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Jan 5, 2007 | 06:40 PM

arib

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Bassani Y Pipe Install

I ordered a Bassani y pipe for my 89 302 and I can't wait to get it. In the meantime I was wondering what kind of wrench is the best to use to get the old y pipe off from the stock manifolds. The bolts are rusty and I already started spraying them with penetrating oil, but the passenger side looks next to impossible to reach. Any ideas?

Jan 6, 2007 | 05:34 AM

s1120

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Was not bad getting the old one off of my 95. I did need to use a wabble, and some extentions on the pas side rear bolt. I used a impact. I snapped the studs, but then agean I was not reusing the manafolds.

Jan 6, 2007 | 06:08 AM

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I just did a header swap and wound up cutting a couple studs, if you are reusing the manifolds I am afraid you won't be too happy when you are done. I picked up a set of headman shorties on e-bay for $110...you might want to consider doing a header swap too. The manifolds are junk and tend to crack anyway. It is worth the peace of mind. I know you just dumped 250+ on the y-pipe, but there just isn't any for sure way.

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Jan 6, 2007 | 06:52 AM

Big Daddy J

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I've got an 87 and I coated the bolts with PB Blaster and they actually came right off after they broke loose. I started spraying all the bolts 3 days before I did the exhaust work.

Jan 6, 2007 | 07:33 AM

moemeadors

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Like I said, it is a crap shoot...I wish you the best Paul.

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Jan 6, 2007 | 12:28 PM

arib

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Thanks for the input guys. Moe, I was thinking of getting the hedman shorties as well but haven't been able to find them for that price. Would it be easier to do headers and y pipe all at once so if need be I could cut the old manifold studs?

Ari

Jan 6, 2007 | 01:22 PM

BroncoRoadKill

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Well, its really easier to just break the manifold studs loose by trying to uncrew them.
If they break then whatever.
I found it more of a peace of mind when I went with the bassani headers and y-pipe.

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Jan 6, 2007 | 05:30 PM

dhepler

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I have the Ford ss headers and the Borla cat back , was real happy but had to have the Basani y pipe, once installed wish I had put the money somewhere else. No improvement, not impressed.

Jan 6, 2007 | 10:15 PM

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JetBlackBronco

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im considering swapping the factory headers and dual exhaust from my 93 Lightning to my bronco, cuz im goin with long tubes, and true duals on the L. i hope there will be some improvement.....