Fabspeed 986 S by-pass install

[Lucky]

I put on the secondary bypass pipe last spring. Had the same issue with the welded on nuts on the header outlets. Do you have an air compressor and air tools? For me, an air powered cutoff wheel did quick work of the mild steel nut.

[Lucky]

Forgot to answer your fitment question. You shouldn't have any issues. Just reassemble everything, but leave the fasteners loose. Tighten the muffler mount bolts, then the bolts/nuts on the header flanges. Finally tighten the two sets of clamps once you are happy with muffler tip alignment and clearance between the bypass pipes and the underbody tray.

[jaykay]

Thanks Lucky......no I dont have the cut off tool and air compressor! Looks like I need tools!

Another hang up right now is the large clamp from the muffler to the secondary cat. I can only move it a few centimetres. Any good tricks to spreading it besides a torch?

I suppose removing the bumper will allow me to swing at it but I am try to avoid that

[Lucky]

Originally Posted by jaykay

Thanks Lucky......no I dont have the cut off tool and air compressor! Looks like I need tools!

Another hang up right now is the large clamp from the muffler to the secondary cat. I can only move it a few centimetres. Any good tricks to spreading it besides a torch?

I suppose removing the bumper will allow me to swing at it but I am try to avoid that

Try wedging your largest flathead screwdriver into the clamp and then twist it if you need to spread it more. To ease reassembly, spread those clamps as much as you can once you have everything apart.

[jaykay]

Yes I wished that worked...........I had a pry bar in there!

[jaykay]

Anybody have to torch the big clamps at the end of secondary cats to get them to side??? Mine wont budge without some major hammering (using a flat head on the sleeve it self)!