So found a good deal on a pypes o/r x pipe locally and going to pick it up later on today...just wondering how hard the install is like how hard it is to cut the cats off and what tools will i need and if you guys have any tips for me

 

You shouldn't have to cut anything to get off the stock midpipe. Check out this guide for installing an O/R H pipe, same idea

https://mustangforums.com/m_3065202/tm.htm

 

ive seen that so its all the same???

 

It's O/R meaning that there are no cats at all... install is easy and should take just over an hour

 

No cutting at all. I installed my o/r h by myself. Spare yourself plenty of time for when you get a tight fit though. Hardest part was fitting onto the stock manifolds. Fitment with pypes isn't good, imo. Be ready to hammer into place. As for tips. A long extension bar and swivel head wrench to reach the manifold bolts.

 

ok thanks guys...you think 65 bucks is a good buy???

 

65 is cheap

 

will i have a check engine light on???

 

I did but I just turned off my rear o2 sensor

 

DO NOT cut the cats...the factory midpipe should unbolt and the new one should bolt right in its place. Make sure you keep your Cats because they are worth some cash and if you end up going back to stock or you need cats you will pay a pretty penny for replacements.

If you have an aftermarket tune the rear O2 sensors will be turned off.

Some people do not like the raspy sound the x-pipe gives off. If you go chambered mufflers it might not be so bad, but if you go with a set of straight through or 'race' exhaust you might regret it.