87_951_Turbo

hey i just got my 3' exhaust in the mail! hell yea! anyways i was going to install it this week and would like some tips or tricks on getting it in. any info would be cool thanks.

spoolin51

ummm....BEER and lots of it.
When you put it on, notice how close it gets to your oil pan gasket. You might want to wrap that area. That is the area that caused my OP gasket to dry out and leak.
just my 0.02

jerome951

Pretty straight forward, though here are a couple comments/tips:

Soak your existing nuts/bolts in Liquid Wrench or PB Blaster for a couple days. Makes removal of the current system easier.

Since the LR pipe is larger diameter, access to the connection at the downpipe is more difficult. I needed a variety of extensions and swivel sockets to reach up there

Leave connections loose until you get everything assembled and lined up. Then start tightening down, working from the front to the back.

If you haven't bought the copper nuts that someone on the list was selling a couple years ago, get them...

Good luck.

disasterman

Find someone with a hoist. Two of us completed the install in around 30 minutes. You need someone with small hands to start the bolt at the turbo. We also had to "coax" the inside bolt out a little to accept the nut. Make sure you use the copper gaskets and buy the bolt kit. You can find them on flea bay every day for $40 to $50.

87_951_Turbo

thanks for all the responses. sounds straight forward let you know how it goes.