Berk Test Pipe install...*^$#ing factory bolts!!!

Holliday · 09-12-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Urbanracer

I made it halfway through the installled getting the passender side installed but ended up letting a shop do the drivers side for me. I decided to stop while I was ahead and not distroy the drivers side "b*tch bolt" during my attempt. I noticed a bit of a rattle or leak though when the engine is reved, anyone else experience this? I'm planning on checking the gaskets over when I get time.

I would definitely check for leaks if you have not already. But if you hear a hiss after acceleration it is normal with these cats for some reason. Good luck

Joseph B · 09-13-2010, 01:02 PM

Removal of the cats on our Z isn't for the faint of heart. It took me about two hours (including jacking it up and down), You have to work slowly, make sure you use a nice penetrant (3m), and have lots of extensions. I used 3/8 and they worked fine. Yes, never use 12 point sockets on something so stubborn, you will strip it. You do NOT need an impact gun for this, probably best you don't use one at all on the exhuast.

I feel bad for those that destroyed their cats trying to get them off, what a nightmare. Hope you never need your cats back on.

tjlazer · 09-13-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Joseph B

I feel bad for those that destroyed their cats trying to get them off, what a nightmare. Hope you never need your cats back on.

It was a nightmare as at one point I was like screw it. I was about ready to put it all back together and limp it to the nearest Midas. But I was running out of time and this was this only alternative. I was going to win damn it!!! I had stripped out the nut so there was no turning back. Stock cats are not going back, ever.

Joseph B · 09-14-2010, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

It was a nightmare as at one point I was like screw it. I was about ready to put it all back together and limp it to the nearest Midas. But I was running out of time and this was this only alternative. I was going to win damn it!!! I had stripped out the nut so there was no turning back. Stock cats are not going back, ever.

I know what you mean, sometimes you just have to just get sh.. done. Just be glad your not a tech and it wasn't a customers car or something, "umm, we had to cut your cat in half,here's your car" lol.

370Zsteve · 09-13-2010, 01:13 PM

This thread is full of win, lol. Except for you TJ, I have to give the point to the car, man.

tjlazer · 09-13-2010, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

This thread is full of win, lol. Except for you TJ, I have to give the point to the car, man.

Hahah well I was beat on hard I agree. But in the end I will be driving said Z with HFC's down to the metal recycle yard to cash in on my stock cats for some cash...

It's no surprise to me at all actually. I had a bad feeling it was going to be an EPIC fail moment for me. It always is with me. Whenever I do all my mods I take the stated install times and multiply by 4 and throw in a monkey wrench and thats how it ends up. I just accept that and it's all good.

It's still better than paying the rediculous install costs! Nissan wanted $450 to install my Nismo S-Tune suspension!

370Zsteve · 09-13-2010, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

Hahah well I was beat on hard I agree. But in the end I will be driving said Z with HFC's down to the metal recycle yard to cash in on my stock cats for some cash...

It's no surprise to me at all actually. I had a bad feeling it was going to be an EPIC fail moment for me. It always is with me. Whenever I do all my mods I take the stated install times and multiply by 4 and throw in a monkey wrench and thats how it ends up. I just accept that and it's all good.

It's still better than paying the rediculous install costs! Nissan wanted $450 to install my Nismo S-Tune suspension!

It's all good, man! Dem Debbil bolts have claimed many victims.

Holliday · 09-13-2010, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

Hahah well I was beat on hard I agree. But in the end I will be driving said Z with HFC's down to the metal recycle yard to cash in on my stock cats for some cash...

It's no surprise to me at all actually. I had a bad feeling it was going to be an EPIC fail moment for me. It always is with me. Whenever I do all my mods I take the stated install times and multiply by 4 and throw in a monkey wrench and thats how it ends up. I just accept that and it's all good.

It's still better than paying the rediculous install costs! Nissan wanted $450 to install my Nismo S-Tune suspension!

+1 rep just for knowing you were going to FAIL and did it yourself anyway!

Great job man!

09-13-2010, 01:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 44	This thread is full of win, lol. Except for you TJ, I have to give the point to the car, man. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

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09-13-2010, 01:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Joseph B Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Woodinville WA Posts: 160 Drives: '10 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 17	Removal of the cats on our Z isn't for the faint of heart. It took me about two hours (including jacking it up and down), You have to work slowly, make sure you use a nice penetrant (3m), and have lots of extensions. I used 3/8 and they worked fine. Yes, never use 12 point sockets on something so stubborn, you will strip it. You do NOT need an impact gun for this, probably best you don't use one at all on the exhuast. I feel bad for those that destroyed their cats trying to get them off, what a nightmare. Hope you never need your cats back on.