Fast Intentions exhaust is here!

Darkstar87695 · 03-23-2010, 09:53 PM

Hey Tony, I've had my exhaust on for about 2 months now and I have a few questions. I got my system intalled at my local Midas and they really seem to know what their doing. I say this because I have gotten to know them over the past few months and they have all the answers. My point is that when I originaly got it installed, they used paper gaskets to seal it instead of the high temperature silicon that is said to be used in the instructions. It was installed succesfully and all was well for the first few weeks. After that I began hearing a hissing sound when I let off the gas and as the car slowed down. It sounded like a leakage but I wasn't sure so I left it for a week or so. About this time my "service engine soon" light came on. I took it into the dealership yesterday and they told me I had a blown front gasket that was throwing the cars sensors off. Knowing this I immediately took it to Midas and they confirmed this. They then proceeded to reseal it with the high temperature silicon. We followed the instructions on the package completely. Even letting it sit 2 hours before tightening the bolts. Yet, as I drove away I could hear the same old hissing. I have not confirmed that the gasket has blown again but I would guess it is. I am not positive if it was just the front gasket that was blown but I believe that was the only one. My question is a simple "what should I do?". I could look into getting metal gaskets to seal it but I was just wondering what you thought on the situation. Thanks P.S. I had them check for any other sources of leakage and they did not see any. Thanks again.

F.I. Inc. · 03-23-2010, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkstar87695

Hey Tony, I've had my exhaust on for about 2 months now and I have a few questions. I got my system intalled at my local Midas and they really seem to know what their doing. I say this because I have gotten to know them over the past few months and they have all the answers. My point is that when I originaly got it installed, they used paper gaskets to seal it instead of the high temperature silicon that is said to be used in the instructions. It was installed succesfully and all was well for the first few weeks. After that I began hearing a hissing sound when I let off the gas and as the car slowed down. It sounded like a leakage but I wasn't sure so I left it for a week or so. About this time my "service engine soon" light came on. I took it into the dealership yesterday and they told me I had a blown front gasket that was throwing the cars sensors off. Knowing this I immediately took it to Midas and they confirmed this. They then proceeded to reseal it with the high temperature silicon. We followed the instructions on the package completely. Even letting it sit 2 hours before tightening the bolts. Yet, as I drove away I could hear the same old hissing. I have not confirmed that the gasket has blown again but I would guess it is. I am not positive if it was just the front gasket that was blown but I believe that was the only one. My question is a simple "what should I do?". I could look into getting metal gaskets to seal it but I was just wondering what you thought on the situation. Thanks P.S. I had them check for any other sources of leakage and they did not see any. Thanks again.

First and foremost the guys at Midas need to stick to brakes and not touch these cars. Ha, ha, joking... Not really!

Ok, here we go. First off where did they get a paper gasket to fit that bolt configuration? 2nd, why did they not follow the instructions the first time? 3, please tell me that they DID NOT use the stock metal crush ring from the stock cats!!! Last but not least if they did, then they most likely warped the flange on the HFC which will not allow it to sit flush with the stock manifold flange. If they somehow managed not to warp the flange then they must not of used either the correct kind of silicone (YOU NEED HIGH TEMP RED) or apply a thick enough coat evenly. I do apologize for the inconvenience but this is exactly why I always tell people to follow the instructions.

The exhaust leak prior to the O2 sensor is without a doubt what is causing the CEL light.

If you would like, you are more than welcome to call me and we can discuss this. I am here to help, as ,much as I can...

Thank you, Tony

P.S.- No BS as I was spell checking this I just heard a Midas (BRAKE) commercial. Now that is irony if I ever heard it!

Darkstar87695 · 03-23-2010, 10:55 PM

Thanks for the help! Gotta love the customer service!

mrdino77 · 03-23-2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Tony will help you with 99% of what you wanna do with your Z, the other 1%, you won't even worry about.

Thanks Chris! Yeah I know I saw some of the threads. The customer feedback from the service he provides is amazing and the exhaust sounds amazing as well! Hopefully I can get added to the list and get things rolling!

F.I. Inc. · 03-23-2010, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mrdino77

Thanks Chris! Yeah I know I saw some of the threads. The customer feedback from the service he provides is amazing and the exhaust sounds amazing as well! Hopefully I can get added to the list and get things rolling!

I apologize for not getting back to you. I have many PMS that have not responded to yet. I am here now still @ 8 pm if you want to place an order to get on the list.

Just call the number below...

Thanks, Tony

XwChriswX · 03-23-2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by F.I. Inc.

I apologize for not getting back to you. I have manly PMS that have not dealt with yet. I am here now still @ 8 pm if you want to place an order to get on the list.

Just call the number below...

Thanks, Tony

Edited for comedic relief.

nuTinmuch · 03-23-2010, 11:36 PM

Getting so close.

I can almost hear it...

F.I. Inc. · 03-24-2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Edited for comedic relief.

Ha ha ha very funny, LOL...

mrdino77 · 03-24-2010, 12:21 AM

Well I took advice from Tony and I called him at the shop. Even though it was so late Tony took the time to go over every option possible with me. I told him what i was looking for and he helped me narrow it down. I don't know too many people that would answer a phone that late and actually take their time and make sure you are completely satisfied with your purchase! In the end I got the CBE w/ 18" resonators and a CF muffler with test pipes. I am extremely excited and cant wait till I can get these installed on the car! Thanks again Tony I really appreciate you time... now go home and eat some dinner!!

BOLIO 671 · 03-24-2010, 09:27 AM

^^^^ Cool....that's one good man!!!! With all the effort and attention he has put to the members of this forum, could you imagine if he actually owned a Z as a personal ride?

Vegitto-kun · 03-24-2010, 11:41 AM

tony did you get my pm?

F.I. Inc. · 03-24-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

tony did you get my pm?

Which one?

The one about the duties and taxes included or the one about the headers?

Vegitto-kun · 03-24-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by F.I. Inc.

Which one?

The one about the duties and taxes included or the one about the headers?

Both?

headers is more important. take your time

shawnal · 03-24-2010, 06:38 PM

UPS just rang my doorbell and my exhaust is here to be installed Friday with injen cai can't wait

F.I. Inc. · 03-24-2010, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by shawnal

UPS just rang my doorbell and my exhaust is here to be installed Friday with injen cai can't wait

Inspect and enjoy...

Thank you for the business and call me if you need anything...

Thanks, Tony

03-23-2010, 11:36 PM	#3352 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 18	Getting so close. I can almost hear it... __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here!

03-24-2010, 09:27 AM	#3355 (permalink)
BOLIO 671 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GUAHAN Posts: 1,198 Drives: To & From then Back Rep Power: 3399	^^^^ Cool....that's one good man!!!! With all the effort and attention he has put to the members of this forum, could you imagine if he actually owned a Z as a personal ride? __________________ 2013 Nismo Z34 / FI TT #091 / IG: @lilzilla_z34

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