Catback Installation? Skunk2 60mm? 70mm?

jbsali · 02-06-2008, 06:13 AM

Ok ill just come out and say it... I'm a Noob when it comes to installing exhausts. I've never done it/attempted it and i've always had a muffler shop install em'. My question is... How hard is it to install a Skunk2 Catback in a 08 LX? I have all basic tools and i have done other bolt-ons before (Intake, etc).
Is there anything i have to worry about as i am new to this car? Fitment issues? Would i go with the 70mm or the 60mm? I do apologize for being such a noob when it comes to this but hey, everyone has to start somewhere. Thought i'd ask the pros for info/input! Any help at all would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

jbsali · 02-07-2008, 12:04 AM

Any info whatsoever?

TOMMIELOEKO · 02-07-2008, 12:11 AM

piece of cake.

c130turboprop · 02-07-2008, 12:11 AM

hey, its ok, ask anything you want... to answer your question, if you've installed an intake, you can definatly install a cat back exhaust, all your doin is connecting pipe together, lol. the only major problem you will face are the three bolts at the cat where the exhaust connects to it at. definatly use A LOT of penatrating oil, let it sit for a few minutes, apply more, then some more, and then a lot more... lol, u get the point. the reason is because they expand, contract, heat up, cool down very quickly and so they are like a fused together nut and bolt. so juss be carefull with that. everything should bolt right up using stock hangers and so fourth. once you look at it, i'm sure you can figure it out... like i said, you putting pipe together, thats all....

chugiboi · 02-07-2008, 12:13 AM

piece of cake.

jbsali · 02-07-2008, 03:21 AM

can anyone else also confirm this? Input?

darkrom · 02-07-2008, 01:52 PM

On Monday when my Skunk2 70mm gets here I am paying $100 for my local custom exhaust specialist to weld it on. Should I not do this for some reason?

***Nathen*** · 02-07-2008, 02:41 PM

yea if they weld it you will have a bitch of a time doing anything with it if you ever wanted to take it off.

Bandit03 · 02-07-2008, 02:47 PM

its easy to install but i could hardly get under my car when i installed mine plus the bolts were rusted on so i had to bring it to a place where i was charged 100 for the install which took 2 guys 3 minutes once it was on the lift

darkrom · 02-08-2008, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathen

yea if they weld it you will have a bitch of a time doing anything with it if you ever wanted to take it off.

Yeah but other than that there is no reason not to weld it right? I prefer that its welded on there if there is no difference other than it is more preferment.

Bandit03 · 02-08-2008, 01:32 PM

if you wanna do that go for it but i personally wouldnt in case u wanna go for a different exhaust or sell ur current one, just makes things easier imo

I Vtec, do you? · 02-08-2008, 01:34 PM

Sounds like a pretty tough job to me imo. I hope you have experience with a welder because it's gonna take some custom fabbing to make it work

Nexx · 02-08-2008, 02:01 PM

Unless you're making loads of power (ie: force induction) out of your LX, there's really no functional purpose in getting anything larger than 60mm as it will most likely decrease your exhaust velocity and will probably make you slower. Granted, you're be loud with the exhaust but then being loud doesn't necessarily mean being faster.

NIGHTHAWKSI · 02-08-2008, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkrom

On Monday when my Skunk2 70mm gets here I am paying $100 for my local custom exhaust specialist to weld it on. Should I not do this for some reason?

dont have it welded on. what if you dont like it? what if it give you problems? just bolt it on likes its supposed to be. otherwise you will have to cut/dmage it to get it off. save yourself teh 100 and just bolt it on in your driveway.

NcSi · 02-08-2008, 02:10 PM

pb blaster is ur friend.......the only thing i hate is those damn rubber hanger some of them can be a real bitch....

Bandit03 · 02-08-2008, 02:12 PM

i only have the injen cai and a 70 mm catback and make a good amount of power, way more than i did with any other exhaust so i dont think thats really true

huanqi · 02-08-2008, 02:15 PM

personally i'd get a shop to install it for me, but im gonna tell them not to weld it. If your installing it yourself..you would need to find a lift. And you would probably need atleast 1 other person to help you out. to help you hold the pipe while your screwing in the bolts n such.

NIGHTHAWKSI · 02-08-2008, 02:17 PM

^i swapped numerous exhausts in my driveway with just 1 jack and by myself. its not that bad. can be done in 30 minutes.

id suggest buying a can of silicone spray as it really helps lubricate the rubber hangers and take them off.

NcSi · 02-08-2008, 02:21 PM

n u dont need someone to hold it while u bolt it up just hang it first.....it really is only a 30 minute job....its not worth getting a shop to install.......ive done i/h/e suspension with friends help

Bandit03 · 02-08-2008, 02:24 PM

ive tried but could never can way under my car and pus the stock bolts were rusted on

02-06-2008, 06:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
jbsali Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 394 Joel iTrader: 0 / 0%	Catback Installation? Skunk2 60mm? 70mm? Ok ill just come out and say it... I'm a Noob when it comes to installing exhausts. I've never done it/attempted it and i've always had a muffler shop install em'. My question is... How hard is it to install a Skunk2 Catback in a 08 LX? I have all basic tools and i have done other bolt-ons before (Intake, etc). Is there anything i have to worry about as i am new to this car? Fitment issues? Would i go with the 70mm or the 60mm? I do apologize for being such a noob when it comes to this but hey, everyone has to start somewhere. Thought i'd ask the pros for info/input! Any help at all would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

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