HKS Exhaust Install Issues

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I would just trim the edges of flanges to allow access.

Followed by contacting HKS and let them know their current is design is flawed so they could possibly either rotate the flange or make it a normal open flange.

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sandersd

Unfortunately the loss of the flange would remove the stiffness they provide and would allow the then metal plate to flex so I'm not considering that as a viable option.

I have one box end but I went and bought an offset box end wrench to hold the other side so I didn't have to use the open end. I unbolted the pipes from the resonator section and unbolted the crossover so I could move the sections apart to apply the RTV.
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I applied a bead around the flange, positioned the gasket and snugged up the bolts till the RTV started to squeeze out.
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Now I have to wait one hour then fully tighten the bolts. I have to wait 24 hours for it to cure before I test it.

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2014 370Z NISMO -- HKS Hi-Power Exhaust -- Swift Springs -- BC ER Coilovers -- SPL Suspension Components -- Nismo R-Tune Intake -- Seibon BD CF Hood