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Guys/Gals, I'm working on installing an MGW shifter in my G8 and have run into a snag. After reading the different install stories here on the board, I went into this knowing it would not be a fun project. However, I thought I would at least be able to do it. I have Kooks LTs on my car and can see no way that it's possible to get the trans brace out without dropping the exhaust. Has anyone installed an MGW on a car with LTs? All 4 trans brace bolts are fully released, but they sit on top of the exhaust and do not clear the holes on the underside of the car. I'm not able to maneurver them clear of the exhaust to be able to remove them.
I tried to remove the cat sections of the exhaust but am not able to as it's been on for about 3 years and is not budging (I'm doing this on jack stands in my garage). Any advice before I put it back together and drop a bunch more money to have a shop do this?
Any suggestions would be great...thanks!


I tried to remove the cat sections of the exhaust but am not able to as it's been on for about 3 years and is not budging (I'm doing this on jack stands in my garage). Any advice before I put it back together and drop a bunch more money to have a shop do this?
Any suggestions would be great...thanks!