HFC, Y-Pipe and HPS Tubes installed..

RockStarKick · 04-24-2011, 10:55 AM

Hey guys, got up early on Saturday to install my HPS intake tubes, CNT racing HFC and ebay Y-Pipe.. First of all I have to say is the ebay Y-pipe is good quality for what you pay for it. I mean the welds were really nice and the fitment was spot on, no issues with it at all. Even the hardware that comes with it is pretty nice.

The stock Y-pipe is absolutely terrible, just comparing the two was night and day !!! I bet just replacing that will net some good gains.

HFC install went ok, the passenger side demon bolt gave a little fight but fully was removed. The driver side was a different story, it turned about a turn and a half then just locked up, needless to say I broke the head off the bolt.. Some of those bolts are pretty hard to get too, but with time and patience they all came out.

The CNT/ERZ High Flow Cats looked great, the only issue I had with them was the provided hardware was super cheap and 4 of the provided nuts didn't even thread onto any of the bolts,they were either too big or two small, just the wrong sizes.. Hmm..

HPS tubes, were just plain easy...

Overall the sound was a hell of a lot louder, a little raspy, but a lot deeper. You now know when you are on the throttle. The car felt a bit quicker, I didn't drive it a whole bunch. I did an ECU reset hoping it would re-learn with the new equipment.

K&N drop ins, HPS tubes, HFC, Y-pipe, do I need a tune ? Can somebody
chime in on this ?

A few pics..
New stuff....

Very necessary tools.. Don't attempt HFC with out this.. 30" ext / 1/2" breaker bar..

Belsavis · 05-19-2011, 04:24 AM

That is one mean lookin extension! I just installed HFCs and dang, I shoulda just asked to borrow yours since you're in Houston... I hope the y-pipe is decent since I just ordered one as well.
Can't help you on the tune part but now would seem to be the logical time since you just changed out most of the airflow system.

christian370z · 05-19-2011, 05:41 AM

High flow cats and a decent Y pipe make a huge difference, especially for a first mod. You should pick up around 20rwhp give or take, next step is a cat-back... You will never be satisfied after a while.

RockStarKick · 05-19-2011, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Belsavis

That is one mean lookin extension! I just installed HFCs and dang, I shoulda just asked to borrow yours since you're in Houston... I hope the y-pipe is decent since I just ordered one as well.
Can't help you on the tune part but now would seem to be the logical time since you just changed out most of the airflow system.

Yeah, that is a bad *** extension.. I highly recommend the y-pipe, you will not be disappointed.. I'm holding off on the tune until I do a full cat back at least..

RockStarKick · 05-19-2011, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christian370z

High flow cats and a decent Y pipe make a huge difference, especially for a first mod. You should pick up around 20rwhp give or take, next step is a cat-back... You will never be satisfied after a while.

Very right sir.. Wanting more already !!!!

Astrosfan · 06-29-2011, 12:14 PM

so did you get a tune yet?

I have my ebay Y-pipe on its way and then im installing some Berk HFCs and Y. I cant wait!

RockStarKick · 06-30-2011, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astrosfan

so did you get a tune yet?

I have my ebay Y-pipe on its way and then im installing some Berk HFCs and Y. I cant wait!

No tune, I am waiting until I get the G3 and full cat back..

04-24-2011, 10:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
RockStarKick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 298 Drives: it like a rental Rep Power: 14	HFC, Y-Pipe and HPS Tubes installed.. Hey guys, got up early on Saturday to install my HPS intake tubes, CNT racing HFC and ebay Y-Pipe.. First of all I have to say is the ebay Y-pipe is good quality for what you pay for it. I mean the welds were really nice and the fitment was spot on, no issues with it at all. Even the hardware that comes with it is pretty nice. The stock Y-pipe is absolutely terrible, just comparing the two was night and day !!! I bet just replacing that will net some good gains. HFC install went ok, the passenger side demon bolt gave a little fight but fully was removed. The driver side was a different story, it turned about a turn and a half then just locked up, needless to say I broke the head off the bolt.. Some of those bolts are pretty hard to get too, but with time and patience they all came out. The CNT/ERZ High Flow Cats looked great, the only issue I had with them was the provided hardware was super cheap and 4 of the provided nuts didn't even thread onto any of the bolts,they were either too big or two small, just the wrong sizes.. Hmm.. HPS tubes, were just plain easy... Overall the sound was a hell of a lot louder, a little raspy, but a lot deeper. You now know when you are on the throttle. The car felt a bit quicker, I didn't drive it a whole bunch. I did an ECU reset hoping it would re-learn with the new equipment. K&N drop ins, HPS tubes, HFC, Y-pipe, do I need a tune ? Can somebody chime in on this ? A few pics.. New stuff.... Very necessary tools.. Don't attempt HFC with out this.. 30" ext / 1/2" breaker bar.. __________________ 2013 Mustang GT, 6M, Track Pack & Leather Recaros 2011 Pearl White 6M /Sport Pkg - SOLD Last edited by RockStarKick; 04-24-2011 at 11:06 AM.

05-19-2011, 05:41 AM	#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	High flow cats and a decent Y pipe make a huge difference, especially for a first mod. You should pick up around 20rwhp give or take, next step is a cat-back... You will never be satisfied after a while. __________________ -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

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05-19-2011, 04:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Belsavis Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 65 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 Rep Power: 16	That is one mean lookin extension! I just installed HFCs and dang, I shoulda just asked to borrow yours since you're in Houston... I hope the y-pipe is decent since I just ordered one as well. Can't help you on the tune part but now would seem to be the logical time since you just changed out most of the airflow system.

06-29-2011, 12:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Astrosfan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: houston, TX Posts: 427 Drives: 09 370z PG Sport Rep Power: 15	so did you get a tune yet? I have my ebay Y-pipe on its way and then im installing some Berk HFCs and Y. I cant wait!