I am so amazing.



I also have a 7" long, 1/4" drive ratchet with a 2" extension and long, thin arms.

 

For what on earth would you have to remove the secondary turbo inlet for that you wouldn't have to get under the car at some later point?

 

Hose job.


In this case, though, I'll attempt to install a DP. You can't reach them with a pre-cat in the way, anyhow.

 

Ive done it and it was a pain in the a$$

I was putting a hks downpipe on a auto and it was all rusty. The nut didnt spin off after I broke it loose like most all metric threads do, it took a while to get the little basturd off!!!

 

I can do it; I have small hands (that's not something I usually brag about).

 

JONSKI - glad to see you getting your hands on your car again!

 

i cant do it. but then again whenever i work on the car i drive it up on the ramps anyway.

 

I suppose it can be done if the ABS shield were removed, but there is noway I can do it with my popeye forearms
FYI, one reason for doing this would be to install an Efini Y-pipe.

Frank

 

Me, too.

 

I think its easier in the states, but here in Japan, You cant take off the rear turbo inlet pipe without taking off the entire Y pipe assembly first. The thing is, that the intake pipe hits the outlet on the rear turbine, and the steering column..major pain in the ***!!! trying to bolt the y pipe to the rear turbine = lots of swearing and patience!! but, I can take off the intake pipe without getting underneath the car...

 

WTF why try? Do you like to get bloody? New challenge : get the oil filter off a Miata when hot without cuts or burns or taking a oil bath.

 

One of your fellow Floridian's, Dale Clark in P'cola of FC fame has the long-**** skinny arms that can get into anything.....that being said, damn, how did you do that!?
Definitely an under the car job for me...
GEB.

 

Going under the car is the fastest way to remove the rear turbo inlet. Just jack up the car, remove the aluminum aero plate that covers the transmission so you can get a good angle with the ratchet and then have at it.