jimboy2 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 So I'm thinking of fitting HFC next. I quite fancy giving this a go my self. Is it a one man job? Any special tools I will require? I don't have a long enough extension at the moment but will get one for the job. Seen this video which makes it look incredibly easy. On a scale of 1-10 what would you rate the difficulty level at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Got some berks HFC coming off this week mate if your interested ? Done about 1k . I have mentioned this to someone else but can't remember who!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Not done it, but from I've heard of people installing, fairly straight forward, however the main issue is bolts on the old cats seizing on etc....that's where most of your time will be spent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimboy2 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 Got some berks HFC coming off this week mate if your interested ? Done about 1k . I have mentioned this to someone else but can't remember who!! For a HR? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Spray some Plus Gas on the bolts (so get underneath/over it with some goggles on ) - and a couple of extension bars will be required. (if you search, esp US forums - you may need 2 or 3 typical extension bars). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimboy2 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 Yeah in the video he has a long extension bar. Need to get myself a decent socket set really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Written guide on here to: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/150-diy-kinetix-hi-flow-cats-diy-install-guide/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimboy2 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 Seems simple enough to me. Will give it a go on the next month or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Warnes Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Just done it on my 04, access to the manifold/cat flange is tight but ok, and all six bolts/studs undid with a small breaker bar and long extension. Had more issues with the Cat/Y Pipe flange, access is great but still had to cut the bolts off with a dremel. As mentioned Plus Gas is well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwanprice12 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Got some berks HFC coming off this week mate if your interested ? Done about 1k . I have mentioned this to someone else but can't remember who!! DE or HR? How much would you be looking for them? Cheers, Iwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimboy2 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 Got some berks HFC coming off this week mate if your interested ? Done about 1k . I have mentioned this to someone else but can't remember who!! DE or HR? How much would you be looking for them? Cheers, Iwan Oi! Get out lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwanprice12 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Haha Got some berks HFC coming off this week mate if your interested ? Done about 1k . I have mentioned this to someone else but can't remember who!! DE or HR? How much would you be looking for them? Cheers, Iwan Oi! Get out lol Haha I was just interested in the price. You dibs them 1st! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) Got some berks HFC coming off this week mate if your interested ? Done about 1k . I have mentioned this to someone else but can't remember who!! For a HR? Yes mate coming off my 08 plate , bought from tarmac new about 5 months ago . Oh - £300 collected , bargain Edited April 22, 2015 by Bodyboarder81 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimboy2 Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 Got some berks HFC coming off this week mate if your interested ? Done about 1k . I have mentioned this to someone else but can't remember who!! For a HR? Yes mate coming off my 08 plate , bought from tarmac new about 5 months ago . You have mail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINKJ Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Got some berks HFC coming off this week mate if your interested ? Done about 1k . I have mentioned this to someone else but can't remember who!! For a HR? Yes mate coming off my 08 plate , bought from tarmac new about 5 months ago . You have mail good movie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgotopless Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Bodyboarder81, why did you remove the berks HFCs after such a short time? Any issues with MOT or too noisy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Not read all the comments, but it took me about 20 minutes to do each Decat. easy job. just need a socket a rachet some wd40 and a long extension for one top bolt on the drivers side top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppoJeff Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Not read all the comments, but it took me about 20 minutes to do each Decat. easy job. just need a socket a rachet some wd40 and a long extension for one top bolt on the drivers side top Really? I've got my decats and new exhaust arriving this week an heard nothing but bad things about undoing the nuts and bolts so putting into garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Seriously really easy. its basically 5 bolts each side. spray them up and leave them for a good 5-10 mins, and they should be fine coming off, mine were and its done 130k and they were stock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppoJeff Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Hmm...still don't think I'd have enough extensions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Bodyboarder81, why did you remove the berks HFCs after such a short time? Any issues with MOT or too noisy? Had a supercharger bolted on and these wouldn't be up to the task ...... Ran them for 1k , past an mot with them . How noisy they are is all down to what exhaust they are bolted too . Up for sale when I remember to put them up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 20 minutes per side? Jesus, it takes me that long to get all the tools out. Budget a few hours start to finish if this is your first time and your doing it on your own. You'll need about 2.5 - 3ft of extensions. 1/2" ones too, anything smaller and you'll probably snap it. Running order for the job is; Dismantle fair chunk of engine bay so you can access a couple of the nuts jack up penetrating fluid undo all (10?) bolts - most from underneath, a couple from the top remove old cats fit new hfcs tighten bolts re-assemble engine bay drop down to floor quick test - anything blowing? put tools away drive - enjoy the sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppoJeff Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Hmm I'll just leave it to the garage. £120 for full exhaust install ain't to bad surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 not bad, but free to do yourself. and 10 bolts? 2 on the Y pipe, 3 on the mani end. no parts needed moving in the bay could easily see down the left of the block to get the extensions down there, only needed it for that one on the dirvers side, the passenger side you can do them all from underneath as theres more room to get the rachet up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 ^^ On a HR? Pretty sure I ended up having to remove both sets of intakes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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