I think I'm going to break the record for longest downpipe installation. I finally got the four nuts off the precat/turbo housing. 3 studs stayed in. Also disconnected the precat from the main cat. However, I can't get the damn precat to come off the turbo. I think it is stuck at the two bottom studs, because the upper part can pull away a little. I hope this is worth it!!!

 

Did you take the bracket loose where it holds the downpipe to the transmission ????? Mine came right off ??? !!!!

 

Don't feel bad. It took me about 6 hours total. I spread it over 3 days so that I wouldn't loose my mind. That top back bolt is a pain in the as$ to get off.

Then, I had to use every bit of strength to get the bolts of at the mid pipe. I ended up stripping one of those studs and had to back it out with a vice grip. I ended up just buying some M12 zinc plated bolts from the hardware store and using them instead of the studs.

Later,
Patrick