Any usefull tips on installing a TTI exhaust system?

[MOVE N UP]

I just ordered a full tti exhaust system..any tips on install ?

 

[Big_John]

Have someone else do it on a lift.

I do a ton of work myself.... and when it came to putting the new TTI system on my 300, I had it done. Money well spent for me.

If you want to do it yourself... Jack the car up as high as you can. The rear will have to hang so you can support the car at the frame just ahead of the rear wheels. Put everything on and leave the clamps loose until you are satisfied with the locations etc. Watch out for spots where it might hit and rattle. It's all straight forward...

 

[commando1]

If you have to ask....
It's easy. It's all bolt on.

 

[300rag]

Just follow the included instruction and it goes in easy, even on your back, with the car on stands.

 

[moper]

Tips: Make sure you leave everything loose. If you use a lift, drop the weight on the rear wheels before you adjust & tighten everything.You may need to trim here and there so be prepared. I've had one system just about jump on by itself, and I've had systems where I had to completely modify parts to get it to work properly. So take your time and leave your options open to do what you have to in order to make it right.

 

[Yatzee]

If using headers with the install, buy a set of the aluminum gaskets for this joint so if there is the slightest angle difference they still seal well. TTI's are good but not as good as the maelable aluminum ones. Use a light smear of high temp (red) silicon on all slip joints and on the joint bands. If you're using the 2 1/2 inch system especially, because they condense a lot of water inside and then the drips of black water on the garage floor will drive you crazy after the car sits. Don't trust the sealing strips on the band clamps. Be aware of the clearance between the mufflers and the drive shaft especially once the car is set back down on the wheels. Install from the front back connecting the header flange and tightening first being careful not to side stress this joint with the rest of the installation and mind that cross-over slip joint that is a bit difficult to set for the exact width between the left and right pipes. They both have to come in evenly and together at this slip joint or one side of the exhaust will have tension. Not good when they heat up and expand slightly.

 

[MOVE N UP]

If using headers with the install, buy a set of the aluminum gaskets for this joint so if there is the slightest angle difference they still seal well. TTI's are good but not as good as the maelable aluminum ones. Use a light smear of high temp (red) silicon on all slip joints and on the joint bands. If you're using the 2 1/2 inch system especially, because they condense a lot of water inside and then the drips of black water on the garage floor will drive you crazy after the car sits. Don't trust the sealing strips on the band clamps. Be aware of the clearance between the mufflers and the drive shaft especially once the car is set back down on the wheels. Install from the front back connecting the header flange and tightening first being careful not to side stress this joint with the rest of the installation and mind that cross-over slip joint that is a bit difficult to set for the exact width between the left and right pipes. They both have to come in evenly and together at this slip joint or one side of the exhaust will have tension. Not good when they heat up and expand slightly.

PERFECT INFO !!! thanks a lot!! I am using the stock HP manifolds, but I am very appreciative of the other pitfalls and your suggestions on mitigating them!!