Midpipe install ? Quick! - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

nicksmachy · 05-11-2009, 03:58 PM

Whats the best method for getting the two manifold flange nuts on the passenger side when taking the old h pipe out? I have all of the other nuts off, just can't seem to get these last two on the passenger side

Brown7 · 05-11-2009, 05:07 PM

several extensions and 1 swivel. put the swivel closer to the header. you can either lay on your back, or get it setup so you can place both legs under the car and pull the ratchet to you(i did it this way..i thought i broke the socket lol)

they are a *****..i put the stupid stock H back on and had no trouble at all..

AzureMach03 · 05-11-2009, 05:10 PM

best thing to do is replace the bolts with new ones too so they tighten easier. Also if u are willing to, on your 15 deep socket if you will grind it about 1/4 shorter it makes the fit much much better and perfect room to turn it.

nicksmachy · 05-11-2009, 08:22 PM

Thanks for the replies. I actually was able to do it before I noticed what you had said. I used the extensions and the swivel. Of course, they came off the hardest. Oh well. It's on now and I love it.

AzureMach03 · 05-11-2009, 08:57 PM

good to hear man

05-13-2009, 11:32 PM

I had one heck of a time with those too. What a PITA to get to!

swervo · 05-14-2009, 09:38 PM

PB Blaster is your friend.

The AntiRice · 05-15-2009, 08:14 AM

ah yes the deep socket and the grinder...custom tooling lol.

mach1coastie · 06-01-2009, 07:32 PM

i did the old loosen the engine mount and jack the engine up. worked like a champ.

zees03 · 06-02-2009, 08:16 PM

can anyone tell me where the best place is to get a mac O/R H is also for the best price... thanks

Matt03MACH1 · 06-02-2009, 11:28 PM

http://dagostinoracing.com/index.php...oducts_id=9740

Discount Offer: Coupon (SVT Snake )

05-11-2009, 03:58 PM	#1
nicksmachy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pembroke, New Hampshire Posts: 314	Midpipe install ? Quick! Whats the best method for getting the two manifold flange nuts on the passenger side when taking the old h pipe out? I have all of the other nuts off, just can't seem to get these last two on the passenger side __________________ 2003 Mustang Mach 1- Azure Blue Flowmaster mufflers K&N FIPK 3/8" intake spacer Custom Tune Performance Dyno MRT Catted h-pipe Build Date- 7/24/2003

05-11-2009, 05:07 PM	#2
Brown7 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 778	Re: Midpipe install ? Quick! several extensions and 1 swivel. put the swivel closer to the header. you can either lay on your back, or get it setup so you can place both legs under the car and pull the ratchet to you(i did it this way..i thought i broke the socket lol) they are a *****..i put the stupid stock H back on and had no trouble at all.. __________________ 03' DSG Mach 1 - Sold 85' Silver Metalic SVO

05-11-2009, 05:10 PM	#3
AzureMach03 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,117	Re: Midpipe install ? Quick! best thing to do is replace the bolts with new ones too so they tighten easier. Also if u are willing to, on your 15 deep socket if you will grind it about 1/4 shorter it makes the fit much much better and perfect room to turn it. __________________ 1999 Cobra Vert Built and Novi Blown :rockon: 03 Black Mach- Sold 00 Lightning- Sold 03 AB Mach- Sold

05-11-2009, 08:22 PM	#4
nicksmachy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pembroke, New Hampshire Posts: 314	Re: Midpipe install ? Quick! Thanks for the replies. I actually was able to do it before I noticed what you had said. I used the extensions and the swivel. Of course, they came off the hardest. Oh well. It's on now and I love it. __________________ 2003 Mustang Mach 1- Azure Blue Flowmaster mufflers K&N FIPK 3/8" intake spacer Custom Tune Performance Dyno MRT Catted h-pipe Build Date- 7/24/2003

05-11-2009, 08:57 PM	#5
AzureMach03 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,117	Re: Midpipe install ? Quick! good to hear man __________________ 1999 Cobra Vert Built and Novi Blown :rockon: 03 Black Mach- Sold 00 Lightning- Sold 03 AB Mach- Sold

05-13-2009, 11:32 PM	#6
nikbait Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Midpipe install ? Quick! I had one heck of a time with those too. What a PITA to get to!

05-14-2009, 09:38 PM	#7
swervo TT Mach Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 631	Re: Midpipe install ? Quick! PB Blaster is your friend. __________________ http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...o/DSC01397.jpg 2004 Black Mach 1 HP Twin 57mm turbo kit installed and tuned by MPH - 460rwhp/ 479rwtq 7lbs of boost

05-15-2009, 08:14 AM	#8
The AntiRice Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ft. Lewis, WA Posts: 478	Re: Midpipe install ? Quick! ah yes the deep socket and the grinder...custom tooling lol. __________________ Build Thread http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...read-pics.html

06-01-2009, 07:32 PM	#9
mach1coastie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Westampton, NJ Posts: 176	Re: Midpipe install ? Quick! i did the old loosen the engine mount and jack the engine up. worked like a champ. __________________ 2004 TR Mach1 (SOLD)

06-02-2009, 08:16 PM	#10
zees03 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: biloxi, mississippi Posts: 56	Re: Midpipe install ? Quick! can anyone tell me where the best place is to get a mac O/R H is also for the best price... thanks

06-02-2009, 11:28 PM	#11
Matt03MACH1 MACH 1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sunrise,FL Posts: 36	Re: Midpipe install ? Quick! http://dagostinoracing.com/index.php...oducts_id=9740 Discount Offer: Coupon (SVT Snake )

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