Rb30 R31 Skyline Exhaust Manifold Leak + Exhaust Question

[Timbo3185]

As the Title says, I just got my car back from inspection for my RWC and it needs a bit of work done to the exhaust system, They say 3 studs are broken and an exhaust leak is present on the manifold.

Can anybody tell me how much this costs to have repaired? I believe I might get ripped off at this place I took my car too, I won't mention them incase i get flamed

Also they told me that the centre pipe (cat to muffler) is rusted out, and the L/H/R muffler is broken off, I was considering purchasing a new exhaust (cat back) so I asked Midas and they quoted me $465 for that, are they giving me a fair go there? Is there anyone selling an exhaust (cat back) on the forums for a good price? I'm not a mechanically enclined person so I wouldn't know about how much stuff costs and the work involved.

Thanks ppl

Timbo

[KezR33]

Broken studs can be a bitch to remove, and a catback won't fix that.

It'll cost you regardless of where you go.

[bozodos]

$465 is a bit steep for a catback for a R31, get an exhaust shop to knock you one up out of mild steel, should be around the 300 dollar mark at the most!

[Timbo3185]

Broken studs can be a bitch to remove, and a catback won't fix that.

It'll cost you regardless of where you go.

yeah i know a cat back won't fix it, it's old and rusty anyway so i would like a new one... did anyone have a ballpark figure on these studs?