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exhaust install
install time>>
about 1 afternoon
Preface
After the intake, the next best thing for power is the
exhaust system. I decided to change the whole exhaust system at once
because I only wanted to get under the car once. Boy am I glad I
did. Depending on the age and local of your vehicle. This
install could be very difficult. Mine was!!!
This is for
reference only, I am not liable if you screw your car up. Use
caution and common sense when working on your vehicle. Read the
directions (like you will) use the right tools and use the appropriate
safety equipment.
Tools
>>Metric Wrenches 10-17mm
>>Metric Sockets 10-17mm
>>Swivel socket and extensions and ratchet
>>Liquid Wrench (Two cans)
>>Shop Light
>>Jack Stands
>>Floor Jack
>>Drop Light
>>Rubber Gloves disposable
Step 1 Get Making sure everything is here
Make
sure you have all the parts. Especially the gaskets and o-rings.
Also check how much it cost to get the bracket that mounts near the
cat. This will save a lot of time and effort.
Step 2 Removing old exhaust
What a pain. My exhaust had some rust that made it
difficult. Take my advice. See if you can purchase the bracket
that attached to the cat and the car. If I did not have to remove this
bracket from the existing exhaust this swap would have been a
breeze. You will need a swivel extension and lots of liquid wrench
to get the Y-Pipe off. But it is worth it.
 
  
Step 3 Installing the y-pipe
Bolt the Y-Pipe together before you install it in your
car. You will need the swivel socket to tighten. Make sure to use
all new gaskets (The Y-Pipe uses round metal ones) Using a little anti-seize
compound is probable not a bad idea here either.

    
  
Step 4 Installing the Random Tech Cat
 
   
Step 5 Install B-pipe
    
Step 6 Install muffler
   
Summary
Enjoy!
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