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Posted by mentat (93se 5spd) on September 27, 2002 at 12:49:54:
As for the install - after searching for info, and realizing that this is a 10 year old New England (RUST BELT!) car, I think I will probably end up having a shop do the install as I dont have access to much in the way of tools or anything, and as much as I'd like the learning experience, I'm guessing that all I will learn is that its a major PITA to deal with rusted frozen bolts. However if anyone has any encouragement and tips for me to try it myself I'd love to hear them... I'm thinking a shot of good penetrant on all the bolts every day for like a week, dunno what else. When talking about torching the bolts to loosen them up, are we talking like acetylene hotter-than-the-frickin-sun torches, or would a little propane guy do the trick? Basically on the install I'm worried that I might get halfway through it and then screw something up, shear a couple bolts or whatever, and then be stuck with like a dangling pipe (although I hear they make a cream for that, ask your doctor.) Would header wrap or something similar be useful at all? or would it be pointless since the exhaust manifolds wouldnt be wrapped/coated? Catalytic converter - should I just spring for a new one since the original that is on there is now pushing 10 years old, and 125K+ mi? thanks in advance for any info
First of all I have to say that turnaround time wasn't too bad, i ordered on moday the 15th, it got shipped out this monday and arrived today... Dallas was very cool to talk to, mentioned plans for improving service and so forth, I think we can say that if these guys get the service side of the business shaped up to the level of other web companies today they have a big future in the aftermarket. Innovation is always a good thing, and they seem to have plenty of it.
Now for my questions...
Tidbit things - This is the non-stainless aluminized pipe, should I be treating/painting any parts such as the welds to help prevent corrosion? winter is almost here....
I think that about covers it, I tried to keep newbie/dummy/searchable questions to a minimum =)
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