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ImportMatrix240sx · 08-23-2002, 10:13 PM

how hard is it to put this exhaust on with the car on jackstands?  should i just take it to a shop with a lift?  i need some opinions...thanx.

SR20Fastback · 08-23-2002, 10:16 PM

AFAIK you should be able to do it with only jackstands, it helps having a friend because its a long piece. If you have someone holding the other end while you tighten the bolts, it should go fairly smoothly. Just dont forget to soak the rusted nuts in "nut buster" I believe it was, or use WD-40, do that a couple hours before. Now you should be all set. Good luck  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>

SimpleS14 · 08-23-2002, 10:17 PM

I believe it would be easier with a lift.  You might get lucky and stop by a high school w/garage and see if you can use there lift.  That's what I plan to do, but then again I used to go to that school and the teacher is cool with me.

DriftMonkey · 08-23-2002, 10:21 PM

it would definitely be easier with a lift but i believe it is very much do-able on jackstands...i put my tranny in with the car on jackstands cuz i dont have a lift and i'm not paying some guy 600$ to do it for me when i know im completely capable.

bigs14sr20det · 08-23-2002, 10:27 PM

my dad did ma brothers subaru 2.5rs one piece n1 on jackstands...took him bout half hour not including the time he had to take to buy new bolts...

i plan to do it on jack stands also....power to the jack stands buahahahhahah

98SilviaS14 · 08-24-2002, 12:41 PM

the hardest part is getting the bolts off the original exhaust. me and my 2 friends spent at least 1 to 2 hours trying to get them off before we gave up and i had to take it to a shop... we tried wd40 among some other stuff i can't remember... the shop said that the bolts were so rusted that they had to cut them off or something, lol.

RedSuns · 08-24-2002, 03:10 PM

i did my N1 dual swap in 31minutes and 5seconds....and yes i did time myself.....but also i a lift....

08-23-2002, 10:13 PM	#1
ImportMatrix240sx Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	how hard is it to put this exhaust on with the car on jackstands?  should i just take it to a shop with a lift?  i need some opinions...thanx. __________________ 1991 240sx hb: APEXi N1 dual catback/Injen intake Alpine head unit/MB Quart speakers/Jensen subs and amp [IMG]C:\My FiLeS\My Pictures\my car.jpg[/IMG] I live my life a 1/4 mile at a time...and for those 15 seconds or more i realize...damn i need a turbo. http://www.importmatrix.com (new)

08-23-2002, 10:16 PM	#2
SR20Fastback Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Bay Age: 40 Posts: 1,637 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	AFAIK you should be able to do it with only jackstands, it helps having a friend because its a long piece. If you have someone holding the other end while you tighten the bolts, it should go fairly smoothly. Just dont forget to soak the rusted nuts in "nut buster" I believe it was, or use WD-40, do that a couple hours before. Now you should be all set. Good luck  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'> __________________ Fodive STILL blows goats, I have proof.

08-23-2002, 10:17 PM	#3
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 42 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I believe it would be easier with a lift.  You might get lucky and stop by a high school w/garage and see if you can use there lift.  That's what I plan to do, but then again I used to go to that school and the teacher is cool with me. __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

08-23-2002, 10:21 PM	#4
DriftMonkey Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North East Posts: 256 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it would definitely be easier with a lift but i believe it is very much do-able on jackstands...i put my tranny in with the car on jackstands cuz i dont have a lift and i'm not paying some guy 600$ to do it for me when i know im completely capable. __________________ Coastek240 still owes me a bumper or 82 bucks, which ever he decieds to send first.

08-23-2002, 10:27 PM	#5
bigs14sr20det Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my dad did ma brothers subaru 2.5rs one piece n1 on jackstands...took him bout half hour not including the time he had to take to buy new bolts... i plan to do it on jack stands also....power to the jack stands buahahahhahah __________________ '97 240sx LE 5spd, all options including SE package and leather, right now, injen cai installed 1st mod, injen cai, nissan motorsports front lip, 2nd n1 cat back, r34 rear spoiler future- s14 blacktop sr20det...(this is the main focus, nuthin else matters until the focus is achieved)

08-24-2002, 12:41 PM	#6
98SilviaS14 Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the hardest part is getting the bolts off the original exhaust. me and my 2 friends spent at least 1 to 2 hours trying to get them off before we gave up and i had to take it to a shop... we tried wd40 among some other stuff i can't remember... the shop said that the bolts were so rusted that they had to cut them off or something, lol.

08-24-2002, 03:10 PM	#7
RedSuns Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Northern VA Age: 43 Posts: 1,865 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i did my N1 dual swap in 31minutes and 5seconds....and yes i did time myself.....but also i a lift.... __________________ Johnathan 2005 Titan 1996 240SX 1991 240SX 1974 260Z 1996 Honda CBR 600 F3