ZO6 exhaust installers, need advice....
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Le Mans Master
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ZO6 exhaust installers, need advice....
I bought some ZO6 exhaust with the bypass, and going to put them on this weekend. I did a search and couldn't come up with anything besides new gaskets that I'll need for this mod. Appreciate any advice on parts I'm missing from someone that has done this
Thanks
Thanks
Burning Brakes
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My memory from last spring is: the gaskets are it.
One recommendation: spray penetrating oil on the four flange bolts the night before. These are not as bad as header studs/nuts, but why take a chance?
One recommendation: spray penetrating oil on the four flange bolts the night before. These are not as bad as header studs/nuts, but why take a chance?
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Le Mans Master
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Dealer sells gaskets for $8 a piece
One thread said I might need two for each side
Melting Slicks
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Le Mans Master
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My original gaskets worked fine... re-used them with no leaks.
You will need one pair of very large *****, as the car is going to have to be WAAAAAAAAY up in the air (approx. 35")... 
You will need one pair of very large *****, as the car is going to have to be WAAAAAAAAY up in the air (approx. 35")...
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St. Jude Donor '08
The ZO6 TI exhaust is a direct fit. If the old gaskets are good (most likely) reuse them. Easy install but a lift makes things easier!
If you want to play, do it on the JACK!
The exhaust is EXCELLENT.
BC
If you want to play, do it on the JACK!
The exhaust is EXCELLENT.
BC
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Le Mans Master
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You do not need a lift. Just a lot of courage and a good helper. The jack has to be offset to allow the tips to swing down.
My friend "Pitt" came over and helped get the C5 front up on ramps, then helped me align the jack stands when we raised / lowered the car. It would have been a lot easier if I knew to offset the jack so that the handle pointed towards the side of the C5 of the muffler being removed. (Driver side positoning shown in my picture).
Pass side is tighter, so do that first. Then driver side seems EASY.
If you dare to do this, BE CAREFUL AND USE JACK STANDS!!!
My friend "Pitt" came over and helped get the C5 front up on ramps, then helped me align the jack stands when we raised / lowered the car. It would have been a lot easier if I knew to offset the jack so that the handle pointed towards the side of the C5 of the muffler being removed. (Driver side positoning shown in my picture).
Pass side is tighter, so do that first. Then driver side seems EASY.
If you dare to do this, BE CAREFUL AND USE JACK STANDS!!!
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don't forget to lower the sway bar also. It is easier to do it BEFORE hand, as once you get the exhaust loose, it can be difficult.
No special tools need. 2 wrenches/sockets to disconnec the bolts, and that's pretty much it.
Where did they find titanium tubing for the mod???
No special tools need. 2 wrenches/sockets to disconnec the bolts, and that's pretty much it.
Where did they find titanium tubing for the mod???
Le Mans Master
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don't forget to lower the sway bar also. It is easier to do it BEFORE hand, as once you get the exhaust loose, it can be difficult.
No special tools need. 2 wrenches/sockets to disconnec the bolts, and that's pretty much it.
Where did they find titanium tubing for the mod???
No special tools need. 2 wrenches/sockets to disconnec the bolts, and that's pretty much it.
Where did they find titanium tubing for the mod???
Le Mans Master
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It helped me and my mech to try and instert the exhaust from the rear, but turn the entire thing sideways, get over and around stuff, then turn it like it will be mounted
Pro
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you got to get her up there to get that right side out, remember, stability is a must if you're not using a lift.....I have LT's / freeflows and x/pipe.......nice and knarly...
Le Mans Master
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Most good auto parts stores carry Exhaust Gasket material in sheets like this...
For about $10, you can cut out half a dozen gaskets. I keep a few sheets around just for those times when you need to do a job and don't want to chase down a gasket that should sell for a couple of bucks...
Good luck... GUSTO
For about $10, you can cut out half a dozen gaskets. I keep a few sheets around just for those times when you need to do a job and don't want to chase down a gasket that should sell for a couple of bucks...
Good luck... GUSTO
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I bought them off of a guy here in San Diego and he had someone do the welding so no idea where he got the tubing from
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Le Mans Master
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I will have the same setup someday. Just have to convince the wife that LT's and x/pipe are not for sound, rather for better gas mileage
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Le Mans Master
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Most good auto parts stores carry Exhaust Gasket material in sheets like this...
For about $10, you can cut out half a dozen gaskets. I keep a few sheets around just for those times when you need to do a job and don't want to chase down a gasket that should sell for a couple of bucks...
Good luck... GUSTO
For about $10, you can cut out half a dozen gaskets. I keep a few sheets around just for those times when you need to do a job and don't want to chase down a gasket that should sell for a couple of bucks...
Good luck... GUSTO