I just purchased a magna flow exhaust (cat Back) system for my 05 convertible.
Anyone had any problems installing this system? Looks pretty straight forward.
Thanks

 

First remove the bracket crossing under the pipe towards the muffler. IIRC, you need a large torx bit. Also remove the 3 flange bolts first before trying to remove the two rubber donuts at the muffler. Removing the flange bolts will allow the system to be pulled to the rear so there will be less tension on the rubber donuts.

James

 

I've done it twice. The first time was on my 07 convertible that is a low mileage garage queen. It was done in less than an hour. What took the most time for me was getting the second rubber hanger back in place. The second time was on my son's 04 which had a lot of miles on it. The flange bolt studs were rusty and broke off when we tried to remove them. It was necessary to drill out what was left of the studs on the cat side of the flange, and then use new stainless steel bolts.

I did not take this photo, but it shows how the bolts can break off if they are badly rusted. In this case I think who removed it may have actually used a saw to cut them off. Drilling out the holes on the cat side of the flange was not that difficult.

 

Both my 04 and 05 had bolts from the factory, no studs.

 

Thanks Guys.
Looking like I will tackle this next week.

 

How is the sound with the Magna Flow? Can you post a file?

 

It sounds GREAT. not a real deep muscle car sound, but a lot better that the stock system.