MBRP installed
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[QUOTE=strokin_it7.3]14mm for the hangers, and 11mm (i believe) at the turbo. (at least on my MBRP)
do you re-use the stock clamp on the turbo and does it need to be a deep well socket or will a wrench work fine
Thanks
-Justin
do you re-use the stock clamp on the turbo and does it need to be a deep well socket or will a wrench work fine
Thanks
-Justin
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yes you reuse the stock clamp. you can use a wrench, but you wont have much swinging room and i could probably have the exhaust hung by the time you get the nut loose enough to the point where you can get it off. 
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welll i finally got my exhaust installed. it only took me and a buddy about 3 hours. the only thing we had trouble with was getting the stock exhaust out of the rubber hangers but that wasnt too bad. it was actually an easy install.
-Justin
-Justin
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From: Northern Colorado
Originally Posted by hott-rodd
What does it sound like inside the cab with the windows up?
louder than stock, deeper, both?
louder than stock, deeper, both?
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you cant hear it with the windows up because the engine is so loud. it is more of a whistle with the windows down i like it. it is a bit louder on the freeway but nothing annoying just a deep rumble. guzzle is right you can hear your turbo much more
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I will be installing a mbrp SS 409 kit on mine tomorrow what is the best way to get the stock exhaust out of those rubber hangers.
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From: Mi, Middle of the Mitten
Originally Posted by 02black250
I will be installing a mbrp SS 409 kit on mine tomorrow what is the best way to get the stock exhaust out of those rubber hangers.
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just pull on the rubber hanger and push on the exhaust. they are stubborn so dont be shy about it. the stock exhaust has barbs on the end of the metal rod that goes through the rubber hole so they do not come out easily. also just cut the whole exhaust out with a sawzall. i tried to pull it apart and it was just a waste of time. if you cut the pipe right after the muffler and cut it before your tranny crossmember it just comes right out. you do not have to remove the shock bolt like the instructions say to
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Originally Posted by 02black250
I will be installing a mbrp SS 409 kit on mine tomorrow what is the best way to get the stock exhaust out of those rubber hangers.
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Yeah if you have a sawzall just buy some of the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
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lace>Milwaukee</st1lace></st1:City> blades "The Torch" and cut the notches off the hangers. We had a heck of a time getting the clamp off the turbo then we went back to the BFH approach. Big Hammer and just beat the exhaust around a couple of times (under the truck) and it popped right loose. I think we cut the stock exhaust in 3 places and it was out. I think we did it (2 of us) in an hour and that was 15 minutes of head scratching with the turbo clamp. We had the exhaust all laid out and in the correct order and all of the sockets right there. It was a breeze.
ffice:smarttags" /><st1:City><st1lace>Milwaukee</st1lace></st1:City> blades "The Torch" and cut the notches off the hangers. We had a heck of a time getting the clamp off the turbo then we went back to the BFH approach. Big Hammer and just beat the exhaust around a couple of times (under the truck) and it popped right loose. I think we cut the stock exhaust in 3 places and it was out. I think we did it (2 of us) in an hour and that was 15 minutes of head scratching with the turbo clamp. We had the exhaust all laid out and in the correct order and all of the sockets right there. It was a breeze.
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From: Northern Colorado
Originally Posted by Steve_250
Where was the microphone located?
Window(s) up or down?
Window(s) up or down?
Exhaust temps too high for the plastic.....
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