Mac Pro-Chamber install Tips?

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AlcHemiE

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So i get my pro-chambers in the mail yesterday, and i run out to start the install. I drive up on the ramps, and crawl underneath her. Cat-Back to Mid pipe bolts come off no problem. Rear O2 sensor came off next, with minor effort. Drive side manifold to mid pipe bolts required some more effort, but they came off. Then onto the passenger side.. Right... How do i get to those damn bolts? Just looking at it made me want to re-connect everything and drive it down to a shop. How the hell do i get to those bolts? Any help would be greatly appreciated... At this point im just

 

JetBrett

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I did mine on a lift so can't help you much, but check mustangworld.com. They have a very good illustrated driveway walkthrough on a prochamber install.

 

daver01

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Dec 23, 2004

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swivel socket, long extension, lots of brute force & patience is what it took to get mine off.

btw, i believe that is the side with the thin metal gasket on; don't lose it.

good luck- don't let it win.

 

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Dusty

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deep socket, swivel, extension... and a ton of swearing... its the devil

seventy billion ounces of wd40 helps too

 

AdRock

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Go rent an air tank and an impact wrench.

 

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Darkhorse845

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Yes check out www.mustangworld.com

 

mity2

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Dec 24, 2004

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you need at least 2 extention, and swibble joint. Oh, don't forget the Napa studs kit

 

highvolts

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Dusty said:

deep socket, swivel, extension... and a ton of swearing... its the devil

seventy billion ounces of wd40 helps too

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Screw that wd-40.. Get some PB Blaster. Its 10000000% better.

 

highvolts

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mity2 said:

you need at least 2 extention, and swibble joint. Oh, don't forget the Napa studs kit

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You dont need the studs (per mac's technician) if your kit came with the metal sleve. Put it in the driverside leg and you'll be good to go w/o studs!.

 

mity2

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highvolts said:

You dont need the studs (per mac's technician) if your kit came with the metal sleve. Put it in the driverside leg and you'll be good to go w/o studs!.

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Is that what thats for? I used it, and I still used NAPA kit, and i have no leak...

 

madmatt

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Yea, I used both, wont tell dad that the studs were unnecessary...lol those sucked. But it was a bear to get the new ones in. Any update?

 

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AlcHemiE

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Dec 28, 2004

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Car is garaged about 40 miles from where i live, so i havent got a chance to try the suggestions. Im gonna run out and get the swivel socket.. Anyone remember what size the bolts are? Any when i got the kit i didnt get any instructions.. What are the carboard gasket and the metal thingy for? I have no clue. Thanks

 

highvolts

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AlcHemiE said:

Car is garaged about 40 miles from where i live, so i havent got a chance to try the suggestions. Im gonna run out and get the swivel socket.. Anyone remember what size the bolts are? Any when i got the kit i didnt get any instructions.. What are the carboard gasket and the metal thingy for? I have no clue. Thanks

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the gasket is for the passenger side manifold.. but some advise against using it.

the metal sleve.. read this: http://forums.stangnet.com/showpost.php?p=4868328&postcount=9

 

87 blown stang

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ok i bought mine slightly used. what gaskets do i need and do i need to get them from ford?