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Waterboy2b98 · 03-01-2012, 02:10 AM

Just ordered my Borla type S cat back exhaust system, and a set of Rhino ramps for my SS. Any good advice to help the install go smooth? It does not "look" too hard?

rodgarza · 03-01-2012, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Waterboy2b98

Just ordered my Borla type S cat back exhaust system, and a set of Rhino ramps for my SS. Any good advice to help the install go smooth? It does not "look" too hard?

how much did that run you ??

Waterboy2b98 · 03-01-2012, 04:27 AM

$1175 on Summit.

SGNL99 · 03-01-2012, 06:27 AM

I just put that set on my car last month. The hardest thing was reaching my big sausage fingers behind the stock exhaust to remove the rubber mounts. I ended up taking the rear diffuser off in order to better reach them. Oh, and make sure you hit them with some WD-40 or Liquid Wrench and sit for a while before you get started. They pop out much easier that way. When removing the stock exhaust, make sure you have enough room behind your car to pull it out. It's 8 or 9 feet long and one piece. I had to pull it out at an angle because of the wall in the garage...and it was up on jack stands so I really couldn't go anywhere....so be warned.
Installing the new set up is extremely easy. Just follow the directions and you should be good. Just make sure you torque everything to spec (I want to say 36 ft lb). You are going to love the sound when you're done. Any other mods going along with this?

EM1/SS · 03-01-2012, 07:56 AM

I'm getting ready to put my Borla S type on in a week or so. I'm going to cut my stock exhaust pipes. I've heard it will make it much easier to get them out and I don't plan on saving them.

RxDoc08 · 03-01-2012, 08:46 AM

The hardest part is definitely removing the rubber hangers between the stock mufflers and the rear diffuser. This part took me the longest.

bannonm · 03-01-2012, 10:06 AM

I was in a hurry and didn't have time to install my Borlas. I took it to my local mechanic and they did it for $100. About 1-1/2 hrs labor. It's a lot easier when the car is on a lift. You may have to cut the existing pipes to get them completely out since they are one piece and weight about 125 pounds. So try and get it up as high as you can.

As stated the new set should be easy to install since it comes in manageable pieces.

snizzle · 03-01-2012, 12:40 PM

We did it on ramps in my driveway and did not cut the pipes. It certainly would have been easier that way though.

geaux_tigerss · 03-01-2012, 12:46 PM

Take your time getting the tips centered. To do this properly it takes two people and a long time. Few things look more sloppy than asymmetrical tips.

aquickls1 · 03-01-2012, 02:55 PM

Most exhaust systems on cars are not hard. It just takes time, and patience if your not used to working on cars. If you run into a snag and get frustrated, then take a break and have a beer. Then get back to it.

axis · 03-01-2012, 03:35 PM

LOTS of WD-40 on all the rubber hangars and you're golden.

Waterboy2b98 · 03-01-2012, 06:27 PM

Thanks for all the imput, it will help. Never did it myself before but am confident I can handle it now!!

Waterboy2b98 · 03-01-2012, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SGNL99

I just put that set on my car last month. The hardest thing was reaching my big sausage fingers behind the stock exhaust to remove the rubber mounts. I ended up taking the rear diffuser off in order to better reach them. Oh, and make sure you hit them with some WD-40 or Liquid Wrench and sit for a while before you get started. They pop out much easier that way. When removing the stock exhaust, make sure you have enough room behind your car to pull it out. It's 8 or 9 feet long and one piece. I had to pull it out at an angle because of the wall in the garage...and it was up on jack stands so I really couldn't go anywhere....so be warned.
Installing the new set up is extremely easy. Just follow the directions and you should be good. Just make sure you torque everything to spec (I want to say 36 ft lb). You are going to love the sound when you're done. Any other mods going along with this?

Just Cat backs and a K&M filter for now. Bought the car cash so $$ supply is tight for now.

jcollins91106 · 03-01-2012, 11:25 PM

If you don't have any need for the stock cat back, I would cut it. I have limited work space and cutting it made everything a lot easier. And +1 for wd40 the rubber hangers. I ended up using a rubber mallot to tap the hangers off.

03-01-2012, 02:10 AM	#1
Waterboy2b98 Waterboy2B98 Drives: 11 2SS M6. Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Prairieville La. Posts: 46	Borla cat back install advice for rookie? Just ordered my Borla type S cat back exhaust system, and a set of Rhino ramps for my SS. Any good advice to help the install go smooth? It does not "look" too hard?

03-01-2012, 06:27 AM	#4
SGNL99 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 50	I just put that set on my car last month. The hardest thing was reaching my big sausage fingers behind the stock exhaust to remove the rubber mounts. I ended up taking the rear diffuser off in order to better reach them. Oh, and make sure you hit them with some WD-40 or Liquid Wrench and sit for a while before you get started. They pop out much easier that way. When removing the stock exhaust, make sure you have enough room behind your car to pull it out. It's 8 or 9 feet long and one piece. I had to pull it out at an angle because of the wall in the garage...and it was up on jack stands so I really couldn't go anywhere....so be warned. Installing the new set up is extremely easy. Just follow the directions and you should be good. Just make sure you torque everything to spec (I want to say 36 ft lb). You are going to love the sound when you're done. Any other mods going along with this? __________________ CAI Black Intake w/ Apex scoop & ww bottle kit; VMAX throttle body; Borla S-type Cat back exhaust; Skip shift eliminator; Elite Engineering catch can; MGW short throw shifter; Stainless Works LT Headers w/ Hi-Flow cats and one awesome JRE TUNE! BMR stage 2 suspension; 3.91 gears

03-01-2012, 07:56 AM	#5
EM1/SS Drives: 11 2SS/RS M6 vert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NSB, FL Posts: 705	I'm getting ready to put my Borla S type on in a week or so. I'm going to cut my stock exhaust pipes. I've heard it will make it much easier to get them out and I don't plan on saving them. __________________ LSA supercharger, Borla S-Type cat back, BMR/ Pedders Suspension, Kooks stepped LT's, GM 3.91, and RDP tune.

03-01-2012, 10:06 AM	#7
bannonm Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 VR Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,536	I was in a hurry and didn't have time to install my Borlas. I took it to my local mechanic and they did it for $100. About 1-1/2 hrs labor. It's a lot easier when the car is on a lift. You may have to cut the existing pipes to get them completely out since they are one piece and weight about 125 pounds. So try and get it up as high as you can. As stated the new set should be easy to install since it comes in manageable pieces. __________________

03-01-2012, 12:40 PM	#8
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,425	We did it on ramps in my driveway and did not cut the pipes. It certainly would have been easier that way though. __________________ 2012 2SS 45th AE LS3 M6 Borla ATAK Catback Kooks Stepped LT Headers CAI Intake Hexvents VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body RX Catch Can Hurst Short Throw Shifter Pfadt ZL-Spec Stage 3 Suspension Forgestar F14 Tuned by Frost

03-01-2012, 04:27 AM	#3
Waterboy2b98 Waterboy2B98 Drives: 11 2SS M6. Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Prairieville La. Posts: 46	$1175 on Summit.

03-01-2012, 08:46 AM	#6
RxDoc08 Jason Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 341	The hardest part is definitely removing the rubber hangers between the stock mufflers and the rear diffuser. This part took me the longest.

03-01-2012, 12:46 PM	#9
geaux_tigerss Drives: 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 740	Take your time getting the tips centered. To do this properly it takes two people and a long time. Few things look more sloppy than asymmetrical tips. __________________ 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 Summit White 6" Lift, 37x13.50R24's

03-01-2012, 02:55 PM	#10
aquickls1 Drives: 2006 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: TX Posts: 18	Most exhaust systems on cars are not hard. It just takes time, and patience if your not used to working on cars. If you run into a snag and get frustrated, then take a break and have a beer. Then get back to it.

03-01-2012, 03:35 PM	#11
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	LOTS of WD-40 on all the rubber hangars and you're golden. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

03-01-2012, 06:27 PM	#12
Waterboy2b98 Waterboy2B98 Drives: 11 2SS M6. Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Prairieville La. Posts: 46	Thanks for all the imput, it will help. Never did it myself before but am confident I can handle it now!!

03-01-2012, 11:25 PM	#14
jcollins91106 Drives: 2010 2ss m6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 511	If you don't have any need for the stock cat back, I would cut it. I have limited work space and cutting it made everything a lot easier. And +1 for wd40 the rubber hangers. I ended up using a rubber mallot to tap the hangers off. __________________ 2010 2ss M6, TSP 1 7/8 Long Tube headers,dual electric cutouts, 3" pipes all the way back to magnaflows. elite engineering catch can, custom painted engine cover,CAI cold air intake, apex cold air racescoop, jannety racing 470 hp kit, custom JRE hot rough idle blower cam, jannety racing dyno tuned. pfadt lowering springs, lsr short throw shifter, custom sub setup,sony 7" indash nav, interior stiching dye, 20% tint all around, HAVOC spoiler, tail light black out, chevy emblem black out, seibon BBII carbon fiber hood,Front and rear bowtie blackouts. 461 rwhp and not done yet!

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