AMS EVO X O2 Eliminator 3.0" Downpipe Installation
Apr 6, 2009, 03:10 PM
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Mad props for that.
Let me ask you guys a question though...
There were a number of small "brackets" or "heat shields" I had to remove near where the downpipe mated with my exhaust. They didn't really seem to be doing a whole lot, so I didn't put them back because we were running short on time. Any idea what they are for and if I need to put them back?
Let me ask you guys a question though...
There were a number of small "brackets" or "heat shields" I had to remove near where the downpipe mated with my exhaust. They didn't really seem to be doing a whole lot, so I didn't put them back because we were running short on time. Any idea what they are for and if I need to put them back?
I put everything else back. My thinking was that whatever the reasons for the heat shields, I'm not about to second guess the engineers.
EDIT:
I also left off the old downpipe heatshields.
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Apr 6, 2009, 07:10 PM
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My dad and I were looking at the car this weekend and after having so many problems installing a dp on my speed6...we thought it might be easier on the evo to take the bolts out through the wheel well. Just a thought, this way you can use a 6 point socket instead of a using a wrench.
Apr 8, 2009, 10:27 AM
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awesome thread so far w/ the pictures and instructions. ams downpipe looks MEAN! good luck on the rest of the install, I'll be sure to check in to see the finished project w/ pic's and details on how much of a different it has made.
My guess is he finally got to the "fun" part and realized what a bish it was! I hope he comes back and finishes this write-up after he sorts out the broken bolts, etc!
Apr 8, 2009, 01:25 PM
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Working on this as we speak guys! I'm going about 10 extra steps and am removing the full turbo manifold, turbo, downpipe, etc. to show up close pictures of every nut and bolt involved that you may not be able to see well when you do your installs. Taking pictures of everything along the way of course. Old downpipe is out now, intake is off turbo, turbo bolts to manifold are all out, about to do water and oil lines and hopefully pull this sucker out as one piece in order to address the broken studs. Full details will be posted soon!
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Apr 8, 2009, 02:10 PM
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Whats everyone doing WHEN they snap one of the exhaust bolts in the housing? I broke 2 high dollar drill bits trying to drill out the bolt. I don't even want to say what I had to resort to.
Apr 8, 2009, 08:48 PM
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Working on this as we speak guys! I'm going about 10 extra steps and am removing the full turbo manifold, turbo, downpipe, etc. to show up close pictures of every nut and bolt involved that you may not be able to see well when you do your installs. Taking pictures of everything along the way of course. Old downpipe is out now, intake is off turbo, turbo bolts to manifold are all out, about to do water and oil lines and hopefully pull this sucker out as one piece in order to address the broken studs. Full details will be posted soon!
- Louis
- Louis
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Apr 9, 2009, 08:01 AM
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I attempted to start the install of my DP today. Until I got to the 2 bolts holding the O2 housing's heatshield on, on the underside of the O2 housing. They're almost impossible to get to. I think I'm going to take it to a local shop to get it put on. Hopefully they don't charge too much.
I have an UR test pipe also. But that's far easier to install in my opinon. Pretty sure I can handle that one.
I have an UR test pipe also. But that's far easier to install in my opinon. Pretty sure I can handle that one.
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Apr 10, 2009, 04:01 PM
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I attempted to start the install of my DP today. Until I got to the 2 bolts holding the O2 housing's heatshield on, on the underside of the O2 housing. They're almost impossible to get to. I think I'm going to take it to a local shop to get it put on. Hopefully they don't charge too much.
I have an UR test pipe also. But that's far easier to install in my opinon. Pretty sure I can handle that one.
I have an UR test pipe also. But that's far easier to install in my opinon. Pretty sure I can handle that one.
Take the metal plate off on the underside, the plate with 4 bolts that protect the tubes. Spray the 2 bolts with WD40 then go get a 12mm (I just got the whole set) GearWrench from Lowe's. Those wrenches are a little longer than normal, just the right amount to give you more torque. While under the car, stick your right hand through the right front wheel well and you will be able to loosen them. But to be honest, those 2 are not even the most difficult, the nut at the back of the housing was the toughest.