Pypes Mid-Muffler install time / any tips?

tribaltek · March 17th, 2008, 12:19 PM

Well, as some of you may have seen, I had a hell of a time putting in my 4-piece Pypes OR/H-pipe on this weekend

(http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ce-h-pipe.html)

My Pypes Mid-Muffler setup is scheduled to arrive today, and I was wondering how long it took you to install the system. I'll be installing it by myself with just jack stand (no access to a lift).

Any tips about the install? Anything I should know before diving in?

Wish me luck!

GOTTORQ · March 17th, 2008, 12:37 PM

installing mine of wednesday!! let me know how it goes, and how they sound

tribaltek · March 17th, 2008, 12:40 PM

GOTTORQ - The earliest I will be able to install is Wednesday morning due to my work schedule, so maybe we'll both be going through hell at the same time?

06RedfireGT · March 17th, 2008, 12:42 PM

It shouldn't be too hard. The hardest part will be aligning the tips, but I'm not too sure of that is a problem with a cat back. I know that it is with an axle back.

GOTTORQ · March 17th, 2008, 02:34 PM

alright sounds good

2006GTARPD3 · March 17th, 2008, 03:01 PM

Not sure on how different the install is of pypes and Frpp stingers but the only problem I ran into was when removing the original mufflers theres 2 bolts attached to the hangers that are a pain to get off, not to put on. They are right above the muffler, and hard to get around to remove. The other was ford puts a small tac weld on the gasket for the original muffler that you have to pry off. Otherwise fairly smooth instal. good luck

tribaltek · March 17th, 2008, 03:03 PM

Here is an install guide I found - Pypes Mid-Muffler Exhaust 2005+ Ford Mustang GT Installation at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

Any thoughts on this?

Jucostud · March 17th, 2008, 08:39 PM

looks like i'm the only one that has put these on before... It is a pain to pull out the stock pipes that go over the axle! make sure you have your car up high enough to pull them out! Putting the new cat back in is easy because it is broken down into smaller pieces. Also, make sure that your pipe running next to gas tank is as far away from it as possible! if not, it will rub against it and it will get very annoying! You will probably want to take it into a shop to get the tips welded on, at this time you can also tell them to make sure it is aligned right... cost me $35 to get tips welded on and pypes straightend along with getting the whole thing welded together. They sound awesome when you get them on!!

tribaltek · March 18th, 2008, 08:40 AM

Thanks for the info guys. Looks like I may be installing Thursday morning before work.

tribaltek · March 20th, 2008, 03:44 PM

I ended up just taking it in to the shop to have it installed.

Time, frustration and bloody knuckles saved was worth the $100.

Jucostud · March 20th, 2008, 03:47 PM

I thought it would've cost more than that. Did you have them weld the tips on? If not, you'll want too, because you can see the clamps from the side.

tribaltek · March 20th, 2008, 04:18 PM

Indeed. The whole system is welded.

And holy crap is it loud! It's a bit "tinny" at times, but I know this will calm down once some carbon builds up.

07vert · March 20th, 2008, 04:33 PM

My son GOTORQ installed his Tuesday night.
easy install under 2 hours start to finish
time consuming adjusting and lining up the pipes so they were away from the gas tank and drive shaft.
Hardest part was getting the stock exhaust out that ran over the rear axle
Make sure you can lift the car as high as you can if working off the floor and not a lift made it easier.
They do sound nice.

Good Luck

GOTTORQ · March 20th, 2008, 08:26 PM

exactly what my father stated above..sounds great..hardest part was getting the stock exhaust out..other than that..it went on like a piece of cake..but they do rub against the gas tank..=( a little concerned...any tips juco?

Jucostud · March 20th, 2008, 09:16 PM

you've just got to get under there and move the pypes around untill they clear the tank enough. my left side rubbed and the right one didn't until i got under there and fixed it.

tribaltek · March 21st, 2008, 09:33 AM

I'll have to get under the car and see how clear things are. Hopefully my exhaust isn't rubbing my tank. I don't want any explosions!

March 17th, 2008, 12:19 PM	#1
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,508 iTrader: 1 reviews	Pypes Mid-Muffler install time / any tips? Well, as some of you may have seen, I had a hell of a time putting in my 4-piece Pypes OR/H-pipe on this weekend (http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ce-h-pipe.html) My Pypes Mid-Muffler setup is scheduled to arrive today, and I was wondering how long it took you to install the system. I'll be installing it by myself with just jack stand (no access to a lift). Any tips about the install? Anything I should know before diving in? Wish me luck!

March 17th, 2008, 12:37 PM	#2
GOTTORQ Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT/CS BLK 13.7@ 103mph Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 600 iTrader: 0 reviews	installing mine of wednesday!! let me know how it goes, and how they sound __________________ Stage 2 Mutha Thumprs,FRPP 4.10s, Pypes O/R X pipe, Violator axleback, JLT CAI, GT500 spoiler, 18x9/18x10 (255/285) H&R lowering springs Nitrous is like a hot girl with an STD... you wanna hit it, but your afraid of the consequences

March 17th, 2008, 12:42 PM	#4
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,484 iTrader: 2 reviews	It shouldn't be too hard. The hardest part will be aligning the tips, but I'm not too sure of that is a problem with a cat back. I know that it is with an axle back. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

March 17th, 2008, 02:34 PM	#5
GOTTORQ Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT/CS BLK 13.7@ 103mph Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 600 iTrader: 0 reviews	alright sounds good __________________ Stage 2 Mutha Thumprs,FRPP 4.10s, Pypes O/R X pipe, Violator axleback, JLT CAI, GT500 spoiler, 18x9/18x10 (255/285) H&R lowering springs Nitrous is like a hot girl with an STD... you wanna hit it, but your afraid of the consequences

March 17th, 2008, 03:01 PM	#6
2006GTARPD3 Golf Pencil Kawk Juggler 2006 Mustang GT 509RWHP/450RWT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	Not sure on how different the install is of pypes and Frpp stingers but the only problem I ran into was when removing the original mufflers theres 2 bolts attached to the hangers that are a pain to get off, not to put on. They are right above the muffler, and hard to get around to remove. The other was ford puts a small tac weld on the gasket for the original muffler that you have to pry off. Otherwise fairly smooth instal. good luck __________________ Procharger D-1SC Kit - Pypes O/R H - FRPP Stingers Team Ricer GT Co-Founder

March 17th, 2008, 12:40 PM	#3
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,508 iTrader: 1 reviews	GOTTORQ - The earliest I will be able to install is Wednesday morning due to my work schedule, so maybe we'll both be going through hell at the same time?

March 17th, 2008, 03:03 PM	#7
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,508 iTrader: 1 reviews	Here is an install guide I found - Pypes Mid-Muffler Exhaust 2005+ Ford Mustang GT Installation at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping! Any thoughts on this?

March 17th, 2008, 08:39 PM	#8
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	looks like i'm the only one that has put these on before... It is a pain to pull out the stock pipes that go over the axle! make sure you have your car up high enough to pull them out! Putting the new cat back in is easy because it is broken down into smaller pieces. Also, make sure that your pipe running next to gas tank is as far away from it as possible! if not, it will rub against it and it will get very annoying! You will probably want to take it into a shop to get the tips welded on, at this time you can also tell them to make sure it is aligned right... cost me $35 to get tips welded on and pypes straightend along with getting the whole thing welded together. They sound awesome when you get them on!! __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

March 18th, 2008, 08:40 AM	#9
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,508 iTrader: 1 reviews	Thanks for the info guys. Looks like I may be installing Thursday morning before work.

March 20th, 2008, 03:44 PM	#10
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,508 iTrader: 1 reviews	I ended up just taking it in to the shop to have it installed. Time, frustration and bloody knuckles saved was worth the $100.

March 20th, 2008, 03:47 PM	#11
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	I thought it would've cost more than that. Did you have them weld the tips on? If not, you'll want too, because you can see the clamps from the side. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

March 20th, 2008, 04:18 PM	#12
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,508 iTrader: 1 reviews	Indeed. The whole system is welded. And holy crap is it loud! It's a bit "tinny" at times, but I know this will calm down once some carbon builds up.

March 20th, 2008, 04:33 PM	#13
07vert Newbie 2007 Mustang GT Vert ?? Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Danbury, CT Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 reviews	My son GOTORQ installed his Tuesday night. easy install under 2 hours start to finish time consuming adjusting and lining up the pipes so they were away from the gas tank and drive shaft. Hardest part was getting the stock exhaust out that ran over the rear axle Make sure you can lift the car as high as you can if working off the floor and not a lift made it easier. They do sound nice. Good Luck __________________ My kids got a newer car than me!

March 20th, 2008, 08:26 PM	#14
GOTTORQ Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT/CS BLK 13.7@ 103mph Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 600 iTrader: 0 reviews	exactly what my father stated above..sounds great..hardest part was getting the stock exhaust out..other than that..it went on like a piece of cake..but they do rub against the gas tank..=( a little concerned...any tips juco? __________________ Stage 2 Mutha Thumprs,FRPP 4.10s, Pypes O/R X pipe, Violator axleback, JLT CAI, GT500 spoiler, 18x9/18x10 (255/285) H&R lowering springs Nitrous is like a hot girl with an STD... you wanna hit it, but your afraid of the consequences

March 20th, 2008, 09:16 PM	#15
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	you've just got to get under there and move the pypes around untill they clear the tank enough. my left side rubbed and the right one didn't until i got under there and fixed it. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

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March 21st, 2008, 09:33 AM	#16
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,508 iTrader: 1 reviews	I'll have to get under the car and see how clear things are. Hopefully my exhaust isn't rubbing my tank. I don't want any explosions!