Exhaust Install Question
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Heel & Toe
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Exhaust Install Question
I talked to a local mechanic about changing my axle pipes and mufflers on my 05 C6 and he is telling me the job takes several hours as a result of having to drop the rear. I also spoke to several local exhaust shops and they advised that you just need to drop the rear sway bar. Can anyone tell me what it really takes to do the job. I am going from B&B Bullets to stock. Thanks!!!!
Racer
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It makes the job much easier if you drop the rear sway bar but that is really easy. 4 bolts and anyone can do it. It's a 1 hour job if it's on a lift (max). Slightly more if your on the floor with jack stands.
Pro
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St. Jude Donor '09
Just did mine a month ago on jack stands, no problem, actually did the whole system Z06 manifold back. 
Burning Brakes
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I talked to a local mechanic about changing my axle pipes and mufflers on my 05 C6 and he is telling me the job takes several hours as a result of having to drop the rear. I also spoke to several local exhaust shops and they advised that you just need to drop the rear sway bar. Can anyone tell me what it really takes to do the job. I am going from B&B Bullets to stock. Thanks!!!!
Pro
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St. Jude Donor '09
Dropping the sway bar.
Actually, only one end of the sway bar needs to be dropped. And, I find it's easier to loosen the front clamps and the support on the H or X pipe till you get it all positioned and aligned.
I've done a full Z06 system on mine and an NPP on an auto vert. Both not too bad. Good luck!!!
I've done a full Z06 system on mine and an NPP on an auto vert. Both not too bad. Good luck!!!
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I installed my Borla Stingers (full catback) without removing anything but the original exhaust. Took my brother and I 2 hours on jack stands in the driveway.
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St. Jude Donor '09