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Old 12-01-2010, 09:54 PM
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How much trouble is it to install the GHL exhaust system on C5 2001 LS1?
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Old 12-02-2010, 02:07 AM
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The GHL catback is exactly as easy to install as a Corsa catback. Glad I could help.
Old 12-02-2010, 02:51 AM
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Easy as hell, if you can change the oil you can change the mufflers!
Old 12-02-2010, 07:41 AM
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It is not hard to change the exhaust if you have the means to get the rear of the car high enough to remove the stock cat back. If you don't then your other option is to cut the stock setup to remove it. Putting the GHLs on will not require you to raise the rear as high and should not be an issue.
Old 12-02-2010, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel @ ECS
It is not hard to change the exhaust if you have the means to get the rear of the car high enough to remove the stock cat back. If you don't then your other option is to cut the stock setup to remove it. Putting the GHLs on will not require you to raise the rear as high and should not be an issue.


Perhaps the hardest part is loosing the bolts on the H Pipe without breaking them. The other is you need to drop your sway bar in order to get the over axle pipe installed.
Old 12-03-2010, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel @ ECS
It is not hard to change the exhaust if you have the means to get the rear of the car high enough to remove the stock cat back. If you don't then your other option is to cut the stock setup to remove it. Putting the GHLs on will not require you to raise the rear as high and should not be an issue.


Its easy to install the GHL's. (jacks + stands only needed)
Its hard to remove the stock exhaust in your garage without a lift.

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Old 12-03-2010, 06:33 PM
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easy to install and the best sounding exhaust out there.
Old 12-03-2010, 11:40 PM
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Perhaps the hardest part is loosing the bolts on the H Pipe without breaking them. The other is you need to drop your sway bar in order to get the over axle pipe installed.
Hmm thats odd my bolts came out like the car had never been run before although it had about 97k on it when I took them off. Now my lowering bolts thats a different story....
Old 12-04-2010, 01:46 AM
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Can't answer your question, but I couldn't resist chiming in that the GHL Bullets are imho the absolute best sounding exhaust system available for the C5. Before this turns into an exhaust preference war, I want to reiterate that it's just my opinion. You'll love your GHL exhaust when you get it installed .
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Hmm thats odd my bolts came out like the car had never been run before although it had about 97k on it when I took them off. Now my lowering bolts thats a different story....
I had 67k and two out of four snapped even after soaking them in PB Blaster and applying heat. Since I didn't have access to a torch I had to drill them out not fun at all.

But it was worth it, I love my GHL's
Old 12-04-2010, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by japc5
I had 67k and two out of four snapped even after soaking them in PB Blaster and applying heat. Since I didn't have access to a torch I had to drill them out not fun at all.

But it was worth it, I love my GHL's
Well I didnt use anything on mine, not even some wd40 just a 3/8 ratchet and some elbow grease.

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