Hey guys just bought AAM TP off of Rodizzle and I going to do the install my self. Im going to assume that the install is pretty much unbolt then bolt back on. I was just wondering if anyone has written a DIY or if you guys have any helpfull tips.

thanks guys

 

The stock cats are difficult to remove. The bolt that holds them off is hard to get off, and you need to be careful not to damage the O2 sensors.

 

all I can tell you is GOOD LUCK!!!! i got mine done @ Amplified Motorsports

 

definately let a reliable shop or dealership to it. Its very hard and you could possibly strip the o2 and make the CEL come on

 

hm, have fun with this, i wouldn't exactly say it's just unbolt and re-bolt. it's a bit harder than that. but good luck and let us know how it goes if you're attempting this by yourself

 

if u know wut ur doin then do it urself, otherwise don't risk damaging the O2 sensor or the bolts, good luck!

 

DONT DO IT! lol

Im just like you, do my own work, i put in my hks injens sways coils all that, after reading some horror stories i decided to just have a shop install my HFCs, thank god i did.

The top bolts on the cats are damn near impossible to get off. Even the shop snapped both of mine when taking them off.

All i can say is take it to a shop, otherwise, Good Luck.

 

If stoof can't do it... nobody can.

 

I just finished removing the stock cats and adding ichiba test pipes that i ordered. the install itself was pretty difficult as in taking off the bolts. if you have general knowledge then you will be able to do it yourself. The first two screws of each cat can be removed by under the car. Just get a lift or jackstands and you should be able to loosen the bolts. The last bolt at the top of each cat as someone else stated are nearly impossible to take off. A buddy and i actually tried every possible tool and we still weren't able to at least dislodge the screw, but what i figured out was to just remove your engine cover and remove your stock or aftermarket dual intakes and with an extender you should be able to reach the screw and be able to loosen it. Just be prepared to go thru major frustration as it took me and my friend quite sometime as in 3 days to figure out how to remove the bolts. and btw WD-40 also worked wonders for us i recommend using it. Hope this helps in anyway

 

How much would it probably be to have them installed by a shop? I was planning on installing mines my self but now reading this..

 

Down here its an easy $150-$200 out of your pocket

 

Break those testpipes so you can buy my BERK HFCS . I'm Jk. Let me know it goes man!

 

This might be a stupid question, but is that the price just for install?

 

As stated above the top bolts are a pain in the rear however i was able to do them with my buddy's help. Took us about 3 hours. I had to use a **** load of PB Blaster, i would not even attempt to do it without a can handy. If i were you i would pick up a can or two for 3$ you cant go wrong.

The top bolts are a lot easier to do from up top of the engine bay, get creative i had a 3ft extension with a breaker bar attached and was able to break the bolts (after breaking a few sockets and extensions) loose with some brute force. I would not do the install without a lift ten times harder without.

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