Hi,
I'm considering and exhaust upgrade. However, it is a priority for me to be able to replace the exhaust myself at home at convenience without too much trouble. Because of that, I'm basically considering to replace just the axelback (I think that's the correct nomenclature, I'm referring to something like this: Porsche 718 Boxster / Cayman Performance Exhaust - Soul Performance Products).
So, what components would I need to remove from the car in order to be able to dismantle the OEM exhaust and replace it with the new one and vice versa?
I already did that on my Miata. It was pretty straightforward. I just needed to raise the car with a hydraulic jack, get underneath the vehicle, loosen some screws and remove the exhaust. What about the 718? I've been looking for videos where I could see what components are required to be disassembled, but there are very few of them online.
I've seen some people disassembling the under-body shield, arms of the support brace and wheels. Is this really necessary to replace only the muffler? I don't have a car elevator, just a hydraulic jack, so it's quite important to avoid removing body shields, support braces and so on.
I've been able to find some videos from older models. On these videos they all seem to remove only the wheels to get access to the exhaust bolts. Not sure if this also applies to the 718 though.
Anyone here has replaced the exhaust himself and can provide some info?
Thanks!
PS: I need to be able to swap from stock to aftermarket exhaust and vice versa easily to get through my country's compulsory technical inspection which occurs at the 4th year of the vehicle and then every 2 years (they are very restrictive regarding aftermarket components). I'm not willing to take the car to the mechanic before and after every technical inspection to have the exhaust changed. I'd rather do it myself at home.
I'm considering and exhaust upgrade. However, it is a priority for me to be able to replace the exhaust myself at home at convenience without too much trouble. Because of that, I'm basically considering to replace just the axelback (I think that's the correct nomenclature, I'm referring to something like this: Porsche 718 Boxster / Cayman Performance Exhaust - Soul Performance Products).
So, what components would I need to remove from the car in order to be able to dismantle the OEM exhaust and replace it with the new one and vice versa?
I already did that on my Miata. It was pretty straightforward. I just needed to raise the car with a hydraulic jack, get underneath the vehicle, loosen some screws and remove the exhaust. What about the 718? I've been looking for videos where I could see what components are required to be disassembled, but there are very few of them online.
I've seen some people disassembling the under-body shield, arms of the support brace and wheels. Is this really necessary to replace only the muffler? I don't have a car elevator, just a hydraulic jack, so it's quite important to avoid removing body shields, support braces and so on.
I've been able to find some videos from older models. On these videos they all seem to remove only the wheels to get access to the exhaust bolts. Not sure if this also applies to the 718 though.
Anyone here has replaced the exhaust himself and can provide some info?
Thanks!
PS: I need to be able to swap from stock to aftermarket exhaust and vice versa easily to get through my country's compulsory technical inspection which occurs at the 4th year of the vehicle and then every 2 years (they are very restrictive regarding aftermarket components). I'm not willing to take the car to the mechanic before and after every technical inspection to have the exhaust changed. I'd rather do it myself at home.
