Slicer101
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First off need to recognize that this is a company that is going to make a difference that some of the high dollar people need to take note on. They have a price point that is fair and quality that is 2nd to none. Add to that an exceptional support/sales teams that actually respond and listen and you have the makings of a company that has no choice but to succeed.
The Downpipe and all related goodies arrived in a big box. Everything was packaged well to prevent damage during shipping.
Just look at this shinny stainless stuff work or art!!
Snazzy name plate..
Man that CAT has some polish! I can see myself… think I need to shave Check our those welds!
Even the flex pipe is clean. Welds again are nice!
How about a stock compare? What a difference!!
So on to the installation. I would suggest the following for tools:
15mm Deep and shallow. 3/8 or ½ drive. I used 3/8 drive on the top end just because it was smaller and easier to get into places. This is used at the turbo, the clamp to the “suit case” and then provided clamp.
13mm Deep or shallow. This is for the lower bracket that is attached to the transmission area.
Ratcheting wrenches in both the above sizes are handy as well.
7/8 wrench or a O2 sensor wrench.
Small tube of Anti-Seize.
Jack and Jack stands.
Patience
Beer – come on.. gotta celebrate!!
This really is an easy install. You can watch a few vids on You Tube ( I suggest CJ Pony Parts as Bill has some good info to pull from).
Make sure you put the O2 sensors in the right place. Green up top and Grey down low. Make sure and put a little anti-seize on the threads when putting them in the new CVF pipe.
You will want to use that “patience” tool when attaching to the pipe to the turbo. You will NOT reuse the donut gasket that you see in all the other install videos. CVF provides a flat gasket so that you just need to make sure you don’t get it out of sorts and make sure it is not in a bind as you get the nuts tightened. I do suggest that you apply a little WD40 to the bolts going into the turbo and then running the nuts down all the way to clean the threads before starting to put the pipe in place. It just helps things easy and you are better able to tell that you are not jut working against some dirt or rust when things start feeling tight. I also did all the work at the turbo side from the top of the car. Much easier to get to for me.
You can move down below now and attach the transmission bracket. Just put it in place to help hold things but no need to tighten anything down.
Move to the back and attach the 3” to stock “small” adapter for those of us still using the stock cat back. Once everything is in place go back and start to tighten things up.
Take pictures and revel in your handy work and share with others the new art work you have installed!!
Fire it up and check for leaks!
Now use that “BEER” tool and celebrate!!
You will notice a lot more turbo noise now and If you are running the stock cat-back it will have a little more rumble. You will also notice some seat of the pants change as well. I am only running the Cobb Stage 1 right now but there is already a big difference with each part I have installed. Can’t wait to see what it is like when I replace the IC.
Again, the quality is excellent and the price is affordable. (Not going to say ch*** because that word does not belong on these products. It would be an insult.) You will not have to take something out of your kid’s collage fund just to pay for this. If you are looking for a company to get behind and support then CV Fabrication deserves your attention for sure. Have not decided if I will stay with the stock cat-back or after market (MBRP Street). CVF will get that purchase as well as I like dealing with a company that puts the customer first. The parts that I have been sent and the service that I have received have been top notch.
The Downpipe and all related goodies arrived in a big box. Everything was packaged well to prevent damage during shipping.
Just look at this shinny stainless stuff work or art!!
Snazzy name plate..
Man that CAT has some polish! I can see myself… think I need to shave Check our those welds!
Even the flex pipe is clean. Welds again are nice!
How about a stock compare? What a difference!!
So on to the installation. I would suggest the following for tools:
15mm Deep and shallow. 3/8 or ½ drive. I used 3/8 drive on the top end just because it was smaller and easier to get into places. This is used at the turbo, the clamp to the “suit case” and then provided clamp.
13mm Deep or shallow. This is for the lower bracket that is attached to the transmission area.
Ratcheting wrenches in both the above sizes are handy as well.
7/8 wrench or a O2 sensor wrench.
Small tube of Anti-Seize.
Jack and Jack stands.
Patience
Beer – come on.. gotta celebrate!!
This really is an easy install. You can watch a few vids on You Tube ( I suggest CJ Pony Parts as Bill has some good info to pull from).
Make sure you put the O2 sensors in the right place. Green up top and Grey down low. Make sure and put a little anti-seize on the threads when putting them in the new CVF pipe.
You will want to use that “patience” tool when attaching to the pipe to the turbo. You will NOT reuse the donut gasket that you see in all the other install videos. CVF provides a flat gasket so that you just need to make sure you don’t get it out of sorts and make sure it is not in a bind as you get the nuts tightened. I do suggest that you apply a little WD40 to the bolts going into the turbo and then running the nuts down all the way to clean the threads before starting to put the pipe in place. It just helps things easy and you are better able to tell that you are not jut working against some dirt or rust when things start feeling tight. I also did all the work at the turbo side from the top of the car. Much easier to get to for me.
You can move down below now and attach the transmission bracket. Just put it in place to help hold things but no need to tighten anything down.
Move to the back and attach the 3” to stock “small” adapter for those of us still using the stock cat back. Once everything is in place go back and start to tighten things up.
Take pictures and revel in your handy work and share with others the new art work you have installed!!
Fire it up and check for leaks!
Now use that “BEER” tool and celebrate!!
You will notice a lot more turbo noise now and If you are running the stock cat-back it will have a little more rumble. You will also notice some seat of the pants change as well. I am only running the Cobb Stage 1 right now but there is already a big difference with each part I have installed. Can’t wait to see what it is like when I replace the IC.
Again, the quality is excellent and the price is affordable. (Not going to say ch*** because that word does not belong on these products. It would be an insult.) You will not have to take something out of your kid’s collage fund just to pay for this. If you are looking for a company to get behind and support then CV Fabrication deserves your attention for sure. Have not decided if I will stay with the stock cat-back or after market (MBRP Street). CVF will get that purchase as well as I like dealing with a company that puts the customer first. The parts that I have been sent and the service that I have received have been top notch.
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