So thankful for this video, I found it nearly impossible taking off all three bolts from the bottom only, we ended up removing my intakes and add a long extension to tighten it the first time. My nut fell off and now the third bolt is loose, causing the gasket to be exposed which means leak, I got it done using these same tools in under 5 minutes. Thank you compa 🤙🤙
I recommend replacing the studs and bolts with nickel plated or similar so they "don't" seize up. Also Non of mine broke, I used an old mech method for a break free solution. Mix trans fluid and acetone. Look up the ratio. Left it on overnight. Also it's easy to use 3 positions to remove these bolts. Pass wheel well, under, and through the top on the driverside.
Great work buddy im about to start my engine replacement also are you selling those invidia test pipes ? Actually was gonna ask too if you had a set of wheels ?
You going to spend more money trying to weld them and get it perfectly right instead of just getting the right ones for your car so the ones you got and get the correct one
I have a straight piped g35 sedan. I bought an isr bolt on catback exhaust and plan on buying test pipes. Since my car is straight piped (current exhaust system is welded together) and the exhuast system is bolt on will I be able to weld it on ?
I have a 2012 G37X Sedan, with stock exhaust and cats on it rn. I was to install test pipes, do you think I’ll need to remove the intakes and go through the engine bay? (I live in Minnesota with rust btw 😅)
I have a burble tune on my 370z and I have went through multiple gaskets already and I’m lost on what to do now, I’ve used sealants and bigger gaskets.
Did the test pipes sit closer to the ground than the stock cats? I got some test pipes but I’m worried they might scrape and get ruined since my car is pretty low
@@ERICSDIYGARAGE VDC OFF Service Engine Soon (O) with a ! in the O. I've done the dash reset light a couple times and that has helped but then comes back on after some spirited acceleration!
I’ve been spraying down my cats with wd 40 for the past few days and I’ll do this job tomorrow I’m so nervous cause I know that no matter how much penetrating oil these mfs will be tough
@@ERICSDIYGARAGE but I’ve had catless and I have friends who have 350z catless, apparently for the first few days it has a stronger smell. I’d it fresh metals ? Or something? Usually the smell isn’t that strong
It worked on mine depends what test pipe you are using. Good quality test pipes have a small hole on the o2 sensor bung that only lets in certain amount of exhaust fumes into the o2 sensor I find that berk is really good and keeps the check engine light away. Ive passed emissions multiple times btw
@@ERICSDIYGARAGE I got the 2015 Rwd 3.7 QX-50 VQ37VHR sorry I should’ve been more detail , I don’t know if there’s anything compatible or that would work ?!
@@ERICSDIYGARAGE really ? yes it’s 3.7VHR - RWD , any suggestions or recommendations what to look into as I’m on a budget and I have searching for this information for so long but QX-50 get no love :(
@@vciq if your on a budget try these out www.ebay.com/itm/203510648650?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1jmjRY8fLR3uEyi8APyqGNg29&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=203510648650&targetid=1262843335329&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9061149&poi=&campaignid=12873935709&mkgroupid=119382081977&rlsatarget=pla-1262843335329&abcId=9300536&merchantid=425245362&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1ouKBhC5ARIsAHXNMI_K9RH572TuptIylDq-iD8aRjOjHO-JfycVE-Q4q-y4Vc5rlrOBjNAaAtmNEALw_wcB. I personally like ISR test pipes over the rest
Any tips to get that top bolt out easier? I’m using extensions trying to break it loose through the engine bay…. Any way I can make that easier to do? Or another way?
@@habshockeycards6719 hey man honestly they just broke off from the pressure. So I was able to get the pipes off. So just keep working at it from the engine bay. Applying heat to the bolt and it should break loose. Or just break off😅
I bought a g37 from somebody that put test pipes on it. I love the sound but does anybody have any idea how to lessen that horrible rattle sound? I know it probably wont go away 100% but mine seems louder than when i first got it
UPDATE! THE Z1 METAL GASKETS DO NOT WORK WELL THEY LEAK A TON COMPARED TO ANY OTHER GASKET I HAVE USED! DO NOT BUY!
I been watching ur videos. And I live in Mesa az. I need help with removing my cats. I pay u to help me. :)
I got a 08g35. Stupid cats are starting to make a rattle sound.
Yupppp found that out too
Which gaskets are good?
@@edwinrubio1681factory gaskets
That why I love that car best sounding exhaust note !
sounds awesome hoping that the nismo exhaust will sound nicer
I love the way they sound right out of the box so hearing that Nismo is go to sound like your getting hit by one of cupid's arrows!
Off-road only💀
have to say that lol cause the epa is everywhere 😂😂
So thankful for this video, I found it nearly impossible taking off all three bolts from the bottom only, we ended up removing my intakes and add a long extension to tighten it the first time. My nut fell off and now the third bolt is loose, causing the gasket to be exposed which means leak, I got it done using these same tools in under 5 minutes. Thank you compa 🤙🤙
The flex head was what I needed. Thank you 🤞
I recommend replacing the studs and bolts with nickel plated or similar so they "don't" seize up.
Also Non of mine broke, I used an old mech method for a break free solution. Mix trans fluid and acetone. Look up the ratio. Left it on overnight.
Also it's easy to use 3 positions to remove these bolts. Pass wheel well, under, and through the top on the driverside.
Thanks but It didnt matter if the cat bolts broke since it wasnt going to reuse them.
Love the video bro! About to install some test pipes on the 370z this weekend!
if you run into any issues let me know🤙🏼
Went well! Just had problems with the one demon bolt on each CAT. Other than that, it’s all Gucci.
did you get a check engine light after the install?
@@supertaco4218 yes, a tune will take that off
You can just use a o2 sensor bung extender and you won't get a code
Great work buddy im about to start my engine replacement also are you selling those invidia test pipes ? Actually was gonna ask too if you had a set of wheels ?
thank you! I unfortunately sold them yesterday and I also sold like 90 percent of my wheels too 😔
@@ERICSDIYGARAGE dang no worries lmk if you get some wheels bro
Dude this was very helpful wish I watched before buying the tools but now ik what I need lol
Great content bro
The "Demon" nut is easier to remove from the top side.
Me watching from Phoenix AZ: :)
Damn that mic sounds crispy 🤌🙌
Doesnt seem too loud! I think my cats are clogging up so this is what I will do!
also a 7/8 wrench is the equivalent to a o2 socket.
Bought some used test pipes and discovered that they’re actually DEs. I have an HR G and I’m wondering if I can just weld some HR flanges?
You going to spend more money trying to weld them and get it perfectly right instead of just getting the right ones for your car so the ones you got and get the correct one
Same here. Did you install the heel pipes ? Did check engine light go away?
Sounds so damn good
I have a straight piped g35 sedan. I bought an isr bolt on catback exhaust and plan on buying test pipes. Since my car is straight piped (current exhaust system is welded together) and the exhuast system is bolt on will I be able to weld it on ?
Did you get a check engine light after installing this?
Poor G20 has turned into a storage bin 😂
I know man I feel horrible about it lol
Hey I got a P430 code and Im about to install test pipes. Thank you for the video it really helps me out.
Me rn
@@J3SS3WH1T3L3Yme rn haha
Me right now. Fuck it FULL SEND!
Bout to install berk resonated test pipes on my g37 coupe today
Best quality in my opinion
@@ERICSDIYGARAGE they’re lit bro. Where did you get your 14mm swivel?
@@ERICSDIYGARAGE Do they give a cel?
@@matayisallen4292 no
@@nickdaplummaman harbor freight
if you still have the catalytic converter ill buy em of you i think they fit my 08 infiniti fx35 awd
So it has the o2 sensor plug does it mean it won’t get a check engine light ?
no matter what you’ll end up getting it
I have a 2012 G37X Sedan, with stock exhaust and cats on it rn. I was to install test pipes, do you think I’ll need to remove the intakes and go through the engine bay? (I live in Minnesota with rust btw 😅)
why would u need to go through engine bay? ur not installing headers
Some of the bolts are very tight, and you don't have enough leverage on the bottom to remove them all.
Do any require proper Gasket placement????? Thank you. My cars smelling like gas a lot
Yeah man I’m pretty sure all the connections need gaskets
What is the length of the bolts you used?
Can you plz tell me where you got the test pipes for the hr and if possible plz share link
You got some test pipes laying around for sell I have a 2008 g35 vq35hr motor
I have a burble tune on my 370z and I have went through multiple gaskets already and I’m lost on what to do now, I’ve used sealants and bigger gaskets.
Just drive it normally
Install mls gasket
can you fit the hr test pipes to fit on the DE motor?
Did the test pipes sit closer to the ground than the stock cats? I got some test pipes but I’m worried they might scrape and get ruined since my car is pretty low
No
what test pipes do you recommend to work around the check engine light? wanting to put some on my g37
To get rid of the check engine light you will have to get a tune. I got mine from z1motersports.
Get defoulers
none can get around the check light.
you need to use defoulers.
@@toxyboiwhere from tho
Can I use the o ring gaskets on after market test pipes ??
No
How could you use them..?
You can't it's not meant to be used with aftermarket test pipes unless the pipe has a lip like the original cats
@@RzVids the o ring gaskets only go on oem cats
Did the sensors just plug in or do i need like an adapter for it?
Direct bolt on
Thanks! Do you have any recommendations for a Ecutek tuner ? Im also from Arizona and currently looking for one. Appreciate the help!
Opinion on kinetix racing test pipes for a q50?
kinetix quality it's questionable but should be fine for a while
I’m getting some tomorrow
How much should I pay for install?
Are isr or berk better
Nice z how big is the rear tire and does it rub!
275/40/19 and no rubbing I could probably still put a 15mm spacer to bring it out more
@@ERICSDIYGARAGE No it looks nice like that 👌🏼👌🏼 also could a big 285 fit maybe
@@jorgeespinoza3564 yeah I'm pretty sure 285 would fit nicer
I changed up mine but have issues with the lights on the dash, installed new O2 sensors. Any suggestions?
what lights do you have?
@@ERICSDIYGARAGE VDC OFF Service Engine Soon (O) with a ! in the O.
I've done the dash reset light a couple times and that has helped but then comes back on after some spirited acceleration!
@@AndreHair37 have you checked what codes you have If not start there
I’ve been spraying down my cats with wd 40 for the past few days and I’ll do this job tomorrow I’m so nervous cause I know that no matter how much penetrating oil these mfs will be tough
Yo bro when you installed these did it smell afterwards? Almost like a gas smell?
Yea that's because you removed the cat
@@ERICSDIYGARAGE but I’ve had catless and I have friends who have 350z catless, apparently for the first few days it has a stronger smell. I’d it fresh metals ? Or something? Usually the smell isn’t that strong
@@Mannylsx It's Carbon Monoxide. Cats filter out the smell.
So if I put these on my fx35 I will get a check engine light ? How do I prevent that
Get spark plug non foulers
what Is that brace called that holds the test pipes bc my hr is missing is and my test pipes shake a lot
it's the catalytic converter brace
The extender does not help with the check engine light. We'll at least it didn't on my HR
It worked on mine depends what test pipe you are using. Good quality test pipes have a small hole on the o2 sensor bung that only lets in certain amount of exhaust fumes into the o2 sensor I find that berk is really good and keeps the check engine light away. Ive passed emissions multiple times btw
@@ERICSDIYGARAGE maybe I need to switch to Burk
Any test pipes compatible with a QX-50?
At the moment I don't believe there is a good option for all wheel drive 3.0tt
@@ERICSDIYGARAGE I got the 2015 Rwd 3.7 QX-50 VQ37VHR sorry I should’ve been more detail , I don’t know if there’s anything compatible or that would work ?!
if it's a 3.7VHR any HR or VHR test pipe will work. AWD are the ones that are hard to find
@@ERICSDIYGARAGE really ? yes it’s 3.7VHR - RWD , any suggestions or recommendations what to look into as I’m on a budget and I have searching for this information for so long but QX-50 get no love :(
@@vciq if your on a budget try these out www.ebay.com/itm/203510648650?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1jmjRY8fLR3uEyi8APyqGNg29&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=203510648650&targetid=1262843335329&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9061149&poi=&campaignid=12873935709&mkgroupid=119382081977&rlsatarget=pla-1262843335329&abcId=9300536&merchantid=425245362&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1ouKBhC5ARIsAHXNMI_K9RH572TuptIylDq-iD8aRjOjHO-JfycVE-Q4q-y4Vc5rlrOBjNAaAtmNEALw_wcB.
I personally like ISR test pipes over the rest
Any tips to get that top bolt out easier? I’m using extensions trying to break it loose through the engine bay…. Any way I can make that easier to do? Or another way?
Yea I need to know too lol those things are a pain in the fucking ass
@@habshockeycards6719 hey man honestly they just broke off from the pressure. So I was able to get the pipes off. So just keep working at it from the engine bay. Applying heat to the bolt and it should break loose. Or just break off😅
@@lowlifespore8993did u replace studs and if u did whered u get them from
Does it still pass emission ??
Yes with the o2 spacers it will
As videos en español también q eres mexicano
Where can you find an 02 sensor extender?
Try walmart.com
I got them from Walmart but they didn’t work for me
afte pipe check light is on?
that's normal you need a o2 sensor bung extender
Unfortunately on the G37 there’s no clearance 😢
it's the same way you can also remove the Header demon bolt from the engine bay but the other two you can remove from the bottom
Currently having issues removing driver side cat … 08 coupe …. 😢
Get a long extension and remove the bolt through the top
Step 1: buy an Arizona car. (Not a rusty Z from ohio) 😂 I'm gonna break every single rusty bolt hopefully they all come off.
Howd it go
That’s what I did I’m in Ohio got mine from Arizona lol
My check engine turned on after I put test pipes on
Yup it happens
I bought a g37 from somebody that put test pipes on it. I love the sound but does anybody have any idea how to lessen that horrible rattle sound? I know it probably wont go away 100% but mine seems louder than when i first got it
Resosnted test pipes with help reduce the noise
Can you put the cat back on after breaking bolts?
Hey man I live in Phoenix Az as well. Would you be down to help me and I will pay you?
Whats up man, what kind of help do you need
I got a g37 sedan and I ordered test pipes the berk ones from Z1 and you put them on like it was nothing and was wondering if you could help me out.
@@edgardojuarez9067 yeah I can install them are you in Phoenix
Yeah bro
@@edgardojuarez9067 send me a message on Instagram we can set something up @ericsdiygarage
Gracias té sigo
What resonated y pipe you going with?
early design y pipe from hall Built performance
Dang way louder
yeah much louder 🤪
Todos dicen lo mismo no hay videos no hay como los míos siempre es lo mismo
Damn this seems like its gonna be a bitch
Why would one install a test pipe
To get rid of the cats if they rattling