Ordered a cat back exhaust

[oldpaddy]

I did my passanger side last summer and it was a slow process but I got it done. I wouldn't wait too long though if I were you. As they get older they become way more difficult. Ford also offers stainless studs and nuts so you'll never have to do them again

I won't do the manifolds myself, I'll let my wife's shop handle it. I tried replacing them years ago on my first generation and gave up. Is there an engine that's harder to replace manifolds or plugs than the 5.4?

 

[JExpedition07]

Forgot to post my muffler replacement. I cut the old one out before the bend and cut the new one in the same spot, used a 2 3/4 coupler and clamps on one side, 3 inch stainless steel bolts with stainless steel nuts with locking stars attached on the other. Also be sure to buy a new gasket. The Walker is noticeably more throaty than stock.

 

[JExpedition07]

The old:

 

[gixer2000]

Forgot to post my muffler replacement. I cut the old one out before the bend and cut the new one in the same spot, used a 2 3/4 coupler and clamps on one side, 3 inch stainless steel bolts with stainless steel nuts with locking stars attached on the other. Also be sure to buy a new gasket. The Walker is noticeably more throaty than stock.

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Is it a gasket or a donut? I'm not sure if it comes with the cat back so I'm going to grab one

 

[JExpedition07]

Is it a gasket or a donut? I'm not sure if it comes with the cat back so I'm going to grab one

It’s official term was a gasket, donut shaped and fat like one though. One side flat one side round.

 

[gixer2000]

It’s official term was a gasket, donut shaped and fat like one though. One side flat one side round.

The Exhaust looks like its made into the flange on what I ordered. It doesn't say in the instructions anything about a gasket at all. Its coming tomorrow so I'll see what it looks like. Thanks!

 

[CaptOchs]

My bolts were practically needles due to rust. I ended up replacing everything with a Walker exhaust.

 

[david_jr]

Were you able to get the gasket at a local parts store? Where did you buy your bolts, Home Depot?

 

[gixer2000]

Were you able to get the gasket at a local parts store? Where did you buy your bolts, Home Depot?

This is the gasket. Looks like its only needed for the walker replacement.

Stainless hardware Can be found at home depot. Not sure the thread size or pitch though. I'll find out tonight when my exhaust gets dropped off and I can size them up to the nuts

 

[JExpedition07]

So gixer did you get your exhaust stuff tonight?