An old GTX Protege build
Flange thread
NAPA part#'s thanks to another member
Edit-The system is all done now and I'm happy with it. I meant for this work log to be straight forward for anyone that was looking to do what I did but it didn't turn out that way. I change course a few times and had a few set backs. It is complete though if you read the whole thread.
With the help of D323's for sale thread, I have all the mandrel bent pieces I need. I can pick up the straight pieces at Baxter down the street so all that leaves is,
high flow cat,
some type of muffler(not sure yet what brand),
flex pipe,
I'm not sure how many hangers yet. I'll see when I get the old system out, when ever that is.
I figure it's going to have seams after the flex pipe, before the axle, maybe after the axle too.
bracket that holds the pipe as it goes under the oil pan that protects the turbo assembly from exhaust trauma,
and a flange so I can bolt it all to the engine.
The SawZall and mig welder will come shortly.
The flange is going to be made special by ftjandra who has started a group buy thread HERE. For anyone thinking of going with they're own exhaust build, this flange is a must. Beware, not for the timid.
Edit-The stock exhaust is proving to be a bit feisty. I've rounded off one nut and haven't made any progress on the rest. I think I'm going to have to cut the system into pieces to get it out, unfortunately.
Flange thread
NAPA part#'s thanks to another member
Edit-The system is all done now and I'm happy with it. I meant for this work log to be straight forward for anyone that was looking to do what I did but it didn't turn out that way. I change course a few times and had a few set backs. It is complete though if you read the whole thread.
With the help of D323's for sale thread, I have all the mandrel bent pieces I need. I can pick up the straight pieces at Baxter down the street so all that leaves is,
high flow cat,
some type of muffler(not sure yet what brand),
flex pipe,
I'm not sure how many hangers yet. I'll see when I get the old system out, when ever that is.
I figure it's going to have seams after the flex pipe, before the axle, maybe after the axle too.
bracket that holds the pipe as it goes under the oil pan that protects the turbo assembly from exhaust trauma,
and a flange so I can bolt it all to the engine.
The SawZall and mig welder will come shortly.
The flange is going to be made special by ftjandra who has started a group buy thread HERE. For anyone thinking of going with they're own exhaust build, this flange is a must. Beware, not for the timid.
Edit-The stock exhaust is proving to be a bit feisty. I've rounded off one nut and haven't made any progress on the rest. I think I'm going to have to cut the system into pieces to get it out, unfortunately.
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