how hard will this install be...

texas_mustang · May 22nd, 2008, 12:25 AM

installing an o/r h pipe on jack stands.

silverstang · May 22nd, 2008, 12:27 AM

not hard at all..........loosten the mufflers up and slide all that towards the rear of the car. slide the over axle pipes out of the stock h pipe and move them back too (or whichever way you can go with them) ........then just unbolt all the 02 sensors (3 of them will need to be removed).......then the 4 nuts holding the h pipe to the manifolds.....easy as can be, should take about 1-2 hours set up and everything. and it will sound WAY BETTER lol........hope you enjoy the noise!!

texas_mustang · May 22nd, 2008, 12:30 AM

haha, ive actually got an 07 v6.

so i dont know how much different it will be.

my set up is going to be:

o/r h pipe -> gt over axles -> gt take off chrome rolled tips

silverstang · May 22nd, 2008, 12:43 AM

shouldnt be much different, hell, it might be easier with a v6.........i have personally never messed with the exhaust on one. The same concept should apply, move anything AFTER the h pipe out of the way, get the h pipe out, install new one.........easy as 123

texas_mustang · May 22nd, 2008, 01:17 AM

k. well, could i knock it all out in 3-4 hours?

DeMello · May 22nd, 2008, 01:23 AM

it only took me like an hour...

DiZzyBonne · May 22nd, 2008, 01:28 AM

Make sure you have some WD-40 handy! Those exhaust manifold bolts are gonna be mighty hard to take out. I had an air impact tool and it had problems removing it lol (I didn't use WD-40.) I started at around 2:30 and was done at around 7 sharp, but I was also standing up and stretching and whatnot. The hardest part was getting those damn O2 sensors disconnected from the manifold because it was so cramped, getting my hand in there was a bitch! Then again, I have a 2001, yours might be a little cleaner to work on, I don't know. Good luck!

DeMello · May 22nd, 2008, 01:29 AM

yea...it took me and hour after i managed to unbolt the passenger side bolts

i broke a wrech and impact gun the week b4...

Jucostud · May 22nd, 2008, 01:30 AM

shouldn't take you long at all bro. If i were you, i would wait till you got my overaxle pipes so you could do it all at once. that way you could just take everything off and put the new stuff all back in.

DiZzyBonne · May 22nd, 2008, 01:32 AM

Don't wait, you can do the rest later! You want that sound now, NOW!

DeMello · May 22nd, 2008, 01:33 AM

texas_mustang · May 22nd, 2008, 01:34 AM

juco, i actually got some free over axles. but thanks for all the help man. if i were you, id put em on craigslist for like 40 bucks, you can make some quick cash

as for the o2 sensors, how do i remove those exactly

Jucostud · May 22nd, 2008, 01:38 AM

you just unscrew them

DiZzyBonne · May 22nd, 2008, 07:14 AM

Well first you have to unplug them before you remove the pipes. It's two plastic thingies that are connected and it's like a plug. You hold it with your hand, press the plug and pull. Try removing the two in the center first as they'll be right in front of your face, you'll see what I mean. A screwdriver will come in handy when removing the two by the manifold (you'll press in the little pin with the screwdriver and PULL!!!)

texas_mustang · May 22nd, 2008, 08:23 AM

okay guys thanks!

two more quick questions...

1) how are the mid pipes connected to the h-pipe? and where can i get these

2) are the mid pipes supported, and if not what can i do to support them

texas_mustang · May 22nd, 2008, 11:34 AM

?

DiZzyBonne · May 22nd, 2008, 11:43 AM

The stock H-pipe is one big piece, going from the manifold to the catback. It's not supported, once you unscrew it, it's only gonna be held in place by the screws, but not the bolts. You're gonna have to wiggle it out.

cmhoward7 · May 22nd, 2008, 12:49 PM

Quick question guys. I too am installing my O/R H this weekend.. I was looking at it the other day to see what I would have to do. You guys said you have to unplug the O2 sensors and that its a bitch to do so....and from the looks of it, they looked hard to unplug. Why can't you just unscrew them from the mid pipe??? don't they just plug into the O/R Pipe???

texas_mustang · May 22nd, 2008, 01:31 PM

on my o/r h pipe there are only 3 o2 ports. wtf... i thought there were 4 o2 sensors on our cars

cmhoward7 · May 22nd, 2008, 02:23 PM

Nope. One just after the passenger side manifold and then one on each side after the cats.

May 22nd, 2008, 12:25 AM	#1
texas_mustang Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,075 iTrader: 0 reviews	how hard will this install be... installing an o/r h pipe on jack stands.

May 22nd, 2008, 12:27 AM	#2
silverstang Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BFE Posts: 2,821 iTrader: 0 reviews	not hard at all..........loosten the mufflers up and slide all that towards the rear of the car. slide the over axle pipes out of the stock h pipe and move them back too (or whichever way you can go with them) ........then just unbolt all the 02 sensors (3 of them will need to be removed).......then the 4 nuts holding the h pipe to the manifolds.....easy as can be, should take about 1-2 hours set up and everything. and it will sound WAY BETTER lol........hope you enjoy the noise!! __________________ Bassani Crew Member #3

May 22nd, 2008, 12:43 AM	#4
silverstang Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BFE Posts: 2,821 iTrader: 0 reviews	shouldnt be much different, hell, it might be easier with a v6.........i have personally never messed with the exhaust on one. The same concept should apply, move anything AFTER the h pipe out of the way, get the h pipe out, install new one.........easy as 123 __________________ Bassani Crew Member #3

May 22nd, 2008, 01:23 AM	#6
DeMello Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,947 iTrader: 1 reviews	it only took me like an hour... __________________ Just Another Bolt on GT [IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/54f5ua.jpg[/IMG] Stock Longblock - 287/276 Low 12s NA! 10s on the spray?

May 22nd, 2008, 01:28 AM	#7
DiZzyBonne Enthusiast 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 932 iTrader: 2 reviews	Make sure you have some WD-40 handy! Those exhaust manifold bolts are gonna be mighty hard to take out. I had an air impact tool and it had problems removing it lol (I didn't use WD-40.) I started at around 2:30 and was done at around 7 sharp, but I was also standing up and stretching and whatnot. The hardest part was getting those damn O2 sensors disconnected from the manifold because it was so cramped, getting my hand in there was a bitch! Then again, I have a 2001, yours might be a little cleaner to work on, I don't know. Good luck! __________________ Current mods: Maximum Motorsports XL Full Length Subframe Connectors Catted Bassani X-Pipe Borla Stinger Catbacks H&R Super Sport Springs MM Bullitt Crew Founder and Member #1

May 22nd, 2008, 12:30 AM	#3
texas_mustang Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,075 iTrader: 0 reviews	haha, ive actually got an 07 v6. so i dont know how much different it will be. my set up is going to be: o/r h pipe -> gt over axles -> gt take off chrome rolled tips

May 22nd, 2008, 01:17 AM	#5
texas_mustang Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,075 iTrader: 0 reviews	k. well, could i knock it all out in 3-4 hours?

May 22nd, 2008, 01:29 AM	#8
DeMello Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,947 iTrader: 1 reviews	yea...it took me and hour after i managed to unbolt the passenger side bolts i broke a wrech and impact gun the week b4... __________________ Just Another Bolt on GT [IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/54f5ua.jpg[/IMG] Stock Longblock - 287/276 Low 12s NA! 10s on the spray?

May 22nd, 2008, 01:30 AM	#9
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	shouldn't take you long at all bro. If i were you, i would wait till you got my overaxle pipes so you could do it all at once. that way you could just take everything off and put the new stuff all back in. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

May 22nd, 2008, 01:32 AM	#10
DiZzyBonne Enthusiast 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 932 iTrader: 2 reviews	Don't wait, you can do the rest later! You want that sound now, NOW! __________________ Current mods: Maximum Motorsports XL Full Length Subframe Connectors Catted Bassani X-Pipe Borla Stinger Catbacks H&R Super Sport Springs MM Bullitt Crew Founder and Member #1

May 22nd, 2008, 01:33 AM	#11
DeMello Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,947 iTrader: 1 reviews	__________________ Just Another Bolt on GT [IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/54f5ua.jpg[/IMG] Stock Longblock - 287/276 Low 12s NA! 10s on the spray?

May 22nd, 2008, 01:34 AM	#12
texas_mustang Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,075 iTrader: 0 reviews	juco, i actually got some free over axles. but thanks for all the help man. if i were you, id put em on craigslist for like 40 bucks, you can make some quick cash as for the o2 sensors, how do i remove those exactly

May 22nd, 2008, 01:38 AM	#13
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	you just unscrew them __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

May 22nd, 2008, 07:14 AM	#14
DiZzyBonne Enthusiast 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 932 iTrader: 2 reviews	Well first you have to unplug them before you remove the pipes. It's two plastic thingies that are connected and it's like a plug. You hold it with your hand, press the plug and pull. Try removing the two in the center first as they'll be right in front of your face, you'll see what I mean. A screwdriver will come in handy when removing the two by the manifold (you'll press in the little pin with the screwdriver and PULL!!!) __________________ Current mods: Maximum Motorsports XL Full Length Subframe Connectors Catted Bassani X-Pipe Borla Stinger Catbacks H&R Super Sport Springs MM Bullitt Crew Founder and Member #1

May 22nd, 2008, 08:23 AM	#15
texas_mustang Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,075 iTrader: 0 reviews	okay guys thanks! two more quick questions... 1) how are the mid pipes connected to the h-pipe? and where can i get these 2) are the mid pipes supported, and if not what can i do to support them

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May 22nd, 2008, 11:34 AM	#16
texas_mustang Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,075 iTrader: 0 reviews	?

May 22nd, 2008, 11:43 AM	#17
DiZzyBonne Enthusiast 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 932 iTrader: 2 reviews	The stock H-pipe is one big piece, going from the manifold to the catback. It's not supported, once you unscrew it, it's only gonna be held in place by the screws, but not the bolts. You're gonna have to wiggle it out. __________________ Current mods: Maximum Motorsports XL Full Length Subframe Connectors Catted Bassani X-Pipe Borla Stinger Catbacks H&R Super Sport Springs MM Bullitt Crew Founder and Member #1

May 22nd, 2008, 12:49 PM	#18
cmhoward7 Newbie 2007 Mustang GT/CS 13.89 @101.34 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 42 iTrader: 0 reviews	Quick question guys. I too am installing my O/R H this weekend.. I was looking at it the other day to see what I would have to do. You guys said you have to unplug the O2 sensors and that its a bitch to do so....and from the looks of it, they looked hard to unplug. Why can't you just unscrew them from the mid pipe??? don't they just plug into the O/R Pipe??? __________________ 2007 Mustang GT/CS JLT II Intake SCT X3 W/ Brenspeed tune Flowmaster Axel Backs Pypes O/R H Pipe Hurst Short Throw Upper Billet Grille Front & Rear Blackouts 3.55 Gears

May 22nd, 2008, 01:31 PM	#19
texas_mustang Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,075 iTrader: 0 reviews	on my o/r h pipe there are only 3 o2 ports. wtf... i thought there were 4 o2 sensors on our cars

May 22nd, 2008, 02:23 PM	#20
cmhoward7 Newbie 2007 Mustang GT/CS 13.89 @101.34 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 42 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nope. One just after the passenger side manifold and then one on each side after the cats. __________________ 2007 Mustang GT/CS JLT II Intake SCT X3 W/ Brenspeed tune Flowmaster Axel Backs Pypes O/R H Pipe Hurst Short Throw Upper Billet Grille Front & Rear Blackouts 3.55 Gears

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