Axle back install question
10-18-2018, 09:12 PM
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Racer
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Axle back install question
Hey guys, I just ordered the Hooker Blackheart muffler delete axle back system for my 2015 Z. I was reading over Borla's instructions on installation of their axle back and they have you removing the x pipe to install the axle back. Is this true? Do you need to remove the x pipe to install an axle back assembly? Doesn't seem like you would have to...
10-19-2018, 07:23 AM
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You do need to remove the centre x-pipe. Not enough room to extract the old exhaust and install the new. I've done 3 Z06's and the centre section had to be removed on all three. It's not that difficult and makes the job so much easier.
10-19-2018, 07:43 AM
#4
Take off the rear diffuser. Much easier. Did one last week
10-19-2018, 09:34 AM
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I left the x pipe on when I did mine, but I did remove the rear fascia. took longer to remove and install the fascia than the axle back
10-19-2018, 12:52 PM
#7
I have a 16z and I didn’t have to remove the xpipe. I did have to remove the rear lower fascia. If your doing it on the floor you just have to raise the rear high enough to remove the stock mufflers.