04-15-2022, 01:02 PM | #1 |
Install of borla ATAK axle back
It seems simple enough, except for the cutting
Off of the “suitcase “ muffler! Any advice on doing This, directions in regards to the actual cutting Is somewhat vague, they give pics with a tape measure At 7” from muffler, but pic isn’t quite clear. |
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04-15-2022, 02:11 PM | #2 |
Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Bay Area, CA
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I just did this a few months ago.
I would cut per their instructions to test fit the exhaust first but note that a lot of people (myself included, end up cutting off another 1/2" - 1" so that the tips can be pushed further back behind the bumper. i dont like the look of the tips sticking out more than 1/2" - 1" past the bumper max. obviously don't tighten down the clamps until you are happy with the position of the tips. i used a sawzal but it is pretty hard to get a clean perpendicular cut under the car on stands. as was recommended to me, i would use an exhaust cutter something like this: https://www.amazon.com/OEMTOOLS-2704...a-434187541606 I used this before to cut intercooler piping and it took longer but you have a lot better control of the cut. I would tape up the bumper/difuser exhaust openings with blue painters tape so you dont accidently scratch it while removing and installing the exhaust. |
04-15-2022, 03:47 PM | #3 |
Thx for the info, it sounds like you didn’t have enough
Room under car to get a straight cut, u think if car was on a lift You would have no problem getting a straight cut? |
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04-15-2022, 04:12 PM | #4 | |
Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Bay Area, CA
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with the exhaust cutter the place you wrap it around the exhaust when you start is where the cut will end up being. that said i dont think its super critical. my cut was okay, not perfect, but there is no issue anyway. |
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04-15-2022, 05:49 PM | #5 |
Thx serper, it should be an interesting mission
Hopefully the neighbors won’t hate me to much |
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04-15-2022, 07:01 PM | #6 | |
Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Mar 2021
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i am doing a bunch of stuff getting ready for a track day (between working lol) and just snapped a pic of how my tips are positioned. its pretty loud at cold start, but manageable if you start the car in stealth mode. otherwise it isnt bad in the quiet mode and even track mode, as long as you arent getting into it. if you have LTs i hear it is very loud |
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04-15-2022, 07:30 PM | #7 |
Drives: ZL1/1LE parts added Join Date: May 2018
Location: Somewhere around Texas pines tress and smooth asphalt
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I have atak mufflers with stock manifolds, and you seriously hear the bark when you pass a car going the opposite direction ! Track mode.
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