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      08-25-2009, 06:32 PM   #1
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Catless downpipe install help...

Hey guys,

Just wanted to see if anyone, in the area, can give me some pointers/tips on installing some catless downpipes. I am gonna try to get them installed over the weekend. Will be using ramps, no access to lift Any help would be appreciated!
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yeah...have soul speed put them in! LOL
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Hey guys,

Just wanted to see if anyone, in the area, can give me some pointers/tips on installing some catless downpipes. I am gonna try to get them installed over the weekend. Will be using ramps, no access to lift Any help would be appreciated!
Which downpipes?

Trust me I would get someone to install it for you unless you have alot of time and experience.. I had mine installed by a mechanic and they said it was so tight and wasn't ez.. took them a while.. but if you do decide to do it yourselve good luck.. i think there are DIY's on this thou..
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I did my own install and have what I consider to be "respectable" weekend warrior skills. Doing it on jackstands, figure on about DOUBLE the time you're thinking in your head right now... It's much more difficult bending around to reach things vs. reaching UP if you had the car on a lift.

By no means is it impossible... In fact, it's not very tough, at all - just very time consuming.

Also, take a look at my review on the cp-e pipes in my signature. There are a couple (2-3) decent pictures that may help get an idea of what you're going to be dealing with.

Good luck and feel free to PM me if you have questions!
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Thanks for the info guys! I think I will most likely have to take it in to a mechanic to get it installed. They are the Riss Racing Catless downpipes and have been waiting to get them installed until my service was done. Now that the service is out of the way, I am ready. Guess i'll look into a local mechanic. You say SoulSpeed, Matt?
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