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Does a Performance Exhaust Increase Horsepower? (How to Install an Exhaust System)

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Want a LOUD exhaust? Does an Exhaust System make more Horsepower and Torque? Learn all the tips and tricks on how to install a performance cat back exhaust system with high flow cats, an X pipe, and straight pipes. Watch as I dyno my car before and after the exhaust system installation to see if we make more horsepower and torque! Plasma Cutter: http://amzn.to/2wqIVbx Exhaust System: http://amzn.to/2wncg6D Exhaust Pipes: http://bit.ly/gtexhaust X-pipe: https://amzn.to/2SlHULi Impact Gun: http://amzn.to/2xIc56c Homemade Penetrating Fluid:    • Homemade Penetrating Fluid, How to Ma...   O2 Sensor Sockets: http://amzn.to/2xJsyY7 Ramps: http://amzn.to/2fcrFzq Reciprocating Saw: http://amzn.to/2wose0A Extendable Ratchet: http://amzn.to/2xetiTg → Become a ChrisFix Subscriber: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... → Instagram:   / chrisfixit   → Facebook:   / chrisfix8   → Website: http://www.ChrisFixed.com → My Channel Home Page:    / chrisfix  …...more
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install an aftermarket exhaust system with common hand tools

0:02

spray down every nut bolt and connection

0:33

running too high flow cats into an x-pipe

1:35

install our exhaust head back to the dyno

1:57

remove the wheels

2:11

lift the front of the car

3:17

lower the car securely on the jack

3:22

grab a spray bottle with ice-cold water

3:40

spray down the fasteners

3:51

cut the exhaust

4:37

slide the tailpipe out of the hangar

4:52

remove the mufflers

5:09

clean the rusty threads on the bolt

5:27

removing the sensors under the car

6:25

remove the top nut with a ratchet

8:20

slide the exhaust out from under the car

8:33

slice through the outside shell of the muffler

9:22

check out the aftermarket muffler

10:25

get these option sensors off the old exhaust

11:05

add the anti-seize to the threads

11:34

tightened to about 25 foot-pounds of torque

11:49

install the exhaust

12:28

install the down pipe by sliding it over the studs

13:45

add the oxygen sensor

14:00

prevent any check engine lights

14:34

install the catalytic converters

15:48

tighten down the nuts starting with the two connecting the exhaust manifold

16:31

work our way back tightening down the exhaust clamps

16:38

tighten down the clamp at the front and the rear

16:47

keep the sensor wires off the hot exhaust

16:56

install the pipes

17:08

spray it onto the rubber hangers to lubricate

17:46

slide the muffler in place

18:21

push the rod into the exhaust hanger

18:29

tighten down the exhaust clamps holding the muffler in place

18:52

tighten the pipe over the axle

18:57

spray down all the seams

20:05

check the whole exhaust

20:13
Does a Performance Exhaust Increase Horsepower? (How to Install an Exhaust System)
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Want a LOUD exhaust? Does an Exhaust System make more Horsepower and Torque? Learn all the tips and tricks on how to install a performance cat back exhaust system with high flow cats, an X pipe, and straight pipes. Watch as I dyno my car before and after the exhaust system installation to see if we make more horsepower and torque! Plasma Cutter: http://amzn.to/2wqIVbx Exhaust System: http://amzn.to/2wncg6D Exhaust Pipes: http://bit.ly/gtexhaust X-pipe: https://amzn.to/2SlHULi Impact Gun: http://amzn.to/2xIc56c Homemade Penetrating Fluid:    • Homemade Penetrating Fluid, How to Ma...   O2 Sensor Sockets: http://amzn.to/2xJsyY7 Ramps: http://amzn.to/2fcrFzq Reciprocating Saw: http://amzn.to/2wose0A Extendable Ratchet: http://amzn.to/2xetiTg → Become a ChrisFix Subscriber: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... → Instagram:   / chrisfixit   → Facebook:   / chrisfix8   → Website: http://www.ChrisFixed.com → My Channel Home Page:    / chrisfix   *If the video was helpful, remember to give it a "thumbs up" and consider subscribing. New videos every Week* Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.

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