HFC install ... what a b!tch, tips needed

tonybui · 12-19-2011, 05:17 PM

I give up ... it's a pain in the ***, any recommended shop? I spent $50 to a friend for labor and $30 on extension tool plus the cost of HFC and can't get those things off

. How much more would I look to spend if I take it to a shop??? the cheaper the better of course lol

eastwest2300 · 12-19-2011, 05:43 PM

hmmmm. It sounds like a pain in the azz. Sorry bro.

modme · 12-19-2011, 05:44 PM

Many threads and many advice given on this topic already. For example, check here:

Demon Bolt.....

eastwest2300 · 12-19-2011, 05:48 PM

Demon Bolt. WTF?!

kellyefields · 12-19-2011, 06:02 PM

A shop may charge between 150-300 Depending.

dAvenue · 12-19-2011, 06:04 PM

^ Depending on their level of douchieness.

eastwest2300 · 12-19-2011, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dAvenue

^ Depending on their level of douchieness.

haha... yeah.

b1adesofcha0s · 12-19-2011, 07:39 PM

I think Hill's Garage charged like $150 and they've done a couple of them on the 370Z's. I was there hanging out with someone else who got them installed (rarwz) and I think that's how much it was.

Kirkster · 12-19-2011, 08:18 PM

acetylene torch... Heat works wonders...

b1adesofcha0s · 12-19-2011, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirkster

acetylene torch... Heat works wonders...

Yo Kirk, would you be able to help me out with an HFC install? I might get a set for my bday in February.

tonybui · 12-19-2011, 08:55 PM

Thanks guys !!
Damn, another $150 .... this thing is adding up lol

tjlazer · 12-19-2011, 09:38 PM

you can save the $150+ but just cutting the damn cat! Thats what I did. Money is tight.

370Zsteve · 12-19-2011, 09:48 PM

There is a sticky on this forum detailing the entire process, with pics, and recs for which tools to use. Mike Bonanni is the author of the thread.

BEST advice I can give you is to soak the demon bolts with penetrating oil the night before you try to get 'em off.

kellyefields · 12-19-2011, 09:48 PM

If you want to give it one more chance get some PB Blaster and some straws. Make yourself a make shift tube using the straws that will reach down to the bolts and spray the bolts down before you drive for about a week straight. You will want to get at least 4 or 5 good drives to really heat it up and once you get home after driving while it is still hot spray it again. This should allow the PB blaster to really soak into the metal and make it easier to break free. I used a whole can on each side to make life much easier.

edit just realized this is my 600 post WOOT

Kirkster · 12-19-2011, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Yo Kirk, would you be able to help me out with an HFC install? I might get a set for my bday in February.

I go nowhere near the demon bolt!!!

12-19-2011, 05:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 427	HFC install ... what a b!tch, tips needed I give up ... it's a pain in the ***, any recommended shop? I spent $50 to a friend for labor and $30 on extension tool plus the cost of HFC and can't get those things off . How much more would I look to spend if I take it to a shop??? the cheaper the better of course lol

12-19-2011, 05:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,972 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	hmmmm. It sounds like a pain in the azz. Sorry bro. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

12-19-2011, 05:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
modme Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY Posts: 345 Drives: G37 Rep Power: 16	Many threads and many advice given on this topic already. For example, check here: Demon Bolt..... __________________ GTM Twin Turbo Stage 2\|GTR Turbo/Engine Gauges\|KW V3 Coilovers\|HKS Exhaust\|Oil Cooler\| Vossen CV1

12-19-2011, 05:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,972 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	Demon Bolt. WTF?! __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

12-19-2011, 06:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
kellyefields A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington Ky #BBN Age: 48 Posts: 1,156 Drives: Supercharged Rep Power: 17	A shop may charge between 150-300 Depending. __________________ MY 2009 SC BUILD.

12-19-2011, 06:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
dAvenue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: present Posts: 1,971 Drives: angry Rep Power: 49	^ Depending on their level of douchieness. __________________ Takeda \| Stillen \| Z1 \| Invidia \| Mishimoto \| CSF \| Megan Racing \| Koni \| Eibach \| SPC \| Forgestar \| Seibon

12-19-2011, 07:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	I think Hill's Garage charged like $150 and they've done a couple of them on the 370Z's. I was there hanging out with someone else who got them installed (rarwz) and I think that's how much it was. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

12-19-2011, 08:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 19	acetylene torch... Heat works wonders... __________________ Powertrain Warranty voided on 5/14/2011 Mod List:GTM Supercharger,SmartTop module, Oil Cooler, GT-R Start button, Nismo Exhaust, BC Racing ER Coilovers, Backup Camara For eastwest:

12-19-2011, 08:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 427	Thanks guys !! Damn, another $150 .... this thing is adding up lol

12-19-2011, 09:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	you can save the $150+ but just cutting the damn cat! Thats what I did. Money is tight. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

12-19-2011, 09:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	There is a sticky on this forum detailing the entire process, with pics, and recs for which tools to use. Mike Bonanni is the author of the thread. BEST advice I can give you is to soak the demon bolts with penetrating oil the night before you try to get 'em off. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

12-19-2011, 09:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
kellyefields A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington Ky #BBN Age: 48 Posts: 1,156 Drives: Supercharged Rep Power: 17	If you want to give it one more chance get some PB Blaster and some straws. Make yourself a make shift tube using the straws that will reach down to the bolts and spray the bolts down before you drive for about a week straight. You will want to get at least 4 or 5 good drives to really heat it up and once you get home after driving while it is still hot spray it again. This should allow the PB blaster to really soak into the metal and make it easier to break free. I used a whole can on each side to make life much easier. edit just realized this is my 600 post WOOT __________________ MY 2009 SC BUILD.

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