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B Mccue · 09-25-2011, 08:18 AM

Can someone help me out with a tool list for installing my high flow cats? I want to make sure I have everything I need before I start.
Socket and wrench sizes?
how long of an extension to reach the manifold flange bolts
Do I need a swivel?
I'm going to borrow an o2 socket from the parts store, so that shouldn't be an issue.

I hate making trips to the store for that one wrench I don't have while in the middle of a job.
Any help, tips, and cautions will be greatly appreciated.

IROCanSS · 09-25-2011, 08:22 AM

People have a hard time removing one of the O2 sensors. Just FYI. Not sure on sizes... My guess is 15mm. I forget and my car is too low to go check.

I'd have a 6" and 12" extension. Good tools to have. I never mind buying tools.

B Mccue · 09-25-2011, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jrhaus76

People have a hard time removing one of the O2 sensors. Just FYI. Not sure on sizes... My guess is 15mm. I forget and my car is too low to go check.

I'd have a 6" and 12" extension. Good tools to have. I never mind buying tools.

Thanks, I'll buy both extensions, I'm guessing as long as I have a range of 14 to 18 mm shallow sockets, the extensions, the o2 socket, that should be it?

The Stig · 09-25-2011, 09:16 AM

I believe the bolts on the back end of the cats are 13mm.

bucketobolts · 09-25-2011, 09:26 AM

Probably a good idea to soak all the bolts and O2's with penetrating oil for a while before you get started.

I prefer

Rogan · 09-25-2011, 09:47 AM

Post up your gains when you get some after the install. Thanks

IROCanSS · 09-25-2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by B Mccue

Thanks, I'll buy both extensions, I'm guessing as long as I have a range of 14 to 18 mm shallow sockets, the extensions, the o2 socket, that should be it?

BUY DEEP WELL!!! The shank is pretty long and a shallow probably wont work!!! I had to go buy a deep well.

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Originally Posted by stieger

I believe the bolts on the back end of the cats are 13mm.

Maybe...

Quote:

Originally Posted by bucketobolts

Probably a good idea to soak all the bolts and O2's with penetrating oil for a while before you get started.

I prefer

GREAT IDEA!

MS3DALE · 09-25-2011, 10:03 AM

I bought an O2 sensor socket from my Snap-On guy,Its 22mm.
Also,make sure the exhaust is hot,I know it would be easier if it was cool,thats what me and my buddy thought,but it will make taking the O2 sensors out a lot easier and will help prevent stripping the threads like I did on one of mine when we removed it :(

B Mccue · 09-25-2011, 10:10 AM

Thanks guys, looks like I need a couple of extensions and a 15 and 16 deep socket. Do I need a swivel to get the back manifold nut? Do I need someone under the car or can I do this myself?

MS3DALE · 09-25-2011, 10:15 AM

No,no swivel was needed for mine.
It would help to have someone under the car,thats how we did mine,we actually removed the manifolds and cats together,but I was installing my LT headers,hi-flow cats,and CORSA all at the same time.
Are you just doing cats? or do you have headers too?

B Mccue · 09-25-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MS3DALE

No,no swivel was needed for mine.
It would help to have someone under the car,thats how we did mine,we actually removed the manifolds and cats together,but I was installing my LT headers,hi-flow cats,and CORSA all at the same time.
Are you just doing cats? or do you have headers too?

just cats, I don't have anyone to help me today and don't want to wait.

MS3DALE · 09-25-2011, 10:17 AM

OK,are you planning on removing your exhaust manifolds,or are you just trying to remove the cats only?

B Mccue · 09-25-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MS3DALE

OK,are you planning on removing your exhaust manifolds,or are you just trying to remove the cats only?

cats only

BowlingSS · 09-25-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by B Mccue

Thanks guys, looks like I need a couple of extensions and a 15 and 16 deep socket. Do I need a swivel to get the back manifold nut? Do I need someone under the car or can I do this myself?

I did my whole exhaust system by myself. Just get her as high as you can. So you are just changing the cats? I installed headers so the manifolds came off with the cats but you do need a deep 15 mm socket. Spray the bolts real good the day before will help.

Good luck.
Bill

09-25-2011, 08:18 AM	#1
B Mccue Drives: 2011 1ss ls3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 163 View My Garage	Tools needed for high flow cats install Can someone help me out with a tool list for installing my high flow cats? I want to make sure I have everything I need before I start. Socket and wrench sizes? how long of an extension to reach the manifold flange bolts Do I need a swivel? I'm going to borrow an o2 socket from the parts store, so that shouldn't be an issue. I hate making trips to the store for that one wrench I don't have while in the middle of a job. Any help, tips, and cautions will be greatly appreciated. __________________ RX catchcan, Vmax tb, Sullivan Racing billet pedals, Magnaflow 4" bullets. Solo High Flow Cats, Dyno tuned by ARD Houston, 390 RWHP 394 RWTQ,

09-25-2011, 09:16 AM	#4
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	I believe the bolts on the back end of the cats are 13mm. __________________

09-25-2011, 09:47 AM	#6
Rogan No Pain No Gain Drives: Yellow 5th Gen 2SS RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: GA Posts: 1,519	Post up your gains when you get some after the install. Thanks __________________ 2010 2SS/RS/L99 - Headers/CAI/SWAYs/CoilOvers/Tune/Steel Braided Brake Lines/Frozen Slotted Rotors

09-25-2011, 10:03 AM	#8
MS3DALE Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3/6M Litho#190 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Carmichaels,Pa. Posts: 2,274 View My Garage	I bought an O2 sensor socket from my Snap-On guy,Its 22mm. Also,make sure the exhaust is hot,I know it would be easier if it was cool,thats what me and my buddy thought,but it will make taking the O2 sensors out a lot easier and will help prevent stripping the threads like I did on one of mine when we removed it :( __________________ '11 IOM 2SS/RS LS3/6M HURST - Roto-Fab CAI-Kook's LTs-CORSA-Black Bear tuned Proud Litho owner #190 - Homecoming Litho #120 '15 SILVERADO Z71 1500 LTZ Crew Cab - 6.2 "Midnight Edition" -Airaid intake-CORSA

09-25-2011, 10:10 AM	#9
B Mccue Drives: 2011 1ss ls3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 163 View My Garage	Thanks guys, looks like I need a couple of extensions and a 15 and 16 deep socket. Do I need a swivel to get the back manifold nut? Do I need someone under the car or can I do this myself? __________________ RX catchcan, Vmax tb, Sullivan Racing billet pedals, Magnaflow 4" bullets. Solo High Flow Cats, Dyno tuned by ARD Houston, 390 RWHP 394 RWTQ,

09-25-2011, 08:22 AM	#2
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	People have a hard time removing one of the O2 sensors. Just FYI. Not sure on sizes... My guess is 15mm. I forget and my car is too low to go check. I'd have a 6" and 12" extension. Good tools to have. I never mind buying tools.

09-25-2011, 09:26 AM	#5
bucketobolts Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 149	Probably a good idea to soak all the bolts and O2's with penetrating oil for a while before you get started. I prefer

09-25-2011, 10:15 AM	#10
MS3DALE Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3/6M Litho#190 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Carmichaels,Pa. Posts: 2,274 View My Garage	No,no swivel was needed for mine. It would help to have someone under the car,thats how we did mine,we actually removed the manifolds and cats together,but I was installing my LT headers,hi-flow cats,and CORSA all at the same time. Are you just doing cats? or do you have headers too? __________________ '11 IOM 2SS/RS LS3/6M HURST - Roto-Fab CAI-Kook's LTs-CORSA-Black Bear tuned Proud Litho owner #190 - Homecoming Litho #120 '15 SILVERADO Z71 1500 LTZ Crew Cab - 6.2 "Midnight Edition" -Airaid intake-CORSA

09-25-2011, 10:17 AM	#12
MS3DALE Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3/6M Litho#190 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Carmichaels,Pa. Posts: 2,274 View My Garage	OK,are you planning on removing your exhaust manifolds,or are you just trying to remove the cats only? __________________ '11 IOM 2SS/RS LS3/6M HURST - Roto-Fab CAI-Kook's LTs-CORSA-Black Bear tuned Proud Litho owner #190 - Homecoming Litho #120 '15 SILVERADO Z71 1500 LTZ Crew Cab - 6.2 "Midnight Edition" -Airaid intake-CORSA

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