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11-27-2019, 12:07 AM | #1 |
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Stock exhaust manifold/header removal tip
i installed my gruppe s uel today. I've watched numerous videos, and read a few threads on how to take out the stock manifold. Pretty much every video/and thread said to take out some bolts from other points in the exhaust where there is a gasket. It was either remove bolts from front pipe meets over pipe, or front pipe to the pipe behind it (sorry don't know the proper name for it).
Well, i took a short cut. Once I got all the bolts off. I pushed the exhaust manifold up, and towards the front of the car. That gets you about 80% of the way there, but the bolts in the exhaust manifold are still stuck in there. I tried this method 2 or 3 times. Then i realized that i could stick a screwdriver in between the gap of the exhaust manifold and the over pipe. I used the screwdriver just like a pry bar, and that did the trick for me. No need to remove any other bolts on the exhaust. Yes i did this in my garage on jacks stands, not a lift. Just posting this for future reference for anyone that will be doing a header install on an frs/brz/86. Photo for reference of where to stick the screwdriver once you get all bolts off and get it loose enough to have a gap in between the over pipe and stock exhaust manifold. Obviously you do need a long screwdriver. fyi, not my photo, taken from another thread. |
11-27-2019, 06:16 PM | #2 |
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I think it is generally not advised to pry on and potentially damage the flange faces, opening the door to exhaust leaks
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If they're designed for it, then by all means.
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