ZZP Exhaust Install Tips

[turbojon]

Hey guys and gals.

This is probably a silly post, but give me a break....I generally always search and post very rarely. This forum has helped me out many times and I really appreciate everyone's contribution to it!

Anyhow, in a few hours I will finally get around to installing my ZZP catback with cat delete and mid-pipe. So, basically everything but the downpipe (not going to have the funds for a while, unfortunately).

I have installed turbo backs and catbacks on pretty much every car I have owned. Never really had any problems with those (other than the cheap ebay "slip fit" systems - ugh, never again). But usually there are a few tips that might make the job easier for each car.

Is this one as easy as everyone has posted, or are there issues I might run into? My car has close to 30k miles, so I am sure the bolts will be a little harder to remove than a newer Sonic, but shouldn't be too bad.

Any other tips that might make it easier?

Also, what is the best place to cut the rear section so that it could easily be welded back, if needed? Or should I just cut it wherever I can easily get the recip saw to?

Thanks for any help!

 

[dkennedy1989]

Hey guys and gals.

This is probably a silly post, but give me a break....I generally always search and post very rarely. This forum has helped me out many times and I really appreciate everyone's contribution to it!

Anyhow, in a few hours I will finally get around to installing my ZZP catback with cat delete and mid-pipe. So, basically everything but the downpipe (not going to have the funds for a while, unfortunately).

I have installed turbo backs and catbacks on pretty much every car I have owned. Never really had any problems with those (other than the cheap ebay "slip fit" systems - ugh, never again). But usually there are a few tips that might make the job easier for each car.

Is this one as easy as everyone has posted, or are there issues I might run into? My car has close to 30k miles, so I am sure the bolts will be a little harder to remove than a newer Sonic, but shouldn't be too bad.

Any other tips that might make it easier?

Also, what is the best place to cut the rear section so that it could easily be welded back, if needed? Or should I just cut it wherever I can easily get the recip saw to?

Thanks for any help!

You want to cut the exhaust to near or right in front the rear brace. I cut mine too far forward the first time and had to make a second cut.


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[barch88]

You can either cut the exhaust (we did) or drop axle. Other than that, it's simple.

The second thing to note, if you ever do get an after market downpipe, the bolt holes on the Bad News Racing ones are too big for the ZZP drilled out holes. You'll need to use smaller bolts or drill through the titanium with an awesome drill bit.