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? :tup:

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...

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.

Thanks! :tup:

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 :p

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...

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.

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 :rofl2:

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

Yeah that seems to be the case with every job I attempt :rofl2: 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 :eekdance:

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.

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:icon18:

Thanks
TheZMonster

Sure thing :tup: 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 :(