I have read directions but i just want to know any advice you could give me for ease of install. when something takes 2 hours to install it means with me it take 6 so i just want to have alittle heads up of the problems and solutions that i miy encounter. that way when i am stuck there without a shifter in my car i can get help that i need before that and be stranded. thank you

 

ok yea.....i bought the custom maxima shifter...about here do you adjust it and why? Just saying i duno if want it all the way to the top or the bottom cause it might be a pain to drive in certian postions

 

Tip #1: Have a friend help you. Trying to take off that cat without help is hell(rust everywhere and that thing is heavy under the car). Plus you will need somebody to help you adjust the STS from the top of the car. Main point get some help...other than that just follow the instructions that came with it and you will be fine. Good luck!!!

 

I did it alone on ramps (this sucks) ... well my gf was there, but she only did some very minor things that didn't really constitute a second set of hands.

1.) I suggest getting the front up on jack stands if that's an available option for you, dont put it too high though ... it's gotta be stable, you're gonna be pulling pretty hard on some bolts.

2.) If removing the cat wouldn't be a problem for you, then do it! I have a feeling it would have taken me half the time to install it if I had removed the cat, but I saw those rusted bolts and was afraid that I wouldn't be able to reuse any of it if it ever came apart to begin with. I just slid the cat head shield all the way back and had to work around the cat. This wouldn't have been quite as bad if the car was higher then just on ramps.

3.) I did a B&M, and had a retaining clip problem putting it on... I dont think you will have this issue though.

 

well i put a new y-pipe on about 3 mnths ago so i do not think the front of the cat will be much of a problem....but teh rear! what stuff can i use to loosen them up alittle and make it alittle easier to get off?

 

Everyone says to just spray wd-40 or something like it on the bolts, let them sit for 10 min or so and then you should be able to get them off. But mine were so dam rusty it was impossible, I put every bit of strength I had into torqueing those bolts and all I accomplished was making rusty bolts into round rusty bolts. I'd have a garage change the bolts before you attempt any of this.

 

ohh snap

Do you have air tools Dustin?

 

no man i wish! i am in the giveaway for the air compressor though....haha

 

might wana give Jaime's little brother a call.....he'll help you out for a lil something

 

i was thinking abot that....i might try it tonight and if no luck then that's what i will do

 

**** i got it installed wtout taking the cat off. I tried and tried and it was a ***** so i said f-it i willl try without taking it off. there was no room at all, but i managed and now i have a short throw cut 2 inches....rick james..yea!