INFINI

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Will it be a hassle to install the Tanabe SM Hyper myself?? I have run out of spending money heh. There's no welding right??

I have a pair of ramps in the gurage


PS: I am really serious. I have never installed a thing in a car. Changed a tire once why I ask since if it's not to hard I will do it. I am not bad with my hands.

cherryBox

you can do it.

the axle-back was one of the easies things on the xB. mine took less than 15 min, and I did it in situ.

you have one mounting bracket (10mm bolt, i think) that holds the pipe ends together, and two exhaust hangers.

if you've never messed with exhaust hangers before, you might have problems, but I will tell you my secret: tire shine.
soak the exhaust hanger posts with tire shine. armor all works, and perhaps better is dish soap, because it breaks down easily in water, but I am an instant gratification kind of person, and I use tire shine.

the hangers just pop right out, and the new exhaust pops right in.

INFINI

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If it's that easy for the xA also I think I will give it a try

L4rry_B1rd

Exhausts are easy. Its honestly a one man job unlike some other DIY's for a car. 10mm socket, some elbow grease and your good... GL

INFINI

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Heh, cool thanks! I duppose installing my M2 racing headers will be much harder? I think I will actually worry about them when they come in the mail.

Thanks all.

L4rry_B1rd

most likely will be harder. there is limited room for manuevering hands and tools behind the engine. Ive never done it but have been told that it will take some time if your not familiar with header install.

cherryBox

x2 - anything is harder than the axle-back

Epitrochoid

Heh, cool thanks! I duppose installing my M2 racing headers will be much harder? I think I will actually worry about them when they come in the mail.

Thanks all.[/quote]

I did my own header install. Not for the meek. I almost gave up 5 times. Almost stripped bolts. That being said, it you have the right tools and take your time it can be done.

I've done, spring, swaybars, bushings, instake, shifter bushing, steering wheel, LED light and some other stuff all myself. The header was by far the most difficult (but rewarding) mod.

IH8ONYU

headers take about 15 min to install, you'll need a 10mm, and a 14mm socket, and a jack, thats it.
axle back 10mm or a 12mm, i can't remember - 15 min done, no jack needed

Epitrochoid

Wow, your good! Seriously!

I had to buy a breaker bar to get the b-pipe bolts off. I had a hard time getting the header bolts off and almost stripped the bolt heads on 2 of them.

INFINI

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Thanks again guys. Yeah I think I will try to get the funds together to have the header installed OR do it with a friend who I can assist.

I am gonna take a shot at installing the Exhaust Saturday.

INFINI

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UPDATE!

Ok, I am a bit peeved since I got everything set up. Lifted the rear and after about 10 min I knew I had to wait and ask about how the hell I can take out the OEM muffler with these rubber things??



grrr


Grrrrrrrrr



They should be pretty straight forward but the angle and position of my body just will not let it happen with the tools I have. Is there a special tool for this??

Epitrochoid

I used a very small screw driver and sprayed some lube in bushing. Pull on the exhaust and wiggle the bushing. Once the tip of the hanger clears the outside edge of the bushing it will slide off. You can also take a large screw driver and pry the bushing from behind.

Good luck!

INFINI

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Hmm maybe I should give it another try

Here's to my 1st mechanic job ever all but for putting gas in the car and washer fluid

NOTE: well so much for that. It just started pouring rain! LOL!

L4rry_B1rd

yeah, just spray some lube in there and it will slide out of the hangers...

INFINI

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Just got the lube spray from the garage. It's ready and waiting for the sun to come out

BOXMAN

PM me when it stops raining if you need help. The hangers are sometimes dry and they get very stiff/hard to remove.

cherryBox

you're kidding, right? did you read the first response to your question?

INFINI

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yes but not until after I re-read it. I think I waited too long to try the install and forgot what you had said.

BoxinBuzz

Use a silicone type lube. Be sure not to use wd-40 it will erode the hanagers over time. Also make sure you only turn the nut on the side of the clamp that is not tack welded. It's very common to break those tack welds. Once you do that you'll be going to the hardware store for a lock washer and nut.