jnguyen87

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Hey guys, i just bought a used f-sport exhaust but didnt get any hardware with it. What will i need to do this install? New gaskets? Can i use the stock hangers and bolts?

quang

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F-Sport has 3 pieces, the one connect to mid pipe reuse the stock bolts.
each side muffler pipe uses 2 bolts that should be part of exhaust. there are no gaskets, but 3 O-rings. Optionally, you can buy gasket from auto part store if any of the pipe leaked.

jnguyen87

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awesome, what about the rubber hangers? can i use stocks?

Sffd103

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Yes you can.

Lexs350

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Cool.....Let's us know how you like it. I currently have the Tanabe (Med Touring) and thinking to try the F exhaust.

brociouz

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Use WD-40 to get the stock exhaust off those hangers. Learned that one the hard way.

pli

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you may need a blow torch for rusted bolts. if not, then you better have power tools, wd-40 and lots of patience. let wd-40 soak into the bolts.

Micaiah

Oh you guys make it sound so eeeeeeeeeeezzzy.

Sffd103

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It usually is ......for Guys! haha

shadowman

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This thread reminded me when I installed my Tanabe exhausts. I was like spiderman under the car using my knees, elbows, etc to hold the exhaust trying to get it on and off the hangers.

As pli said, makes sure to soak the bolt in WD-40 overnight and then tap it with the wrench to loosen it up a bit to allow the lube to seep into the threads.

If you are doing it alone, have an extra jackstand to support one exhausts while you work on the other. It helps to have an extra person to support the exhaust... otherwise, you'll be like spiderman under the car bending all over the place.

quang

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Yeah, it is easy to you too if you just watch someone doing it on your car

allst4r

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spider man.... spider man ....he does what a spider can

ximd

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i used an extra stand to support the other side. made the install a breeze

Lexs350

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I ended up placing JACK STANDS under the front and rear ends. So, the entire vehicle was off the ground. Then sprayed WD40 or any other penetrating oil on all the rubber hangers. Then removed the two bolts at the mid pipe first and then work you way back removing the rubber hangers from the exhaust piping end only (no need to remove other end on vehicle) starting from the mid pipe and working your way back to the rear of the vehicle. Then install in reverse order. (installing the mufflers first and working your way back to the mid pipe). That way....no need to play the SUPERMAN role holding the exhaust system with your knees.

Good Luck

PS. it was easier for me to use channel Lock pliers to remove the black rubber hangers from the exhaust system.

brociouz

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^ Just a word of caution: It's never a good idea to work underneath a car when it's on jack stands. If something slips, if there's a minor earthquake, if your leg hits one of the stands, etc. you could easily be killed. It's happened before.