I have a Skunk2 short shifter in hand. I have the required tools, ES bushings, and the instructions found in team-integra.net. So far, so good.

Trouble is, I'm stuck on step 1! I'm trying to remove the B-pipe; three self-locking nuts on the connection to the cat, and 2 bolts on the back end. [All stock on the exhaust.]

Checking my service manual, the 3 nuts are supposed to be at 25 ft-lbs, while the 2 bolts are 16 ft-lbs. Yeah, right.

I've squirted some 3-in-1 oil on there, to see if that helps lubricate things.

Also, I'm going to get a pipe to fit over my ratchet tool, to give me more torque.

Also, I'm waiting for my new jack to arrive, which will give me 5" more room than the el-cheapo 14" Walmart jack. Ideally, this gives me more room to swing with an impact driver, if it comes to that.

Any other helpful suggestions? If I can't get it to budge, hello speed shop and goodbye $85.

Finally, in the service manual, it says to replace the nuts, bolts, and gaskets on the B-pipe. Does anybody actually do this, or is it OK to reuse the stuff on the car? If new nuts and bolts, is this something I can get at Home Depot? What about the gasket?

Thanks for any help.....