Down Pipe Removal
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Can anyone give me a heads up on how to remove your OEM Downpipe, I already have it ready to pull out, I just cant wiggle it out of the engine bay.
PLEASE HELP!!
PLEASE HELP!!
#3
You need to remove the heat shield first, then carefully move the power steering hose without breaking it. Also you need to remove the intercooler; then wiggle and shift like a mofo and pull it out from the top..good luck if you have not completed it yet.
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vaprea (03-23-2013)
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Yes I forgot, I did pull both top and bottom, not the easiest to reach, I used open box wrench. Once again, be very careful with that power steering hose. I cracked mine and PS fluid slowly leaked out. I had to replace that as well which was also a PITA
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This is a vid I took while I had it on the lift. Its of the RDX with and open OEM down pipe, sounds sweet.
Last edited by vaprea; 03-24-2013 at 10:43 AM.
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I did gut my midpipe a few months back, my goal was to gut the stock down pipe until I have more disposable cash to replace it.
Now I feel like a real pansy. Ya, I have a lift in my garage.
I think my issue was neglecting to remove the o2 sensors / heat shield encompassing the CAT.
I also ran into a barrier which dictated me to put everything back together rather then take more apart, the women getting home from work.
Now I feel like a real pansy. Ya, I have a lift in my garage.
I think my issue was neglecting to remove the o2 sensors / heat shield encompassing the CAT.
I also ran into a barrier which dictated me to put everything back together rather then take more apart, the women getting home from work.
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I did gut my midpipe a few months back, my goal was to gut the stock down pipe until I have more disposable cash to replace it.
Now I feel like a real pansy. Ya, I have a lift in my garage.
I think my issue was neglecting to remove the o2 sensors / heat shield encompassing the CAT.
I also ran into a barrier which dictated me to put everything back together rather then take more apart, the women getting home from work.
Now I feel like a real pansy. Ya, I have a lift in my garage.
I think my issue was neglecting to remove the o2 sensors / heat shield encompassing the CAT.
I also ran into a barrier which dictated me to put everything back together rather then take more apart, the women getting home from work.
#13
Buy new down pipe, gut second cat. boom! Done deal.
Wish I wasn't one of the first to do this (without a lift). It took me a while to learn I had to cut the heat shields off before removing. What a pain.
Wish I wasn't one of the first to do this (without a lift). It took me a while to learn I had to cut the heat shields off before removing. What a pain.
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I recall someone on acurazine stating they gutted their stock DP and saying it sounded like a ZR1 lol, I cant find the thread... would like to hear how he went about doing the gutting. Ring any bells?
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