Down pipe install help

[jimscordato]

I'm tring to install a MBRP 4" turbo back system on my 2002 F250 and cannot get the down pipe through the opening. MBRP is closed and I see, on their web site that some other folks have had a problem but the install instructions don't mention any help for this. I tried for 3 hours with no luck. I also see that on the 6.0 that it's harder with the 6 speed, I have the 6 speed but being a 2002 it's a 7.3 Any help or advice would be appriciated.

[pipelayerjdh]

I wish I could help, but I've only done it on a few OBS's. I havn't tried it on a SD, yet. I have found that jacking up the left side of the motor helped with mine. Don't know if it will help or not.

[sea71]

I have an 02 also. I used mbrp and the pipe went in with no problem. Thats not what you wanted to hear, I know, but I want to help in some way. I did mine in an hour with the help of my father in law. He held the down pipe up so I could attach the clamp. I know you have to turn the bend in the pipe so it will "work" into the space, but once in mine fit like a glove with room to spare.

[jimscordato]

I'm going to go give it another try. Will try jacking up the side to try to increase the clearence. I tried putting it in with the tail facing forward but there isn't enough clearance for it to turn once there, it hits the block.

[Ditty]

Just like Sea71 said, you have to WORK that sucker in there. Mine was a total PITA! I thought I was doing something wrong for about 2 hrs and was ticked b/c I was unable to reverse my install b/c I had cut the stock exhaust in 3 places. Just keep at it and twist the poo outta that DP. You'll get it in there!!!!

[Maintain]

x3 on Shane's, and Ditty's comment - twist it!

[jimscordato]

I finally got the down pipe through I jacked up the passenger side of the truck and it made it worse so I jacked up the drivers side and it almost made it so with a little excessive force it made it. Thanks for all the help.

[99 7.3]

good deal, ya it's a pain in the @$$. did u get it hooked up to the turbo yet? now that was my problem. i think i called it the girl that works on the corner many times w/ an adjective to describe her. no wait, i'm sure of it!!!

[Logan]

Originally Posted by 99 7.3

i think i called it the girl that works on the corner many times w/ an adjective to describe her. no wait, i'm sure of it!!!

LMAO

[Ditty]

Originally Posted by 99 7.3

good deal, ya it's a pain in the @$$. did u get it hooked up to the turbo yet? now that was my problem. i think i called it the girl that works on the corner many times w/ an adjective to describe her. no wait, i'm sure of it!!!

I had to read that like 5 times to get it. I was thinking, "Why TF is he talking about a working girl in a DownPipe thread?" then I got it.