Installing Momentum Headers

Rusty · 02-14-2013, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

The steering shaft?

if it's off a tooth or two, you just adjust it..

Not on mine. The rack and pinion shaft and the u-joint only went on one way with mine. Both have an blank spline that had to be lined up for it to go together. My steering wheel was straight and the Z drove straight. The alginment was spot on too. Ended up with the dealer resetting the sensor. The only way to fix it on mine.

Huck · 02-14-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexRaymond19

I made sure my steering wheel was locked before i took the column off, and its in the straight position, so hopfully it wont be off too bad. If the vdc light is on does that cut power constantly?

To answer your question, no, it won't cut the power. I told you how I messed money up so that when I was driving straight the steering wheel was cranked to the left. At first it was so bad that when I would start driving the car would hit the ABS for a second, but then the VDC light would come on and everything was fine. I got back under the car a few days later and undid the steering column and straightened it out. I didn't get it perfect but it was much better. The steering wheel was only slightly angled, and it would take a few miles for the VDC light to kick on, and the ABS problem was gone. Everything drove fine. I recently got back under there again and fixed it for good. I drove straight down my street and stopped next to my driveway. Jacked it up, undid the column, then turned my steering wheel straight and reconnected everything. Worked like a charm.

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Sh0velMan · 02-14-2013, 01:04 PM

Ah. Mine isn't keyed. It can be put on any which way if you aren't careful.

Rusty · 02-14-2013, 01:34 PM

Wonder why the differences?

DEpointfive0 · 02-14-2013, 01:36 PM

2009 vs 2011?

Sh0velMan · 02-14-2013, 01:37 PM

Must be. Kinda silly that it isn't keyed on mine lmao.

chrischhorn · 02-14-2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

Must be. Kinda silly that it isn't keyed on mine lmao.

Mine was keyed but my steering wheel did a full spin for whatever reason. Slip light was on but just had a shop reset it rather then actually re-adjusting it lol. The wheel was straight and driving straight since the computer read it was a full 360 degrees off exactly lol.

AlexRaymond19 · 02-14-2013, 07:50 PM

New update, the passenger side header flew off! It was a piece of cake, except for the fact two of the studs came out with the bolts, and i rounded off one bolt on the back side of the cats... Attempted to cut it off with my dremel to no avail, so i just took the y pipe, cat and header off as one piece

I should have just done that in the first place... Tomorrow i will begin the install of the new headers, TPs and CBE

I already installed one 02 sensor on my z1 test pipes. I also purchased bung extenders, and was wondering how much steel wool i should put it them, and what type? I purchased fine grade steel wool, and packed a pretty good amount in there... I actually had to stop and take some out twice, is this a good amount? Thanks!

SS_Firehawk · 02-14-2013, 07:52 PM

CG's! How many day's have you been at it again?

AlexRaymond19 · 02-14-2013, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

CG's! How many day's have you been at it again?

Ummmmm i lost count! But i have only been putting in 45 mins to an hour everyday. I probably have about 5-6 hours invested of actual wrench time, not including breaks, but including the friggin 2 hours wasted on the heat shield on the drivers side

AlexRaymond19 · 02-15-2013, 05:08 PM

Little update, having a very tough time getting the header in. I called Z1 since they have done the install and they said i have to take all the head studs out... This should only take another 2 hours :-(

DEpointfive0 · 02-15-2013, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexRaymond19

Little update, having a very tough time getting the header in. I called Z1 since they have done the install and they said i have to take all the head studs out... This should only take another 2 hours :-(

Sorry brother... If I was any closer to you I would've loved to help

chrischhorn · 02-16-2013, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexRaymond19

Little update, having a very tough time getting the header in. I called Z1 since they have done the install and they said i have to take all the head studs out... This should only take another 2 hours :-(

I feel my idea was easier lol. I unbolted the motor mount and raised it a bit to get more clearance to slide it in. Worked like a charm and i didn't have to remove a single head stud lol.

AlexRaymond19 · 02-15-2013, 07:03 PM

It actually was not too bad, got the header on, just have to finish bolting it down. I'm really shooting to be done in about 2 hours, but i might have to run to the store to grab another u joint...

AlexRaymond19 · 02-15-2013, 08:37 PM

I am seriously thinking about wheeling my car outside, pouring gas all over it, lighting it on fire, and collecting the insurance money... Would probably be easier

02-14-2013, 01:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 21	Ah. Mine isn't keyed. It can be put on any which way if you aren't careful. __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

02-14-2013, 01:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,426 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Wonder why the differences? __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

02-14-2013, 01:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 21	Must be. Kinda silly that it isn't keyed on mine lmao. __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

02-14-2013, 07:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
AlexRaymond19 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maine Posts: 771 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	New update, the passenger side header flew off! It was a piece of cake, except for the fact two of the studs came out with the bolts, and i rounded off one bolt on the back side of the cats... Attempted to cut it off with my dremel to no avail, so i just took the y pipe, cat and header off as one piece I should have just done that in the first place... Tomorrow i will begin the install of the new headers, TPs and CBE I already installed one 02 sensor on my z1 test pipes. I also purchased bung extenders, and was wondering how much steel wool i should put it them, and what type? I purchased fine grade steel wool, and packed a pretty good amount in there... I actually had to stop and take some out twice, is this a good amount? Thanks! __________________ 2010 370Z Touring MT \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Momentum\| Z1 \| Fast Intentions \| Advant Garde \| RE11 \| Swift \| SPC \| Quaife \| Whiteline \| Evo R \| 322RWHP 259ft-lb Mustang

02-14-2013, 07:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	CG's! How many day's have you been at it again? __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

02-14-2013, 01:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	2009 vs 2011?

02-15-2013, 05:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
AlexRaymond19 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maine Posts: 771 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Little update, having a very tough time getting the header in. I called Z1 since they have done the install and they said i have to take all the head studs out... This should only take another 2 hours :-( __________________ 2010 370Z Touring MT \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Momentum\| Z1 \| Fast Intentions \| Advant Garde \| RE11 \| Swift \| SPC \| Quaife \| Whiteline \| Evo R \| 322RWHP 259ft-lb Mustang

02-15-2013, 07:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
AlexRaymond19 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maine Posts: 771 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	It actually was not too bad, got the header on, just have to finish bolting it down. I'm really shooting to be done in about 2 hours, but i might have to run to the store to grab another u joint... __________________ 2010 370Z Touring MT \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Momentum\| Z1 \| Fast Intentions \| Advant Garde \| RE11 \| Swift \| SPC \| Quaife \| Whiteline \| Evo R \| 322RWHP 259ft-lb Mustang

02-15-2013, 08:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
AlexRaymond19 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maine Posts: 771 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	I am seriously thinking about wheeling my car outside, pouring gas all over it, lighting it on fire, and collecting the insurance money... Would probably be easier __________________ 2010 370Z Touring MT \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Momentum\| Z1 \| Fast Intentions \| Advant Garde \| RE11 \| Swift \| SPC \| Quaife \| Whiteline \| Evo R \| 322RWHP 259ft-lb Mustang

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