Gen 2 Exhaust removal/de-cat tutorial?

[oediehl]

Has anyone done such a tutorial? I started pulling the exhaust on my '09 to install a Delkevic de-cat system, but I'm not sure what to do with the decat adjustment cables/motor and O2 sensor?

 

[Itgoes]

You can work off of these instructions they are pretty comprehensive.
The EXUP cables get disconnected the O2 sensor needs to be reinstalled in the new pipe.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OER4AXGE7jtmh2lIIKGU6QwlrgEmoIxA

To allow the cat to drop without a struggle make sure to loosen the front head bolts until they are only held by a few threads.

Also a set of these are highly recommended to help get to the clamps.
https://www.harborfreight.com/7-pc-38-in-drive-metric-long-reach-ball-head-hex-socket-set-67888.html

 

[oediehl]

Thanks much. Those hex keys look good. I have a set of ball-end metric hex keys, but not any that you can put a ratchet on.

 

[Itgoes]

Thanks much. Those hex keys look good. I have a set of ball-end metric hex keys, but not any that you can put a ratchet on.

You're welcome.....I forgot to mention these as well. Combined with the long allen's it makes everything much easier.
https://www.harborfreight.com/9-pc-wobble-socket-extension-set-67971.html

 

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Mark is the man for Gen2 answers!
Glad that you're around to share all this info.

 

[VMax-Mike]

Yes Mark has been a big help. Hang in there oediehl It will come togather. You can pm me for my phone number and i can walk you through it. I know the system all to well.

 

[oediehl]

Thanks much for the help! I got it sorted out, and now my 17" tri-oval Delkevic system is installed. That Cat weighs a lot---glad to be rid of it. The beast seems to run well, possibly a little better than stock; hard to say from seat of the pants. The only real complaint I have now is that "launch lag", which I understand requires ECU reflashing to cure. I was going to do that right away, but since I realized it's going to cost on the order of $600, I'm going to hold off and see if I get used to the throttle response as is.

 

[oediehl]

Well, after reading all the great reviews about Gurued Gear, I went ahead and placed the order for a reflash!

 

[Itgoes]

Well, after reading all the great reviews about Gurued Gear, I went ahead and placed the order for a reflash!

That's a very good move, it's one of the best mods you can do to a Gen 2 VMax.

 

[Luis Amorim]

I guys i just decat my GEN2, should i re flash right away or it will run fine?

 

[VmaXXX]

I guys i just decat my GEN2, should i re flash right away or it will run fine?

You want it to run fine or run great?