Stillen Exhaust Install
install time>> about 1 afternoon
Preface
After the intake, the next best thing for power is the exhaust system. I decided to change the whole exhaust system at once because I only wanted to get under the car once. Boy am I glad I did. Depending on the age and local of your vehicle. This install could be very difficult. Mine was!!!
This is for reference only, I am not liable if you screw your car up. Use caution and common sense when working on your vehicle. Read the directions (like you will) use the right tools and use the appropriate safety equipment.
Tools Needed
- Metric Wrenches 10-17mm
- Metric Sockets 10-17mm
- Swivel socket and extensions and ratchet
- Liquid Wrench (Two cans)
- Shop Light
- Jack Stands
- Floor Jack
- Drop Light
- Rubber Gloves disposable
Parts Check
Make sure you have all the parts. Especially the gaskets and o-rings. Also check how much it cost to get the bracket that mounts near the cat. This will save a lot of time and effort.
Removing old exhaust
What a pain. My exhaust had some rust that made it difficult. Take my advice. See if you can purchase the bracket that attached to the cat and the car. If I did not have to remove this bracket from the existing exhaust this swap would have been a breeze. You will need a swivel extension and lots of liquid wrench to get the Y-Pipe off. But it is worth it.
Installing the y-pipe
Bolt the Y-Pipe together before you install it in your car. You will need the swivel socket to tighten. Make sure to use all new gaskets (The Y-Pipe uses round metal ones) Using a little anti-seize compound is probable not a bad idea here either.