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When I changed mine i ended up cutting the stock down pipe off with a sawzall in order to get it out. I cut it right up by the turbo where it curves into a 90. other than that you gotta flatten out the pinch weld in the firewall so the larger pipe will clear, its not too hard.
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I just did this last weekend. Porta power is your friend. When you think you have the firewall bent back far enough, take five and come back and try again because you'll need the extra room.
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That is the facts. I have to make some more room for mine...
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It seems that I made just enough room for my down pipe not to rub, but man it's close. The trouble I had is the first few strokes of the porta power would bend the pinch weld, but after that it was just lifting the cab off the frame. I cranked on it pretty good though, and it seems to be fine. I'd be happy to bring my porta power to the dyno if you'll be there James so you can work on yours a little more.
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It seems that I made just enough room for my down pipe not to rub, but man it's close. The trouble I had is the first few strokes of the porta power would bend the pinch weld, but after that it was just lifting the cab off the frame. I cranked on it pretty good though, and it seems to be fine. I'd be happy to bring my porta power to the dyno if you'll be there James so you can work on yours a little more.
Thanks for the offer though man. I appreciate it.
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It seems that I made just enough room for my down pipe not to rub, but man it's close. The trouble I had is the first few strokes of the porta power would bend the pinch weld, but after that it was just lifting the cab off the frame. I cranked on it pretty good though, and it seems to be fine. I'd be happy to bring my porta power to the dyno if you'll be there James so you can work on yours a little more.
