Yeah, those will be interesting

 

Just commit to breaking them off, which if you're replacing cats anyway, not that big a deal IMHO. It will make your life that much simpler.

 

I was totally committed to breaking them as well (didn't end up breaking either one, but rounded one quite a bit). My problem was getting enough extensions to go in from the top to reach it plus hit the right angle

 

I was intending to use an impact gun to make it easier, but with 3'+ of extensions there's too much wobble to transmit torque well. I ended up using a 2' breaker bar with the 4' jack handle over it. All on 1/2" drive with a uni joint right before the socket. Removed the intake tubes but didn't mess with the steering coupler.

 

At the mechanic shop, we ran into the same issue. Too much length is not good, but got down to close as possible and just rocked them until they finally spun off. Was ready to remove the steering coupler, but didnt need to either

 

Changing my cats was absolute HELL. It was going so well until literally the last bolt rounded (on the top side) which was impossible to get at. I ended up sawzalling the cat off after the flange to get enough room to cut the bolt head off.

 

using a sacrificial 6-point socket in a size slightly too small (1/2 for 14mm, etc) and hammering that f*cker on there before trying to turn the bastard bolt/nut works too.

 

Did that exact same thing years ago with a half-height lug nut for my spacers that got stripped. Stupid lug nuts.

 

When I was in the USAF some of my airmen came from less reputable backgrounds (the join up or go to jail type). I learned that pretty much any wheel lug nut lock is useless against a guy with sacrificial sockets or socket stud removers. Hammer on, turn off, free wheels

 

Decided to mess with the exhaust some today. Just something budget minded for a better sound until I figure out what direction I’m going to go with the engine.

 

Also de badged and clay barred the car.




Now it’s off to the detailer for a full 3 stage paint correction and ceramic coat.

 

Sounds awesome, show us what you did

 

Just a resonator delete and a couple of Magnaflow mufflers. There’s the tiniest hint of rasp for a moment on cold start, but other than that I’m really pleased with how it turned out.

 

2 month wait but takeda intakes are in

 

Bring ALL of the air.