Exhaust Install Question
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Racer
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Exhaust Install Question
Hi all,
I'm installing an axle back exhaust on my 07 coupe and having some difficulty getting the old pipes removed. I can't find the clearance to get the stock set up out. Do I have to drop the sway bar? Do I have to loosen everything from the headers back? Any tips would be appreciated! Thanks!
I'm installing an axle back exhaust on my 07 coupe and having some difficulty getting the old pipes removed. I can't find the clearance to get the stock set up out. Do I have to drop the sway bar? Do I have to loosen everything from the headers back? Any tips would be appreciated! Thanks!
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Make it easy on yourself and do it right.
Remove the mid pipe.
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts from the sway bar bushings and let the center of the sway bar swing down out of the way.
Remove the mufflers from the wire hangers.
Pull the overaxle pipes and mufflers.
Remove the mid pipe.
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts from the sway bar bushings and let the center of the sway bar swing down out of the way.
Remove the mufflers from the wire hangers.
Pull the overaxle pipes and mufflers.
Last edited by haljensen; Mar 6, 2014 at 07:45 PM.
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Racer
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From: Columbia Pa
Thanks guys. I pulled the sway bar down and loosened the x pipe. I got one side almost out, then found that my jack stands didn't leave me enough room to wiggle them out, so I cut them. At least they are out. Thanks all for your help!
Melting Slicks
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btw...what catback did you install?
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Racer
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I asked my wife what her opinion of the exhaust noise level was, and she said about 4.0.
IMO its not overbearing. It's a fun sports/muscle car and sounds just right. We can hear the radio just fine, carry on a conversation with no problem, and hear other road noises/traffic. I am glad that I got the Loudmouth II, as opposed to the I however. That might have been a little too loud.