Catback exhaust DIY?

MattP725 · 02-21-2012, 06:23 PM

There is no DIY for two reasons... it is honestly kind of a pain to do it without a lift due to not having much leverage on the ground and second the install/removal is very simple assuming you can get under everything. Basically all you have to do is...

Unbolt Y pipe from cats
Unbolt mid pipe from Y pipe
Unbolt mid pipe from muffler
The trickiest part is removing the muffler... I chose to remove the entire brackets instead of the rubber hangers... I found it hard to remove the hangers while stabilizing the mufflers (I worked solo). There are 3 hangers I believe if I remember correctly.

You might want to take it to a shop just because it is easier to maneuver... I was lucky enough to have a friend with a lift so it didn't take me too long. They shouldn't charge you that much though because the job is incredibly straight forward. There was a bit of trimming and a metal shield that needed to be removed with the CNT system... not sure about the ARK one.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
catback exhaust	Axelsc1	Wanted	1	11-27-2011 09:14 PM
[WTB] Exhaust or catback	Axelsc1	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	4	11-17-2011 08:07 PM
Catback exhaust and HFC in CA	JapanLio	Northern California Region	11	04-02-2011 12:03 PM
MXP catback exhaust!!	vividracing	Vivid Racing	8	05-05-2010 06:31 PM
Catback Exhaust vs. Exhaust System	DinoJ	Engine & Drivetrain	3	05-07-2009 03:18 PM

02-21-2012, 06:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	There is no DIY for two reasons... it is honestly kind of a pain to do it without a lift due to not having much leverage on the ground and second the install/removal is very simple assuming you can get under everything. Basically all you have to do is... Unbolt Y pipe from cats Unbolt mid pipe from Y pipe Unbolt mid pipe from muffler The trickiest part is removing the muffler... I chose to remove the entire brackets instead of the rubber hangers... I found it hard to remove the hangers while stabilizing the mufflers (I worked solo). There are 3 hangers I believe if I remember correctly. You might want to take it to a shop just because it is easier to maneuver... I was lucky enough to have a friend with a lift so it didn't take me too long. They shouldn't charge you that much though because the job is incredibly straight forward. There was a bit of trimming and a metal shield that needed to be removed with the CNT system... not sure about the ARK one.