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I would love to convert to an European rear bumper but don't want to not be able to change back to original.
Day off fun - Hacked muffler's installed - superb sound awaits!
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So I took today off to putter around the house - making it an extra long weekend...
Decided to learn about my car and install the newly bypassed 3.6 mufflers. Can't wait to hear them.
I know that I did not have to remove the bumper, but wanted to see how for when I do the plugs, coils and tubes in the future. Install went quite easily, a little bit of PB blaster and everything came right apart. I would rate it as an easy DIY.
Next project will beto get Eric a Bumperplugs.com to paint the bumperettes.
Lorelei extracted her pound of flesh though
Wacked my head on the corner of the decklid. Called my wife because she moved the first aid kit. My wife's first question to me "You didn't bleed on the car did you?"
Hey, looks good, Fergus! I'm sure you will love the sound, as all of us do who have done this mod. I agree that this is a pretty straight forward DIY process.
I managed to change mine without bumping my head.
Were you able to source the 3.6 cans locally, and have the fabbing and welding done, or did you buy the finished modded mufflers from somewhere?
Just went for a ride. The personality of the car is radically transformed. I used to think it sounded okay, now, comparatively, I would suggest it sounded anemic.
Total cash cost $360; as follows
3.6L mufflers from a fellow Lister in the USA (thanks Frank) - $300 total landed cost
U-bend (304 stainless, 2.25") - $60
Welding - free
(It pays to have family in the manufacturing business)
Installation - 50 ml of blood and 2.5hrs of my time (it could be done in under an hour without too much trouble).
It is
without a doubt
the best, most cost-effective mod that you can do.
Let me see what I have that will record the sound reasonably.
I plan on doing this mod and my mufflers are on the way, can you confirm the exact location and reference number for the tubes "U-bend (304 stainless, 2.25") - $60" ?
Question for you concerning the bumper cover removal...Are the brackets for the bumperetts removeable or would you have to cut them off? I would love to convert to an European rear bumper but don't want to not be able to change back to original.
I did not look and from my pictures it's really hard to tell. They almost look riveted on, but those might be captive studs with nuts on the back. Sorry that I can't offer more insight.
