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Oct 25, 2024 | 10:18 PM

Imamotohead

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AWE Tour Install

Hi all,

Im planning to install an AWE Touring axle back on my ‘14 Z51 Stingray. I have a quick Jack but am not sure if that will provide the clearance to remove the stock exhaust without cutting it up. I watched an installation video on YouTube and it appears you need a fair amount of clearance to get the exhaust out in one piece. Has anyone out there used a quick Jack to do this? Any guidance will be appreciated! Thanks!

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Oct 26, 2024 | 10:50 AM

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Sorry, I can't help, but I really want to know what your impression is with the new exhaust after you've installed it. Do you already have dual mode exhaust? I have the same car with NPP and have considered AWE touring.

Oct 26, 2024 | 01:00 PM

I8URRICE

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I installed the Billy Boat Fusion axle back with low profile Jacks on 3" of wood under it without issues. I am positive you can do it with the Quick Jack.

Oct 26, 2024 | 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by I8URRICE

I installed the Billy Boat Fusion axle back with low profile Jacks on 3" of wood under it without issues. I am positive you can do it with the Quick Jack.

The QJ provides about 22" of clearance. Any idea how that compares to your set up?

Thanks!!

Oct 26, 2024 | 10:31 PM

I8URRICE

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The QJ provides about 22" of clearance. Any idea how that compares to your set up?

Thanks!!

Rear wheels were about 7 inches off the ground.

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Oct 26, 2024 | 10:53 PM

I8URRICE

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After install.

Oct 28, 2024 | 01:00 AM

Imamotohead

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Thanks! I guess I’ll go for it!

Oct 28, 2024 | 01:32 AM

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I put my Borla exhaust on without a quick jack. Used my jack and some stands and changed it out, took about an hour for me.

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Oct 28, 2024 | 01:42 AM

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Oct 28, 2024 | 10:54 AM

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We just installed an AWE Touring on a C7 - you should be able to get it out with a Quickjack, but it's tight. Worth it though, sounds great

Feel free to give us a shout with any questions or if you'd like forum pricing on a system. We have AWE systems in stock, along with Corsa, Borla etc.

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Oct 28, 2024 | 10:55 AM

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This car had the NPP option, along with a Borla X-Pipe:

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Oct 30, 2024 | 07:03 AM

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You should have enough clearance with your quick jack. I just installed the AWE track exhaust using only a 8" car ramps. It was tight, but it worked.

Oct 30, 2024 | 09:44 AM

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Does the rear bumper have to come off?

Oct 30, 2024 | 07:33 PM

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I8URRICE

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Does the rear bumper have to come off?

Yes.

Nov 9, 2024 | 10:16 AM

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Can't answer using the QJ. Used a 4 post lift. I would think with a QJ you should be good. I did a Track Edition on the wife's 18 Stingray with A8. She thought the Track Edition might be too loud, she likes it. Went this way because we could easily add the resonators if she found the Track Edition to be too loud.

Here is a short video of her car at Carlisle

Nov 9, 2024 | 05:46 PM

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emfollin

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I removed my exhaust today in quickjacks. I only went to the first stops and I had plenty of room.

Question though, where are you guys placing the AFM valve simulators? There’s not really a good place to zip tie it where it won’t rattle around.

Nov 9, 2024 | 07:03 PM

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I am fortunate that I have access to a Laser, I fabricated a plate that I attached the Simulator to and then used an exhaust clamp to clamp it directly to the exhaust .
No rattles and looks (not that anyone can see it) like a professional job.

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