Downpipe Install Time

[97novi2k]

Just curious as to how long it actually takes to install downpipes? Looking at gettin some LMS downpipes in the next week or so as I have their tune and I live 10 miles from them.

I have a bad back so debating if I want to do this myself or not

 

[FoMoCoSHO]

It took a Ford tech 2 hours to do mine.

 

[SHOdded]

Can be done on jackstands, best done on a lift.  Be prepared with plenty of PB Blaster to loosen up the bolts/studs first, they are usually pretty difficult otherwise.  And be careful with the oxygen sensors in the process.

 

[ZSHO]

If you have a bad back it will certainly be a pain in the neck....SHOdded and FoMoCoSHO are Spot On.....extra pb blaster and certainly don't want to twist those fragile 02 sensor wires and cause another issue to arise.... took me less than two hrs the second time around....does your State require Emissions testing?  Z

 

[97novi2k]

I live in Michigan so no emissions here. My back isn't the worst but could get bad on 2-4 hours so we will see. I don't have access to a lift unfortunately. Doesn't seem very hard to do.

Thanks for all the feedback

 

[MightBeASynth]

Can be done on jackstands, best done on a lift.  Be prepared with plenty of PB Blaster to loosen up the bolts/studs first, they are usually pretty difficult otherwise.  And be careful with the oxygen sensors in the process.

Got caught on the O2's; used an older O2 3/8 drive socket. O2 sockets are not tall enough for these sensors. make sure to either use a box wrench or get the O2 sensor wrench instead of a socket. I did ok with my socket but I screwed up the sleeves on the wires. So far I am ok but would not be surprised if I end up replacing them later.

 

[ZSHO]

I would start by doing the (Drivers side ) first which is the hardest and shortest DP between the TWO....need to make sure that you are only removing the bolts and NOT the Studs all together and that's where the pb blaster comes into play as mentioned above and patients is the key.... BTW IMHO having a lift is the way to go unless you want to spend half the day on your backside if everything goes according to plans.  Z