Put MAC catback on without lift?

[TopRacer]

Is it possible to put a MAC 2 1/2 or 3" cat back exhaust on without a lift or do i have to take it to a shop to put it on?

How many pieces does it come in?

Thanks...

 

[Blue03Cobra]

I did the Flowmaster cat-back (four pieces total) on ramps in my garage without any problems...and I'm a novice. :-D

 

[Hunter]

I did my Magnaflow cat-back in my garage on ramps too. There were a total of 6 pieces with my kit. The two inlet pipes, two mufflers, and two tail pipes. I am also a novice, and it was an easy install.

 

[blnpny]

i did x pipe and off road x on stands

 

[SoCalBlk03]

The MAC catback I installed took 30 min. All you need is a floor jack, jack stands (so you don't kill yourself), a socket set and WD-40. The kit comes in 4 pieces. The mufflers are prewelded to the inlet and discharge pipes. The tailpipes are seperate and bolt to the discharge tubes just like the way the OEM H-pipe bolts up to the OEM cat back. Get it good and tight and it won't leak. WD-40 is for the hangers and will line up with minimal effort. Hope this answers your questions.

 

[03blownvenom]

SoCal..Did your pipes fit correctly? I bought the MAC #4699 and one of the tail pipes sticks down about a half an inch further. I can actually stick my hand between the rear bumper cover and pipe. The other side is fine. Any suggestions?

The only problem I had was getting those darn rubber hangers loose..that's what took the bulk of the time. Come to find out my buddy has a special tool for these...go figure!

 

[SoCalBlk03]

Mine fit fine, although people have commented that they thought the drivers side looked odd bevause of the way the pipe bends to clear the IRS.

 

[03blownvenom]

I took a look at mine real quick again..the hanger on the the passenger side is bit longer. I think they messed up on the hanger length. Your's looks perfect! Hmmm..should I cut the hanger or have MAC send another tailpipe?

 

[SoCalBlk03]

IMO I wouldn't pass up free stuff. Why not give 'em a call in the AM and see if they'll send you one in leu of you returning yours. Just tell them you can't drive around w/o a tailpipe and your OEM one's are in the junkyard. That way you can still drive your car until the new one arrives.

 

[03blownvenom]

I think I will do that in the morning..Thanks SoCal!

 

[03CobraRed]

Anybody have a soundclip of how the Mac Cat Back sounds? I really would love to hear it.

 

[Rwick7]

PM - racerat on this board...she has some clips of her car with the MAC catback and Magnaflow X pipe.

 

[Rwick7]

Here you go

http://www.teamextremeracing.com/new_page_42.htm

 

[03CobraRed]

Thanks

 

[racerat]

The "12.50 at Alamo" is the only clip on that page that has the MAC catback. The video that plays when it loads is just the Magnaflow Catted X and stock catback.

The exhaust is loud...no doubt about it. I've set off a few sensitive car alarms. :rollseyes

 

[byevette]

Originally posted by blnpny
i did x pipe and off road x on stands

Same here for my MagnaFlows. Good luck.

:beer:

 

[walker887]

Originally posted by 03blownvenom
I think I will do that in the morning..Thanks SoCal!

Give me a call I have something for you to try , if not we will try and get you a new tailpipe
Don