Fast Intentions exhaust is here! (continued)

Rusty · 10-17-2012, 06:51 PM

Think what happens to the O2 sensors that go bad after an install is. That they didn't remove the O2 sensors before trying to remove the cats. And with using an impact gun on the bolts that hold the cats on. The vibrations from the impact gun kills the O2 sensors. IMO I have over 4,000 miles on my LTH's. Never had a code or anything bad happened. I removed my O2 sensors first before trying to remove anything else.

F.I. Inc. · 10-17-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Think what happens to the O2 sensors that go bad after an install is. That they didn't remove the O2 sensors before trying to remove the cats. And with using an impact gun on the bolts that hold the cats on. The vibrations from the impact gun kills the O2 sensors. IMO I have over 4,000 miles on my LTH's. Never had a code or anything bad happened. I removed my O2 sensors first before trying to remove anything else.

Great advice. When installing cats/test pipes/headers, etc. DO NOT use an impact gun to remove the bolts or even break the torque loose. That vibration will destroy the O2 sensor for sure!

If anyone has any questions on any of this, please do not hesitate to call me directly.

Thanks, Tony

dmhenderson · 10-17-2012, 07:45 PM

I'll make sure I have a long talk with the shop before they attempt this. Can't be rocket science...

Thanks for the advice though.

Sabre2 · 10-17-2012, 09:04 PM

588 shipped

Z-Girl 12 · 10-17-2012, 09:36 PM

Well said DJTodd...

bdub561 · 10-18-2012, 08:55 AM

If the HKS was cheaper, I would've order that instead of F.I. Don't take this the wrong way though. It was one of the first I heard and personally, I love the look of the cans on it plus the burnt tips. But F.I is just as good, if not better, and still looks and sounds amazing. If Tony gave the option of adding burnt tips, then for me, F.I would have no competition. Hint hint

FPenvy · 10-18-2012, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bdub561

If the HKS was cheaper, I would've order that instead of F.I. Don't take this the wrong way though. It was one of the first I heard and personally, I love the look of the cans on it plus the burnt tips. But F.I is just as good, if not better, and still looks and sounds amazing. If Tony gave the option of adding burnt tips, then for me, F.I would have no competition. Hint hint

you can do that yourself actually. i've read mant "how to" articles on it. i'll try to find one for you and send it.

FPenvy · 10-18-2012, 08:59 AM

here you go. Can a Muffler shop burn my tips?

and

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/exter...ue-purple.html

bdub561 · 10-18-2012, 09:01 AM

Thank ya sir

FPenvy · 10-18-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bdub561

Thank ya sir

no problem. i edited that post and added second link with some guy actually doing it with pics. just fyi lol

bdub561 · 10-18-2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

no problem. i edited that post and added second link with some guy actually doing it with pics. just fyi lol

Yeah, I read it. Seems pretty easy!

FPenvy · 10-18-2012, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bdub561

Yeah, I read it. Seems pretty easy!

yea i like what the one guy in the 370 one suggested with practicing on a spare piece of stainless steel and get your technique i guess down lol then go onto the real thing. i've though about this but since my Z is blue i like how the silver tips pop. blue on blue would be hard to notice i think.

Huck · 10-18-2012, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by djtodd

That's more common when removing from the manifolds, not the cats. I don't know if I've ever heard of someone messing them up when removing from cats. Honesty they have always come out rather easy for me.

Mine passenger side cat O2 sensor was cross threaded from the factory, ended up having to out the car in a vise grip and use a breaker bar and a wrench to get it out. It completely smoothed the area where the threads used to be, with no hope of re-threading it so I had to overnight another O2 sensor to get to work the next day. I found an NKG one on rockauto.com for about $180 shipped. Major PITA.

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invader19 · 10-18-2012, 02:59 PM

I've watched clips in this thread. Can someone put up a comparison clip between CF and non CF?

dmhenderson · 10-18-2012, 04:45 PM

They're going to sound the same if that's what you're asking. It's a look/weight thing.

10-17-2012, 06:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rusty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 70 Posts: 35,571 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684440	Think what happens to the O2 sensors that go bad after an install is. That they didn't remove the O2 sensors before trying to remove the cats. And with using an impact gun on the bolts that hold the cats on. The vibrations from the impact gun kills the O2 sensors. IMO I have over 4,000 miles on my LTH's. Never had a code or anything bad happened. I removed my O2 sensors first before trying to remove anything else. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

10-17-2012, 07:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 28	I'll make sure I have a long talk with the shop before they attempt this. Can't be rocket science... Thanks for the advice though. __________________

10-17-2012, 09:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11718	Well said DJTodd... __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

10-18-2012, 08:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
bdub561 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wellington, FL Age: 39 Posts: 239 Drives: '12 370z Rep Power: 14	If the HKS was cheaper, I would've order that instead of F.I. Don't take this the wrong way though. It was one of the first I heard and personally, I love the look of the cans on it plus the burnt tips. But F.I is just as good, if not better, and still looks and sounds amazing. If Tony gave the option of adding burnt tips, then for me, F.I would have no competition. Hint hint __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) \|1990 240sx\|SR20det\| \|2012 370z\|Berk HFC\|H&R Drop\|SPC\|20/25\|F.I TDX 12" Res.\|

10-18-2012, 09:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
bdub561 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wellington, FL Age: 39 Posts: 239 Drives: '12 370z Rep Power: 14	Thank ya sir __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) \|1990 240sx\|SR20det\| \|2012 370z\|Berk HFC\|H&R Drop\|SPC\|20/25\|F.I TDX 12" Res.\|

10-17-2012, 09:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sabre2 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 30 Drives: 2012 Nismo Rep Power: 14	588 shipped

10-18-2012, 02:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
invader19 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 93 Drives: 09 370z 6 speed Rep Power: 14	I've watched clips in this thread. Can someone put up a comparison clip between CF and non CF?

10-18-2012, 04:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 28	They're going to sound the same if that's what you're asking. It's a look/weight thing. __________________

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