Just got a catback.. - Honda Prelude Forum

spencerskate93 · 04-01-2009, 07:35 PM

So my Espelir catback came in today. My dad and I are planning on installing tomorrow. Was wondering if theres anything anyone here thinks I should know before hand.

I jacked the car up today to try the bolts on the catalytic converter and they were rusted up tight. Even after some WD-40, they still wouldn't budge.

Planning on using air tools tomorrow so hopefully that will work. Anyone else had similar problems? How did you all get your cat bolts loose?

Thanks guys

Shinji8311 · 04-01-2009, 08:00 PM

Blow torch. Enough said

If the bolts don't come loose, even with air tools (don't be surprised if the bolts break) then you would have to heat them while trying to loosen them. Good luck

Sl33p3r · 04-01-2009, 09:24 PM

An old buddy of mine worked at Mazda when I got my catback so I did the install there. Got the car jacked up and used the air gun to get them off. They came off ok, would have been impossible without it though.

spencerskate93 · 04-01-2009, 09:28 PM

Thanks for the help.

Okay say the bolts break? Where do I go from there?

nathonm · 04-01-2009, 11:14 PM

a new high flow cat lol? probably be easier than trying to tap or drill em out.

TheJGB-2KTypeSH · 04-02-2009, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by spencerskate93

Thanks for the help.

Okay say the bolts break? Where do I go from there?

If the bolt were to break, then you can buy new studs from the dealer. They run about $8 each, or go to a hardware store and buy STAINLESS bolts, nuts and lock-washers.

h22jdmvtec · 04-02-2009, 03:49 AM

just cut the bolts man...its a real pita...when i replaced my cat i had to cut all 6 bolts and then i had to beat the old cat with a hammer just to get it off the junk greaddy exhaust that came with the car...good luck with it though...

spencerskate93 · 04-02-2009, 05:32 PM

Thanks again for all the help.

We installed it today and it sounds and looks good!