I ordered a set of Comptech Mufflers and I was looking for any tips/tricks to getting the old mufflers off and the new ones on. This is my first time working with exhaust so I don't really know how tough it will be. How tough is it to get the old bolts off and get the mufflers off the hangers? I took a look at it this weekend and it doesn't seem like the mufflers will be real easy to get off the hangers. Also the bolts seem pretty rusted. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. They are suppose to get delivered on Friday and I am very excited to get them on.

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99 Silver TL, Navi, Foglights, Gutter Guard Grill

 

WD-40 to loosen the stock bolts, and a little silicone on the rubber hangers was all it took for me. It's incredibly easy and straightforward - and comes with good instructions.

 

just hope that they hang straight, unlike mine

don't be surprised if they're not even, it seems that a LOT of them aren't



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To get bolts off easily I use a short (maybe 9") pipe on the handle of my ratchet. This gives you way more leverage and you can get the bolts off easier and put them on tight as fvck.

You might want to even get the bolts tack welded at a muffler shop if you're paranoid someone might steal them. Somone could take your mufflers in about 5 minutes or less.

To get the mufflers out of the rubber hangers, use some water and dish washing soap (less messy than oil, etc), soap it all up and slide it off. Its kind of a pain in the ass but once its soaped it comes right off.

Once you get it off, clean up the rubber hangers and the spikes they go on that you previously soaped. Slip on the Comptechs and tighten them biznatches (don't want leaks!). The sound it will make when you start it will put a big ass on your face for sure!

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Arriving today I hope: Crossdrilled rotors.
Not installed yet: Axxis Metal Master brake pads & Denso iridium spark plugs.
Shipped out yesterday: Comptech headers.
Paid for and on the way: Polarg dome & map lights.
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Thanks for the tips. Acura3200 has got me a little scaried. I hope mine come out straight.

 

Acura3200, yours just need alittle tweaking, I will fix them when I meet you in July

 

Tim, your coming up north????




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Tom

2001 Nighthawk Black Pearl TL

Comptech springs,Comptech drop in filter,Inspire tailights,Burlwood shift knob,Razo carbon fiber pedals,Inspire fog light switch (Piaa fogs on order),BEL 870 radar detector

 

NSX gave me a good tip when installing, do not cinch down the bolts until the whole exhaust is set in place hanging from the hangers and it should be fine when you tighten it down...

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2000 TL - Laguna Green, Navi, Rear Spoiler. PIAA Hyperwhite HB's. 17" CL-S wheels with Bridgestone RE 730 - 225/45/17's. Soon to have Comptech Suspension, Sways & Axle back Exhaust.

 

Actually, the thing is that most of comptech exhausts are bent the wrong way, the parts guy at the dealer has stated that they have had to bend those hangers a good bit on all of them to make them look right.

I think I will go for the Mugen exhaust.

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Mines are perfect!

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2000 Fire Pepper Red/ebony TL, non-navi. factory spoiler, std chrome wheels, 35% tint, comptech exhaust, wood trim kit, factory body kit, custom grill...
Quiets ride

 

Jens at Park Ave Acura said he can fix them. I just need time to get my 15K service done. I should have time since I'm 90% sure I'm quitting my job tomorrow.

If they aren't fixed by then I'd would appreciate your help, but I don't want you to have to do this stuff when you're on vacation. Let me know when the date is firmed up and we can set up a meet (mini-meet if we have to).

Thanks Tim!

 

Jason, I would drive up to Conn to a meet if you have one when Tim is there. It would be cool to meet Tim.



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Tom

2001 Nighthawk Black Pearl TL

Comptech springs,Comptech drop in filter,Inspire tailights,Burlwood shift knob,Razo carbon fiber pedals,Inspire fog light switch (Piaa fogs on order),BEL 870 radar detector

 

My exhaust is suppose to get here today (I have my fingers crossed) so I have started to get ready for the install by taking off the stock mufflers. I got three of the four nuts off, but when I came to the fourth I stripped it and I can't get it off. Any suggestions on removing a stripped nut?

 

maybe, the last bolt is holdin up the exhaust, so hold up the exhaust(level it straight) and try takin it off
hope this helps...

 

hey try driving it around with out the muffler!

 

It's pretty straight-forward... Just don't expect them to line up perfectly straight... Mine don't..some angles they look straight, some they don't..
Ed

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