Just Ordered Magnaflow C/xpipe, Easy To Install???

[n.j.gt]

well i just ordered magnaflow catted x pipe from ninosport.com got it for 399.95 plus F/S. just was wondering how hard is the install. me and my buddy are going to tackle it. any help would be great. starting to get into the game, got x pipe coming, 3.73 ford gears coming, already have volant cai & jet chip i have to install, last but not least, soon to have borla cat-back. i figure all of these add on's should wake my 96 gt 5-speed up somewhat. now i just have to find the time & $ to get the rest.

 

[bennyjammin]

well i just ordered magnaflow catted x pipe from ninosport.com got it for 399.95 plus F/S. just was wondering how hard is the install. me and my buddy are going to tackle it. any help would be great. starting to get into the game, got x pipe coming, 3.73 ford gears coming, already have volant cai & jet chip i have to install, last but not least, soon to have borla cat-back. i figure all of these add on's should wake my 96 gt 5-speed up somewhat. now i just have to find the time & $ to get the rest.

yeah, it's easy as long as you have the right tools. Specifically you'll need a ratchet wrench, the correct socket, a long (18-24") extension, and universal joint to get the old H-pipe off of the exhaust manifolds.

 

[XTONKAX]

Driver's side manifold bolt.

Patience is your greatest asset. Good luck! Took my friend and me about 4 hours all told.

 

[Craig Mack]

If you really want your GT to come alive, you need to do a headswap.

 

[Toney98GT]

How do ya'll get under there?? Even with the stang on ramps, I can't fit under it! I'm used to working on lifted Jeeps, where it needs to be lower to reach stuff, not higher so I can fit under it, lol. I've given up and am robably gonna take it to an exhaust shop to have them do it.

 

[JonJon]

We used jackstands for my cat back, ramps for my x pipe. Easy peasy.
The cat back too longer because we had to get the stock cat back off. The stock H came off easy and the X went on pretty easily too. Wasn't even rusted on or anything. 4 years of MA winters too

 

[DCx 98GT]

x pipe

I put one on my 01 cobra and it was a pain in the ass! I could not for the life of me get the pass side bolts off. I ended up taking it to an exhaust shop. The guy used a torch and got the bolts good and hot and then spun right off. I was pleased to see he had the stock H out in less than 20 minutes. Now here is the real pisser. We tried to mount the x but it would not fit on the manafold studs because the pipes were about 1/2 to narrow. So he cut the pipe at the cat (pass side) and made a sleve that he welded on to the pipe coming out of the cat after he bent the pipe that bolts to the manafold in a pipe bender. Other than that it works great. I love the sound. I also did not need to use MIlls. I have put 3000 hard miles on the car and no check engine light. I have a few vids of the exhaust here.

http://www.skafia.com/cobra/

good luck!
Justin

 

[COBRA90GT]

It was a cinch to install...read the following install guide, it will help you out:

http://www.fnsweet.com/pics/kevsS3/x_install.shtml

Thanks to Fnsweet.com