SFR Test Pipe
03-28-2004, 11:29 AM
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SFR Test Pipe
I got my SFR test pipe so now what is the best way to go about installing it? What is the easy way to get to those three bolts where the exhaust connects at the down pipe? Any step 1, step2.... or pictures would help.
TIA, Eric
TIA, Eric
03-28-2004, 12:26 PM
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EJ, to get to the 3 bolts, I was able to reach two of them with only long extensions. The last bolt was a bit more difficult, but easy if you have the right tool. I've got an extension that has had the end shaved down a bit on a grinder. It allows the socket to flop a few degrees with out completely falling over like a universal joint.
I install mine with the back part of the pipe removed. Once I get the down pipe and the wastegate pipe secured I install the rear pipe and connect it to the cat back section.
I install mine with the back part of the pipe removed. Once I get the down pipe and the wastegate pipe secured I install the rear pipe and connect it to the cat back section.
03-28-2004, 12:27 PM
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I believe they are 13mm or 15mm nuts. Soak them overnite with Liquid Wrench. Go buy a a set of wobble sockets and some wobble extensions at Sears. Should be a turkey shoot from there.
03-28-2004, 10:11 PM
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I got my testpipe in last week, was waiting on my catback to come in (testpipes they have come in ready to ship, so no wait there) before I was going to post up about them.
I've been soaking all of my bolts in PB Blaster every couple of days. I'd like to replace all of the bolts with new stainless ones since it shouldn't be very much money to do that.
Course I also need to get my WBO2 sensor bung installed in my test pipe before I install it....
I've been soaking all of my bolts in PB Blaster every couple of days. I'd like to replace all of the bolts with new stainless ones since it shouldn't be very much money to do that.
Course I also need to get my WBO2 sensor bung installed in my test pipe before I install it....
03-29-2004, 09:10 AM
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I just dropped mine last weekend.
15mm socket with long extention and a universal. I soaked them with PB Blaster, broke free with a long breaker bar. The problem was getting the 4 bolt flange behind the cat. It was much easier to drop the whole exhaust having my wife support the muffler while I snaked it out. Then I could unbolt the flange and replace the system in 2 pieces.
Use some anti sieze on all bolts when you reassemble to make it easier next time.
15mm socket with long extention and a universal. I soaked them with PB Blaster, broke free with a long breaker bar. The problem was getting the 4 bolt flange behind the cat. It was much easier to drop the whole exhaust having my wife support the muffler while I snaked it out. Then I could unbolt the flange and replace the system in 2 pieces.
Use some anti sieze on all bolts when you reassemble to make it easier next time.
