Rattletrap, to expand our previous conversation. I COULD have spent $700 - $900. at another shop getting the pipes mandrel bent and stainless. Patricks doesn't offer a setup for my truck. I opted for the aluminized steel to save a few bucks. Any decent muffler shop can route your pipes anyway you want and it is usually the least expensive way to go depending on shop rates and material. Mine have already been cut off and welded back on in one section to install my custom fabbed overdrive mount. I was glad I hadn't spent a ton yet. I'm restorodding my truck one step at a time and use it between projects. This winter will be the motor(261 caddy stroker and that ball is rolling), next winter will be suspension/brakes/rear end. And that pretty much takes care of the mechanicals as the tranny, wheels, cooling and electrical have been done already. Then in 3 years I will dissassemble the whole things and paint and powdercoat what hasn't been done from the frame up and reassemble. The last 3 steps will be the interior, new wood bed, and THEN I will pay the big bucks to get mandrel bent stainless pipes. But I have at least 3 years till then at my pace. Also, I have 2" pipes from header to tailpipe. My current 235 is running GREAT right now with terrific sound. I will be using the same Patricks muffler for the 261. It has a lifetime warranty.
