SSI Install question
 

Is there any value in a stock 80SC exhaust system? I live in hawaii and the shipping for a used buyer would be costly. I am contemplating using a sawzall to cut of the heat exchangers off so that a have clean access to the rusty nuts and allen nuts on the exhaust manifold. There by having a easier time heating and removing them. My main goal is not to break a stud. I have the oil lines all gaskets and new fasteners. Any other installtion tips or tricks would be appreciated, going in tomorrow or monday. Thanks for your time and knowledge.

Regards-

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I could use the whole system including air pump.

The stock heat exchangers do more than just heat the cabin, they also provide airflow around the exhaust and are part of the engine cooling system. I would not just cut them off...

I just pulled mine off this weekend to put on SSI exhaust. I expected the worst, I had expected to need to heat them off with a torch.
Mine came off with no drama- even though they looked so rusty. I hit the exhaust nuts with WD40 the night before, and the only hint of an issue was when one stud on each side came out with the nut.

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Removed mine 2 months ago, didn't even had to use heat!

The oil line nut on the thermostat, that's another story... :rolleyes: Start searching for the 'dremel' method...

DaddyGlenn - as soon as my parts come in I'm having my '79 exhaust replaced with SSIs... so I'll have a near-complete exhaust for a '79.

I have heat exchangers, cat converter (old... probably needs to be replaced) and 1-1 muffler. I don't have the smog pump, it was removed by a PO. I was going to post in the sales forum.

No rust visible when I crawl under the car. I can post pics once they are off the car. I'm upgrading for performance reasons, not because the exchangers are worn out.