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  1. #1 Replacing SSAC headers flexpipe 
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    i just bought a zzp flexpipe to fix the ssac flexpipe tick. my car came with ssac's when i bought it so i dont know about getting to the flexpipe. what do i need to do to get to the flex pipe to weld a new one in? need help
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    Take it to an exhaust shop and have them weld it in, unless you have a welder.
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    i have a tig welder that im going to use. can i cut it out with it on the car? or would i need to remove anything?
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    You would have a hard time getting the torch all the way around to pipe with out taking the rear header off.
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    ive heard its a B**** getting the rear header on and off though. is there any easier was to do it? or any tips on removing the rear header?
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    Remove the front header and cross over. Remove the dog bones and rock the engine forward.
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    so its basically going to be like removing the headers and reinstalling them
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    could i use a mig welder? it would be easier than a tig to get up by the flexpipe..
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    It will not weld the greatest, but it will work.
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    any other opinions? whats the easiest way to do this
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    Do it right the first time and take them off.
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