richelesro
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- 2003.5 BYM MSP
How To install Protosport Downpipe
Okay. I installed my Protosport downpipe yesterday and here's the steps I went through. The process took about 1.5 hours, not counting the time to take pictures, etc.
First, I went ahead with the check engine light fix which I got from the following URL:
http://www.apexr1.com/mamilelcfi.html
My review of the downpipe:
http://mazdamp3.com/vbb230/showthread.php?s=&threadid=33996
Now, getting to the nitty gritty. You'll need a socket set in both metric and standard measurements along with a can of Liquid Wrench or WD40. A rubber mallot could be of use, and something to remove the O2 sensor (I used a cresent wrench).
Word to the wise:
Use Liquid Wrench / WD40 liberally. Those of you with older cars are going to need to let it sit and soak in. Do not force any of the bolts, especially the ones attached to the turbo. The last thing you want is a broken stud anywhere. Take it slow, take it in one piece.
1. Get the car up. I don't have a lift, so jackstands for me.
(Doesn't my car look lovely on jackstands with only 4300 miles on it?)
Here's what you're going to see underneath. Notice the cross-member between the cats because we're going to have to work around it.
Let's get it on!
Okay. I installed my Protosport downpipe yesterday and here's the steps I went through. The process took about 1.5 hours, not counting the time to take pictures, etc.
First, I went ahead with the check engine light fix which I got from the following URL:
http://www.apexr1.com/mamilelcfi.html
My review of the downpipe:
http://mazdamp3.com/vbb230/showthread.php?s=&threadid=33996
Now, getting to the nitty gritty. You'll need a socket set in both metric and standard measurements along with a can of Liquid Wrench or WD40. A rubber mallot could be of use, and something to remove the O2 sensor (I used a cresent wrench).
Word to the wise:
Use Liquid Wrench / WD40 liberally. Those of you with older cars are going to need to let it sit and soak in. Do not force any of the bolts, especially the ones attached to the turbo. The last thing you want is a broken stud anywhere. Take it slow, take it in one piece.
1. Get the car up. I don't have a lift, so jackstands for me.
(Doesn't my car look lovely on jackstands with only 4300 miles on it?)
Here's what you're going to see underneath. Notice the cross-member between the cats because we're going to have to work around it.
Let's get it on!