4in downpipe removal HELP

[freeride707]

so heres the deal i just got this truck and it has a 4in DP and 5in straight pipe and i need to register my truck but cant until i get it smog checked and inspected. so i need to put the stock exhaust back on. with out messing up the aftermarket setup. how can i pull the downpipe out it doesnt seem to fit between the firewall and the up pipe. i tried many different angles and in the process i broke the tranny dipstick tube i cant seem to pull the other sections apart either i loosened the clamps, beat it with a hammer, heated it with a torch, still nothin is there any trick to this? ive spent 5-6hrs on this with no results plz help i need this done ASAP

thanks Jordan

[Zaairman]

It goes out the bottom.

[freeride707]

thanks. i know that. it has no room to move with the rest of the exhaust which i cannot get apart the flange seems to siezed up on the other piece i need to get it off

[jethro]

why does the dp need to come off for the inspection?

[freeride707]

in California only cat back exhaust modifications are legal it WILL not pass the way it is

[jethro]

oh that is

[jethro]

soak the whole thing in PB blaster wherever you need it to come apart and let it sit for a while

[freeride707]

alright ill try that

[jethro]

is it a 2pc dp or a 1pc?

[Zaairman]

The only way it's coming out is with a sawzall.