Entire exhaust system welded

[jeraldjcook]

What are my options? I need to replace the clutch on the coupe I recently purchased but the entire exhaust system is welded together. And I mean everything. BBK LT headers are welded to the catted H-pipe, extension between the H-pipe and Flowmaster mufflers are welded, the pieces over the read axles are welded, as are chrome pipes. The exhaust system is brand new so I'd hate to just start cutting. I'm thinking my only option is to pull the engine since I cannot drop the T5. I'd love to hear any suggestions on changing the clutch. And to why somebody would weld an exhaust system together. (Bit of background: I bought the car over the internet 1300 miles away. The car is in excellent shape and the guy supplied the photos to prove it. I crawled under the car when I flew down to pick up the car and the exhaust system had mechanical fasteners on all the joints so I didn't inquire further. I come to find out only after removing the mechanical fasteners everything is welded.)

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[motorman524]

I think that pulling the motor would definitely be the fastest/easiest way in your situation. I cant imagine someones thinking in doing that.

[projectresto83]

That it would be. Sucks that it is welded together.