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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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Swapping out H pipe for x pipe. Already have headers and cat delete pipes. Borla Stingers on the back. Will I have enough space to get it in and out with the car on ramps in the front and jack stands in the back? Does the whole thing drop straight down after I unbolt the back and pull the front loose?
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Does the whole thing drop straight down after I unbolt the back and pull the front loose?
Hmmm...is this a trick question? I know it can't go up or sideways.....
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I mean will i need to drop the back of it or front of it and will 2 feet of space between the car and ground be enough....

Simple question.....can i do it in the garage or do I need to go find a lift.
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I do ALL my header work from the ground on truck jack stands. Never an Issue BUT,,,I have headers that fit in from the bottom easy. Stainless Works on my 02 ZO6 and ARH (American Raceing Headers on my wifes 06 coupe.





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I mean will i need to drop the back of it or front of it and will 2 feet of space between the car and ground be enough....

Simple question.....can i do it in the garage or do I need to go find a lift.
Sure, you can drop it with the car on jackstands.
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