I did search but nothing came up. Basically I just got a GST muffler today and I figured I'd call a nearby shop and to see how much they would charge to put it on for me. However, after calling about four different ones, I'm beginning to realize that most are reluctant to install a part that is not their own, let alone one that is not their own and also happens to be used. For those of you who brought your cars to a shop to have your gst muffler bolted on, where did you go?

And by the way I have neither a place nor time to put it on myself, I wish I did but unfortunately this is not an option for me, so please don't tell me to just do it myself.

1996 Eagle Talon Esi
Short Ram Intake, 55mm TB, GST Muffler

show up, find someone not at the counter or with a customer and tell them you need a cat back installed, tell them you are willing to pay CASH.

money in hand talks louder, especially to the young High school or college kid.

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"Don't fear the weapon, fear the soul of the warrior using it."
"My CEL only goes off when i remove my battery."

Best sum up of working on a 2GNT
DR1665- "#5. Spike that motherfucker on the garage floor and grab a beer. You deserve it."


Ahhhh Priceless . . .
eclipse982nrRST "its actually lightish red"
RoninEclipse2G "yeah, they already have a color for that... it's called PINK"

Look for a local midas. I have had them halp w/ some custom things in the past.
And the having cash in hand thing always seems to help

Definitely cash in hand is the best thing. If they have the time, anyone would probably do it since its cash it will all be under the table with no taxes.

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Thanks for the responses. Well after going to two more "chain" muffler shops in person and still getting turned down ("We don't install customer parts, nobody does..." claimed one a-hole), I ended up going to some small private garage nearby and they had no problem putting the muffler on for me. I'm pretty sure I was overcharged for it, but beggars can't be choosers, right?

But it was worth it, the muffler looks and sounds awesome, in a non-ricer sort of way.

1996 Eagle Talon Esi
Short Ram Intake, 55mm TB, GST Muffler

If you paid anything for that job you over-paid.
Seriously, just the muffler section? 5 mins, TOPS. You can't be that busy; It's only THREE bolts 2 on the pipe one for the hanger. I don't think you even need to jack up the car...

1998 Eclipse RS-T - Totaled 4/23/09 -
1998 Eclipse GST - Stroked 2.3l, HX40 fed: Build in progress
2010 Subaru Outback Limited

I hate hipsters.

I once had Meinke weld on an exhaust tip to my stock muffler. The guy charged $10 and I was on my way. Most of the small exhaust shops should be able to help ya. It helps to have cash when you talk to them. Most likely its done as a tip not as a job.

If the flange is still connected to the gst exhaust you can cut your stock exhaust off at the flange with a cut-off disk and drill. Then bolt it up w/ new bolts. done.

// Jim // 95 Talon / 99 Eclipse (sold)

Cincinnati,OH

midas or meineke there both decent and they get the job done...i got my muffler tip put on my old eclipse by meineke..

I have never had anywhere turn down money. especially cash.