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Originally Posted by BC416 Test pipes are generally cheaper but will be more raspy/loud. Both will net you similar power gains and both may throw a CEL. fast intentions products

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Old 02-26-2016, 02:19 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Test pipes are generally cheaper but will be more raspy/loud. Both will net you similar power gains and both may throw a CEL.
fast intentions products will not throw a CEL and if they do they will work with you to make it right.

40k miles on my FI TP/CBE set up and not one issue ever nor a CEL.

most CEL's come from incorrect installation where the O2 sensors get beat aroudn or wires stretched then the CEL comes up.
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fast intentions products will not throw a CEL and if they do they will work with you to make it right.



40k miles on my FI TP/CBE set up and not one issue ever nor a CEL.



most CEL's come from incorrect installation where the O2 sensors get beat aroudn or wires stretched then the CEL comes up.

So essentially if I get the system installed at the stealership I should be fine?

If I did the installation at home.. And went to tune would that help? Trying to save on cost of possible.


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If I did the installation at home.. And went to tune would that help? Trying to save on cost of possible.


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I'd stay away from dealership install, especially being in Cali.
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I'd stay away from dealership install, especially being in Cali.

I know.. I just paid a fortune for AC and fluid flush.


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Best advice I can give you is to check the local section here and find some people in LA or wherever it is you live. Being in SoCal, you'll have no short of Z groups to find. Check out some local meets and get a feel for the sounds of the exhaust. You can also find help with installs and pick other people's brains on certain things.
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Best advice I can give you is to check the local section here and find some people in LA or wherever it is you live. Being in SoCal, you'll have no short of Z groups to find. Check out some local meets and get a feel for the sounds of the exhaust. You can also find help with installs and pick other people's brains on certain things.

I'll be sure to look into that. Thanks for the advice


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nooooo stay away from dealerships. also i dont think many would install aftermarket parts that essentially can void the warranty and are illegal per the states law.

installation is pretty simple aside from the dreaded nissan demon bolt.

if you add full exhaust and intakes a tune is a big help. it not only maximizes the power but typically those mods together tend to lean out the fuel mixture and could possibly cause an issue.
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nooooo stay away from dealerships. also i dont think many would install aftermarket parts that essentially can void the warranty and are illegal per the states law.



installation is pretty simple aside from the dreaded nissan demon bolt.



if you add full exhaust and intakes a tune is a big help. it not only maximizes the power but typically those mods together tend to lean out the fuel mixture and could possibly cause an issue.

Nissan "demon" bolt?!? Lol I guess I'm going to be in for it.

Yeah I plan on doing a tune.. Need to start looking for a place in so cal.


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each header to Cat is a tri flange so 3 bolts. top bolt on passenger side (for most) is the demon bolt. it's a total fuckin pain to get off.

i got an extra kick in the balls with the drivers top bolt being a pain as well.
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