Exhaust Install?
11-20-2013, 02:44 PM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Exhaust Install?
Need some advice from the field. I have a new cat back exhaust to install. Bolt on B&B with X-Pipe that I just purchased here from Todd. By the way thanks Todd the system looks great. It is a bolt in system. Is this easy enough to do in my garage/driveway with ramps and jack stands. I have the requisite tools I just don't have a lift and I don't want to get into it just to discover I have bitten off more than I can chew. Any special things I should know, any good advice? Thanks guys.
Craig,
PS: I did do a search first but was not returning anything truly useful.
Craig,
PS: I did do a search first but was not returning anything truly useful.
11-20-2013, 02:46 PM
#2
It's pretty easy... I do all my own work and I don't have a lift the only problem is going to be getting the over axle part over the axle lol it need to be at least 22 inches off the ground for it to "slip" out just barley. But be careful for the trans cooler lines there right there and delicate
11-20-2013, 03:08 PM
#4
Melting Slicks
While a lift certainly makes it easier,it can be done as you are planning.
The B and B is easy because of it's multiple pieces.
The only hard part is the awkwardness of the factory system due to its size and weight as itis all one piece.
Therefore have multiple hands available or jacks to support and hold it as it comes down.
Take a minute to become familiar with the various hangers before you undo them all, as it will save time during the install.
Good luck!!!
The sound improvement over stock is incredible.
Marty
1FUNZR1
The B and B is easy because of it's multiple pieces.
The only hard part is the awkwardness of the factory system due to its size and weight as itis all one piece.
Therefore have multiple hands available or jacks to support and hold it as it comes down.
Take a minute to become familiar with the various hangers before you undo them all, as it will save time during the install.
Good luck!!!
The sound improvement over stock is incredible.
Marty
1FUNZR1
11-20-2013, 04:32 PM
#5
Racer
Thread Starter
Points to put my jack stands under the rear of the car? I have ramps for the front and can lift the back but I wasn't sure where to put the jacks stands. I am reading Dynomite's write up but it does not include anything about that.
11-20-2013, 04:34 PM
#6
Racer
Thread Starter
It's pretty easy... I do all my own work and I don't have a lift the only problem is going to be getting the over axle part over the axle lol it need to be at least 22 inches off the ground for it to "slip" out just barley. But be careful for the trans cooler lines there right there and delicate
Ok, you lost me. Over the axle part? I was not tracking anything that goes over the axle. The pics I have seen show everything running under.
Craig,
11-20-2013, 04:58 PM
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The C4 system is all under the car, no over axle like a C5 & C6....Guess 2008coupekid never worked on a C4 exhaust system 
This link has a nice pic on a lift you can use the same location for jack stands.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...ck-points.html
This link has a nice pic on a lift you can use the same location for jack stands.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...ck-points.html
Last edited by FASTAZU; 11-20-2013 at 05:06 PM.
11-20-2013, 05:40 PM
#9
The "over-axle" was certainly entertaining - still is !
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11-20-2013, 05:58 PM
#10
Racer
Thread Starter
I was thinking the same thing. Going to get it in the air tonight and see what the nuts and bolts look like etc. Might pull a few after some WD-40 to see where I am at.
11-21-2013, 09:38 AM
#11
Racer
Thread Starter
Stock exhaust came off without a hitch. Most of the new exhaust went on without a hitch except for the mufflers. They were at least an inch too long to fit the hangers. I am sure it is my not fitting the piples together perfect but instead of killing myself I am taking it today to a shop so they can get it on a lift, check my work, torque everything down nicely and get my mufflers on. But as a side benefit I did drive it to work today without the mufflers. Not as loud as I expected. Down low did not sound great but man you hit 2000 rpm's or above and sang a tune. Man it sounded good, smooth and strong. I was very happy to find my car extremely clean underneath. I did not however use jack stands as I was not sure about where to put the stands under the car but I did use ramps on all four wheels. I jacked the car up and slid the ramps in. Not ideal because it was extremely tight for my big self but hey gotta do what cha gotta do. Thanks for all the advice guys.
11-21-2013, 01:15 PM
#12
Melting Slicks
Stock exhaust came off without a hitch. Most of the new exhaust went on without a hitch except for the mufflers. They were at least an inch too long to fit the hangers. I am sure it is my not fitting the piples together perfect but instead of killing myself I am taking it today to a shop so they can get it on a lift, check my work, torque everything down nicely and get my mufflers on. But as a side benefit I did drive it to work today without the mufflers. Not as loud as I expected. Down low did not sound great but man you hit 2000 rpm's or above and sang a tune. Man it sounded good, smooth and strong. I was very happy to find my car extremely clean underneath. I did not however use jack stands as I was not sure about where to put the stands under the car but I did use ramps on all four wheels. I jacked the car up and slid the ramps in. Not ideal because it was extremely tight for my big self but hey gotta do what cha gotta do. Thanks for all the advice guys.
Least ways if you are somewhat deaf like me.
Gets the noise level just about right.
Marty