Fast Intentions exhaust is here! (continued)

Merv · 03-16-2015, 07:15 PM

I know pulling wrenches aren't for some people. As for myself,I like to be able to say I've done some work to the car myself.

Spooler · 03-16-2015, 11:06 PM

The cat nut's aren't too bad. I got mine with a long snap-on box end 14mm wrench. A shot of PB-Blaster with some tail behind the wrench. LOL Snap-on hand tools feel good to the hands when dealing with stubborn bolts if you have to go manual.

James10694 · 03-17-2015, 12:04 AM

I got all the way to the cat bolts today and they wouldn't budge. I just had test pipes installed 5000 miles ago I'm suprised they're so tight. Maybe it's time for an impact tool..

Zcup · 03-18-2015, 04:38 PM

I just had my FI catback w/18" resonators installed in a local shop yesterday. I told the guy to read and follow the instructions, and charge me for the time it takes. It took him 90 minutes and he charged me $100. He also said that it was maybe the best aftermarket exhaust he had ever installed in terms of quality and fitment. I sent a picture to Kevin at FI and he said it looked like a perfect fit. I'll DIY when I don't trust someone else to do something, otherwise I'll happily pay $100 not to have to crawl under a car.

BTW, it sounds awesome. Louder than I thought, even with 18' resonators, but in a pretty good way. The OEM stock exhaust sounded like an angry vaccuum cleaner IMO. Now it sounds like a beast.

cooltoy · 03-18-2015, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Zcup

I just had my FI catback w/18" resonators installed in a local shop yesterday. I told the guy to read and follow the instructions, and charge me for the time it takes. It took him 90 minutes and he charged me $100. He also said that it was maybe the best aftermarket exhaust he had ever installed in terms of quality and fitment. I sent a picture to Kevin at FI and he said it looked like a perfect fit. I'll DIY when I don't trust someone else to do something, otherwise I'll happily pay $100 not to have to crawl under a car.

BTW, it sounds awesome. Louder than I thought, even with 18' resonators, but in a pretty good way. The OEM stock exhaust sounded like an angry vaccuum cleaner IMO. Now it sounds like a beast.

It will quite down some after a few weeks.

TaroBaapG35 · 03-17-2015, 12:17 PM

Placed order for Non Res CF 2 Days ago....Ship Date Approximation is end of June...

My impatience is getting to me already...2 days in..

Sales@F.I. Inc. · 03-17-2015, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TaroBaapG35

Placed order for Non Res CF 2 Days ago....Ship Date Approximation is end of June...

My impatience is getting to me already...2 days in..

Thanks again for your business and your support! It will be well worth the wait.

- Kevin

ZWig22 · 03-18-2015, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TaroBaapG35

Placed order for Non Res CF 2 Days ago....Ship Date Approximation is end of June...

My impatience is getting to me already...2 days in..

Same here. I wish I could have mine on before Zdayz. Would love to go with a not stock Z!

JF450 · 03-18-2015, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TaroBaapG35

Placed order for Non Res CF 2 Days ago....Ship Date Approximation is end of June...

My impatience is getting to me already...2 days in..

My expected ship date is Apr 1-15, i'm almost there. I also got my order switched from 18 resonated to non res a couple weeks ago.

bkngo · 03-17-2015, 05:15 PM

I did install my CAI, LED, HID 6K bulbs, and LED halo eyes

just couldn't get those darn bolts loose...

bkngo · 03-17-2015, 05:19 PM

I bought the Craftsman impact wrench (1/2" cordless and wired 350-400 tq) around $200-300... it's okay... It did not loosen the exhaust bolts at all... but you will spend a lot of money on the air impact tools... at least $800 for the compressor and a decent impact wrench...

James10694 · 03-17-2015, 06:42 PM

I attached a vise grip to my 3/8 drive ratchet lol I got them all off. one more heat cycle and I'm going to go for a drive

TaroBaapG35 · 03-17-2015, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by James10694

I attached a vise grip to my 3/8 drive ratchet lol I got them all off. one more heat cycle and I'm going to go for a drive

Post a Video if you can. Let's hear how she sounds!

James10694 · 03-17-2015, 06:59 PM

I'm definitely going to make a video. Right now I have berk test pipes on, but soon I'm going to install fast intentions long tube headers

TaroBaapG35 · 03-17-2015, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by James10694

I'm definitely going to make a video. Right now I have berk test pipes on, but soon I'm going to install fast intentions long tube headers

There should be a thread made dedicated to just Vids/Clips of the FI Exhaust/Cats/ & Combos. So that each type of Resonator Option + Any additional HFC/TP/Header is covered so that everyone know's what they can expect.

just my .02$..I'll def be doing a before and after when I get my exhaust..end of june...

03-16-2015, 07:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Merv Track Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Vancouver B.C Posts: 518 Drives: 11 GM grey sport tou Rep Power: 15	I know pulling wrenches aren't for some people. As for myself,I like to be able to say I've done some work to the car myself. __________________ Swift springs \| upgraded headlights \| stillen gen3 cai \| FI HFC's and FI CBE \| ecutek tune in the mail!

03-17-2015, 12:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
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03-17-2015, 05:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
bkngo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Antonio Posts: 653 Drives: 09 370Z K51 M6 Rep Power: 39	I did install my CAI, LED, HID 6K bulbs, and LED halo eyes just couldn't get those darn bolts loose... __________________ Fly1 Zele\|Stillen G3\|FI CBE 18" RES w/quad tips\|FI RTP\|UpRev\|IJDM LED Halos\|6k HIDs\|LEDs\|JDM PW Shifter\|NAVTOOL V2

03-17-2015, 05:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
bkngo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Antonio Posts: 653 Drives: 09 370Z K51 M6 Rep Power: 39	I bought the Craftsman impact wrench (1/2" cordless and wired 350-400 tq) around $200-300... it's okay... It did not loosen the exhaust bolts at all... but you will spend a lot of money on the air impact tools... at least $800 for the compressor and a decent impact wrench... __________________ Fly1 Zele\|Stillen G3\|FI CBE 18" RES w/quad tips\|FI RTP\|UpRev\|IJDM LED Halos\|6k HIDs\|LEDs\|JDM PW Shifter\|NAVTOOL V2

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James10694 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 918 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	I'm definitely going to make a video. Right now I have berk test pipes on, but soon I'm going to install fast intentions long tube headers