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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 12:09 PM
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installing downpipe

Hey guys, just bought a Tomei downpipe for my 08 Evo X, I'm going to be installing it next week just wondering if any of you had any tips or problems you ran into during the installation? Thanks!
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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by jakebehan95
Hey guys, just bought a Tomei downpipe for my 08 Evo X, I'm going to be installing it next week just wondering if any of you had any tips or problems you ran into during the installation? Thanks!
Have patience, it's gonna take a little bit. Make sure you have socket extensions and swivel sockets. Also use plenty of PB blaster
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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 12:53 PM
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Get a 3 foot extension and you can get all the bolts out by going through the passenger side wheel well. Use PLENTY of PB blaster, and be prepared for the car to be down for a few days if you break bolts off in the turbine housing. Use a lot of a good high temp anti-seize when you're putting it back together to prevent the bolts from galling up in the housing.
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Have patience, it's gonna take a little bit. Make sure you have socket extensions and swivel sockets. Also use plenty of PB blaster

Thanks for the tips! Will post a thread once downpipe is in, should be installing it this Saturday
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Get a 3 foot extension and you can get all the bolts out by going through the passenger side wheel well. Use PLENTY of PB blaster, and be prepared for the car to be down for a few days if you break bolts off in the turbine housing. Use a lot of a good high temp anti-seize when you're putting it back together to prevent the bolts from galling up in the housing.

Will be sure to use your advice, thanks!
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