Performance shop in Charlotte, NC area?

puckshaw · 02-10-2010, 06:12 PM

I've got some HFC's on the way and after reading some of the nightmare stories, I'm considering having a shop do the install. I'd have to buy some beefier tools anyway if I wanted to tackle it myself so I'm figuring it's about the same cost either way.

Seems like it should take a shop 45 minutes to an hour for the install but I can't find a one that has worked on a 370 yet. Right now I've been quoted for 2 hours at $75/hour. For that price, I'd rather do it myself.

So anyone know of a shop in the Charlotte area that could do the work in about an hour? Or better yet, anyone in the area done this install and want to lend a hand in exchange for pizza and beer?

thezmonster · 02-15-2010, 08:20 PM

you kno there is alot of shops in Mooresville Im a current student at NTI in Mooresville and there is alot of performance/racing shops around here

puckshaw · 02-15-2010, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by thezmonster

you kno there is alot of shops in Mooresville Im a current student at NTI in Mooresville and there is alot of performance/racing shops around here

Cool thanks man. Any shops in particular that you have experience with or would recommend? I actually decided I'm going to try this install myself but it'll be good to know of a shop in case I fail miserably. Hopefully I don't run into as many problems as I've heard about...

thezmonster · 02-16-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by puckshaw

Cool thanks man. Any shops in particular that you have experience with or would recommend? I actually decided I'm going to try this install myself but it'll be good to know of a shop in case I fail miserably. Hopefully I don't run into as many problems as I've heard about...

its basic simple bolt ons but need to disconnect the battery and remove the oxygen sensor and switch hfc and connect the oxygen sensor start the car and let it idle for 5 mins and rev it couple of times to get the oxygen sensor flowing good

AboostedG · 02-16-2010, 09:01 PM

CIN Motorsports 440 Springbrook Rd Charlotte, NC 28217 (704)-523-6700

puckshaw · 02-16-2010, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by thezmonster

its basic simple bolt ons but need to disconnect the battery and remove the oxygen sensor and switch hfc and connect the oxygen sensor start the car and let it idle for 5 mins and rev it couple of times to get the oxygen sensor flowing good

Yeah it sounds easy on paper but I've seen a lot of people struggle to break loose a couple of the bolts. We'll see how it goes.

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Originally Posted by AboostedG

CIN Motorsports 440 Springbrook Rd Charlotte, NC 28217 (704)-523-6700

Thanks!

fatcat777 · 02-16-2010, 10:17 PM

i'm going to order some and i plan on doing the install myself. still deciding if i want to get the resonated ones or not..

puckshaw · 02-17-2010, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by fatcat777

i'm going to order some and i plan on doing the install myself. still deciding if i want to get the resonated ones or not..

Well if you want to meet up and hear mine after I install them let me know. Might help you make your decision. Also I can lend a hand with your install if you want...assuming I don't screw mine up

fatcat777 · 02-17-2010, 09:22 AM

sounds good. If you want a hand just let me know, as long as i'm not tied with the wife. What brand did you go with? I was leaning towards the berk, but now i think i'm going to just get the FI resonated ones.

I just can't make up my mind on a cat back...

Sharif@Forged · 02-17-2010, 09:49 AM

It's one of those jobs that looks really easy on the surface but can be extremely frustrating and time consuming. Many of the bolts used to hold the cats are incredibly tight and require significant persuasion to break free, using some good extensions, universals, and impact tools.

puckshaw · 02-17-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by fatcat777

sounds good. If you want a hand just let me know, as long as i'm not tied with the wife. What brand did you go with? I was leaning towards the berk, but now i think i'm going to just get the FI resonated ones.

I just can't make up my mind on a cat back...

Cool thanks! My buddy is coming over so I think we'll have it covered. I decided to give ERZ a chance. Hard to pass up such a low price. You can't go wrong with Berk or FI. Both look to be very high quality. That's what I wanted but I cheaped out

For the cat back, I'm planning on going with FI. That Berk does sound awesome in the vids though...

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Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged

It's one of those jobs that looks really easy on the surface but can be extremely frustrating and time consuming. Many of the bolts used to hold the cats are incredibly tight and require significant persuasion to break free, using some good extensions, universals, and impact tools.

Yeah that seems to be the case with every job I attempt

My buddy and I joke about tripling the time people say it's going to take. Usually it turns out to be about right for us

I've already assembled the Frankentool and I'm ready for battle

fatcat777 · 02-17-2010, 12:40 PM

i just really don't want the Hisssssss sound from non resonated cats so i'm probably going to just spend the extra and get the FI ones. I'm torn between the FI, Berk, and ARK cat backs. the ARK sounds nice and deep.

puckshaw · 02-17-2010, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by fatcat777

i just really don't want the Hisssssss sound from non resonated cats so i'm probably going to just spend the extra and get the FI ones. I'm torn between the FI, Berk, and ARK cat backs. the ARK sounds nice and deep.

Yeah I'm hoping the hiss isn't too obnoxious. I'd like to see some dynos of the ARK exhaust.

thezmonster · 02-17-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by puckshaw

Well if you want to meet up and hear mine after I install them let me know. Might help you make your decision. Also I can lend a hand with your install if you want...assuming I don't screw mine up

Also count me for that I can hear the difference for the hfc installed than stock hfc and was thinkin bout buying berk it sound aggressive sounds like a V-12 with Berk hfc and Berk Exhaust systemYouTube - 370z with Berk Catback Exhaust & Berk HFC's

Thanks
TheZMonster

puckshaw · 02-18-2010, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by thezmonster

Also count me for that I can hear the difference for the hfc installed than stock hfc and was thinkin bout buying berk it sound aggressive sounds like a V-12 with Berk hfc and Berk Exhaust systemYouTube - 370z with Berk Catback Exhaust & Berk HFC's

Thanks
TheZMonster

Sure thing

Looks like I might be sending my HFC back to ERZ for a little grinding. The tubing wasn't flush with the flanges on the inlets. So it might be another couple weeks until I get them installed

02-10-2010, 06:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
puckshaw Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 620 Drives: 09 PW 370Z Touring Rep Power: 17	Performance shop in Charlotte, NC area? I've got some HFC's on the way and after reading some of the nightmare stories, I'm considering having a shop do the install. I'd have to buy some beefier tools anyway if I wanted to tackle it myself so I'm figuring it's about the same cost either way. Seems like it should take a shop 45 minutes to an hour for the install but I can't find a one that has worked on a 370 yet. Right now I've been quoted for 2 hours at $75/hour. For that price, I'd rather do it myself. So anyone know of a shop in the Charlotte area that could do the work in about an hour? Or better yet, anyone in the area done this install and want to lend a hand in exchange for pizza and beer?

02-17-2010, 09:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
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02-15-2010, 08:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
thezmonster Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 221 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CB M6 Rep Power: 16	you kno there is alot of shops in Mooresville Im a current student at NTI in Mooresville and there is alot of performance/racing shops around here

02-16-2010, 09:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
AboostedG Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: FL Posts: 48 Drives: G Rep Power: 16	CIN Motorsports 440 Springbrook Rd Charlotte, NC 28217 (704)-523-6700

02-16-2010, 10:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
fatcat777 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 220 Drives: BlackPersimmonSport Rep Power: 16	i'm going to order some and i plan on doing the install myself. still deciding if i want to get the resonated ones or not..

02-17-2010, 09:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
fatcat777 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 220 Drives: BlackPersimmonSport Rep Power: 16	sounds good. If you want a hand just let me know, as long as i'm not tied with the wife. What brand did you go with? I was leaning towards the berk, but now i think i'm going to just get the FI resonated ones. I just can't make up my mind on a cat back...

02-17-2010, 12:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
fatcat777 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 220 Drives: BlackPersimmonSport Rep Power: 16	i just really don't want the Hisssssss sound from non resonated cats so i'm probably going to just spend the extra and get the FI ones. I'm torn between the FI, Berk, and ARK cat backs. the ARK sounds nice and deep.