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engine out
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EngineerLV
on April 22, 2015 at 11:17 PM
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3" downpipe install
posted by Poom (Pittsburgh)
on April 22, 2015 at 07:49 PM
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I've always wonder if you can install an engine with 3inch downpipes already installed? Never tried it, but would be easy if it was out for other upgrades.
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3" downpipe install
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Poom (Pittsburgh)
19:49:12 04/22/15
Yup, easy to do (n/m)
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ttsmokin
19:55:40 04/22/15
Yeah, it's doable.
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BlackholeZ
21:38:20 04/22/15
Thanks for the replies. Gonna give it a shot. (n/m)
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Poom (Pittsburgh)
22:16:41 04/22/15
I managed it. Wasn't what I call hard. Annoying though!
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Tu
12:22:30 04/23/15
Re: 3" downpipe install
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dfenton2
21:39:09 04/22/15
2nd. (n/m)
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Zuberman
10:06:33 04/23/15
I couldn't do it...fat hands I guess :-) (n/m)
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ConVerTT
21:51:46 04/22/15
engine out -
EngineerLV
23:17:39 04/22/15
easier to get the engine in the bay then install the DPs
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BoneZ (MD)
00:10:24 04/23/15
This. Especially with the SZ oil pan. (n/m)
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MixManMash
07:04:10 04/23/15
I've always dropped the engine in with the 3" downpipes on
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vice
07:42:16 04/23/15
Requires sliding steering linkage off (n/m)
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vice
07:42:56 04/23/15
Yeah - I don't like messing with that.
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BoneZ (MD)
00:44:29 04/24/15
It is physically impossible with a larger oil pan. (n/m)
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MixManMash
08:36:11 04/23/15
Yup, SZ modified oil pan hits the X-member with the pipes on (n/m)
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vorpalZ
10:44:47 04/23/15
I always take the DS pipe off but leave the PS on when
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kickerzx
14:46:21 04/23/15
Is yours LHD or RHD? (n/m)
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bartz32tt
16:38:56 04/24/15
LHD (n/m)
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kickerzx
17:14:14 04/25/15
Yes it can be done...universal sockets are key. (n/m)
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MikeD (Philly)
06:07:46 04/23/15
2nd. (n/m)
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Zuberman
10:05:09 04/23/15
Jimmy Hendrix-like dexterity is helpful too (n/m)
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LJZTT
12:37:14 04/23/15
Re: 3" downpipe install
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Zuberman
10:04:30 04/23/15
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