Just a suggestion.

 

theres only 1 cat. Chain stores generally rape you on prices, i dont know about meineke though. you might want to try an oldschool muffler shop that can weld stuff. they tend to be much cheaper imo

 

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some people think the resonator is a second cat . if it isnt the cat, then i have a perfectly fine stock exhaust thats just laying in my garage.

 

just head to a muffler shop and tell them to weld it or call some local junk yards..

 

I would suggest that you first check where the leak is coming from and then see what the cheapest way to getting it fixed is....

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hites &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">some people think the resonator is a second cat . </TD></TR></TABLE>And some people have OBD2 cars with 2 cats, & they think ALL cars have that. Or they don't know what cars & what years have them.

I've seen chain stores with good people, some with real losers. You can't really say all Meineke or all Monro are bad or all good. It just depends the people that work at the particular one you're talking about.

 

at a junk yard...you will find one for about $75 ..and all you have to do is put it on.

 

i would not recommend taking it to somewhere like meineke. i'm sure there is an exhaust shop somewhere in your town, just take it there

 

Thanks for the responses guys. So theres only 1 cat under there?

 

yeah, and like others have said, i suggest going to a more "local" muffler shop. the local business dudes generally give good deals on the labor and dont try to sell you unecessary BS. have'em check for the leak, it might just be something they can re-weld real quick and only cost ya $15.

peace!