HKS Exhaust Install Issues

sandersd

Initially they were centered perfectly but after I had to unbolt the mid point connection to apply the RTV the right side drooped after I tightened it. I'm installing a set of Swift springs in a couple of weeks and when I have it up on stands I'll disassemble and replace the gaskets, bolts, and reapply new sealer while straightening the tips.

I know what went wrong: when I reassembled I didn't support the pipes on jack stands, I just let the bolts draw the flanges together and the tip didn't return to its previous position. This time I'll fully support everything in place while I seal and tighten working from front to rear like I did initially.

You really need a helping hand to position the tip while the bolts are tightened. It's also important when aligning to push up on the tip farther than necessary since it'll tend to snap back a bit. By overcompensating it tends to snap back to where you really want it.

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2014 370Z NISMO -- HKS Hi-Power Exhaust -- Swift Springs -- BC ER Coilovers -- SPL Suspension Components -- Nismo R-Tune Intake -- Seibon BD CF Hood