Remus Midpipe install with ZCP exhaust issues and completion notes

[mitch32]

Tonight I finally installed a Remus midpipe on a ZCP, I had a few issues that I worked through that will help others.

Lining up the stock exhaust with the Remus midpipe is a challenge both pipes come in at an opposite angle and because the need to fit inside reducers it's makes it a challenge. If they were the same diameter there would have not been issues. The Remus is 5mm larger making it a challenge. To get them to fit inside each other I used a ratchet strap to close the gap between the Remus pipe which eventually worked out. See photos below.

Lining up he downpipe flanges was a real PITA it fits and new gaskets don't help at all. Pry bars and lots of swearing were used. I found it easier to take off the downpipe flange torx bolts which the top one later on becomes difficult, on a lift it wouldn't be an issue but I did this one on the floor.

Now the only thing that I believe is a potential future issue with the midpipe is that it pushes on the rear muffler (it seems to be 1-2" too long but maybe it's me as I didn't take a before and after). Photos below will show you what I mean. It's sticks out of the bumper about 1" which may infact be stock but I can't confirm, all I know is it looks like it's pushing on the rubber hangers.

[mitch32]

Add'n photos

[mike@x-ph.com]

Congrats!
How does it sound?

I recommend just cutting 1-2" if you do not like the way it looks

[mitch32]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Congrats!
How does it sound?

I recommend just cutting 1-2" if you do not like the way it looks

Sounds good on the ZCP and highway cruise is quiet enough.

I'll try to cut it but it's definitely forcing on the system as is.