Fabspeed Muffler/Cat bypass install

[Loaded]

Well how long can I drag this out:


I basically started tonight. Huge Doses of wd-40 and sea-foam penetrator on the offending bolts of the exhaust. Bolts look good much different from the photos I have seen on others. DOH forgot to take pics will take pics when I dose the bolts again.


Cheers fellas Good night


Second Installment of the quest for....................whatever


I applied more liberal doses of sea foam and wd-40.

I scrapped of some rust and dirt and had some sent to the lab for a quick break down of the offending particles.

I also tested the rear 3 nuts and bolts and found that they were easily broken loose.

I think I will take off the muffler tonight..........if I can call my assitants


No assistants. But I popped off the muffler. Bolts needs some minor tugs The muffler stap bolts are another story the drivers side came off easily the passenger side I broke.......I'll be needing it if and when I return to the stock muffler.

After removing the offending muffler I decided to take her for a spin.

LOUD ouch! reverberation through the cockpit was horrible the cat was not piped out of the body of the car. Basically sound like ****e.

Stay tuned.

[Wil Ferch]

WD-40 is worthless for stuff like this... the liquids to use are PB Blaster, Kroil, or Wurth Rost-Off ! .

Still...any liquid may not be adequate. Need Oxy/Acetylene HEAT ......

When done, look to my posts on using USA-size ( easier to get) 5/16" dia.... x 18 pitch stainless bolts, 1.5" long under head...with Silicon/Bronze nuts. Still uses the same 12-13 mm wrench to tighten/loosen. No rust, no hassles, no anti-seize "goo".

- Wil

[jester911]

When I replaced my cat/muffler I just used a die grinder with a cutting disc. Sliced off the nut and bolt ends.

You going to want to replace them all anyway. Why bother trying to
save them.

[NoLift911]

Originally posted by jester911
When I replaced my cat/muffler I just used a die grinder with a cutting disc. Sliced off the nut and bolt ends.

Ditto - you are wasting your time - a cut-off wheel on the die grinder takes about 5 minutes - not like you are going to reuse them anyway...no die grinder? Dremel makes quick work also.

[goat]

Originally posted by jester911
When I replaced my cat/muffler I just used a die grinder with a cutting disc. Sliced off the nut and bolt ends.

You going to want to replace them all anyway. Why bother trying to
save them.

Did the same. so much faster, and new bolts are cheap.

[disfin]

Loaded, I just did the same thing this past weekend. I put on a bypass and a 2 out fabspeed. It is definitely much, much, much louder. I'd like to get your opinion of the sound. Are you converting to 2 out?

Like you I started the engine without either the cat or the muffler, just for kicks and wow its loud. My nice little nieghbors won't be sending me a christmas card this year.

[Loaded]

Originally posted by disfin
Loaded, I just did the same thing this past weekend. I put on a bypass and a 2 out fabspeed. It is definitely much, much, much louder. I'd like to get your opinion of the sound. Are you converting to 2 out?

Like you I started the engine without either the cat or the muffler, just for kicks and wow its loud. My nice little nieghbors won't be sending me a christmas card this year.

I will be using the muffler bypass........IM certain it really loud.......Didi you chip yours also?

[disfin]

Not yet, but I read your other post that you just put in Steve's chip. I will be ordering mine here in the next couple weeks. Be sure to re-post and let me know what you think.

What about the fabspeed? 2 out conversion or capped?

[Loaded]

no muffler at all just the turn down/exit pipe single

[disfin]

Well, then that will certainly be loud!