Custom stainless exhast vs stock replacement?

[oilboy123]

92 D250 HD with 5.9 gas V-8 engine. It has the single exhaust that needs replacement up to converter. I was looking at parts to do it myself vs having a shop do it. Experiences of those who have had a shop do theirs would be appreciated. Problem is the converter was welded in as a replacement by the previous owner. So I don't know if the stock stuff will bolt on easily. I'm sure I could adapt it up if need be. But Sometimes that can be a pain to deal with. I was thinking stainless because of the longevity aspect. I want this system to last for awhile.

I'm an experienced mechanic, but don't have experience with shops doing the work from scratch.

 

[dparm]

Ask around for what a good local shop is to do custom work. That's how I've found my "go-to" places.

 

[OVERKILL]

Does Magnaflow or Borla make a system for it?

 

[dailydriver]

The Borla will outlast the Magnaflow as it's 100% 304 vs. 409 stainless for the magnaflow (if either company even makes a system for this truck).

I had a local company make me a 3.5", all 304 stainless, y-pipe back system (using a Borla XR1 muffler) since NO manufacturer made exactly what I wanted (and HOW I wanted it).
I am VERY happy with it, despite it being a hair too loud.

 

[dwcopple]

do they use road salt where you live? if not, just get plain old aluminized. just be sure to have them paint over their welds.

 

[SteveSRT8]

I'm a big advocate of custom fabricated IF you know a quality shop.

Hit up a local auto show and ask a few hot rodders. They'll tell you who the 'good guys' are.

 

[mechtech2]

A full stainless exhaust for a 1992 vehicle?
That's up to you.
I'd realistically project your intended use from that vehicle.