The bottom end of the pre-cat on my '06 cracked thru this Saturday at the track. The dealer wants $1,800 for a replacement (reman), and Real OEM lists the part at about $1,300. So heck with that! This is the third time this SS exhaust system has failed. Stainless just cracks. So I'm going to an aftermarket header. This will be the first time changing out this part. Any hints? I will be crawling around under the car on a "cardboard creeper", but could go to a "rent-a-lift" place if that would make the job easier. I looked at the broken part last night, and was thinking about replacement, but wished I had smaller hands... I'm open to any thoughtful advice. Thanks! Pat
Rent the lift it will be worth it. Also check out the Stratmosphere header we have had great luck with them.
Thanks, Way - but I bought a slightly used OBS header with cat. If this doesn't work out I will look at the Stratmosphere header. BTW - the pads you sold me are holding up well - they are getting kinda crumbly, but boy - nice bite and they last OK - especially considering I can't get on the track without a student (and some are supersized!). Pat
Thanks, Jim: I just had some shoulder reconstruction, and am thinking that laying on a cardboard creeper might not be so bad. Then again...