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rberns · 01-08-2012, 09:12 PM

I am looking at installing Borla ATAK cat back system on my 2011 2SS. I was looking at some of the instructions on the replacement and they state to remove the stock exhaust from the hangers and you will reuse those same hangers to mount the new system. But when looking at the pictures for installation, it appears that the hangers have been welded to the stock exhaust. Can anyone confirm that they are welded to the hangers or do they slide in and out easily.

ackeight · 01-08-2012, 09:15 PM

They are talking about he rubber part of the hangar. Those are removable.

Parag · 01-08-2012, 09:45 PM

Have fun with those, they are tight. I removed my bumper cover to get to them

orangejuice · 01-08-2012, 10:28 PM

You don't need to remove any diffuser or bumper cover. Take a tiny bit of oil and with your fingers shove it in the holes of the hanger and the stock exhaust will slide right out and the aftermarket will slide in to complete the install.

siriusdish · 01-08-2012, 11:06 PM

they sell a tool for them.

rberns · 01-09-2012, 12:47 AM

So the stock exhaust is not welded to the hangers? From the picture it appears that they are, but I could be wrong.

siriusdish · 01-09-2012, 01:03 AM

That metal hanger pushes out of the rubber at the top on the exhaust..

ss/rs-matt · 01-09-2012, 01:25 AM

take some dawn and make some really soapy water. lube'em up and they should slide right off. good luck!

ackeight · 01-09-2012, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by rberns

So the stock exhaust is not welded to the hangers? From the picture it appears that they are, but I could be wrong.

You will understand what we are talking about once you get under there. An exhaust should never be welded directly to the chassis. Like everyone else is saying, lube up those rubber hangars to slide the exhaust out. They can be difficult.

caverman · 01-09-2012, 07:48 AM

Shoot a little WD-40 into the holes of the rubber hangers. Let it sit for a minute or two.

No need to remove the bumper or diffuser.

geaux_tigerss · 01-09-2012, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caverman

Shoot a little WD-40 into the holes of the rubber hangers. Let it sit for a minute or two.

No need to remove the bumper or diffuser.

As did I. WD-40 then evaporates and restores the higher level of friction.

Wild Bill NY · 01-09-2012, 09:32 AM

WD-40 is your friend ! I took my stock exhaust out with GFX on my car no problems . Old exhaust out new one in all in an hour ...

axis · 01-10-2012, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caverman

Shoot a little WD-40 into the holes of the rubber hangers. Let it sit for a minute or two.

No need to remove the bumper or diffuser.

Quote:

Originally Posted by geaux_tigerss

As did I. WD-40 then evaporates and restores the higher level of friction.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wild Bill NY

WD-40 is your friend ! I took my stock exhaust out with GFX on my car no problems . Old exhaust out new one in all in an hour ...

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01-08-2012, 09:12 PM	#1
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	Installation question for new exhaust system I am looking at installing Borla ATAK cat back system on my 2011 2SS. I was looking at some of the instructions on the replacement and they state to remove the stock exhaust from the hangers and you will reuse those same hangers to mount the new system. But when looking at the pictures for installation, it appears that the hangers have been welded to the stock exhaust. Can anyone confirm that they are welded to the hangers or do they slide in and out easily. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

01-08-2012, 09:15 PM	#2
ackeight Drives: 10' 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,389 View My Garage	They are talking about he rubber part of the hangar. Those are removable. __________________ ADM tuned 412HP/407RWTQ. Kooks 2" headers w/ cats, ADM race intake, Vmax TB, Pedders XA coilovers and ZL1 sways. 1le clone

01-08-2012, 10:28 PM	#4
orangejuice H1 OFCR Drives: 2013 ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Shelby Twp., Michigan Posts: 1,320 View My Garage	You don't need to remove any diffuser or bumper cover. Take a tiny bit of oil and with your fingers shove it in the holes of the hanger and the stock exhaust will slide right out and the aftermarket will slide in to complete the install. __________________ Corsa Rotofab BBK ZL1 Hood/Fascia AAC Afterburners/Sidemarkers Havoc Black Chrome 5% Tint/20% Smoked Taillights

01-08-2012, 11:06 PM	#5
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	they sell a tool for them. __________________ 2010 L99 vararam intake, Vmax TB,Vmax Intake,TSP VVT 3 Cam,TSP underdrive pulley,Yank 3600,TM Cooler,ARH 2", High Flow cats, X-pipe, GM Pro mufflers, RX Catch Can,160 stat, BMR Trailing,toe,Cradle insert, Diff. Bushings, End links, Spohn-LCA's (Touring)Wheel spacer's. 422 rwhp Mustang Dyno http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaFNAhCL7Os

01-09-2012, 12:47 AM	#6
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	So the stock exhaust is not welded to the hangers? From the picture it appears that they are, but I could be wrong. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

01-08-2012, 09:45 PM	#3
Parag Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 1,334	Have fun with those, they are tight. I removed my bumper cover to get to them

01-09-2012, 01:03 AM	#7
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	That metal hanger pushes out of the rubber at the top on the exhaust.. __________________ 2010 L99 vararam intake, Vmax TB,Vmax Intake,TSP VVT 3 Cam,TSP underdrive pulley,Yank 3600,TM Cooler,ARH 2", High Flow cats, X-pipe, GM Pro mufflers, RX Catch Can,160 stat, BMR Trailing,toe,Cradle insert, Diff. Bushings, End links, Spohn-LCA's (Touring)Wheel spacer's. 422 rwhp Mustang Dyno http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaFNAhCL7Os

01-09-2012, 01:25 AM	#8
ss/rs-matt Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California Posts: 1,731	take some dawn and make some really soapy water. lube'em up and they should slide right off. good luck!

01-09-2012, 07:48 AM	#10
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Shoot a little WD-40 into the holes of the rubber hangers. Let it sit for a minute or two. No need to remove the bumper or diffuser. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

01-09-2012, 09:32 AM	#12
Wild Bill NY Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Orange County New York Posts: 261 View My Garage	WD-40 is your friend ! I took my stock exhaust out with GFX on my car no problems . Old exhaust out new one in all in an hour ... __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS , '08 Cadillac CTS , '08 Lincoln MKZ , '05 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper , John Deere LT155 . All American !!!

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