Exhaust removal help pls
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Instructor
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Iowa
Exhaust removal help pls
I'm trying to take the mufflers off my 05 c6 but I'm not having any luck. I have the clamps loosed at the H and I took the mounts off of the rear frame at the bumper. The issue I'm having is that I can't pull the muffler pipe any farther out of the H pipe because the muffler is hitting the bumper frame support at the back. Do I need to take the H pipe off at the front as well and pull it forward? I've seen install videos of people turning the muffler sideways to install but I cant get mine to turn. Thanks for any help.
SUBVETTE
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: San Diego CA
Once you've got the front loose, you are going to need to get the rear back up. Once the mufflers are loose from the H-pipe you are going to need to turn / twist / pull to get them out; they will fight you but they will eventually come out.
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From: Iowa
Well I got it all done. The hardest part is just getting the back up, then the front, then the back again. It sounds great to me. A question though is it going to cause and damage now that my exhaust is exiting right into the axle and all of its components now? I don't really want to install turn downs but I will if I have to.
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From: Somers NY
I would.. it's not expensive, & will prevent the HOT exhaust gas from hitting the rear...
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