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exhaust DIY?
this might had been answered already, if so my bad, ived searched and none found, is there a DIY how to remove stock exhaust? in here i have an 08 and bought new HKS exhaust and want to install em myself...any help is highly appreciated peace
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it's very simple actually...as long as you can get the car off the ground to where you can comfortably get underneath and have a basic socket set, you can knock it out within 1-2 hours depending on how fast you go
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^ what he said. Spray WD-40 on all the bolts and let it sit for awhile. thatll make the bolts come off a little easier. I started from the y pipe and took off the muffler last. for your new exhaust start with hks h pipe than the mid pipes than the mufflers last. just some tips.
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I found it helped to remove the exhaust hangars from the car, and drop the hangars and exhaust together. That allowed me to wrestle the rubber hangars off while standing up, wrestle them on the new one while standing up, which really beat trying to do it under the car with things in the way. Then I bolted them back on the car with the exhaust attached.
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[QUOTE=reldla1996;6919541]I found it helped to remove the exhaust hangars from the car, and drop the hangars and exhaust together. That allowed me to wrestle the rubber hangars off while standing up, wrestle them on the new one while standing up, which really beat trying to do it under the car with things in the way. Then I bolted them back on the car with the exhaust attached.[/Q
my cars pretty new got it last march.. the screws should still be fresh i hope, ill be doing this project in my garage. with a couple of stands and enough tools to get the job done..i hope i can knock this out in 2 hours.... ill post some pics hopefully....more scrapes and cuts like always...hey but its fun
my cars pretty new got it last march.. the screws should still be fresh i hope, ill be doing this project in my garage. with a couple of stands and enough tools to get the job done..i hope i can knock this out in 2 hours.... ill post some pics hopefully....more scrapes and cuts like always...hey but its fun
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ok need more help guys, so i bought the hks ti dual exhaust and i also purchase the berks hfcs...planning to install em this thursday, now do i need anything else such as sealants or anything else im missing? pls any suggestions are once again appreciated...peace
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I found it helped to remove the exhaust hangars from the car, and drop the hangars and exhaust together. That allowed me to wrestle the rubber hangars off while standing up, wrestle them on the new one while standing up, which really beat trying to do it under the car with things in the way. Then I bolted them back on the car with the exhaust attached.
Spray PB Blaster on all bolts and you should be able to get them off without any issues. I broke 2 of mine in the process because they just refused to break loose after so many years. You should not have this problem given your MY. Overall, the install was pretty easy. If I had a lift, it would have been even 10x easier. I did mine with ramps and a creeper.
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Yes you will need an impact wrench. Unless you are incredibly strong. You would think a new vehcile would be easy WRONG. When I bought my 06 new. I also got a Nismo cat back. Thought I would do it myself. Got underneath and couldnt break a nut. So I took the car and had it done. Only cost about a 100.00.
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dang i dont have impact wrenches or breaker bars..like yall said..looks like its goin to be tough to get these bolts out....but i dont wanna pay to get these done so will see tom...i will post some pics of cuts and bruises i get from this haha i mean of the progress...
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Yes you will need an impact wrench. Unless you are incredibly strong. You would think a new vehcile would be easy WRONG. When I bought my 06 new. I also got a Nismo cat back. Thought I would do it myself. Got underneath and couldnt break a nut. So I took the car and had it done. Only cost about a 100.00.
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You might be right an air ratchet might work good. I dont have either yet. I was amazed at how easy a mechanic removed and installed mine having the right tools. I think the bolts on the exhaust are so tight because of the under coating combined with the heat make a pretty good thread sealer. Also consider this is going to be accomplished with jack stands. I cant tell you how many bolts I have snapped off on my jeep with standard sockets and breaker bar. This can definitely be accomplished though. I dont want to discourage the OP. There is satisfaction in doing things yourself. Good luck.