Cat-back install with no lift

[Sara/AWE]

A little bit of dish soap on the rubber helps to pull the hangers out.
Brian

We use Tri Flow or similar in the shop here. A little lube goes a long way!

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[txquailguy]

The Gibson Black Elite Single is on the way, should be here Saturday. Hopefully the Turbosmart BOV shows up about the same time. Can't wait to hear a different sound from my Ranger besides that 4 cyl whine. My Livernois tuner should be coming soon, they are waiting on the next batch of Mytouch tuners to get finished up. So glad they are making those in the USA! Only the screen comes from overseas. Looking forward to being a part of the Livernois family!

 

[sal33n]

The Gibson Black Elite Single is on the way, should be here Saturday. Hopefully the Turbosmart BOV shows up about the same time. Can't wait to hear a different sound from my Ranger besides that 4 cyl whine. My Livernois tuner should be coming soon, they are waiting on the next batch of Mytouch tuners to get finished up. So glad they are making those in the USA! Only the screen comes from overseas. Looking forward to being a part of the Livernois family!

I have the Livernois tune and I think you will be impressed. I ordered the AWE exhaust and thought about installing it myself, however the weather turned and now it's fricking cold out, so I am taking into a shop tomorrow and having them do it. I was in my garage last night installing new RokBlokz mud flaps and froze my butt off!!!

 

[Obijack]

I have the Livernois tune and I think you will be impressed. I ordered the AWE exhaust and thought about installing it myself, however the weather turned and now it's fricking cold out, so I am taking into a shop tomorrow and having them do it. I was in my garage last night installing new RokBlokz mud flaps and froze my butt off!!!

Need a salamander lol.

 

[sal33n]

Need a salamander lol.

I was thinking the same thing! The little space heater I was using just didn't cut it.

 

[txquailguy]

The main reason I went with the Gibson exhaust was flow for power and no drone in the cab. I wasn’t sure about a lot of other systems out there based on people talking about that drone sound at highway speeds. That AWE rumble video was persuasive though. I like that aFe Rebel exhaust also, it’s really short and I love the exit point In front of the rear wheel. Problem is I have running boards that I believe would be in the way.
I will be installing a dual port bov about the same time as the exhaust. Interested in how that will sound together.
I‘ve got the raptor grille on now, I need to post some pics...it looks good with the vinyl wrap.

 

[sal33n]

The main reason I went with the Gibson exhaust was flow for power and no drone in the cab. I wasn’t sure about a lot of other systems out there based on people talking about that drone sound at highway speeds. That AWE rumble video was persuasive though. I like that aFe Rebel exhaust also, it’s really short and I love the exit point In front of the rear wheel. Problem is I have running boards that I believe would be in the way.
I will be installing a dual port bov about the same time as the exhaust. Interested in how that will sound together.
I‘ve got the raptor grille on now, I need to post some pics...it looks good with the vinyl wrap.

Does the Gibson go all the way to the downpipe, or does it not replace the midpipe? I have a Gibson Catback exhaust on my Mustang and love the sound.

 

[txquailguy]

Does the Gibson go all the way to the downpipe, or does it not replace the midpipe? I have a Gibson Catback exhaust on my Mustang and love the sound.

The kit for the Ranger does not replace the midpipe.

 

[sbreech]

I have the Livernois tune and I think you will be impressed. I ordered the AWE exhaust and thought about installing it myself, however the weather turned and now it's fricking cold out, so I am taking into a shop tomorrow and having them do it. I was in my garage last night installing new RokBlokz mud flaps and froze my butt off!!!

I'm in the same boat. I have the exhaust in my living room, and the weather sucks. Would you mind telling how much a shop is charging to do the installation?

 

[sal33n]

I'm in the same boat. I have the exhaust in my living room, and the weather sucks. Would you mind telling how much a shop is charging to do the installation?

I’ll let you know tomorrow.

 

[sal33n]

I'm in the same boat. I have the exhaust in my living room, and the weather sucks. Would you mind telling how much a shop is charging to do the installation?

Local shop charged me $94 +tax and shop supplies. $103.60 total. Took them just over an hour. Don't like the angle that they installed the tips, but I can adjust these myself.

 

[Sara/AWE]

They are designed to flow with the body lines. If the logos are on top, they should be correct.

Dave

 

[Goodrx]

Local shop charged me $94 +tax and shop supplies. $103.60 total. Took them just over an hour. Don't like the angle that they installed the tips, but I can adjust these myself.

How’s it sound?

 

[sal33n]

How’s it sound?

Sounds great. Cold start is a little on the louder side but smooths out as it warms up. At cruising speeds it is pretty close to stock noise levels but when you punch it it has a good rumble to it. I am extremely happy as this is exactly what I was wanting.

 

[txquailguy]

I installed the Gibson Black Elite Single Cat-Back system this past weekend. It was very easy without a lift. You need to cut-off the muffler at the rear with a hacksaw so you can get the stock system out, especially if you have side steps installed. Only issue I had was their instructions were not correct on order of install. Due to the rear pipe hanger being different, you need to install the pipe into the hanger then bring the muffler and the rear pipe together.
Love the sound she makes now, and lots of power in that 2k - 4k range.
Turbosmart BOV is in tomorrow and my Livernois tuner should be in by the end of the month....Can't wait!!

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