Good exhaust shops in central PA?

[revolution337]

As the title states, I'm looking for a good reputable exhaust shop in the central PA area. I'm in Harrisburg, but I'd be willing to drive some distance if the place goes good work. I need some custom exhaust work done to my car, and I'd rather not take it somewhere like monroe or meineke. Any ideas?

[mr mike]

I have used this place on some of my vw and hot rods in the past and just love the work they do.

Red Run Exhaust
1929 W Main St, Ephrata, PA

(717) 721-3186

[revolution337]

thanks for the tip, I'll look into them.

[black99.5a4]

what do you want.... tigged custom work... nicely done stainless work.... gets the job done but is lower quality then the previous 2?

custom work there is a guy south of lancaster. PM wet willy (andrew) he can give you the info.

second place is Gehmans Exhaust in Bowmansville (east of ephrata/denver area).. Gehmans has done the last 2 of my exhausts. They will use SS if you ask them to, bends are always kept up out of the way (my cars are low) but the quality of work is there.. fits great, looks good, its all straight, etc.

third place is Red Run.. i've had 1 exhaust done there and wont go back. Rear muffler wasnt straight and they stitch welded it into place crooked so i couldnt straighten it. the piping was hung really low and was told it cant go any higher.. i also had 1/4-3/8" gaps in my welds on the top side of each weld down the entire exhaust where they didnt get the top of the join.

Red Run also refused to do my downpipe and told me nothing bigger then stock would fit. Gehmans built my downpipe back using 2.5" stainless and including all flanges and gaskets for 138 bucks, I supplied the muffler.

[revolution337]

what do you want.... tigged custom work... nicely done stainless work.... gets the job done but is lower quality then the previous 2?

custom work there is a guy south of lancaster. PM wet willy (andrew) he can give you the info.

second place is Gehmans Exhaust in Bowmansville (east of ephrata/denver area).. Gehmans has done the last 2 of my exhausts. They will use SS if you ask them to, bends are always kept up out of the way (my cars are low) but the quality of work is there.. fits great, looks good, its all straight, etc.

third place is Red Run.. i've had 1 exhaust done there and wont go back. Rear muffler wasnt straight and they stitch welded it into place crooked so i couldnt straighten it. the piping was hung really low and was told it cant go any higher.. i also had 1/4-3/8" gaps in my welds on the top side of each weld down the entire exhaust where they didnt get the top of the join.

Red Run also refused to do my downpipe and told me nothing bigger then stock would fit. Gehmans built my downpipe back using 2.5" stainless and including all flanges and gaskets for 138 bucks, I supplied the muffler.

I was waiting for someone to mention Gehmans. My brother got his exhaust done on his 87 F-250 there for dirt cheap and the quality seemed pretty good. The only thing that held me back from going there was I wasn't sure how much experience they had in doing custom work, as opposed to OEM repair. Also, being that I'm a good hour and a half away from them, I'm unable to make it down there during the week (they aren't open on the weekends). I called them and they told me I could drop it off on the weekend, but I'd really like to be able to be there in person beforehand to explain what exactly I want done. Glad to hear you are happy with the results though, as thats probably where I will end up going.

As for what exactly I need done, just some stainless steel 2.5" dual tubing from my downpipes back. I already have a muffler and tips, so all I really need is the dual 2.5" piping connecting the components. Nothing fancy.

[black99.5a4]

I honestly think price and quality, its worth taking a vacation or personal day and making the drive.

[revolution337]

I honestly think price and quality, its worth taking a vacation or personal day and making the drive.

Sounds like a plan. Thanks for the input and review

[collegedude10]

thanks for the tip, I'll look into them.

Let me know how it turns out with Gehmans if you go that route.

I'm considering a custom exhaust on my A5, stock is wayyy too quite.

[PAT@RSW]

If you would like to make the trip out to NJ we are more than happy to assist you with our TIG skills and a custom 304 SS exhaust system!

[isleepsober]

red run ftw

[revolution337]

Got my work done at Gehmans, great stuff! I'm really happy with the way it turned out, and the price was great too!