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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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how hard would it be for me to do the installation of my exhaust myself? what would i need to do it?
 
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 03:29 PM
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its very very simple. just need some socket wrenches, WD-40 and help from a friend would be nice aswell. the only problem u might run into is rust, some of the bolts could be rusted and may take some muscle to get off but its not a big deal. just WD-40 the hell outa them for a while. if they still dont come off, u could take a dremel and cut it off and just buy a new bolt at a local hardware store if ur new exhaust dosnt come with replacements. install time shouldnt take more than a couple hours at most, it just bolts up..
 
Old Jun 8, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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PB Blaster, and possibly a cutting wheel. Is it just a cat-back?
 
Old Jun 8, 2006 | 12:27 PM
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It aint not no hard to do. It can be a pain in the *** at times. Thats about it.
 
Old Jun 8, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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whats a pb blaster? ya its a cat back.
 
Old Jun 8, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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whats a pb blaster? ya its a cat back.
Its a penetrating lubricant. Soak all your bolts in it for about 15-30 minutes before install, it will make removing them a whole hell of a lot easier Bout 5 bucks or less a can
 
Old Jun 8, 2006 | 02:18 PM
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whats a pb blaster? ya its a cat back.
Its a penetrating lubricant. Soak all your bolts in it for about 15-30 minutes before install, it will make removing them a whole hell of a lot easier Bout 5 bucks or less a can
yes, PB Blaster is amazing stuff! I had a spark plug that i could not get out with heat or WD-40... i sprayed PB Blaster on it and the ***** trucka came right out!

If all the pipes are prebent for an exact fit (i.e. you bought one specifically for your car) then it will be a cake walk espocally if you have access to hoist! If not, it should just be a fun project.
 
Old Jun 8, 2006 | 02:34 PM
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if it's rusty, the hardest part will be removing your old exhaust. Putting the new one on is no problem.
 
Old Jun 8, 2006 | 04:33 PM
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great, im going to buy my exhaust either next week or the week after, thanks for the info
 
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