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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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i'm looking at the 98-02 LS1 Corsa Cat-Back Exhaust System (Pro-Series 3.5 Tips) anyone install this system theirselve or are there any online guides on this? I'm interested in knowing how difficult this system is to install. Since the system is alil pricey i would rather install this on my own. It doesn't look to tough.
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 09:39 PM
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its pretty straight fowrward, take off old exhaust put on corsa. bleed cuss and scream your way through the steps i left out. i have always found pb blaster the night befor or a torch to help heat up the bolts always helped on exhaust work
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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its not too bad to do, +1 on the pb blaster, can be done by yourself but an extra set of hands is a great help, its good to have a sawzall to get the old exhaust out easier too, instuctions are available on corsa's site
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 01:31 PM
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awesome thanks
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 02:42 PM
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One of the few exhaust systems that BOLTS UP. Real easy to do, shouldn't have any trouble with it. And you'll love the way it sounds!!!
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 03:03 PM
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Sawzall will make it much quicker... I think my arm still hurts from using a hacksaw

First mod I did and it was a piece of cake. You do have to get the car up in the air enough to work under it and that may be the most time consuming part. Good Luck!
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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Sweet will the systems piping bolt right up to the stock piping?
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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I installed mine myself with the band clamps supplied, but took it to my trustworthy exhaust shop that readjusted everything with the car up on the lift and tackwelded everything into place.
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Ya I installed mine with my friend, it helped that he has a lift in his garage. But it took us about 45 mins, make sure after you get it in that you take it out get everything up to temp and then bring it back and re-torque the bolts, they get a little lose when they warm up for the first time.
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