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3rdGenMr2Girl · 03-17-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Snoozie

lolz...Black Music

Oh and I only have about 10 pairs of sneakers, all of which I wear. That's really not a lot, considering other people.

hahahha black music. that's fantastic.
sneakers are a very important part of life

HickRocket1258 · 03-17-2010, 02:58 PM

Ken I'm not quite sure off the top of my head what sizes you'll need. I believe to take the midpipe off my manifolds was a 13mm socket, and if it's a tight fit like my mustang, the passenger side you'll need an extension plus a swivel (I think I'm thinking the right thing) extension as well for the tight spot. I can't remember exactly for the headers themselves. Soak in lots of Wd-40, Pb Blaster, whatever you got.

Elliott18t · 03-17-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HickRocket1258

Ken I'm not quite sure off the top of my head what sizes you'll need. I believe to take the midpipe off my manifolds was a 13mm socket, and if it's a tight fit like my mustang, the passenger side you'll need an extension plus a swivel (I think I'm thinking the right thing) extension as well for the tight spot. I can't remember exactly for the headers themselves. Soak in lots of Wd-40, Pb Blaster, whatever you got.

he does have a brand new car though. lol. hopefully lots of pb blaster wont be needed.

Scapegoat · 03-17-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HickRocket1258

Ken I'm not quite sure off the top of my head what sizes you'll need. I believe to take the midpipe off my manifolds was a 13mm socket, and if it's a tight fit like my mustang, the passenger side you'll need an extension plus a swivel (I think I'm thinking the right thing) extension as well for the tight spot. I can't remember exactly for the headers themselves. Soak in lots of Wd-40, Pb Blaster, whatever you got.

i've been reading that a 13mm swivel rachet wrench is what i'll need for the header bolts. and something about an extension is needed for the stock h-pipe to stock header bolts. should be an interesting time. i'm hoping to do it next weekend...

Scapegoat · 03-17-2010, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Elliott18t

he does have a brand new car though. lol. hopefully lots of pb blaster wont be needed.

fingers crossed things come off easily... i do have a touch over 8k on it.

angdefeo · 03-17-2010, 03:02 PM

I am pretty sure that a 13mm and 1/2 inch are very close in size. You can pretty much swap one or the other if you are trying to unscrew a nut. Some exhaust manifolds also have studs that they attach too. In that case you would need a deep socket.

HickRocket1258 · 03-17-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Scapegoat

i've been reading that a 13mm swivel rachet wrench is what i'll need for the header bolts. and something about an extension is needed for the stock h-pipe to stock header bolts. should be an interesting time. i'm hoping to do it next weekend...

Ken, determining when you do it next weekend, I might be able to come and help. I'll admit I wouldn't want myself touching some parts of a car, but I'm willing to help you out. Although Sunday would be the only good day for me.

Scapegoat · 03-17-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by angdefeo

I am pretty sure that a 13mm and 1/2 inch are very close in size. You can pretty much swap one or the other if you are trying to unscrew a nut. Some exhaust manifolds also have studs that they attach too. In that case you would need a deep socket.

i need a deep socket for the header to stock h-pipe flange. from my reading, i'm seeing that there isn't enough room in the header area for a true rachet, hence the little wrenches. and i believe they actually use a 13mm, though you are right that the 1/2inch will work just fine.

i'm excited...

Scapegoat · 03-17-2010, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by HickRocket1258

Ken, determining when you do it next weekend, I might be able to come and help. I'll admit I wouldn't want myself touching some parts of a car, but I'm willing to help you out. Although Sunday would be the only good day for me.

i hope to be done saturday evening... and have sunday there just in case i don't finish.

of course, if i don't get the tuner and extension before that weekend i'll have to wait another 2 weeks as i'm planning on going to the poconos the following weekend

ASIAN JUL · 03-17-2010, 03:05 PM

lol @ porch monkey dats wasis

angdefeo · 03-17-2010, 03:06 PM

You might need the extension on the front of your ratchet to break free the bracket that joins the pipes. I have seen that bracket with 3 points that you have to fasten/loosen. That triangle pattern has one nut/bolt between the floor pan and the top of the pipe. You need the extension on the ratchet in order to get the socket into that space.

Scapegoat · 03-17-2010, 03:10 PM

Rob, what time does pickups end at AM on friday?

i'd love to get this done this weekend even haha

grimm · 03-17-2010, 03:10 PM

since when do American cars use metric? i seriously thought they all were imperial.

angdefeo · 03-17-2010, 03:10 PM

Ken, just to be safe, soak the area in WD-40. It's easier to have that fluid help you loosen the bolts than it would to have to re-tap the header if you were to break the post.

angdefeo · 03-17-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by grimm

since when do American cars use metric? i seriously thought they all were imperial.

since they started being built in mexico and canada.

Scapegoat · 03-17-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by angdefeo

Ken, just to be safe, soak the area in WD-40. It's easier to have that fluid help you loosen the bolts than it would to have to re-tap the header if you were to break the post.

oh, absolutely!

sleeper15 · 03-17-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by angdefeo

since they started being built in mexico and canada.

yup, all the bolts in my durango are metric as well.

HickRocket1258 · 03-17-2010, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Scapegoat

Rob, what time does pickups end at AM on friday?

i'd love to get this done this weekend even haha

Ken if you order it now before 430, you will get it by Friday. Right now our pick up isn't available.

Scapegoat · 03-17-2010, 03:21 PM

i can't pay for it till friday

why can't i pick it up? I'm about 20 minutes from you, in malvern right? I was thinking of heading over during lunch friday lol

angdefeo · 03-17-2010, 03:26 PM

Grimm i was joking with you. When i was younger i had the same question when i worked on US cars. Some were standard others were metric. The owner of the shop told me to check the assembley point on the car. The US built cars were standard while the Mexico and Canada built cars were metric. The mustang might be built here so it doesnt help explain why there are metric bolts.

03-17-2010, 02:58 PM	#5702
HickRocket1258 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Chester, PA Member #415 iTrader: (0)	Ken I'm not quite sure off the top of my head what sizes you'll need. I believe to take the midpipe off my manifolds was a 13mm socket, and if it's a tight fit like my mustang, the passenger side you'll need an extension plus a swivel (I think I'm thinking the right thing) extension as well for the tight spot. I can't remember exactly for the headers themselves. Soak in lots of Wd-40, Pb Blaster, whatever you got. __________________ -Rob Just a mustang that's lowered.....that's about it. Work harder....Millions on welfare depend on you!

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03-17-2010, 03:02 PM	#5706
angdefeo Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Phila Member #14238 My Ride: 09 WRX STi, 10 Evo X iTrader: (3)	I am pretty sure that a 13mm and 1/2 inch are very close in size. You can pretty much swap one or the other if you are trying to unscrew a nut. Some exhaust manifolds also have studs that they attach too. In that case you would need a deep socket.

03-17-2010, 03:06 PM	#5711
angdefeo Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Phila Member #14238 My Ride: 09 WRX STi, 10 Evo X iTrader: (3)	You might need the extension on the front of your ratchet to break free the bracket that joins the pipes. I have seen that bracket with 3 points that you have to fasten/loosen. That triangle pattern has one nut/bolt between the floor pan and the top of the pipe. You need the extension on the ratchet in order to get the socket into that space.

03-17-2010, 03:10 PM	#5712
Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	Rob, what time does pickups end at AM on friday? i'd love to get this done this weekend even haha

03-17-2010, 03:10 PM	#5714
angdefeo Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Phila Member #14238 My Ride: 09 WRX STi, 10 Evo X iTrader: (3)	Ken, just to be safe, soak the area in WD-40. It's easier to have that fluid help you loosen the bolts than it would to have to re-tap the header if you were to break the post.

03-17-2010, 03:21 PM	#5719
Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	i can't pay for it till friday why can't i pick it up? I'm about 20 minutes from you, in malvern right? I was thinking of heading over during lunch friday lol

03-17-2010, 03:26 PM	#5720
angdefeo Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Phila Member #14238 My Ride: 09 WRX STi, 10 Evo X iTrader: (3)	Grimm i was joking with you. When i was younger i had the same question when i worked on US cars. Some were standard others were metric. The owner of the shop told me to check the assembley point on the car. The US built cars were standard while the Mexico and Canada built cars were metric. The mustang might be built here so it doesnt help explain why there are metric bolts.