Yet another FI CBE (12in res.) review!

AK370Z · 04-13-2010, 11:20 PM

Great review. Thanks for sharing

Billarf · 04-20-2010, 01:02 PM

IMO, it's NOT overkill to use new/virgin cat to cat back 'gaskets' when doing the FI, CBE install. These new gaskets do -not- come with the FI CBE. The gaskets, Nissan part# 20692-1E810 are approx. $11.00 each (you need two) and are cheap lets say insurance... to insure that you will be less apt to have an exhaust leak that you will have to address after the CBE install. These gaskets are easily had at any Nissan stealership. If you booger up one or more of the nuts when you remove the factory installed nuts you may also wish you had new nuts Nissan part# 20602-41G00 to use with the FI CBE install. The nuts run about $4.00 each and you need 4. I should mention that you do not see people posting here on the forum of having leaks when using the old gaskets over again but why take the chance is my train of thought.

F.I. Inc. · 04-14-2010, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeecarr

In your review you stated "lack of a rear gasket between the cats/y-pipe(s)." Are you referring to the flanges where the cats connect to the FI system?

Yes, he is referring to the connection point of the stock catalytic converter and our cat back system. The flange is a 2 bolt configuration and there are two of them.

If you retain the stock cats on the car you do not need to upgrade the gaskets there. It will make not one bit of a difference in terms of sound or performance. He probably wants to change them for peace of mind though.

Tony

nuTinmuch · 04-14-2010, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F.I. Inc.

If you retain the stock cats on the car you do not need to upgrade the gaskets there. It will make not one bit of a difference in terms of sound or performance. He probably wants to change them for peace of mind though.

Tony

Yup. Exactly this. It was a cheap purchase and it wasn't any extra work, so I figured it couldn't hurt.

gorillanismo · 04-14-2010, 12:09 AM

good! any video???

Vegitto-kun · 04-14-2010, 12:46 AM

he did say he wont do a vid since it doesn't do the exhaust any justice

nuTinmuch · 04-14-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

he did say he wont do a vid since it doesn't do the exhaust any justice

Yeah, this. Unless I can get my hands on a very good camera then I just don't think it is worth it.

Also to those interested in the ramps:

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coaster · 04-14-2010, 02:17 AM

Congrats.I am very tempted now!

dlmartin81 · 04-14-2010, 11:39 AM

^^ That lift is AWESOME! Thanks man.

Vegitto-kun · 04-14-2010, 02:11 PM

How is the ground clearance because I hear people saying that its barely lower than stock but it always looks so dangerously low on pictures

flashburn · 04-14-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

How is the ground clearance because I hear people saying that its barely lower than stock but it always looks so dangerously low on pictures

Main reason is many people that have taken pictures of the FI CBE have lowered their cars. The other reason is usually because of the angle of the shot makes it look lower than it actually is.

nuTinmuch · 04-16-2010, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

How is the ground clearance because I hear people saying that its barely lower than stock but it always looks so dangerously low on pictures

It isn't even close to bad. Trust me here, I have a pretty terrible driveway.

Even if you lowered the car modestly you would be okay. You only have something to worry about if you slam your car, although you would be worrying about everything scraping at that point.

bejan · 04-14-2010, 03:26 PM

Ground clearance is no problem. On stock ride height, I cannot see it scraping. I have the FI CBE on stock ride height I have not had a problem at all!

jmlenz · 04-14-2010, 05:46 PM

Good review! I was #75. I was going to post up a review of my setup when I got it <18" resonators, SS mufflers, RTPs> but there were so many reviews already that are all pretty much the same I said forget it. That should speak volumes about the quality of the product!

If you REALLY want to uncork the sound of the VHR add some test pipes to the FI CBE...its a game changer.

dropped1 · 04-15-2010, 05:26 AM

Nice review...Can't wait for mine!!

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04-20-2010, 01:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Billarf Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY Posts: 132 Drives: . Rep Power: 16	IMO, it's NOT overkill to use new/virgin cat to cat back 'gaskets' when doing the FI, CBE install. These new gaskets do -not- come with the FI CBE. The gaskets, Nissan part# 20692-1E810 are approx. $11.00 each (you need two) and are cheap lets say insurance... to insure that you will be less apt to have an exhaust leak that you will have to address after the CBE install. These gaskets are easily had at any Nissan stealership. If you booger up one or more of the nuts when you remove the factory installed nuts you may also wish you had new nuts Nissan part# 20602-41G00 to use with the FI CBE install. The nuts run about $4.00 each and you need 4. I should mention that you do not see people posting here on the forum of having leaks when using the old gaskets over again but why take the chance is my train of thought.

04-14-2010, 12:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 263	he did say he wont do a vid since it doesn't do the exhaust any justice

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04-14-2010, 02:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 263	How is the ground clearance because I hear people saying that its barely lower than stock but it always looks so dangerously low on pictures

04-14-2010, 03:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
bejan Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chatsworth, CA Posts: 70 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 16	Ground clearance is no problem. On stock ride height, I cannot see it scraping. I have the FI CBE on stock ride height I have not had a problem at all!

04-14-2010, 05:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
jmlenz Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 645 Drives: a car Rep Power: 644	Good review! I was #75. I was going to post up a review of my setup when I got it <18" resonators, SS mufflers, RTPs> but there were so many reviews already that are all pretty much the same I said forget it. That should speak volumes about the quality of the product! If you REALLY want to uncork the sound of the VHR add some test pipes to the FI CBE...its a game changer.