Install a testpipe on one side and an HFC on the other side. It's the secret that no one will tell you...

 

whats the point of that?^

 

This is good to know.

My original plan was to get some Berk HFC but there are so many stories creeping up lately on their durability. Since my car doesn't need to be smogged for another 2 years, I'm gonna do the same thing as you mentioned of swapping back the cats once the time comes.

 

To see if he would actually do it for making yet ANOTHER one of these damn threads without searching first...

 

Gary is right about Fast Intention HFCs. Can't believe I mentioned their test pipes and forgot their HFCs Haha. I'm biased What you could do to help ease it out is soak the sensor with PB blaster. Then as mentioned, get a O2 sensor socket, the one that has the rachet connection hanging off the side, and attach a breaker bar with a metal sleeve/pipe over it for added torque. If that proves tough, start the car and let the manifold heat up well. It might help ease it out. I would normally recommend a torch since the sensor is already trash, but there's too many wires and obstructions to be putting a flame up there! Also, I think someone said theirs was stripped? Vise grips all the way. Clamp them down super hard and use a pipe for the added torque! Personally, that's exactly what I would do. Best of luck!

Edit: this kind, but preferably a 6 point. That's what I have.
http://www.samstagsales.com/SirTool/st4491b.jpg

F.I. RTPs:

 

Go troll somewhere else. Typically we flame stupid, illiterate idiots who start threads. The OP doesn't fit any of that criteria. I have a suggestion for you, go SEARCH for troll worthy threads because I wouldn't consider this one.

 

I had the same dilemma as you and recently went with Berk HFC's paired to my Fuji with Y-Pipe. Because of the hiss they make I'm thinking now that I should have went with the ART pipes connected to a Motordyne XYZ pipe with HFC attachment to take care of the smell of not having cats. Currently doing some research on whether or not that would pass the sniffer in CA...haven't found an answer yet.

 

It won't. I think Gary has a little more knowledge since he's in that region.

 

Sorry to thread jack but what HFC would any of you recommend for a fast intentions exhaust?

 

Im a car salesman so i get paid once a month in one huge lumpsum , i have 200 - 400$ to play with this month next month when i get my comission check ill have 5000$ to play with but thanks for the non helpful spam post . DIAF


Thanks for the helpful posts guys i love you all <3 , Hopfully some pipes will come up on the classifieds .

 

let us know what you decide to go with

 

Arts or FI Resonated or BUST.

 

It's not much of a dilemma Paul, odds are you won't pass smog with your Berk's HFCs but with our SMOG checks you'll have a second chance to pass switching back to your OE cats. I hear all the time about this hissing sound from other members with Berk's. With install done right and new OE gaskets you should only hear the sweet sound of your exhaust....
Gary

 

decode, post a wtb-art pipes, usually someone will have them and just be to lazy to post them. and dont pay over 400 shipped for used ones and make sure they take good pics of the welds.

 

Just posted one , Thanks for the help ! When i come to visit family in VB ill buy you a beer haha