Cat-back Installation Help.

[streetdsmpwr]

I'm putting in a Megan Racing Cat-Back tomorrow and I was wondering if anyone has any advice for removing the stock exhaust system. I already smothered all of the hangers and bolts with PB blaster and I'm going to do it again tomorrow morning. One specific thing I wanted to know is if I can spray PB on the O2 sensor to loosen it up without damaging it? If not does anyone have any tips for removing it and reinstalling it in a way that I don't get a CEL? Thanks for your help.

 

[ArmyGSX]

Your on the right track with the PB buster on everything. Make sure you heat up the O2 sensor before you try to take it off. Use a small propane torch or just run the car until the pipe is warm/hot. Other then that be ready to buy new bolts/nuts. Even with a ton of PB buster on mine I managed to shear about 4 of them. Good luck!

 

[streetdsmpwr]

Ok thanks. Luckily the MR cat-back comes with new bolts.

 

[DearestNameless]

I cranked on the hangers. Snapped most of the bolts off. Shoved them out with a screw driver. Then once I got all the hangers but the last few out I cut the exhaust around the rear axle because I didn't have a lift at the time. Then to install the new one all the hardware plus a few bolts and using the old sleeves it went up great. Mine isn't MR but still probably close. I recommend a lift to put it on at least. Jack and stands will remove it. If you went with anything 3 inches or larger over the back axle be prepared to SHOVE it up in there. I think they go under on a GSX though so I think your good. Goodluck!

 

[streetdsmpwr]

Well I thought my MR cat-back was coming today but apparently its on three weeks backorder so I don't have to worry about removing my stock exhaust any time soon.

 

[timmy]

Well I thought my MR cat-back was coming today but apparently its on three weeks backorder so I don't have to worry about removing my stock exhaust any time soon.

That stinks, you didn't know it ws on back order when you ordered it?

 

[streetdsmpwr]

Nope they just called me yesterday to say that there was something they had to talk to me about my order but I wasn't able to call them back. I called them this morning and they said that Megan Racing said that they are on 3 weeks backorder. FYI I ordered this from ExtremePSI and I live an hour away and it usually takes two days for me to get my orders. I'm really pissed off now because in three weeks I probably won't have time to put it on.

 

[timmy]

Nope they just called me yesterday to say that there was something they had to talk to me about my order but I wasn't able to call them back. I called them this morning and they said that Megan Racing said that they are on 3 weeks backorder. FYI I ordered this from ExtremePSI and I live an hour away and it usually takes two days for me to get my orders. I'm really pissed off now because in three weeks I probably won't have time to put it on.

I know etreme is usually pretty good about it. Not their fault, but should have told you sooner, seeing how you were expecting them today.

 

[streetdsmpwr]

Yeah I order most my stuff from ExtremePSI and they are usually pretty good. I'm more mad at Megan Racing right now. They probably have to make more, I don't know how many people are buying cat-backs for 15 year-old eclipses.

 

[gusu]

The guys from megan racing are retarded they sent me a whole cat back system with a CRUSHED muffler and wanted me to pay for a 30% restocking fee for their mistake and PAY to send it back to them.

I also bought their downpipe with the kit. I guess I got their valued customer treatment.

 

[nothingfiction]

given i have the "other" platform (kinda like the other white meat )
i have the megan racing catback and header/downpipe. everythings lines up and bolts directly where the stock was. it only took me about a week to get my parts and i live out of the country.

 

[streetdsmpwr]

The guys from megan racing are retarded they sent me a whole cat back system with a CRUSHED muffler and wanted me to pay for a 30% restocking fee for their mistake and PAY to send it back to them.

I also bought their downpipe with the kit. I guess I got their valued customer treatment.

Did you end up having to pay the restocking fee?