exhaust install

murphman · 12-09-2010, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pg6speed

My F.I. install went very smooth. I did it on jack stands and had another set of hands help me hold and position things. No washers needed here, very good fit out of the box.

did you do the recommended jack stands on all 4 points or front then back?

pg6speed · 12-10-2010, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by murphman

did you do the recommended jack stands on all 4 points or front then back?

All I used was stands in the back.

murphman · 12-10-2010, 09:43 AM

Thanks for all the help and answering of questions since this is my first car i will be moding and the first mod i will have done but i have one more question. Will the use of anti seize be recommended in this project?

pg6speed · 12-10-2010, 09:57 AM

A bit of anti-sieze wont hurt anything and it will make it easier to remove later if you should need to. Be sure to install everything loosely at first and then start tightening things from the front of the car to the back. Have someone holding each peice in position as you're tightening and working your way back. Take your time and do it right, its not a race.

Ask as many questions as you need there are plenty of people that can help.

murphman · 12-10-2010, 08:25 PM

Hey Pg6speed, i just got done looking under the car to figure the best place to use the stands. Did you use that large roundish metal piece under the springs? Also how high do you need to jack it up i went like 10-12 inches just to look under and was like dayumn i got a long way to go to make this high enough to work under.

tjlazer · 12-10-2010, 08:53 PM

I would just get some Rhino Ramps from Autozone and jack it up on those. Easy and cheap. You can get a nice low profile race ramp for like $80 or so (FreighHarbor)

Kastley85891 · 12-10-2010, 09:01 PM

I usually drive the front up on autozone ramps, jack of the rear diff and stick the stands on the rear sills, plenty of room, stick some rubber flooring down or card board to save your back when shuffling around underneath.. ;-)

murphman · 12-10-2010, 09:50 PM

wow i was not thinking, i got a pair of ramps but are to steap to drive up but i sure can lift then set the rear up onto them.

Kastley85891 · 12-10-2010, 09:55 PM

^ you mean the front of your baby scuffs out, just use some pre lifts like some wood, drive the fronts up on that then slide the ramps in to the tire and load her up, you an always reverse on to your ramps and jack the front if not.

murphman · 12-10-2010, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Kastley85891

^ you mean the front of your baby scuffs out, just use some pre lifts like some wood, drive the fronts up on that then slide the ramps in to the tire and load her up, you an always reverse on to your ramps and jack the front if not.

yeah i actually went out there and realized ther was like a 1-2 inch clearance on the back bumper so i reversed it up

man this is making me want to start the process now instead of tomorrow

murphman · 12-12-2010, 04:03 PM

Well after working on trying to get off the stock exhaust i just did not have the tool or the space to break the seal on the bolts for the hangers so i ended up taking it somewhere to have it installed Saturday morning. After the install i got in my car and reved it a little and it sounded great, still does but after a day of driving it around i am starting to get a hiss sound on decel around 2500 rpms not to mention there is a rattle that sounds like a bb bouncing around which could be something loose from the install. Has anyone around had this hiss with there exhaust that could lend a little help on how to fix, it seems to be getting worse. I will try and post a sound clip so you can see what i am talking about.

here is a vido of the sound
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6AWS2C2wwA

pg6speed · 12-12-2010, 06:11 PM

The hiss perfectly normal. Kind of a signature sound with these motors when you put a free flowing aftermarket exhaust with a true x pipe in it. Between 2000-2500 with the gas pedal released is where I get most of my hiss. Mine was not quite that loud with just the cat back but when I put on the headers it got much louder than yours.
As for the rattle it sounds like it could be the heat shield thats above the mufflers. There are directions with the exhaust that say to cut a portion of it off so that it will clear the mufflers, so if the shop didnt do that, that might be your issue. If they did remove it cut it and reinstall it it may be slightly bent from handling causing it to rattle, or not tightened properly. I dont know just throwing a few things out there.

murphman · 12-12-2010, 06:35 PM

yeah i did a little searching and found the hiss to be normal, as for the rattle i am going to have to wait till i have a second hand to hold the rpms somewhere between 1700 and 1900 rpms because i noticed that i can find the rpm making the noise and hold it there and it will just sit there and rattle but by myself i cant get out and search for the noise, thanks for the info bro

murphman · 12-13-2010, 08:32 PM

well i got under the car when got home and one of the bolts holding the X pipe to the muffler was way loose causing the annoying rattle so problem fixed and loving the exhaust!!!!!!

pg6speed · 12-13-2010, 10:39 PM

Glad everything worked out for you, congrats!

12-10-2010, 09:43 AM	#18 (permalink)
murphman Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: houston Posts: 611 Drives: 370z Tour Black 7AT Rep Power: 17	Thanks for all the help and answering of questions since this is my first car i will be moding and the first mod i will have done but i have one more question. Will the use of anti seize be recommended in this project? __________________ Mod List: FI 18" CBE// Eibach Springs// Rear Camber kit// Ingen CAI//

12-10-2010, 09:57 AM	#19 (permalink)
pg6speed Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 223 Drives: 10 Armada Rep Power: 16	A bit of anti-sieze wont hurt anything and it will make it easier to remove later if you should need to. Be sure to install everything loosely at first and then start tightening things from the front of the car to the back. Have someone holding each peice in position as you're tightening and working your way back. Take your time and do it right, its not a race. Ask as many questions as you need there are plenty of people that can help. __________________ STILLEN G3 / F.I. TDX (NO RESONATORS) / F.I. LTH / UpRev Tuned / BC-Racing ER Coilovers / DIY Oil Cooler / Short Shifter

12-10-2010, 08:25 PM	#20 (permalink)
murphman Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: houston Posts: 611 Drives: 370z Tour Black 7AT Rep Power: 17	Hey Pg6speed, i just got done looking under the car to figure the best place to use the stands. Did you use that large roundish metal piece under the springs? Also how high do you need to jack it up i went like 10-12 inches just to look under and was like dayumn i got a long way to go to make this high enough to work under. __________________ Mod List: FI 18" CBE// Eibach Springs// Rear Camber kit// Ingen CAI//

12-10-2010, 09:01 PM	#22 (permalink)
Kastley85891 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ATX 370 - Sold Posts: 1,149 Drives: 2003 Wagon Rep Power: 18	I usually drive the front up on autozone ramps, jack of the rear diff and stick the stands on the rear sills, plenty of room, stick some rubber flooring down or card board to save your back when shuffling around underneath.. ;-) __________________ Boosted V8 hunter 2850 lbs and 375WHP

12-10-2010, 09:50 PM	#23 (permalink)
murphman Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: houston Posts: 611 Drives: 370z Tour Black 7AT Rep Power: 17	wow i was not thinking, i got a pair of ramps but are to steap to drive up but i sure can lift then set the rear up onto them. __________________ Mod List: FI 18" CBE// Eibach Springs// Rear Camber kit// Ingen CAI//

12-10-2010, 09:55 PM	#24 (permalink)
Kastley85891 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ATX 370 - Sold Posts: 1,149 Drives: 2003 Wagon Rep Power: 18	^ you mean the front of your baby scuffs out, just use some pre lifts like some wood, drive the fronts up on that then slide the ramps in to the tire and load her up, you an always reverse on to your ramps and jack the front if not. __________________ Boosted V8 hunter 2850 lbs and 375WHP

12-12-2010, 04:03 PM	#26 (permalink)
murphman Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: houston Posts: 611 Drives: 370z Tour Black 7AT Rep Power: 17	Well after working on trying to get off the stock exhaust i just did not have the tool or the space to break the seal on the bolts for the hangers so i ended up taking it somewhere to have it installed Saturday morning. After the install i got in my car and reved it a little and it sounded great, still does but after a day of driving it around i am starting to get a hiss sound on decel around 2500 rpms not to mention there is a rattle that sounds like a bb bouncing around which could be something loose from the install. Has anyone around had this hiss with there exhaust that could lend a little help on how to fix, it seems to be getting worse. I will try and post a sound clip so you can see what i am talking about. here is a vido of the sound http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6AWS2C2wwA __________________ Mod List: FI 18" CBE// Eibach Springs// Rear Camber kit// Ingen CAI// Last edited by murphman; 12-12-2010 at 04:53 PM.

12-12-2010, 06:11 PM	#27 (permalink)
pg6speed Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 223 Drives: 10 Armada Rep Power: 16	The hiss perfectly normal. Kind of a signature sound with these motors when you put a free flowing aftermarket exhaust with a true x pipe in it. Between 2000-2500 with the gas pedal released is where I get most of my hiss. Mine was not quite that loud with just the cat back but when I put on the headers it got much louder than yours. As for the rattle it sounds like it could be the heat shield thats above the mufflers. There are directions with the exhaust that say to cut a portion of it off so that it will clear the mufflers, so if the shop didnt do that, that might be your issue. If they did remove it cut it and reinstall it it may be slightly bent from handling causing it to rattle, or not tightened properly. I dont know just throwing a few things out there. __________________ STILLEN G3 / F.I. TDX (NO RESONATORS) / F.I. LTH / UpRev Tuned / BC-Racing ER Coilovers / DIY Oil Cooler / Short Shifter

12-12-2010, 06:35 PM	#28 (permalink)
murphman Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: houston Posts: 611 Drives: 370z Tour Black 7AT Rep Power: 17	yeah i did a little searching and found the hiss to be normal, as for the rattle i am going to have to wait till i have a second hand to hold the rpms somewhere between 1700 and 1900 rpms because i noticed that i can find the rpm making the noise and hold it there and it will just sit there and rattle but by myself i cant get out and search for the noise, thanks for the info bro __________________ Mod List: FI 18" CBE// Eibach Springs// Rear Camber kit// Ingen CAI//

12-13-2010, 08:32 PM	#29 (permalink)
murphman Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: houston Posts: 611 Drives: 370z Tour Black 7AT Rep Power: 17	well i got under the car when got home and one of the bolts holding the X pipe to the muffler was way loose causing the annoying rattle so problem fixed and loving the exhaust!!!!!! __________________ Mod List: FI 18" CBE// Eibach Springs// Rear Camber kit// Ingen CAI//

12-13-2010, 10:39 PM	#30 (permalink)
pg6speed Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 223 Drives: 10 Armada Rep Power: 16	Glad everything worked out for you, congrats! __________________ STILLEN G3 / F.I. TDX (NO RESONATORS) / F.I. LTH / UpRev Tuned / BC-Racing ER Coilovers / DIY Oil Cooler / Short Shifter

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