BTW, I ran into an issue on the TP to DP connection, the gasket didn't fit. I went to AZ to find one, which they didn't have, but they guy there recommended some copper gasket maker. I had some serious doubts, but it actually worked. It's in a spray can, like paint. Just a heads up in case you run into the same issue.

 

Thanks for the heads up, I never knew they made spray copper gasket, Good to know it works just incase.

 

My exhaust is a 2.5 inch cat back, that's why it didn't match up right for the gasket. I'm sure stock would have the same issue, but a full 3 inch exhaust shouldn't be an issue. I'm not sure what you're running.

I never knew about the spray on copper either, and like I said, I wasn't too sure about it, but it worked, so whatever...

 

Update info, Last week I tried putting the test pipe in. The turbo bolts were fine but the bolts from tb to dp were rusted as hell no threads on them and I couldnt even remove the first sensor. I took it to a race shop and they said theres gonna be alot of work involved like removing the drive axle, Did you guys remove the test pipe from the airbox side or down underneath. I might give it another shot, maybe buy a new downpipe so I dont have to mess with the old dp to cat bolts.

 

I very, very carefully pulled the whole DP out still attached to the cat. It takes a little twisting and turning, but it will come out... then you can get a better handle on the TP/DP bolts. The drive shaft doesn't need to come out, but you may want to invest in an O2 sensor tool if you're having a hard time with that.

 

So it pulled out from underneath the car or from the engine bay Took it to another place they wanted 300 to install it so im gonna attempt it myself again.

 

Took it out through the top, had to remove the air box and a bunch of hoses and lines so it would be out of the way. Then just twist and pull from various angles until finally it comes out, like a magic trick! It's a real PITA, but pretty much the only way to do it with only one person...