Need Helix test pipe install help
10-14-2004, 10:23 AM
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Need Helix test pipe install help
I picked up a set of slightly used Helix test pipes on e-bay. The guy who sold them to me said that they used the factory hardware. When I put the car up on jackstands last night @ 11pm to my suprise I found that I would NOT be able to use the factory hardware because the cats use studs and nuts. I'm going to go to the auto parts store today and pick up some nuts and bolts to get these things installed. Any tips or tricks to pulling off the stock cats that I should be aware of??
10-14-2004, 11:24 AM
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Re: Need Helix test pipe install help
Originally posted by BriGuyMax
I picked up a set of slightly used Helix test pipes on e-bay. The guy who sold them to me said that they used the factory hardware. When I put the car up on jackstands last night @ 11pm to my suprise I found that I would NOT be able to use the factory hardware because the cats use studs and nuts. I'm going to go to the auto parts store today and pick up some nuts and bolts to get these things installed. Any tips or tricks to pulling off the stock cats that I should be aware of??
I picked up a set of slightly used Helix test pipes on e-bay. The guy who sold them to me said that they used the factory hardware. When I put the car up on jackstands last night @ 11pm to my suprise I found that I would NOT be able to use the factory hardware because the cats use studs and nuts. I'm going to go to the auto parts store today and pick up some nuts and bolts to get these things installed. Any tips or tricks to pulling off the stock cats that I should be aware of??
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You may have to push the OEM Y-pipe back some to get the cats to clear the studs...at least I did with my Borla exhaust. Like Alberto said, have plenty of extensions on hand. Also, IIRC I had to use a univeral joint as well. (tip: If you wrap the univeral joint in electrical tape it won't flop around.) Good luck!!!
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Originally posted by teh215
You may have to push the OEM Y-pipe back some to get the cats to clear the studs...at least I did with my Borla exhaust. Like Alberto said, have plenty of extensions on hand. Also, IIRC I had to use a univeral joint as well. (tip: If you wrap the univeral joint in electrical tape it won't flop around.) Good luck!!!
You may have to push the OEM Y-pipe back some to get the cats to clear the studs...at least I did with my Borla exhaust. Like Alberto said, have plenty of extensions on hand. Also, IIRC I had to use a univeral joint as well. (tip: If you wrap the univeral joint in electrical tape it won't flop around.) Good luck!!!
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AIR TOOLS!!!! I used an air wratchet and knocked it out in an hour on a lift. Also grab a grinder it will be usefull for triming the heat shielding so that you can get the o2 sensors better.
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