Just got done installing my HKS exhaust. The directions that came with it are terrible. Nothing like my Nismo where it has nice detailed drawings bleh...

After I finished the install I ended up with some extra washers nuts and one bolt... I'm a little confused at what I missed. Everything that was supposed to be bolted is...

Here are some pictures:

Opening the box ooooooh


laying everything out

extra pieces?
The bolt that is left is shorter than the other bolts. One spring washer and many regular washers etc.... Please let me know where these go!

Too dark to get any really nice pictures

 

I got the HKS .. looks about right to me. I know theres a couple alan screws in the titanium tips for adjustment but those look like there in the pictures. Hmmmm

 

Yeah I got the bolts on the tips, i'm assuming the thumb screw goes on the outside of the ti cover? and on the inside I did flat washer first then spring washer then nut.

 

I'm subscribing to see what happens. I'm installing mine in a couple weekends as soon as it's warm enough

 

https://my350z.com/forum/intake-exhaust/253302-hks-hi-power-very-bad-quality.html

 

I believe the shorter bolt attatches to the left muffler that has a square-ish fold to it. From there connects a type of grounding wire (not too sure what its for). Are you using 2 washers per bolt?

 

Yeah I saw that thread, mine looked perfect! That had to be bad run or knock-off...

 

Oh nope I didn't user 2 washers per bolt... I bolted up the grounding wire in the back to a little bolt and nut that was going to my nismo exhaust... Do I have to unbolt everything and use 2 washers or will I be alright with just one washer/spring washer and nut??

 

most exotic exhaust out there

 

Im guessing you should be fine. I dont see how it could be such a big deal.

 

i have to disagree. i have to say that the SES is better looking

 

SO does anyone know where some really good instructions can be found? I'm gonna tackle this soon.

 

don't need instructions for an exhaust... lube all the bolts then take off the old exhaust, take the rubber hangers off the car not take the exhaust off the hangers, a long wrench would be a good idea for taking the stock y pipe off, put the new exhaust on but don't tighten the bolts all the way down till you piece it all together, get the tips lined up then tighten everything down, then lastly install the TI tips and adjust length to your liking... and remember to attach the grounding strip

 

I just installed mine yesterday, piece of cake...no need for instructions...! NOTE, the exhaust is louder on the HR motor than the DE !!
Hughie..PSL, FL

 

I still think for the price they could have provided some more detailed instructions. But maybe I'm just spoiled from the nice instructions Nismo provided...

 

Exotic HKS...please . Exotic=Amuse or Fujitsubo full Ti (not just the tips)

 

My friend just pointed out that the passenger side exhaust is just barely touching the evac shield. I haven't noticed any rattles and I don't think it's dented the exhaust but it may be scratching it just slightly. Should I modify it or do you think it will be okay?

It said that the 2006's need to be modified but mine is a 2003...