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ArtJDM · 06-28-2011, 07:58 PM

Just got mine in the mail today. I'd like to post thoughts on it, but I can't seem to detach the stock midpipe from the downpipe. Are the bolts just on there really tight and I need to stop being a sissy and crank the hell out of it or am I missing something?

Whocares05050 · 06-28-2011, 08:06 PM

Try and use some PB Blaster and soak the bolts in it for a couple minutes before taking them off. Before hand, driving the car around the block may help as the heat + the penetrating oil will assist in ease of taking it apart.

ArtJDM · 06-28-2011, 08:11 PM

Am I trying to turn the bolts on the side of the downpipe or the side of the midpipe or both?

Whocares05050 · 06-28-2011, 08:23 PM

use a wrench on one side, use a socket on the other.

ArtJDM · 06-28-2011, 08:41 PM

Gotcha. Thanks. Was able to get one off...

Whocares05050 · 06-28-2011, 09:37 PM

Can you post up close pics please?

ArtJDM · 06-29-2011, 02:01 AM

I would, but the piece the sent me that connects to the downpipe doesn't line up right. Havn't drivwn it around, but so far, I'm not thrilled with it.

hoisumguo · 06-29-2011, 03:20 AM

Detaching the mid pipe from the down pipe was a major pita. Two bolts were fine and the last bolt came off reluctantly. Sorry to hear u r having issues.

-Hoi

94Civiccx · 06-29-2011, 08:22 AM

The midpipe I just recieved yesterday was bent where the two midpipe pieces meet together. It was a pita to get it to work out. I didnt get a chance to install it yesterday. Hopefully I get enough time today to get some work done on it.

ArtJDM · 06-29-2011, 05:52 PM

It was a "pita" to get on. I ended up drilling out the holes that were in the midpipe so that it would attach to the downpipe. The midpipe gives it a deep throaty note, which I don't hate. It is a bit loud though. There is a noticeable performance difference. I normally drive in eco mode and it's completely different now that I've installed the intake and exhaust.

06-28-2011, 07:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
ArtJDM Supporting Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,621	KSK Midpipe question and thoughts... eventually Just got mine in the mail today. I'd like to post thoughts on it, but I can't seem to detach the stock midpipe from the downpipe. Are the bolts just on there really tight and I need to stop being a sissy and crank the hell out of it or am I missing something?

06-29-2011, 08:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
94Civiccx Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 195	The midpipe I just recieved yesterday was bent where the two midpipe pieces meet together. It was a pita to get it to work out. I didnt get a chance to install it yesterday. Hopefully I get enough time today to get some work done on it. __________________ 03' GY6 Ruckus "Fort Insanity" Build Thread For Sale: FS/FT P2R Downpipe/Midpipe CHEAP!

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06-28-2011, 08:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Whocares05050 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 252	Try and use some PB Blaster and soak the bolts in it for a couple minutes before taking them off. Before hand, driving the car around the block may help as the heat + the penetrating oil will assist in ease of taking it apart.

06-28-2011, 08:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
ArtJDM Supporting Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,621	Am I trying to turn the bolts on the side of the downpipe or the side of the midpipe or both?

06-28-2011, 08:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Whocares05050 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 252	use a wrench on one side, use a socket on the other.

06-28-2011, 08:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
ArtJDM Supporting Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,621	Gotcha. Thanks. Was able to get one off...

06-28-2011, 09:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Whocares05050 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 252	Can you post up close pics please?

06-29-2011, 02:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
ArtJDM Supporting Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,621	I would, but the piece the sent me that connects to the downpipe doesn't line up right. Havn't drivwn it around, but so far, I'm not thrilled with it.

06-29-2011, 05:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
ArtJDM Supporting Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,621	It was a "pita" to get on. I ended up drilling out the holes that were in the midpipe so that it would attach to the downpipe. The midpipe gives it a deep throaty note, which I don't hate. It is a bit loud though. There is a noticeable performance difference. I normally drive in eco mode and it's completely different now that I've installed the intake and exhaust.