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Old 08-14-2005 | 08:24 PM
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I have an SLP o/r x-pipe and SLP catback exhuast. I was thinking about installing these by myself. People who have installed it themselves how hard was it? Any complications or troubles, or pain-in-the-*** areas of the install? By the way I have an 01 GT. And I am moderatley* skilled with cars.


*have installed such things as bumpers, CAI, TB and Plenum
 
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Old 08-14-2005 | 09:27 PM
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It's not that hard if you can get it lifted up high enough to work under the car.Cutting off the stock pipe for the catback is probally the hardest part in my opinion.
 
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Old 08-14-2005 | 09:31 PM
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If you have a friend to help you it also will be alot easier.
 
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Old 08-14-2005 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Lances03GT
It's not that hard if you can get it lifted up high enough to work under the car.Cutting off the stock pipe for the catback is probally the hardest part in my opinion.
That was the fun part I cut that sucker off with my recip. saw with a cobelt blade took like 20 sec each side.....Just make sure when intalling dont tighten everything right away make sure there is enough looseness to manuver the pipes around untill you have them right in place then tighten.
 
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Old 08-14-2005 | 09:51 PM
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Thanks alot guys, and I would definatley have a freind help me. Would four 3 ton jackstands be enough?
 
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Old 08-14-2005 | 10:32 PM
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I did it with jack stands and a jack. It will take you half the time if you have someone doing the other side along with you.
 
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Old 08-14-2005 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by venom
I did it with jack stands and a jack. It will take you half the time if you have someone doing the other side along with you.
I don't mind how long it takes, I want it done right. Thanks everyone for their help
 
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Old 08-15-2005 | 08:25 AM
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its really easy. i also did mine own bymyself with a cut off wheel and some wd40.
 
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Old 08-15-2005 | 01:04 PM
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Just remember, your best friend when unbolting the manifold nuts, is PB Blaster, I recommend picking some up, BEFORE you start. Also, dont forget a new gasket from ford unless SLP provides one.
 
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Old 08-15-2005 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by madmatt
Just remember, your best friend when unbolting the manifold nuts, is PB Blaster, I recommend picking some up, BEFORE you start. Also, dont forget a new gasket from ford unless SLP provides one.
I 2nd the PB Blaster. I also recommend a socket extension and swivel adapter for the pass. side. I think that is the one I had most problems with.
 
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Old 08-15-2005 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by mgar22
I 2nd the PB Blaster. I also recommend a socket extension and swivel adapter for the pass. side. I think that is the one I had most problems with.
Same here, its was a PITA to break loose due to angle.
 
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Old 08-15-2005 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by madmatt
Just remember, your best friend when unbolting the manifold nuts, is PB Blaster, I recommend picking some up, BEFORE you start. Also, dont forget a new gasket from ford unless SLP provides one.
SLP does provide one, what is a PB blaster?
 
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Old 08-15-2005 | 06:46 PM
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Look at this pb blaster
 
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Old 08-15-2005 | 06:47 PM
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Its like WD-40 times a million. I like it better than wd, just seems to cut the rust better.
 
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Old 08-15-2005 | 07:31 PM
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awsome, thanks alot
 
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