cat-back install

[XdiscontensionX]

i have a 99 accord 4-door and i can't find anyone to install the exhaust w/ my work/school schedule.

to all of you who have done your own: how hard is it to do? what do i need to do it? can i do it without a lift?

[ChrisCantSkate]

its not hard, the hardest part is getting the bolts on your cat free, but since you have a 99.. i'd just spray some liquid wrench on it about 2 hours before you go to install it. it will bolt right in. not very hard at all.

[XdiscontensionX]

ok, that's what i thought. do i need a lift to do it, or will jack stands give me enough room to work?

[Mushroom]

I did cat back on my civic with just jack stands - a bit of a tight squeeze, but it's a quick & easy job. Take 4thGen's suggestion about the bolts - I went through a couple of drill bits on mine.

[ebpda9]

if the scres are burnt jus put some water on them. it works better than wd 40 and all those aditives. if it does not work with water it's a lost cause: you need to cut them

[ChrisCantSkate]

well, depends on how much room you think is enough. but you should be fine. i never knew about the water thing, u sure it works better than soaking the bolts?

[ebpda9]

Originally posted by 4thGenlude
i never knew about the water thing, u sure it works better than soaking the bolts?

i did not believe it either, until i tried it.

[XdiscontensionX]

thanks for the help guys. i got a thermal R&D classic cat-back today... install tomorrow. i'll let you know how it goes.

[XdiscontensionX]

well, it's in and it looks great - all polished SS. took me about 30-45 min w/ the use of an acetylene torch to heat the nuts.

anyone know where i can get a lifetime supply of earplugs?