Gentlemen,

I was contemplating installing an aftermarket exhaust on my GT2 in my garage. I would like to learn more about my car and what better way than to do it yourself. However, I don’t want to say 8 hours later into the job; why didn’t I just take it a muffler shop?

1. Is this an easy process for the average home mechanic?

2. How long should the process take two guys with basic hand tools?

3. Are there any specialized tools needed?

4. Is one jack sufficient? Do I need a special jack puck for the 996?

5. What has to be removed to get to the turbo’s exhaust system? I have seen the rear bumpers of the NA cars removed. Is this required on a turbo?

6. Has anyone prepared step by step directions for a 996TT/GT2?

7. Any special preparation needed other than spraying WD-40 or something similar on the bolts/nuts?

8. In the event I chicken out, can a basic muffler shop handle this job easily? If the bumper has to be removed I would probably not let a non P-Car tech touch it.

Thanks in advance.

Now I just need to order the exhaust.

 

Listed under out "how to's" you will find this

http://www.imagineauto.com/tips4.htm

 

Thanks Stephen.

How long does this generally take for someone working on their back with floor jacks?

Thanks again.

 

couple hours.. be careful with 02 sensors...

 

On the floor, maybe 3-4 hours tops.

 

Eh.. whadda you mean 3-4 hours? If you make your garage floor be as cold as possible.. I know Stephen, myself or Kevin can do it faster I think we took mine off, on, off again in under 2 hours

 

I did it, myself, in under 2 hours. Just remember to move the band clamps to the side and the exhaust will drop straight out. No issues to it, really.

 

Alex, we had a damn zipper on yours. Can't smoke my cigars in the garage...cold as hell. It should have taken all day

 

My father is a below average mechanic and he removed his GT2 mufflers and replaced them with Fabspeed loud mufflers in less than 2 hours.
Please go to Sears and buy a nice jack and jack stands. I would not work under a car with a "factory" jack.

 

Does this apply to any after market muffer? What about for the B&B? What about the headers?

 

I won't bother, I'd rather do it in a good shop and pay them the labor fee, way more worthed

 

The B&B is easier as it is rather light. It applies to both the headers and exhaust. You just need "room" under the vehicle to correctly do the job. As long as you have the room, those two mods are rather simple.

 

I pulled mine and installed the Europipe by myself. I put the rear wheels on wooden blocks, more stable than jack stands. Make notes on how the O2 sensor wires snake up to their conncectors, and don't get the O2 front and rear sensors reversed. PorschePhd's instructions worked perfectly.

 

Sandy:

It can be very tight unless you pull the rear bumper off. Watch the studs on the turbo housings when you pull off/put on/ bolt up the next unit. They strip very easily since they are at a tough angle to reach. I think you can defintely do it in your garage, but I would allow for more then 4-5 hours so you dont end up rushing the job. Please let us know how you make out.

 

Straight forward and simple DIY...take your time and have someone there to help support the stock system when you remove it...it's heavy!