Hfc and back with Cai Questions???

AceSpade77 · 04-23-2009, 05:26 PM

Hello im new and im planning on buying a 370z but i have a couple questions.
As soon as i get it i plan to buy some parts and was wondering if you guys think i could install Cats and exhaust at home with my basic home tools? I didnt know if there is space issues or technical things i will need to know or use to do the operation? I know i cant do headers that way so im not doing that at the moment due to shop cost to install them and if i get hfc, y pipe and exhaust it will sound good wont it?

RCZ · 04-23-2009, 06:42 PM

Yeah its possible, its not THAT bad if you have the tools and the skills.

ssqpolo · 04-23-2009, 06:57 PM

HFCs will be a biatch if its your first DIY mod. you'll probably break your tools and get pissed off at life. ok, well im exaggerating. the bolts are just super tight, so i hope ur strong. there are some DIY guides on here for both. intakes are not bad.

AceSpade77 · 04-23-2009, 10:10 PM

Thanks guys im pretty strong so ima give it a wing when i get one

tru_Asiatik · 04-23-2009, 11:59 PM

im doing my own installs(with a help of a friend-he use to work on his 350)
hopefully we can do it with ease

Celinicus · 04-24-2009, 01:34 AM

Intake is easy (generally)

I, personally, wouldn't mess with the cats myself. First they're a bitch to get off apparently and secondly if there ends up being a fitment issue (exhaust rubbing) you might be hard pressed to fix it yourself. Then again, if it's just cats there probably won't be an issue but if you start adding a y pipe and catback the chances of having some funky problem with rubbing and rattling go up. Just my two cents.

>135I · 04-24-2009, 03:56 AM

I think its very possible for HFC and Catback. Just take your time and be patient and everything should work out just fine. Also if stuff doesnt line up just correct you can just push pull a little bit loosen up bolts kinda thing..

BerkTech · 04-24-2009, 01:25 PM

DoubleDown has a very nice write up on the HFC or TP install.

Just remember not to use any impact tools!

wstar · 04-24-2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Celinicus

Intake is easy (generally)

I, personally, wouldn't mess with the cats myself. First they're a bitch to get off apparently and secondly if there ends up being a fitment issue (exhaust rubbing) you might be hard pressed to fix it yourself. Then again, if it's just cats there probably won't be an issue but if you start adding a y pipe and catback the chances of having some funky problem with rubbing and rattling go up. Just my two cents.

Actually so far on our cars, it seems the cats are easier than the catback

AceSpade77 · 04-24-2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by >135I

I think its very possible for HFC and Catback. Just take your time and be patient and everything should work out just fine. Also if stuff doesnt line up just correct you can just push pull a little bit loosen up bolts kinda thing..

Ok cool thanks agian guys

semtex · 04-24-2009, 06:20 PM

I'm a little nervous when you say "basic home tools." To some people, that means a set of screwdrivers and a pair of pliers. Can you maybe be more specific? Do you have a socket set? What about Gear wrenches?

AceSpade77 · 04-25-2009, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

I'm a little nervous when you say "basic home tools." To some people, that means a set of screwdrivers and a pair of pliers. Can you maybe be more specific? Do you have a socket set? What about Gear wrenches?

Yes lol im not a soccer mom

04-23-2009, 05:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
AceSpade77 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 17 Drives: 04 Galant gts Rep Power: 16	Hfc and back with Cai Questions??? Hello im new and im planning on buying a 370z but i have a couple questions. As soon as i get it i plan to buy some parts and was wondering if you guys think i could install Cats and exhaust at home with my basic home tools? I didnt know if there is space issues or technical things i will need to know or use to do the operation? I know i cant do headers that way so im not doing that at the moment due to shop cost to install them and if i get hfc, y pipe and exhaust it will sound good wont it?

04-23-2009, 11:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
tru_Asiatik Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 793 Drives: 2009 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 270	im doing my own installs(with a help of a friend-he use to work on his 350) hopefully we can do it with ease __________________ Stillen G3 CAIStillen CBEBerk's HFCEibach ProkitHotchkis Swaysichiba 15/20mm spacers? Oil coolerStillen PulleyStillen Headers

04-24-2009, 03:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
>135I Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Radcliff, KY Age: 42 Posts: 409 Drives: 2003 Cobra Rep Power: 16	I think its very possible for HFC and Catback. Just take your time and be patient and everything should work out just fine. Also if stuff doesnt line up just correct you can just push pull a little bit loosen up bolts kinda thing.. __________________ I will miss my Z. I hope she goes to a good home.

04-24-2009, 01:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
BerkTech The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 279 Drives: Lots.... Rep Power: 272	DoubleDown has a very nice write up on the HFC or TP install. Just remember not to use any impact tools! __________________ While the others type fast... Berk Technology goes fast.... See you at the track! OUR NEW PHONE NUMBER: (714) 546-BERK READ THE BERK BLOG HERE

04-24-2009, 06:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	I'm a little nervous when you say "basic home tools." To some people, that means a set of screwdrivers and a pair of pliers. Can you maybe be more specific? Do you have a socket set? What about Gear wrenches? __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

04-23-2009, 06:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Yeah its possible, its not THAT bad if you have the tools and the skills.

04-23-2009, 06:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
ssqpolo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 882 Drives: '12 Black Nismo Rep Power: 267	HFCs will be a biatch if its your first DIY mod. you'll probably break your tools and get pissed off at life. ok, well im exaggerating. the bolts are just super tight, so i hope ur strong. there are some DIY guides on here for both. intakes are not bad.

04-23-2009, 10:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
AceSpade77 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 17 Drives: 04 Galant gts Rep Power: 16	Thanks guys im pretty strong so ima give it a wing when i get one

04-24-2009, 01:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Celinicus Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 53 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 16	Intake is easy (generally) I, personally, wouldn't mess with the cats myself. First they're a bitch to get off apparently and secondly if there ends up being a fitment issue (exhaust rubbing) you might be hard pressed to fix it yourself. Then again, if it's just cats there probably won't be an issue but if you start adding a y pipe and catback the chances of having some funky problem with rubbing and rattling go up. Just my two cents.

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