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  1. FerrariDeeJay

    FerrariDeeJay Formula Junior

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    #1 FerrariDeeJay, Apr 19, 2010
    I just ordered a pair of test pipes for my 1995 F355 2.7 motronic. When I install them, do I connect everything into them where they normally would be connected to the Catalytic converters?
     
  2. Mitch Alsup

    Mitch Alsup F1 Veteran

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    #2 Mitch Alsup, Apr 19, 2010
    Yes, the O2 sensors go in the front and the thermocouples go in the back. Use antiseise compound.
     
  3. Oengus

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    #3 Oengus, Apr 19, 2010
    I had these on my 1995 355..........your gonna LOVE them :) :)
     
  4. FerrariDeeJay

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    #4 FerrariDeeJay, Apr 19, 2010
    Great info, thanks!
     
  5. jssans

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    #5 jssans, Apr 19, 2010
    I love them. The exhaust will be louder. Make sure when they are installed the O2 sensors are kept far enough away from your break lines. I had my break line on the driver's side vibrated through by the test pipes.
     
  6. smallblk40

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    #6 smallblk40, Apr 19, 2010
    Man...I can't wait to get my '95 buttoned up, & to hear it at the upper RPM range. I also got a pair of test pipes. Hopefully my car should be complete in the next few weeks. Vroom vroom!!!
     
  7. BrandSB

    BrandSB Karting

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    #7 BrandSB, Apr 19, 2010
    Plan on replacing the O2 sensors unless you're really lucky extracting them from your OE cats. I wasted two weeks trying to forcibly remove my stock 02 sensors before giving up and buying replacements (and losing another week). Do a search for my thread in January or shoot me a PM and I'll share the info for replacing your sensors for less than $100.
     
  8. FerrariDeeJay

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    #8 FerrariDeeJay, Apr 19, 2010
    Thank you for the advice. Fortunately I just replaced both O2 sensors a couple months ago, should be easy to remove now.
     
  9. wazie7262

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    #9 wazie7262, Apr 19, 2010
    I LOVE that you're doing this in CA. Really. Eff them.
     
  10. FerrariDeeJay

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    #10 FerrariDeeJay, Apr 20, 2010
    Thanks for the support. I will keep the OEM cats on hand when it comes time to pass smog again. But time to let the beast roar and hit the canyons!
     
  11. FerrariDeeJay

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    #11 FerrariDeeJay, Apr 22, 2010
    Is it easier to install test pipes from below the car (on jacks) or above the car (removing heat shield and air boxes)? I have a 1995 355 Spider.
     
  12. No Doubt

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    #12 No Doubt, Apr 22, 2010
    At least two bolts will be below, and at least two will be above, so...both.
     
  13. vvassallo

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    #13 vvassallo, Apr 22, 2010
    Check the condition of your bolts and order replacements from Daniel if necessary. The lower ones seem to get most jacked up. My car, a 1993 348 needed 4 new ones. As you read above - USE ANTISIEZE! :)
     

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