Corksport exhaust install question?

[YayArea420]

How difficult is this to install and also how hard is it to install the MIL eliminator? I have worked on a lot of cars so I am pretty good at working on them. Any help is appriciated. Thanks.

 

[Swerny]

They are both relatively easy.
The toughest part is getting the stock exhaust off the hangars and getting the O2 sensor off the stock exhaust.
It was the first exhaust I had done, and other than the problems above, it was pretty straightforward.

 

[YayArea420]

They are both relatively easy.
The toughest part is getting the stock exhaust off the hangars and getting the O2 sensor off the stock exhaust.
It was the first exhaust I had done, and other than the problems above, it was pretty straightforward.

Do you have to tap into some wires to install the MIL eliminators? If so which ones? Thanks.

 

[Swerny]

There's a schematic that comes with the MIL eliminator. You cut 2 of the wires (there are 4 in total on the O2 sensor) and splice in the MIL.
Really easy.

 

[DSMConvert]

very easy install, put oil on the hangers and they'll slide on easy as pie....for the mil eliminator you can make one for about $2, its in the how to section, and you do not have to cut and lengthen the wire only cut to splice in the mil(not talking about you ms, I'm referring to the suggestions you'll see in the how to thread). YOu can actually re-route the stock length o2 sensor wires to go into the spare bung i the jpipe...I did it on mine and a fellow board members and it looks completely stock, infact its mostly hidden out of site...

 

[YayArea420]

very easy install, put oil on the hangers and they'll slide on easy as pie....for the mil eliminator you can make one for about $2, its in the how to section, and you do not have to cut and lengthen the wire only cut to splice in the mil(not talking about you ms, I'm referring to the suggestions you'll see in the how to thread). YOu can actually re-route the stock length o2 sensor wires to go into the spare bung i the jpipe...I did it on mine and a fellow board members and it looks completely stock, infact its mostly hidden out of site...

Ok this is a noob question. What exactly is a "bung"? I see people say it but am not actually sure what it is.

 

[DSMConvert]

hole the 02 screws into...

 

[YayArea420]

hole the 02 screws into...

Cool that is what I figured just making sure. Thank for the help.

 

[YayArea420]

Should I buy the Kartboy Exhaust hangers when I order this? Also does the exhaust need gaskets?

 

[DSMConvert]

i would not purchase the hangers, there is no reason for the exhaust to be that stiff, you want the give to allow vibrations out...I confirmed this and heard many horror stories from spd racing when i talked to them....the only reason you would need the hangers is if for some reason your exhaust had a lot of lateral movement...the exhaust will work fine with your stock ones...and no the system comes will all gaskets, and you reuse the donut gasket in teh front...

 

[INGREXCO]

bung (n.) - i need teepee for my bung hole BUNG HOLE le great bungholio

 

[mdaj]

Correct. Do not by Kartboy exhaust hangers. You need to bend the exhaust a bit for it to not touch the rear bumper. The Kartboys are stiffer and a bit shorter I believe. That will do you no good.

Not an install but some pics...sorta

An excerpt from a PM I sent someone...may help may not help:

Install went fine. I think I had to buy 2 bolts and nuts to go where the springs are (attaches to "downpipe") because I was short on two. This pic http://www.corksport.com/content/00...es/exhaust2.jpg will show you what two I had to buy. I don't remember the length exactly. I also picked up some lock washers as well. Also in that pic you see where the o2 sensor is at...When you take your stock exhaust off you will need to move that o2 sensor to the spot it is in the picture. Of course you will make sure the sensor is away from moving and hot parts. Also, for that 2nd sensor (the one you are moving) you will need to solder (sp?) in the MIL eliminator or the MIL fix . First I tried the MIL Fix but that didn't work for me so I bought the Apex MIL and so far (couple hundred miles) no CEL.

Lastly, you will need to bend the exhaust hangers so that it will not touch your rear lip once everything is bolted up tight.

 

[mdaj]

bung (n.) - i need teepee for my bung hole BUNG HOLE le great bungholio

hahahaha....my roomie has ringers of them.

 

[DSMConvert]

oh also when tightening the spring bolts let the springs to their job, you do not need to super tighten them, if you do you will notice that the cast "ears" on the jpipe will begin to crack then break off due ot the fact there is no spacers between the cs flange and the jpipe flange...

 

[YayArea420]

Correct. Do not by Kartboy exhaust hangers. You need to bend the exhaust a bit for it to not touch the rear bumper. The Kartboys are stiffer and a bit shorter I believe. That will do you no good.

Not an install but some pics...sorta

An excerpt from a PM I sent someone...may help may not help:

Install went fine. I think I had to buy 2 bolts and nuts to go where the springs are (attaches to "downpipe") because I was short on two. This pic http://www.corksport.com/content/00...es/exhaust2.jpg will show you what two I had to buy. I don't remember the length exactly. I also picked up some lock washers as well. Also in that pic you see where the o2 sensor is at...When you take your stock exhaust off you will need to move that o2 sensor to the spot it is in the picture. Of course you will make sure the sensor is away from moving and hot parts. Also, for that 2nd sensor (the one you are moving) you will need to solder (sp?) in the MIL eliminator or the MIL fix . First I tried the MIL Fix but that didn't work for me so I bought the Apex MIL and so far (couple hundred miles) no CEL.

Lastly, you will need to bend the exhaust hangers so that it will not touch your rear lip once everything is bolted up tight.

So how many O2 sensors do our cars have total? Also if you move the O2 sensor to the spot it is in the picture, what was in that hole before?

 

[Heathen23]

So how many O2 sensors do our cars have total? Also if you move the O2 sensor to the spot it is in the picture, what was in that hole before?

A big bolt that plugged it. No joke. Just remove it and relocate that o2 sensor carefully. Then carefully re-run the wiring to it to a safe path because when you move it it's dangerously close to a few hot spots.

 

[YayArea420]

A big bolt that plugged it. No joke. Just remove it and relocate that o2 sensor carefully. Then carefully re-run the wiring to it to a safe path because when you move it it's dangerously close to a few hot spots.

Soe the O2 sensor that I move to that bung is the one I solder the MIL eliminator to?

 

[Heathen23]

Soe the O2 sensor that I move to that bung is the one I solder the MIL eliminator to?

Sure do. Remove the line and (be careful with the o2 sensor) splice and solder.

 

[DSMConvert]

when i re-routed mine i went down the driver side of the valve cover then across the front under the black cover then followed the a/c compressor line down...keeps you clear of everything hot...

 

[YayArea420]

Sure do. Remove the line and (be careful with the o2 sensor) splice and solder.

I got another question, What if my dealship is really strict about having performance parts and I have to take my car in. I would have to take my exhaust out and put the stock one back in. Can I leave the MIL eliminator on? Will it mess up how my car drives with everything back to stock?