Pro Chamber Install

Bluffing024 · Nov 9, 2006

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone around the Everett, WA area would be willing to help me to the install on this thing. I don't have a place or the tools to do it so I would be willing to pay someone to help me with a place and the tools and knowledge to do it. Thanks for anyone that will help a fellow stanger out..:SNSign:

EDIT: Also I have searched and I see different people say different things on what you need. It is the off road version. Some say get the NAPA stud kit some say you don't need it. Some say get a metal gasket some say you don't need it. Do I need anything else? I will be wiring up my own MILs. Do I need o2 extenders? Anything I might need let me know..Thanks again

steveb24 · Nov 9, 2006

just take it to a shop if u dont have the tools. no you dont need 02 extensions, thats only for long tube ppl. most it would cost at a shop is around 100 bux. oh and no, you shouldnt need new studs, unless u break them while taking your old rusted piece off.

RoadconeTuning · Nov 9, 2006

02's are for 04's because i had to put them on my 04...

when we put mine on we left the gasket on the passenger manifold and didnt change any studs, wtf would you do that for? its just bolted up and worked... the 02's were the hardest thing to deal w/

COramprat · Nov 9, 2006

Some shops won't swap out a midpipe without cats. I know it is illegal here. You can call around and ask...probably a speed shop would be more inclined to help you out.

New studs...nah...I didn't get any. Get the metal gasket though....or if the old one looks good just reuse it. Too many people have had to pull the midpipe again after the cheap gasket Mac provides failed to seal.

No to the O2 extenders unless you have long tubes.

I'd be more than happy to help you swap it out but the road trip might be a bit much for you.

Bluffing024 · Nov 9, 2006

COramprat said:
Some shops won't swap out a midpipe without cats. I know it is illegal here. You can call around and ask...probably a speed shop would be more inclined to help you out.

New studs...nah...I didn't get any. Get the metal gasket though....or if the old one looks good just reuse it. Too many people have had to pull the midpipe again after the cheap gasket Mac provides failed to seal.

No to the O2 extenders unless you have long tubes.

I'd be more than happy to help you swap it out but the road trip might be a bit much for you.

Thanks man! Yeah, I don't really wanna drive that far...

Hopefully someone around here will see this and wanna help out..

DocG · Nov 9, 2006

Swapping the mid-pipe can be difficult to impossible without the right tools and a good place to work. Unbolting and re-attaching to the exhaust manifolds is a pain in the butt, even with the right tools, which include various length extensions, swivels, and even various size sockets/extensions (3/8" or 1/4" drive size) and various medium/short/deep sockets, although I forget which size. I know I used a completely different set of extensions and swivel on one side just cuz the thinner attachments fit between the narrow spaces easier.

Also, the 02's can be a pain to disconnect and reconnect. On mine, the harness had to be broken off where it was tied up and pulled down to its very limits to attach to the upper driver side O2. And its not like you have much room to work, I was able to get two fingers to reach the 02 wire, and had to pull it down and connect it to the harness with only 2 fingers.

So anyways, its do-able.....and not so bad, but expect some frustration, and lots and lots of frustration if you don't have the right tools.

BTW, I re-used my metal gasket, but mine was an 04 with 20k miles on it....and had no stud problems.

BooWFO · Nov 9, 2006

Studs - Doubtful, go to the hardware store and buy some washers. People change out the studs because some run outta thread on the stock studs before the pipe is tight. You can redneck it and put some washers under the nut to the midpipe flange.
Metal gasket - Is the passenger side manifold to midpipe gasket you can only get at ford. Pricing varies. Good idea to pick one up.
o2 extensions- are for the 04's they moved the o2 sensors closer up and thereby we needed extensions to reach.
Mils - you've got them you'll need them.

Penterating oil/rustcutter- spray down all the bolts let it set and soak in spray down again.

You will need a normal size toolbox..ie the standard craftsman set should do the trick, jack, jackstands/ ramps, o2 sockets, and some time and patience.

Bluffing024 · Nov 9, 2006

Can I wire up the MIL Eliminators before the install (like 3-5 days before) That way if I have a shop do it, that part is already done so I don't have to worry about it? Thanks

Bluffing024 · Nov 10, 2006

97stang_guy said:
Can I wire up the MIL Eliminators before the install (like 3-5 days before) That way if I have a shop do it, that part is already done so I don't have to worry about it? Thanks

Does anyone know?

BooWFO · Nov 10, 2006

Yes you can wire up the mils in advance. It will cause no issues.

Jsun3701 · Nov 11, 2006

People say you dont need 02 sensor extenders but it was a real stretch for me on my 02. Its a tight space without extenders.

ToplessStang · Nov 11, 2006

Jsun3701 said:
People say you dont need 02 sensor extenders but it was a real stretch for me on my 02. Its a tight space without extenders.

Same here.

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