what all is needed when installing a used x pipe on a 04? just in case something is missing. is their gaskets for both sides? and do I need o2 extentions? or mil ? thanks.
installing used x pipe.
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One gasket, and yes 04 cars need extensions. Use lots a PB on the bolts connected to the exhaust manifolds before attempting to pull them off.
what side needs a gasket? and where is the best place to get one ford? or any parts store? thanks.
(Use lots a PB on the bolts connected to the exhaust manifolds before attempting to pull them off.)
+1 on that or you will be at the dealer getting new studs,ask me how I know.
+1 on that or you will be at the dealer getting new studs,ask me how I know.
Take it to a muffler shop. Should cost about $60 and take about 45 minutes to install. It is well worth the $60
Passenger side, and the OEM gasket would be the best one to get. But my buddy used a bunch of high temp RTV on his GT if you wanna try that route.MIKEC501 said:
wheelhopper said:
I was thinking about doing that but I wanted to make sure I had everything I needed. thanks
ull need mils for sure....
Factory gasket, make sure you use some antiseize on the O2's, I had to buy a new one cause it was like welded on.
Installing an X-pipe is easy enough to do. However, unless you can get the car high enough off the ground you won't have a lot of working room. I had a local shop do mine for that reason. I paid around $50. Well worth it because I didn't bleed! However, when I swapped the Magnaflow catback for a Steeda catback I took the car to a friend's garage. He had a lift. A piece of cake when you have the right equipment. LOL!
CobraBob said:
I hear you there bud.... i had changed my xpipe with 4 jack stands and with about 2 ft of workspace underneath the car... let me tell u it wasnt fun...
I put my off road H back on this afternoon for the track next Sunday. Little bit of a pain until you've done it a couple of times. Need some deep sockets and long extensions and a swivel socket can come in handy as well.
I had to buy an longer extension and 2 swivels when I did mine, (the first one broke), that lower bolt on the pass. side just flat out pisses me off:bash:
If your rear O2 are shut off I wouldnt think you'll need exts.
Doing it a couple of times previously does definitely help in getting it done a bit faster and easier than doing it the first time. Dwight, did you use jack stands?IronTerp said:
Yeah Bob, jack stands all over the place! I'm getting too old to have a 3,600 lb car fall on me! Really nice having the sub frame connectors for these type jobs.
04MystiCobra said:
it hasnt been tuned or anything yet so they are not turned off. if the check engine light comes on will it be ok to drive like that until I get a tune ?
I expected you'd be careful to use them. I remember once when I was a kid I had my first car up on a scissor jack at the rear. Don't tell me it was stupid, that is a given! LOL! Anyway, I had the rear tire off and my head was literally directly under the rear drum. "Something/somebody" alerted me to roll out from under the car. An instant later the jack slipped and down came the car. The drum dug a deep crater in the ground. That could easily have been my head. A valuable, never to be forgotten, lesson was learned that day. :rollseyesIronTerp said:
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