2018 ES downpipe install

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From my experience with other vehicles, use alot of PB Blaster. Impact drill helps also. It helps if the vehicle is level also.

tdubz said:

I'm wondering if anyone has any tricks or tips to Installing my downpipe. I'm having trouble removing the nuts/studs on the turbo and having trouble even getting at them.

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Get a nut breaker, one of them is a security nut, if you break the stud make sure you have an ARP stud kit and also something to remove a broken stud these are good precautions to have.