Magnaflow or Walker Y-Pipe/Cats bolt right up?
#11
Got the old Y-Pipe out. Dang, both cats rattle like crazy.
Question about the bolts. They were a complete pain in the **** to get out. 5 of them came out with the studs instead of the nuts coming off. one of them the stud started backing off then the nut came off so I assume that the stud is only partially in.
I had to use 2 extensions to get to the right side.
should I replace the bolts? Scared they may be weakened since I had to impact the hell out of them to get them off.
when putting back in, do you put the nut on the stud then drive them in? Should they be locktited and torqued to a specific spec?
Question about the bolts. They were a complete pain in the **** to get out. 5 of them came out with the studs instead of the nuts coming off. one of them the stud started backing off then the nut came off so I assume that the stud is only partially in.
I had to use 2 extensions to get to the right side.
should I replace the bolts? Scared they may be weakened since I had to impact the hell out of them to get them off.
when putting back in, do you put the nut on the stud then drive them in? Should they be locktited and torqued to a specific spec?
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What bolts did you guys use?
#18
" I guess I am real lucky non broke" YES VERY LUCKY!!!! No $hit....Go play the lotto!
" What is the size and pitch? " M8x1.25 and the part # for the stud is ERR551. Depending on which stud came out, I would use a bolt and full metal lock nut if you can reach it from the top. I've done it many times. Those studs are a HUGE PITA when (not if) they break.
" What is the size and pitch? " M8x1.25 and the part # for the stud is ERR551. Depending on which stud came out, I would use a bolt and full metal lock nut if you can reach it from the top. I've done it many times. Those studs are a HUGE PITA when (not if) they break.
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" I guess I am real lucky non broke" YES VERY LUCKY!!!! No $hit....Go play the lotto!
" What is the size and pitch? " M8x1.25 and the part # for the stud is ERR551. Depending on which stud came out, I would use a bolt and full metal lock nut if you can reach it from the top. I've done it many times. Those studs are a HUGE PITA when (not if) they break.
" What is the size and pitch? " M8x1.25 and the part # for the stud is ERR551. Depending on which stud came out, I would use a bolt and full metal lock nut if you can reach it from the top. I've done it many times. Those studs are a HUGE PITA when (not if) they break.
I just went to the auto parts store and bought a flange with bolts in the kit. A little long, but at least they are made for exhaust and will withstand the heat, I HOPE!
#20
I'd personally go with the Magnaflows.
You've got two options:
1.) You can either buy two universal cats from Advance Auto (you can get a big discount if you order through their website, or if you ask they may give you the same discount in store) and chop out the old ones yourself. Drive your truck to the exhaust shop and have them just weld the new ones in (it's a loud ride, but it sounds pretty sweet). I did this and it costed me about $45 in labor, $75 for each cat, and then you can take your old cats and recycle them. I think I got $40 back for each.
2.) You can order the direct fit Magnaflow y-pipe. You will also need new manifold to exhaust gaskets. Install it yourself, which should be a fun job, but more expensive.
You've got two options:
1.) You can either buy two universal cats from Advance Auto (you can get a big discount if you order through their website, or if you ask they may give you the same discount in store) and chop out the old ones yourself. Drive your truck to the exhaust shop and have them just weld the new ones in (it's a loud ride, but it sounds pretty sweet). I did this and it costed me about $45 in labor, $75 for each cat, and then you can take your old cats and recycle them. I think I got $40 back for each.
2.) You can order the direct fit Magnaflow y-pipe. You will also need new manifold to exhaust gaskets. Install it yourself, which should be a fun job, but more expensive.