Berk Test Pipe install...*^$#ing factory bolts!!!

mjohn617 · 08-27-2010, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Red370

one guy a while back made a suggestion to hit it with some PB catalyst daily for about a week to give it time to really work itself in there, after a week, he said it came off pretty easily, give that a shot before you attempt to get it off, maybe it'll help.

Great idea! Might think of that one down the road.

This raspy sound comming out of the car with just the test pipes on are KILLING ME! I hate it, I need to get my Stilllen CBE ordered soon!

Holliday · 09-09-2010, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mjohn617

Great idea! Might think of that one down the road.

This raspy sound comming out of the car with just the test pipes on are KILLING ME! I hate it, I need to get my Stilllen CBE ordered soon!

There's your problem with the rasp

Good luck

christian370z · 08-26-2010, 03:52 PM

Another trick is to use some penetrating spray and then run the car for a few minutes to let the bolts and studs expand. This will also make remove just a little bit easier. Also; you do not have to remove anything from the intake on the passenger's side but you will have to at least disconnect the driver's side intake from the throttle body to gain enough room to access that header to cat bolt.

bplourde · 09-27-2010, 04:37 PM

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you do not have to remove anything from the intake on the passenger's side but you will have to at least disconnect the driver's side intake from the throttle body to gain enough room to access that header to cat bolt.

I have the Stillen Gen3 installed... will I need to take this apart to get to the bolts with the extension? Please tell me I don't need to take the front fascia off again

98intrigue · 09-09-2010, 11:48 PM

Just letting you all know I sprayed some lubricant made to brake bolts lose...and all 6 bolts came off with ease! Not a single bolt or nut was harmed in the process! Now I just have to wait for my gaskets to get here since the guy I bought them from on the forum didn't inform me he wasn't including them

open headers is wayyyyy too loud!

tjlazer · 09-10-2010, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

Just letting you all know I sprayed some lubricant made to brake bolts lose...and all 6 bolts came off with ease! Not a single bolt or nut was harmed in the process! Now I just have to wait for my gaskets to get here since the guy I bought them from on the forum didn't inform me he wasn't including them

open headers is wayyyyy too loud!

You are one lucky dog! Mine was horrific as well. I am keeping the demon bolt as a keep sake. lol

Elia Cid · 09-10-2010, 09:16 AM

mjohn617,

Your going to love the Stillen CBE,sound!

let's us know how they sound and you like them when your all done!

Thanks,
Alex

Holliday · 09-10-2010, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Elia Cid

mjohn617,

Your going to love the Stillen CBE,sound!

let's us know how they sound and you like them when your all done!

Thanks,
Alex

Hey Alex,

I just got done installing my Berk HFC's. I did not have any issues with the demon bolt either. I recommend you use "liquid wrench penetrating oil" to get them off with ease. I am happy with them so far. I will like them even more once I get my Berk CBE installed

Elia Cid · 09-10-2010, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Holliday

Hey Alex,

I just got done installing my Berk HFC's. I did not have any issues with the demon bolt either. I recommend you use "liquid wrench penetrating oil" to get them off with ease. I am happy with them so far. I will like them even more once I get my Berk CBE installed

Just posted this on the Berk's tread!

Congratulations on your install and defeating the dreaded “Demon” bolts!

Should sound great with your Berk's CBE!

I think you picked one of the very best HFC ,IMO . I like the fact that the Berk’s are 300, they have o2 extenders and support for the brace, made in the USA ,
also the feedback from users concerning o2 CEL issues has been every minimal, that’s why I’m also going with Berk’s.

Good luck with it!

Alex

P.S. Any sound clips in the works?

mjohn617 · 09-12-2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Elia Cid

mjohn617,

Your going to love the Stillen CBE,sound!

let's us know how they sound and you like them when your all done!

Thanks,
Alex

Definitally will do, I saw a clip on YouTube with same setup and the sound is unbelievable. I love that American throat, small block sound, this exhaust has a small hint of that. The exhaust notes that come out on decal are crazy! Stillen takes the win in my book.

The test pipes really opened up the bottom end, my wife even came home asking what I did to the car. I'm really curious to see what a dyno would show. Plus I'm getting 23MPG.

mattjk · 09-10-2010, 12:29 PM

don't try to loosen them while the engine is cold! break them loose while the engine is hot. whatever corrosion that has fused the fasteners together will be soft from the heat and act as a lube.

Holliday · 09-10-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mattjk

don't try to loosen them while the engine is cold! break them loose while the engine is hot. whatever corrosion that has fused the fasteners together will be soft from the heat and act as a lube.

I tried to use that method but it was no luck. I had to remove my Injen CAI to have more room for my ratchet . I did mine cold with lots of penatrating lube. No broken bolts what so ever

tjlazer · 09-10-2010, 01:49 PM

I think mine was the worst case recorded in history. lol I had to cut the driver side cat in half and pry the remaining end off then use an air chisel to break the demon bolt.

Yes it sucked but I won. Me 1 Z 0.

Red__Zed · 09-10-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

I think mine was the worst case recorded in history. lol I had to cut the driver side cat in half and pry the remaining end off then use an air chisel to break the demon bolt.

Yes it sucked but I won. Me 1 Z 0.

Geez man.

Holliday · 09-10-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

I think mine was the worst case recorded in history. lol I had to cut the driver side cat in half and pry the remaining end off then use an air chisel to break the demon bolt.

Yes it sucked but I won. Me 1 Z 0.

WOW! I think you got your figures wrong after that battle. The Z defiantly took that point! HAHA!

08-26-2010, 03:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Another trick is to use some penetrating spray and then run the car for a few minutes to let the bolts and studs expand. This will also make remove just a little bit easier. Also; you do not have to remove anything from the intake on the passenger's side but you will have to at least disconnect the driver's side intake from the throttle body to gain enough room to access that header to cat bolt. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

09-09-2010, 11:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 39 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 430	Just letting you all know I sprayed some lubricant made to brake bolts lose...and all 6 bolts came off with ease! Not a single bolt or nut was harmed in the process! Now I just have to wait for my gaskets to get here since the guy I bought them from on the forum didn't inform me he wasn't including them open headers is wayyyyy too loud! __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

09-10-2010, 09:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
Elia Cid Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: East Stroudsburg , PA Posts: 188 Drives: 08 G35 xS , 010 370Z Rep Power: 15	mjohn617, Your going to love the Stillen CBE,sound! let's us know how they sound and you like them when your all done! Thanks, Alex __________________ Stillen G3-CAI , CBE , Grounding kit // Berk HFC // Eibach Sway Bars // Rear Spoiler // Kick Plates // Fog Light // Escort 9500ix-Shifters ZR4 // Gentex-51A // Next: Stillen 25 row Oil Cooler , Crank Pulley // O.Z. Botticelli III // KW-V3

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mattjk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Azusa Posts: 331 Drives: 09 370z K51 09 Elise Rep Power: 267	don't try to loosen them while the engine is cold! break them loose while the engine is hot. whatever corrosion that has fused the fasteners together will be soft from the heat and act as a lube.