[Z06] How to remove mufflers w/o cutting. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!
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How to remove mufflers w/o cutting. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!
I got the drivers side out but for some reason I cant get the passenger side out... I really dont want to cut it. Any suggestions
Thanks
Dan
Thanks
Dan
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this is from a supporting vendor sunsetorangecreations:
"I have removed Z06 mufflers many, many times and never had to cut or drop the cradle, just the sway bar needs to be moved out of the way.
It takes patience, moving the muffler in the exact motion needed and guiding it from both the pipe end and the tips end.
Make sure the car is as high as possible so you can get the proper down movement.
The motion is a down and clockwise corkscrew type. The over axle always tries to bind up on that evap solenoid thing, but it can be guided past it safely if you take your time.
Hope that helps to inspire someone to do it without cutting."
"I have removed Z06 mufflers many, many times and never had to cut or drop the cradle, just the sway bar needs to be moved out of the way.
It takes patience, moving the muffler in the exact motion needed and guiding it from both the pipe end and the tips end.
Make sure the car is as high as possible so you can get the proper down movement.
The motion is a down and clockwise corkscrew type. The over axle always tries to bind up on that evap solenoid thing, but it can be guided past it safely if you take your time.
Hope that helps to inspire someone to do it without cutting."
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As stated already remove the heat shield, that will give you just enough space to get out. It will be a bear to get back in too but it will eventually go.
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I had the muffler mod done Thursday night and the installer had the same issue with the passenger side muffler. No matter what he did he could not get it to clear. So it was sawsall time. He took 1/4" off the end that fits into the h-pipe and it worked.
Good Luck!
Dewman
Good Luck!
Dewman
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I'm glad that worked out for you but I would never do it. Removing the heat shield gave just enough more room to twist it out on mine.