Fabspeed cat bypass DIY install

Hi guys,anyone interested in the Fabspeed cat bypass as DIY install should not be afraid.While I admit to being a former pro wrench many years ago, this is an easy install. First look at everything for a few minutes .Spray the collector bolts with penetrating oil and relax.You need to remove the cross member,8 allen bolts and then drop the botls holding the leading edge of the underpan towards the back of the car,about 8 bolts.This will let the pan hang and flex for more room.2 nuts to drop the rear hanger and 4 bolts on the forward hanger.When these 4 bolt are out the "wings" of the forward hanger will rotate out of the way.Loosen the rear pipe clamps and unbolt the collector bolts.Pull the unit down and wiggle and turn them.You might have to slightly wedge the rear pipes down a bit for clearance, a wood hammer handle will work fine .Once you get a bit of movement they should come off.The clamps are not like old muffler clamps in that they do not pinch a groove in the pipes.Wipe everything down and reverse the procedure.When you put the new pipes on dont tighten it all up right away.First remove the wedge and put the 4 wing bolts on the front hanger finger tight .There is a bit of adjustment available in them.Now tighten the rear hanger and just snug up the front 4 hanger bolts.Now fully tighten up the collector bolts.It will all start to realign.Fully tighten the collector bolts ,the front hanger bolts and the pipe clamps,make sure to align the clamps like the old ones .Secure the leading edge of the rear pan and the cross member and listen to the sweet music.Good luck,Mike PS if Fabspeed or anyone else for that matter wants to correct anything I have said here they are free to do so

 

Hi Steve, I have not been able to get a good ride in yet due to weather here. However the car sounds great. More aggressive,especially on start up, and like a ripping tone on revving. Overall am happy with the upgrade and as I said an easy job that any DIY'er or shop can handle.Best regards,Mike

 

Hi Steve, I have the remote that controls the valves in the rear silencers and the Fabspeed cat delete pipes. I also installed the Fabspeed high flow air filters. Weather is turning here but if I can get a good run in I will let you know about seat of the pants feeling. Mike