AMS EVO X O2 Eliminator 3.0" Downpipe Installation
Apr 4, 2009, 09:11 PM
#20
It's a good thing I read all these threads about installing O2/downpipes before I attempted the installation myself. Definitely letting the shop take care of this one.
Great write-up though. Awesome how you took the time to take pics and write up the steps while attempting this PITA of an install.
Great write-up though. Awesome how you took the time to take pics and write up the steps while attempting this PITA of an install.
Apr 5, 2009, 02:42 AM
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It's a good thing I read all these threads about installing O2/downpipes before I attempted the installation myself. Definitely letting the shop take care of this one.
Great write-up though. Awesome how you took the time to take pics and write up the steps while attempting this PITA of an install.
Great write-up though. Awesome how you took the time to take pics and write up the steps while attempting this PITA of an install.
Apr 5, 2009, 06:49 AM
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it is a really straight forward install... the issue is that the bolts are in really bad locations for just removing the o2 housing. Once you get the housing off, the install is a piece of cake: 5 bolts on the housing, 2 to the test pipe and bam your done.
Tools that I recommend you have handy:
1/2 drive impact gun
impact gun swivel bits
HUGE assortment of extension bars
ratcheting wrenches
a lot of beer for the after party
Tools that I recommend you have handy:
1/2 drive impact gun
impact gun swivel bits
HUGE assortment of extension bars
ratcheting wrenches
a lot of beer for the after party
Apr 5, 2009, 08:51 AM
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Me and a couple of buddies did this install yesterday, and let me tell you...it is a bear to say the least. A couple "musts" I came across...lift, lots of wrenches, extensions, and cheater bars, patience, a couple awesome buddies willing to help you out. Good luck!
BTW...great part by AMS...car feels stronger than ever!
BTW...great part by AMS...car feels stronger than ever!
Apr 5, 2009, 07:10 PM
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Echo that. I'm about 90% done. The old housing was really tough. Some of the bolts and nuts I handled like a dentist, mirror in one hand, wrench in the other. The new one was much easier. Just have one more bolt to do (the one which I took off through the right front wheel opening), the heat shields and the mating to the CAT pipe. Luckily all the bolts and nuts came off without breaking or stripping. Doing the whole thing solo and on jack-stands.
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Apr 6, 2009, 09:37 AM
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Echo that. I'm about 90% done. The old housing was really tough. Some of the bolts and nuts I handled like a dentist, mirror in one hand, wrench in the other. The new one was much easier. Just have one more bolt to do (the one which I took off through the right front wheel opening), the heat shields and the mating to the CAT pipe. Luckily all the bolts and nuts came off without breaking or stripping. Doing the whole thing solo and on jack-stands.
Apr 6, 2009, 10:00 AM
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I used penetrating oil and had no issues taking any of the bolts off. Came off like butter. The hard one to get off I used a stubby racheting wrench by snap on and then pried on it against the turbine housing with a pry bar to break it loose. Took but a minute.
Apr 6, 2009, 11:03 AM
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Echo that. I'm about 90% done. The old housing was really tough. Some of the bolts and nuts I handled like a dentist, mirror in one hand, wrench in the other. The new one was much easier. Just have one more bolt to do (the one which I took off through the right front wheel opening), the heat shields and the mating to the CAT pipe. Luckily all the bolts and nuts came off without breaking or stripping. Doing the whole thing solo and on jack-stands.
Let me ask you guys a question though...
There were a number of small "brackets" or "heat shields" I had to remove near where the downpipe mated with my exhaust. They didn't really seem to be doing a whole lot, so I didn't put them back because we were running short on time. Any idea what they are for and if I need to put them back?