Catback installation cost?

KMIII · 08-26-2010, 04:51 PM

Around how much do shops usually charge for catback installation? I am assuming it takes no more than 60-90 minutes. What have you guys been paying for this?

Chako · 08-26-2010, 04:56 PM

most shops in Canada should charge around $80-100.

Although once I was given a quote of $500.. 5 hour job; isn't a supercharger install suppsoed to be a $700 job.. haha

KMIII · 08-26-2010, 05:36 PM

I just went to a local shop here in Houston called M Performance. They said it would take an hour and quoted me $140, which is ridiculous for an hour worth of labor. I was expecting it to be around $80 as well. I could probably go to a shop here which is 10 times more reputable and get it done for no more than $100.

KMIII · 08-26-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Chako

most shops in Canada should charge around $80-100.

Although once I was given a quote of $500.. 5 hour job; isn't a supercharger install suppsoed to be a $700 job.. haha

5 hours to install a catback? Haha, should have told him his mom charges less and gets it done in 1 hour.

Andrew@LutzPerformance · 08-26-2010, 06:58 PM

labor for a catback, unless it requires a serious amount of cutting, which we have come upon a few systems with this issue, should be no more than 1hr. Most performance shops are between 85-120hr, as we are $95/hr. I would not pay anymore than 120 for the labor alone, unless your system requires them to make cuts that may be in a difficult location or something of that sort.

Good luck!

richardbb85 · 08-26-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by KMIII

I just went to a local shop here in Houston called M Performance. They said it would take an hour and quoted me $140, which is ridiculous for an hour worth of labor. I was expecting it to be around $80 as well. I could probably go to a shop here which is 10 times more reputable and get it done for no more than $100.

140? avoid that shop

a local guy here would cost me 40 bucks to do it since it's only an hr labor. You should try to post in your local forum, i am sure one of them have the knowledge/tools to do it.

KMIII · 08-27-2010, 12:20 AM

I knew he was quoting me way too much. Maybe because I stopped by in my Lamborghini and he figured he'd shoot the price up by 50%. I've heard positive feedback about this place but I guess I will just have to avoid it. $140 sounds insane to unscrew a couple of bolts and bolt back on.

kitw · 08-27-2010, 12:50 AM

One thing to watch out for, unless you have fold down seats, it's hard to fit an exhaust into the car.

xsilvor · 08-27-2010, 08:11 AM

Have you talked to Driver Source (http://www.driversource.com) or Motor Werks (http://www.mwhouston.com/)

I plan on taking my car to Driver Source for my installs, but I have not called them for a price. I would not be surprised if it was more than what you were told by "M Performance", though. Let me know if you do talk to them, I'd like to know what they tell you. Good luck!

KMIII · 08-27-2010, 10:23 AM

I will call them today after class and let you know. Thanks.

KMIII · 08-27-2010, 11:34 AM

Motorwerks quoted me $150....$94.50 an hour and they said its approx. A 90 minute job.

Driversource is going to get back with me with a quote.

08-26-2010, 04:51 PM	#1
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Chako Banned 105 Rep 280 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	most shops in Canada should charge around $80-100. Although once I was given a quote of $500.. 5 hour job; isn't a supercharger install suppsoed to be a $700 job.. haha
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KMIII ///M 61 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 08 M-DCT E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	I just went to a local shop here in Houston called M Performance. They said it would take an hour and quoted me $140, which is ridiculous for an hour worth of labor. I was expecting it to be around $80 as well. I could probably go to a shop here which is 10 times more reputable and get it done for no more than $100. __________________ 2008 BMW M3 e92 Space Grey/Silver Novillo // 20% tint // Hardwired V1 // Painted side reflectors // Matte black kidney grills // Matte black side gills // BMW Performance steering wheel // Match Schnell air filter // RPi Scoops // Gintani Race exhaust // 2010 Lamborghini LP560-4 Spyder
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Andrew@LutzPerformance 60 Rep 970 Posts Drives: 1995 M3 GT35R Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 6333 N Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	labor for a catback, unless it requires a serious amount of cutting, which we have come upon a few systems with this issue, should be no more than 1hr. Most performance shops are between 85-120hr, as we are $95/hr. I would not pay anymore than 120 for the labor alone, unless your system requires them to make cuts that may be in a difficult location or something of that sort. Good luck!
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KMIII ///M 61 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 08 M-DCT E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	I knew he was quoting me way too much. Maybe because I stopped by in my Lamborghini and he figured he'd shoot the price up by 50%. I've heard positive feedback about this place but I guess I will just have to avoid it. $140 sounds insane to unscrew a couple of bolts and bolt back on. __________________ 2008 BMW M3 e92 Space Grey/Silver Novillo // 20% tint // Hardwired V1 // Painted side reflectors // Matte black kidney grills // Matte black side gills // BMW Performance steering wheel // Match Schnell air filter // RPi Scoops // Gintani Race exhaust // 2010 Lamborghini LP560-4 Spyder
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xsilvor Captain 67 Rep 992 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (2)	Have you talked to Driver Source (http://www.driversource.com) or Motor Werks (http://www.mwhouston.com/) I plan on taking my car to Driver Source for my installs, but I have not called them for a price. I would not be surprised if it was more than what you were told by "M Performance", though. Let me know if you do talk to them, I'd like to know what they tell you. Good luck! __________________ 2015 F10 M5 DCT 2015 F82 M4 DCT (Sold) 2011 E92 M3 DCT (Sold) - Silverstone II.Black/Gray.Carbon/DINAN 2008 E92 M3 DCT (RIP) - Jet Black.Black.Carbon Dinan, Wheels & Accessories for Sale
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KMIII ///M 61 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 08 M-DCT E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	Motorwerks quoted me $150....$94.50 an hour and they said its approx. A 90 minute job. Driversource is going to get back with me with a quote. __________________ 2008 BMW M3 e92 Space Grey/Silver Novillo // 20% tint // Hardwired V1 // Painted side reflectors // Matte black kidney grills // Matte black side gills // BMW Performance steering wheel // Match Schnell air filter // RPi Scoops // Gintani Race exhaust // 2010 Lamborghini LP560-4 Spyder
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