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Originally Posted by MaximumPwr
Did the mechanic use any Liquid Wrench of any kind to help loosen the bolts?
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Just some Tri-Flow.
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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z
Can you please comment on the installation of both the HFC, and the exhaust? Any caveats, and pointers for the DIYer? Thanks.
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The only real pointer I have is the one I mentioned about it being real tough to break loose the bolts on the stock cats. You need to open up the hood and reach the bolts from the top with a big long extension. Just to be clear, I did not do this on my own. One of my best friends is a mechanic and he comes over and takes care of whatever I need done. He won't accept money from me either (so I just give him the occasional gun to express my gratitude). Anyway, the point I'm trying to make is that I'm sure I'd have a lot more pointers if I actually did this by myself, but I didn't, so . . .
Also, make sure you have a proper O2 sensor socket. My mechanic the way the O2 sensors are positioned, there's really no way to get them off without that special socket. I had to run out to Autozone to buy one. (Which was fine with me -- I'll use any excuse to buy new tools.)
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Originally Posted by batman_4
great pics/review/vids 
however you are missing IMO one of the most important vid clips.....the drive by on load so that you really hear how it sounds while on the accelerator |
Good call. I'll have to see if I can find someone help me with this (i.e., hold the camera while I drive by).