+ 370z Muffler Delete +

Vegasboricua · 07-13-2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Hit them with some PB Blaster if you have any and let it sit for a few minutes. If you don't have PB Blaster, use WD40. A breaker bar will be very helpful. Those things are torqued on super tight.

I used wd-40 still nothing. Im using a regular wrench I picked up at auto zone. I also tried socket wrench as well. I guess Ill be picking up a breaker bar tommarow and giving that a shot.

m4a1mustang · 07-13-2010, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegasboricua

I used wd-40 still nothing. Im using a regular wrench I picked up at auto zone. I also tried socket wrench as well. I guess Ill be picking up a breaker bar tommarow and giving that a shot.

Yep, you definitely need a breaker bar. That extra leverage will help. I used a 24" Kobalt 1/2" drive to loosen the bolts... even with that it was pretty tough.

Vegasboricua · 07-13-2010, 10:56 PM

alright thanks! Where did you pick it up? How much did it run you?

Xan · 07-13-2010, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Hit them with some PB Blaster if you have any and let it sit for a few minutes. If you don't have PB Blaster, use WD40. A breaker bar will be very helpful. Those things are torqued on super tight.

Also you can hit the bolts with a hammer. Sometimes the vibration gets the bolts to "unstuck"

Trips · 07-13-2010, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Xan

Also you can hit the bolts with a hammer. Sometimes the vibration gets the bolts to "unstuck"

or a large rubber mallet.

m4a1mustang · 07-13-2010, 11:05 PM

I wouldn't hit the bolt directly, but you can hit the ratchet or wrench to get a little bit of an impact gun action. I have to do that to break the caliper bolts loose because I can't really get that much leverage inside the wheel wells. Just don't whack it too hard!

But the breaker bar is going to be your best bet.

Vegasboricua · 07-13-2010, 11:14 PM

Alright thanks for all the input guys! +1 rep to you all! Ill go out to lowes and buy the breaker bar. If that doesnt work im just going to give up. Did you guys jack the car up when you did this?

Xan · 07-13-2010, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I wouldn't hit the bolt directly, but you can hit the ratchet or wrench to get a little bit of an impact gun action. I have to do that to break the caliper bolts loose because I can't really get that much leverage inside the wheel wells. Just don't whack it too hard!

But the breaker bar is going to be your best bet.

Why wouldn't you hit the bolt directly?

A rubber mallet is pretty good as well, but there is really no problem just giving the bolts some good taps...

But agreed on the breaker bar!

m4a1mustang · 07-13-2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegasboricua

Alright thanks for all the input guys! +1 rep to you all! Ill go out to lowes and buy the breaker bar. If that doesnt work im just going to give up. Did you guys jack the car up when you did this?

Yes I jacked the rear of the car up for my exhaust install.

m4a1mustang · 07-13-2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Xan

Why wouldn't you hit the bolt directly?

A rubber mallet is pretty good as well, but there is really no problem just giving the bolts some good taps...

I just wouldn't want to damage it.

Vegasboricua · 07-13-2010, 11:23 PM

No worries I wont be hammering nothing lol Ill be getting that breaker bar tommarow. Thanks for the input guys!

Xan · 07-13-2010, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegasboricua

No worries I wont be hammering nothing lol Ill be getting that breaker bar tommarow. Thanks for the input guys!

The hammer rules! (especially with rust, as a breaker bar could actually just break the bolt)

But with the bolt being fairly new, a breaker bar is a good call

Trips · 07-13-2010, 11:33 PM

nice gif Xan. lol

Limeybastard · 08-12-2014, 03:01 PM

Just drill a few holes in the muffler to achieve more noise. Also, you can drill a big hole then put a valve on it to adjust volume LOL.

wstar · 08-12-2014, 06:38 PM

That's ... almost as retarded as the idea this thread started with

07-13-2010, 10:56 PM	#153 (permalink)
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07-13-2010, 11:14 PM	#157 (permalink)
Vegasboricua Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Las Vegas Age: 37 Posts: 697 Drives: 10 370Z PW M6 BASE Rep Power: 598	Alright thanks for all the input guys! +1 rep to you all! Ill go out to lowes and buy the breaker bar. If that doesnt work im just going to give up. Did you guys jack the car up when you did this? __________________ // K&N Drop Ins // Illuminated Kick Plates // 35% Tints // [ Facebook \| Twitter ]

07-13-2010, 11:23 PM	#161 (permalink)
Vegasboricua Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Las Vegas Age: 37 Posts: 697 Drives: 10 370Z PW M6 BASE Rep Power: 598	No worries I wont be hammering nothing lol Ill be getting that breaker bar tommarow. Thanks for the input guys! __________________ // K&N Drop Ins // Illuminated Kick Plates // 35% Tints // [ Facebook \| Twitter ]

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Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	nice gif Xan. lol __________________

08-12-2014, 03:01 PM	#164 (permalink)
Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 17	Just drill a few holes in the muffler to achieve more noise. Also, you can drill a big hole then put a valve on it to adjust volume LOL.

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