Over a year and 29 episodes ago, MOTORZ TV started with a pilot episode where we installed a Magnaflow exhaust
on our project Ford F-150 pickup truck. Man, a lot has changed since
then. It was called "Truckblog TV" back then, a spinoff concept based
on my truck blog called Truckblog.com.
I
was asked by Magnaflow to write an article for Truckblog, much like I
have been doing for the past 10 years or so. I had been thinking about
trying a video install format for a while, and so Jason and I just went
for it--the first episode of MOTORZ TV was born. That pilot also
happens to be the only episode where we published a written install as
well, available at Truckblog (and the only episode where I wear shorts and a t-shirt!)
Watch episode #1 and then watch this new episode (#29) and you'll see how far we've come over the past year!
As for installation, it's pretty simple. Jack up your car (or put it on
a lift) and remove the old exhaust, then put on the new one. We really
had to jack our Mustang up high in order to put the new over-the-axle
pipes on, which is why I highly recommend (twice in this episode) to
take your vehicle to a shop and use a lift. It's mainly a safety
concern... you have to lift it extremely high so if you do attempt it
at home, be sure to secure the front with wheel blocks, and use
strong jack stands, and just be very very careful. Some exhausts come
in three sections (like the F-150 install), but this Mustang exhaust is
only in two parts which increases the difficulty level of the install.
One
part of the install that can be very time consuming is the alignment.
The Mustang has two exhaust cutouts in the bumper for the tips to sit
just right. In order to align them you have to make sure that all your
bolts are loose, then align the tip... tighten, align, tighten, etc. It
can be quite a struggle, so just be sure to take your time... just when
you think it's not going to fit, you wiggle or bang a pipe just right
and it settles into place--right where you want it!
Watch the MOTORZ TV Video
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