Took the RPI plunge today.....

cavedyvr · 10-25-2007, 09:42 PM

Ordered the exhaust and intercooler for my '08 RL from Eloy today. I can only hope that the install goes as smoothly and painlessly as the phone call to Eloy did to order!
Anyone have any tips/hints from their own experiences installing?

Thanks Eloy for calling me back so quickly and a purchase that I felt confident about after hanging up with you!

Eric

YellowSky · 10-26-2007, 07:50 AM

get a set of drive on ramps and a buddy and its easy !!!

SkyRunner · 10-26-2007, 08:23 AM

The ramps would work nice for the IC install but they don't work to nice for the exhaust. The problem is everything is easy right up till you have to get to the bolts were the Cat. is, it litterly sits under the engine. I had such a wonderfull time trying to get at them since all i had was the ramps

You will love the RPI exhaust i do and for the guys at RPI they really do a great job with customer service.

Now only if i can get my tips to ajusted so they are centered between the gap in the back

jinsoku3g · 10-26-2007, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyRunner

Now only if i can get my tips to ajusted so they are centered between the gap in the back

LOL I'm finding it impossible!! I kept m diffuser off, shows off the quality of the exhaust!

YellowSky · 10-26-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jinsoku3g

LOL I'm finding it impossible!! I kept m diffuser off, shows off the quality of the exhaust!

lets see a pic on how that looks

07Redlinedriver · 10-26-2007, 05:03 PM

I suggest using jack stands when installing the intercooler. This way, you can turn the wheels by hand to get to the screws in the wheelwell. I used a lift when I did the exhaust.

Nemesis · 10-26-2007, 05:59 PM

PLEASE!!! Let me know what you think, I was going to do the same thing. So far the intercooler is the only mod that the ECM doesn't "correct", but the exhaust sounds incredible, that's why I was going to do it anyway. The exhaust sounds more true to the car as opposed to theother exhaust that sounds more ricer to me. PLEASE let me know everything yougo through and think about the finished product!!

cavedyvr · 10-29-2007, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nemesis

PLEASE let me know everything you go through and think about the finished product!!

Will do, just waiting on delivery. Should be any day now, forgot to get tracking #'s and everyone at RPi is at SEMA this week, lol.

I'm still on the fence about doing the exhaust install on stands/ramp myself or paying a shop. I'm not worried about the work, just whether the space created will suffice for an easy install.

YellowSky, were you referring to the exhaust or ic (or both) when you said...

Quote:

Originally Posted by YellowSky

get a set of drive on ramps and a buddy and its easy !!!

Nemesis · 10-30-2007, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cavedyvr

Will do, just waiting on delivery. Should be any day now, forgot to get tracking #'s and everyone at RPi is at SEMA this week, lol.

I'm still on the fence about doing the exhaust install on stands/ramp myself or paying a shop. I'm not worried about the work, just whether the space created will suffice for an easy install.

YellowSky, were you referring to the exhaust or ic (or both) when you said...

Just checking in, I hope your exhaust and intercooler come in soon. I don't know who ismore excited: me or you.....

cavedyvr · 10-31-2007, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Nemesis

Just checking in, I hope your exhaust and intercooler come in soon. I don't know who is more excited: me or you.....

Well, the intercooler came today FedEx while I was at work and it has to be signed for so I should get it tomorrow. Best case, Thurs am install before work, worst case Saturday along with the exhaust!

SkyRunner · 10-31-2007, 08:53 AM

Sweat did you decide on how you are gonna lift her up to do the work ?

Not the greatest pic but this is mine

Hard to see but i havn't been able to center the tips in the gap very easy gonna give it another shot tonight i hope before putting her up for winter.

Good luck and lets see some progress pics

10-25-2007, 09:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
cavedyvr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cary, NC & turbochargedgm.net Posts: 120 My Photos: (0)	Took the RPI plunge today..... Ordered the exhaust and intercooler for my '08 RL from Eloy today. I can only hope that the install goes as smoothly and painlessly as the phone call to Eloy did to order! Anyone have any tips/hints from their own experiences installing? Thanks Eloy for calling me back so quickly and a purchase that I felt confident about after hanging up with you! Eric

10-26-2007, 07:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
YellowSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Near the Red line and the Keys Posts: 1,298 My Photos: (0)	get a set of drive on ramps and a buddy and its easy !!! __________________ Opel GT conversion ONYX Black *ADD ON* RACE PRECISION EVERYTHING opel badges and lights Flurecent halos SOL black rims FIREFIGHTER Tag "SKYYY"

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SkyRunner Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Buffalo, N.Y. Posts: 84 My Photos: (0)	The ramps would work nice for the IC install but they don't work to nice for the exhaust. The problem is everything is easy right up till you have to get to the bolts were the Cat. is, it litterly sits under the engine. I had such a wonderfull time trying to get at them since all i had was the ramps You will love the RPI exhaust i do and for the guys at RPI they really do a great job with customer service. Now only if i can get my tips to ajusted so they are centered between the gap in the back __________________ Sky Redline White / Red 5-SPD / 6disc monsoon 18" Crome wheels Picked up 9/29/07

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07Redlinedriver Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cleveland Posts: 38 My Photos: (0)	I suggest using jack stands when installing the intercooler. This way, you can turn the wheels by hand to get to the screws in the wheelwell. I used a lift when I did the exhaust. __________________ '07 Redline Black/Black/Tan Inserts 5 on the console Chrome Wheels Monsoon/6-disc XM/Onstar Fancy pedals Lil' Stubby Chrome License Plate Bracket 3rd Brake light decal RPi GT Exhaust RPi Stage 2 Intercooler

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Nemesis First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: was NC, now AL Posts: 807 My Photos: (0)	PLEASE!!! Let me know what you think, I was going to do the same thing. So far the intercooler is the only mod that the ECM doesn't "correct", but the exhaust sounds incredible, that's why I was going to do it anyway. The exhaust sounds more true to the car as opposed to theother exhaust that sounds more ricer to me. PLEASE let me know everything yougo through and think about the finished product!! __________________ 2007 Silver Pearl RL Alloys, single CD Monsoon Black Leather Manual Trans K&N Replacement Filter No E10

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10-31-2007, 08:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
SkyRunner Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Buffalo, N.Y. Posts: 84 My Photos: (0)	Sweat did you decide on how you are gonna lift her up to do the work ? Not the greatest pic but this is mine Hard to see but i havn't been able to center the tips in the gap very easy gonna give it another shot tonight i hope before putting her up for winter. Good luck and lets see some progress pics __________________ Sky Redline White / Red 5-SPD / 6disc monsoon 18" Crome wheels Picked up 9/29/07

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