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Old 07-02-2003, 10:54 AM
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I was thinking about putting a full exhaust, from the headers back on my 1987 FC GXL. I was wondering if this was an easy do it yourself task. Also, what are some of the best exhausts for a decent price? Any help is appreciated

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Old 07-02-2003, 11:05 AM
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Well, if you have a jack and jack stands, a basic set of tools, and a shop close to get some more wrenches than you can do it. Exhaust isn't too tough but up at the header it can be a pain. Wait... Do you mean a cat-back or everything from the engine back? A cat-back is simple if it isn't rusted too much.



As for good companies, just NOT Pace Setter! Mazdatrix, Corksport, Rx7.com, etc..
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Get the RacingBeat system... A header is LOUD!
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Old 07-02-2003, 11:14 AM
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I mean everything from the engine back.
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Old 07-02-2003, 11:21 AM
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Everything from the engine back can be a pain, as in changing the headers, but headers are one of the best mods for an NA. Although, as Revvin man said, they will be loud A full exhaust will help a lot though!
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not that hard... just spray all the bolts and let them sit for a few hours (maybe even overnight) before you start
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If you don't want it too loud, get the RB pipe and presilencer rather than header and presilencer... similar gains and easier to install also.
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ok first off how hard is is to take that pre-cat off and if i don't run that pre-cat, can i still pass emisions... and does the down pipe go on before the turbo manifold or does it go where the pre-cat goes.. . thank you
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Originally Posted by MazdaEnthused' date='Jul 2 2003, 05:43 PM
ok first off how hard is is to take that pre-cat off and if i don't run that pre-cat, can i still pass emisions... and does the down pipe go on before the turbo manifold or does it go where the pre-cat goes.. . thank you
you will not only fail visual, you will definitly not pass the sniffer.
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even if i run the main cat?
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