[zach]

do test pipes make the check engine light come on?

Thanks

zach

 

[toykilla]

2003 - not, well sometimes, but you can reset the ECU and be fine

2004 - yes, resetting ECU does not fix it

 

[KShep]

Production date of my Z is 07/03...sold as an '04. Installed Kinetix test pipes w/resonators 8/04...no CEL yet.

 

[smoothz]

Mine is an 03, build date of 11/02, got Helix test pipes on them, and I have no issues.

 

[toykilla]

why is this in the site-tech forum?

**moved

 

[jetpilot718]

Anyone here install them themselves? Is it a real pain, or not too bad (assuming I have a lift)? What tools are needed?

 

[Zboy]

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Woah.. any way around that?

 

[toykilla]

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[f5lubu]

I'm also thinking about getting Helix test pipes for my 05 350z.
Is it hard to install myself?
And can I install it with my stock exhaust?
Will my stock exhaust be louder?

 

[toykilla]

I'm also thinking about getting Helix test pipes for my 05 350z.
Is it hard to install myself?

Are you good in a garage? It took me 2.5 hours the first time.. now i can do it in about an hour.. There are 4 bolts that are very difficult to remove (upper bolts near engine)

And can I install it with my stock exhaust?

Yes. I have stock exhaust with test pipes.

Will my stock exhaust be louder?

Yes. If you go with straight pipes, your exhaust will be louder and there will be a strong raspy noise around 3500 RPM. You can go with resonated test pipes and 90% chance will eliminated the raspy noise. I found that different combinations of exhaust react different to test pipes.

 

[Bogart]

I did full install headers, test pipes, exhaust and it wasn't too bad. Test pipes aren't too bad to remove/install. Depends on how mechanically inclined you are. Exhaust test pipes I would say a salty DIY'er can handle, headers are little more involved and major pain in the azz if you don't pull the motor :nana:

As far as sound, whoa very load with the full setup, and yes there is some raspiness to it.