[Z06] Stinger install
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Burning Brakes
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Stinger install
Just got back from a muffler shop. I wanted them to install a Stinger system on my Z06 and they said the only way to get the stock mufflers off was to cut them. I want them left intact. Do you have to drop the rear suspension to get the stock mufflers off without cutting? At the price GM wants for TI mufflers, there's no way I'm going to cut them.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Stinger install (mmorse)
:nonod:
You DO NOT have to cut the factory exhaust to remove. You will, however, have to drop the swaybar (just remove bolts on each end). I did my Stinger install in my garage, and did not cut the factory Ti system at all.
Go somewhere else! :lol:
You DO NOT have to cut the factory exhaust to remove. You will, however, have to drop the swaybar (just remove bolts on each end). I did my Stinger install in my garage, and did not cut the factory Ti system at all.
Go somewhere else! :lol:
Melting Slicks
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Re: Stinger install (mmorse)
Did you have enough clearance just by using jack stands?
Good luck.
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Burning Brakes
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Re: Stinger install (pridnjoy)
Followed the advice from all you good people and a fresh set of stingers are now on the car. I'm no wrenchhead but I was able to do in my garage what a so called specialist couldn't do at his shop. Kinda makes me feel proud. :D Thanks again everyone!
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Re: Stinger install (mmorse)
I love it when somebody does something he's been told can't be done! :cool: :cheers:
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Re: Stinger install (mmorse)
Followed the advice from all you good people and a fresh set of stingers are now on the car. I'm no wrenchhead but I was able to do in my garage what a so called specialist couldn't do at his shop. Kinda makes me feel proud. :D Thanks again everyone!