mythic540

I'm debating whether I should do it myself or take it to a shop. Is this something I can do without any crazy tools or is it strictly for the experts?

MaximaDrvr

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It is fairly easy to do yourself. The bolts may be very tight though. I recommend soaking them with penetrating oil overnight before attempting.

mythic540

Anyone have a good write up or link on a how to do it?

shiloh51933

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When u get the pipe you'll see that it's self explanatory...the flange bolts will more than likely be frozen. Have some PB blaster at hand and a blow torch to heat up the bolts for removal. You can do this yourself brother...just need some hand tools, ramps or jack stands, PB blaster and maybe a 14 ounce propane bottle torch.

mythic540

OK, thanks for the encouragement!

CMax03

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Save your money DIY!

93maximaguy

DIY for sure. When I did mine it took me maybe an hour and a half (fighting frozen bolts by hand). super easy when you are actually swapping it though.

Zach-R

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DIY and spend the money you save on more parts! When you get the bolts out its not a bad idea to replace them and cover the new ones in anti seize to prevent them from seizing up again. Good luck.

coolsun

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When i did mine, nyc weather made the part where it connects to the main cat impossible to take off. So i cut it off, but i also had a new cat to install at the same time, so it wasnt an issue. good luck, remember use good jack stands!

MaximaDrvr

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I did mine on ramps, in the snow. Talk about frozen bolts....
Took about an hour. The car had 110k miles at that point.

mythic540

Got it in!! I noticed it didn't come with any gaskets, I'm assuming I have to buy them myself?

mythic540

I'm confused on what I need to buy to install, it came with these metal rings and a bracket and what appears to be a gasket for the part that attaches to the cat. Anyone have a write up for installing this y pipe?

Levsimus

iTrader: (1)

If I'm on the same page, the metal rings are the gaskets. Unbolt the old pipe, remove the old gaskets and replace with new and pop her on!