Christ...finally done. Had to stop lastnight because I ran out of daylight. By far one of the more difficult things I e done to a car in recent memory, mostly because I'm now old and had 4 back surgeries....but its done thanks in huge part to this video
@happyhills_garage
2 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that! Very fulfilling once you're done, but god does it suck working through it sometimes lmao. I feel you on the back pains tho, going through all that VA shit rn for it 😅 very prevalent in the Sub force.
@collincutler4992
2 жыл бұрын
I'm doing this today. It's occurring to me working on a Focus ST is SO much easier.
@happyhills_garage
2 жыл бұрын
Not wrong at all 😅
@indianjoe3493
2 жыл бұрын
omg god tier vid... Just got my Whoosh catted DP gonna install it tonight or tomorrow morning; this great to because Ill be doing a complete LED conversion on my headlights! Many thanks! 🙏
@happyhills_garage
2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome to hear! I'm glad it helped in more ways than one 😁. Let me know if you run into any problems during the process, and I will try to help the best I can.
@indianjoe3493
2 жыл бұрын
@@happyhills_garage oh man, what a process! I’m currently stuck with taking the DP out from: it’s stuck where you have the DP around 6:15-6:20 of the video. It seems the lip (top) catches just the edge of the outer H.S.; so close yet so far... and I snapped the top bolt (PB blasted the rest and they came off: lesson learned lol) so I’m taking that second lol.
@happyhills_garage
2 жыл бұрын
@@indianjoe3493 I had the exact same thing happen with the heat shield lol. I just pushed up on the heat shield and pulled the DP through.
@happyhills_garage
2 жыл бұрын
@@indianjoe3493 Sucks to hear about the bolt...I did the stud conversion as well while I was replacing the DP. So much easier to work with.
@indianjoe3493
2 жыл бұрын
@@happyhills_garage stud conversion? Is it the ones provided? Or you bought some? I’m thinking of buying a new set right now to lol.
@oscarmorales1621
9 ай бұрын
This looks hard asf
@happyhills_garage
9 ай бұрын
There's not necessarily an easier way lol
@evynst
5 ай бұрын
Ain’t hard jus tedious
@JohnnyBlaze6954
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this.
@happyhills_garage
3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@collincutler4992
2 жыл бұрын
Man you failed to mention you have to be borderline magic to get that one bolt put of the heat shield. My God lol
@happyhills_garage
2 жыл бұрын
LMAO yeah, it was a tight space to work man 😅. Typical car engineering to not be kind to DIYers/mechanics in general
@collincutler4992
2 жыл бұрын
@@happyhills_garage now I'm stuck on the exhaust bolts. Totally seized on a car with only 20k miles on it, in Texas.
@happyhills_garage
2 жыл бұрын
@@collincutler4992 damn 😢 I mean, if you don't care about the stock downpipes studs just saw them off lol
@happyhills_garage
2 жыл бұрын
The new downpipe should come with bolts and nuts
@focusracer19
4 ай бұрын
I have kind of a dumb question, I was looking at getting the whoosh catted downpipe, do I need to get the "J" style defouler for the O2 sensor? Or do the stock ones still fit?
@happyhills_garage
4 ай бұрын
It's been a few years now, but if I remember correctly, I used the stock ones with no problem!
@edwinsteven96
3 жыл бұрын
It will be great if you show the results with sound, great video!
@happyhills_garage
3 жыл бұрын
Already have! Here it is: kzitem.info/news/bejne/t6mstIine4B5e3o
@bflan2001
4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thanks! Why did you need to remove the headlights?
@happyhills_garage
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helps! I removed them so I could remove the bolts for the cross beam.
@conorscobbie9230
Жыл бұрын
Just finished. Don't the job exactly how you said. Took me 6 hours lol All went well nothing broke nothing is touching the cat I had to check because I had a small amount of smoke during warm up . Do you think this was because I used a bit of copper gasket sealer on the DP to the centre section gasket ? Other than that I think it's all good.
@happyhills_garage
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear everything went well! As for the light smoke, it might be from the sealer but I wouldn't know for sure. I never put any on and had no smoke. Is it still doing it?
@conorscobbie9230
Жыл бұрын
@@happyhills_garage I found the problem I had a tiny tiny gap from the flex section to the resonator delete section as I used bad clamps. Found out The original u bolt type is best. So a little bit of sealer and a u bolt clamp and job fixed 😁👍😁👍
@happyhills_garage
Жыл бұрын
@@conorscobbie9230 solid! Great to hear man!
@tannerjones9033
2 жыл бұрын
would the catless dp run good with cobb ots stage 2 tune? or would it need to be professionally tuned
@happyhills_garage
2 жыл бұрын
Considering that Cobb only offers the catted version, I'd say it would be a safer bet to get a custom e-tune through someone like JST if you plan to run a catless. They have an unlimited tune package that will be great for if you are still upgrading your parts.
@collincutler4992
2 жыл бұрын
Holt crap dude I just realized you're a fellow Bubblehead....USS San Juan? I was a sonar tech on Ohios...9 years and 9 deployments....
@happyhills_garage
2 жыл бұрын
Heyyyy, my man! Yup, SSN 751. I was a Nav ET. Was in Groton for 5 whole years lmao. Wound up getting NOTU as a shore duty. What coast were you on?
@hunterhearne
Жыл бұрын
🙌 thank you
@happyhills_garage
Жыл бұрын
No problem 🤙
@Beastmode_Mr2
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome job!
@happyhills_garage
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@josephbelanszky9258
4 ай бұрын
What MM size of the O2 sensor removal tool? God tier explanation and good angles. Only thing I need to know tho🥲
@happyhills_garage
4 ай бұрын
Haha appreciate the compliment! The socket was a 22mm
@Dan-lg4ti
3 жыл бұрын
Did you have to retune after this? I’m installing mine right now!
@happyhills_garage
3 жыл бұрын
Yup. It would not be a good idea to run it without a tune once this is installed cause the ecu will not be cool with the increased exhaust flow, the o2 readings, and turbo spooling differently.
@ashveersanilal1699
6 ай бұрын
Howsit great job on the downpipe. Why didnt you install a mini cat in second downstream o2 to prevent the engine light from coming on?
@happyhills_garage
6 ай бұрын
Thanks! For the engine light, I had my tuner make it so the light wouldn't come on at all. Plus, I didn't want the extra back pressure from another cat, even a mini one.
@dremartini4346
2 жыл бұрын
Technically if you already had an aftermarket dp on the car that needs replaced couldn’t you do this all from below without removing any of the top of the engine?
@happyhills_garage
2 жыл бұрын
You can give it a shot, but regardless you are gonna need to have enough room to get the upper O2 sensor. You may be able to get it by just removing the CAI, but doesn't hurt to try.
@Jose-rs9vf
4 жыл бұрын
When you mentioned to remove the top bolt from the downpipe but leave the other 2 loosened confused me a bit.. But other than that, awesome vid!
@happyhills_garage
4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it 👍
@SegwayBossk
2 жыл бұрын
Waiting for my catless Whoosh DP to arrive, should be here on Christmas Eve and plan on installing on Christmas. I already have a Cobb exhaust, intercooler, and an access port with a tune. I know you had mentioned a new tune would be a good idea, but with a tune already, and the defouler for the rear O2 sensor, would it still need a new tune? Probably does
@happyhills_garage
2 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, you should get another tune after the dp is on. You can run the current tune probably, but with the higher flowing cat, your o2 sensor readings and turbo spooling will change and make the ecu wonder what's going on
@SegwayBossk
2 жыл бұрын
@@happyhills_garage damn computers. Ok thank you
@happyhills_garage
2 жыл бұрын
@@SegwayBossk haha anytime!
@SegwayBossk
2 жыл бұрын
@@happyhills_garage I forgot to ask you, what brand is that bottom rear engine mount? And would you suggest them? I've been looking at getting one but there's too many choices for me to decide
@happyhills_garage
2 жыл бұрын
@@SegwayBossk The rear motor mount is a MUST HAVE on the FiST! Totally changes the dynamics and feel of the car, and is at the top of my list for first mods for sure. In the video I had a REVO RMM, but I swapped it out for a stiffer race Whoosh Motorsports version a few months back. They both provide excellent quality and handling, but the Whoosh one definitely stiffened it up a tad more. The only thing you should be aware of is that it WILL increase cabin vibrations...but racecar things, so we don't care about all that 😅.
@Gts2pro
6 ай бұрын
Why didn’t you use a new gasket ?
@happyhills_garage
6 ай бұрын
There wasn't a need to replace it tbh. Never failed on me after this either. Doesn't hurt to put a new one in, but isn't absolutely necessary.
@indianjoe3493
2 жыл бұрын
yooo, so one important question I did not ask and I’m sure many people would want to know eventually; do you know the bolt size for the Turbo to DP? I’m almost certain it’s M-8x1.25x30; maybe the hardware whoosh sold is (going to a hardware store to get a stainless steel set everyone is out of stock until January!) I’m gonna be tapping all the threads to clean it out to lol.
@happyhills_garage
2 жыл бұрын
Soooo I don't off the top of my head lmao. I think I have the bolts and nuts lying around somewhere, but would have to look. I think your best bet would be to take the stock bolts and nuts and take it to a hardware store so they can possibly match studs to the bolt size.
@indianjoe3493
2 жыл бұрын
@@happyhills_garage most definitely, I’ll drop it all here for you and everyone else so if any bolts snap we all got the specs for bolt hardwares and tap size. 🤣🤙
@happyhills_garage
2 жыл бұрын
@@indianjoe3493 For sure!! That'd be great! Haha
@indianjoe3493
2 жыл бұрын
@@happyhills_garage Lmaooo so 8 days later yes... it is m8x1.25 and I tapped and inserted threads on the hole. Used m8x1.25x30 bolts w/ nord lock washers and verified any leaks. We are tio top magu 🤙
@happyhills_garage
2 жыл бұрын
@@indianjoe3493 haha damn! Well awesome to hear everything worked out for you in the end. Appreciate the info as well. Solid job with tapping new threads and no leaks 🤙
@baxty8126
3 жыл бұрын
Realistically how long do you think it would take someone (me) whos definitely not an expect mechanic🤣 I’m contemplating if I want to do it myself or just take it to a shop
@happyhills_garage
3 жыл бұрын
Ahaha I hope you're not assuming that I'm an expert mechanic. But, I'd say 3-4 hours, including breaks(getting mad at the car and wanting to punch things, as well as eating and drinking). Not a terribly hard project honestly, just annoying at times.
@baxty8126
3 жыл бұрын
@@happyhills_garage oh okay awesome, I’ve heard from other people it takes anywhere from 6-10 hours lol, looks like I’m gonna do it myself after all lol
@happyhills_garage
3 жыл бұрын
@@baxty8126 yeah, it will honestly vary depending on how much time you take on certain portions of it. If you follow my video, it should save you quite a bit of time though. The trickiest part for me was maneuvering it out from that gap, other than that it was fairly smooth.
@joshheap9465
3 жыл бұрын
Tried to do mine today was defeated by two of the three turbo bolts. Only took me about an hour to get to that point. Took me three hours of strong words and wishing I took it to a mechanic to realise this can’t be done on a driveway😂
@happyhills_garage
3 жыл бұрын
@@joshheap9465 a garage helps, but yeah cursing is inevitable with the annoyance of this one lol. 😅
@SpikedTea_
3 жыл бұрын
Check engine light?
@happyhills_garage
3 жыл бұрын
I get a code on bank 1 every now and then lol.
@davidwatts5120
3 жыл бұрын
Had you already removed the lower Cat? FiST has 2. i only see one
@happyhills_garage
3 жыл бұрын
There is only one catalytic converter in the downpipe. I think the other one you're thinking of is the resonator on the stock cat back.
@singh2702
2 жыл бұрын
With such a small turbo the OEM cat is adequate , aftermarket downpipe is really a waste of money.
@happyhills_garage
2 жыл бұрын
Solid opinion, however, my tunes were able to push a little more boost out with the downpipe swap. And it sounds awesome at that
@singh2702
2 жыл бұрын
@@happyhills_garage With a tune it's worth it 👌 .
@adamday9632
3 жыл бұрын
What does the Downpipe actually do?
@happyhills_garage
3 жыл бұрын
The high flow catalytic converter and increased size of the downpipe allow the exhaust gases to flow a lot quicker. Allowing the turbo to create boost a lot quicker and more efficiently. This helps produce better performance when tuned.
@adamday9632
3 жыл бұрын
@@happyhills_garage Alright nice. Does it affect the sound at all when paired with a cat back system?
@happyhills_garage
3 жыл бұрын
@@adamday9632 yup!! Check out my video if you want to hear the before and after difference when I put the downpipe on to my catback(the before is with the catback only): kzitem.info/news/bejne/t6mstIine4B5e3o
@adamday9632
3 жыл бұрын
@@happyhills_garage nice one mate👍🏻
@singh2702
2 жыл бұрын
@@happyhills_garage These downpipes are great with a tune , as the engine accelerates they allow the turbo to keep accelerating , unlike the OEM cat which diminishes turbo acceleration as engine accelerates hence a drop in power in the higher rpm's.
@Sagesiix
4 жыл бұрын
So you removed both heat shields?
@happyhills_garage
4 жыл бұрын
No. There was only one heat shield for the downpipe itself that needed to be taken off and removed. You just had to work around the heat shield wrapping bs on the undercarriage to pull the downpipe out.
@Sagesiix
4 жыл бұрын
HappyHill's Cars & Stuff so the headers heat shield goes back on and the downpipe one gets removed ?
@happyhills_garage
4 жыл бұрын
@@Sagesiix yeah, I don't think I did anything with the header heat shielding.
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