While I was at the NAPA store today I had them shoot me some prices on 2'5" exhaust tubing. The zoomies I have are too short and the bends need to be located much further away from the flanges so that they'll clear the frame & body. They want $4.20 per foot for straight tubes and around $25 each for 90' bends. I figure it'd cost me around $350 if I use my old flanges.
That seems like a crapload of money to me. When I worked at Walker Manufacturing back in the 70s we could buy any diameter tubing for a nickle per foot from them. I realize they were giving employees a break but I wasn't prepared for this kind of expense.
JEGS is cheaper. They want around $3.25 per foot and about $18 for bends. Even at their prices it'd cost me over $260 (with my old flanges).
It's hard to buy a pre-made set and have them fit correctly. I may have to search out some of my old co-workers from Walkers and see if they can still get tubing.
