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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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I am about to pull the trigger on new exhaust for my 2008 coupe. I have the stock 'x' pipe, and I'm wondering how difficult the installation will be. How long should it take for 2 guys that are used to wrenching on motors, not doing exhaust? How long would it take the experts?

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Don't think you are going to save any time by having 2 people. I threw my axleback in 30 or 45 min. Axleback installs are a joke. Super easy.
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Don't think you are going to save any time by having 2 people. I threw my axleback in 30 or 45 min. Axleback installs are a joke. Super easy.
Thats great to hear. Did you have the car on a lift or just jack and stands?
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Originally Posted by shootincyclone
Thats great to hear. Did you have the car on a lift or just jack and stands?

Replaced my stock axle back mufflers on my '08 base coupe with SLP Loudmouth II. Used a hoist to make it easier. Appox. hour to an hour & a half time should do it. It helps to have a second person to view the rear of the car as you align the tail pipe tips to make them symetrical. Can be done with jackstands but requires more effort due to limited working space.
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 09:27 PM
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i have the borla stingers on my full bolt on c6 ls3 mn6 it is the best exhaust ive heard on a corvette that gives true muscle car sound and not a tuned sound that corsa gives that tries to imitate higher end exotics.


it took my local mechanic 15-20 minutes to install along with the borla x pipe. Any monkey with a wrench could get this job done quick
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Sounds good. Thanks for all the info guys!
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Thats great to hear. Did you have the car on a lift or just jack and stands?
I lifted the rear enough to get the stands under it at their lowest setting.
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I lifted the rear enough to get the stands under it at their lowest setting.
Will it pretty much clamp right up or will I have to tweak something a bit? Do these axle back kits use the factory clamps and hangers?
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I just found an installation manual on the borla website. Looks like a piece of cake.
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I just found an installation manual on the borla website. Looks like a piece of cake.
If you are careful it will be a piece of cake. Two old guys average age is 70 got it done in 25 min. Good luck and you will love that sound.
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