Is it worth buying new LT vs. Used
#1
Is it worth buying new LT vs. Used
Just wondering if you guys think it is worth paying more money and buying new LT's vs. buying the same ones used from someone else's car for less.
#2
Re: Is it worth buying new LT vs. Used
I would buy used and then you can clean them up and get them coated. Make sure you inspect them for damage very carefully, esp. around the collectors and flanges.
#4
Re: Is it worth buying new LT vs. Used
Check the price on new ones vs the used and see what the better deal is.
Nothing wrong with used LTs if they are in good condition and sold at a fair price.
I'm running used Mids on mine. Got em at a nice price.
If they are rusted to hell, bent or somehow mangled, you don't want them.
If it's just a missing flange, you can replace that for next to nothing.
If they are cut, you could have them rewelded. (I'd be a little leary of those).
Nothing wrong with used LTs if they are in good condition and sold at a fair price.
I'm running used Mids on mine. Got em at a nice price.
If they are rusted to hell, bent or somehow mangled, you don't want them.
If it's just a missing flange, you can replace that for next to nothing.
If they are cut, you could have them rewelded. (I'd be a little leary of those).
#7
Re: Is it worth buying new LT vs. Used
Originally Posted by blackztpi
buy used. i bought mine new and after removing and installing them twice (i redid the engine) they looked like used anyway. all scraped up and such.
#9
Re: Is it worth buying new LT vs. Used
I bought my Hooker LT's and Mufflex Y used. They work just the same as new but I saved about $300. Of course they were in good condition too, I wouldnt buy used it they are molested and such.
-Dustin-
-Dustin-
#11
Re: Is it worth buying new LT vs. Used
Get them new. They can be had for even less than 550 too. I think i payed 505 shipped for my coated ones and the ypipe. I had a problem with the passenger header of mine, so the place i bought it from, sent me a new set and they also paid return shipping on the one that didn't fit right. 2nd set fit though! If you end up buying used, you mite get stuck with a messed up header. That was a chance i didn't feel like taking so i went new.
#12
Re: Is it worth buying new LT vs. Used
I'd buy stainless ones and call it a day, something like Kooks. For all the headaches you can have with headers and performace you can lose from crappy ones the $$$ is worth the investment.
Bret
Bret
#14
Re: Is it worth buying new LT vs. Used
As long as the used were in good condition I would go ahead and get them. I got new ones when I bought my pacesetters, but on my old mustang, I got used MAC's and was happy with them.
As long as the price and product are good then go for it!
As long as the price and product are good then go for it!
#15
Re: Is it worth buying new LT vs. Used
Originally Posted by kaoticcamaross
well I was looking at pacesetters coated with the y pipe brand new for 550.