optimus prime

Doing the H-pipe install on Saturday. Never done one on a Mustang before... well on my 69, but that was different and almost 10 years ago. About how long should it take? No air compressor, using the stock manifolds, all by myself with some jack stands... how long did it take any of you guys. Any odd-ball things I should know about the install that might slow me down? This will be on an 02 GT 5spd with a Summit O/R H-pipe. Any input is appreciated.

drew50

Well I've never done it before either the only thing I can think of is to spray some sort of rust remover or what not on those bolts like 30 minutes before you start so when you're ready you dont have to struggle as hard with loosening em up.

optimus prime

yeah I agree... got to love that penetrating oil.

USMC1775

Its very straight forward.. remove and replace. Ive done it 100 times, and am doing it on my friend's 01 GT this Sat as well

optimus prime

cool. Just making sure... I've been messing around with imports waaaaay too long and they stuff things in the tightess places. Just didn't want to get the car in the air and realize I was missing something important, Thanks.

drew50

Also I'm sure you already know this but just in case, you should loosen the end of the h-pipe closer to the rear end and mufflers first that way you dont loosen the top end and it falls and hits you in the head.

ewgoetz

I'd make sure you have a 3 ft breaker bar and a decent size half inch extension. Seeing you don't have a impact gun.

945LSTANG

or at least a pipe that you can put over the ratchet for leverage.

and yes, you will need a pretty good size extension.

boduke0220

yea the passengers side is a bitch!...make sure you spray alot of PB blaster