CNT HFC for m35

[JDMlove]

hi!!

since we can put 350z HFC in our M35!!! i found that CNT HFC are 190USD Less than Berk's

any one tried it? it is good as Berk? or i will have some rasp sound?

plz advice !!

[cruzad3r]

what is CNT? link?

[zerg711]

You get what you paid for.... What is CNT?

[JDMlove]

CNT is a company that build down pipes and high flow cats!!



http://www.nissangeneration.com/350z-Te ... -s/183.htm

[cruzad3r]

ok if you can get these parts to fit then let us know. unless the company has a slack/easy returning process, i don't think it's wise to spend money on part that aren't tested. i'm trying to find a Z/G guys around me so i can do some cross checking. i'll keep the team here up to date with the news.

[zerg711]

I don't think fitment is an issue. The discussion is about quality for the price.

[cruzad3r]

fitment is always an issue! also just because when things cost a whole lot more doesn't mean it's better than the competition. more importantly than that, i would focus on customer service and warranty.

[JDMlove]

ok!

Since some one tried the stillen on his m35x and its fits 100% !!

So i guess the Berk or CNT they do Fit!! coz they are all made for the 350z !!

what i am worrying about is the Rasp sound!! I tried the BERK b4 on ma frind 350z, and there was no rasp!!

if anyone know someone with a 350z and have a CNT hfc on his car!! plz ask him!

[cruzad3r]

get it, get it and report back

[zerg711]

fitment is always an issue! also just because when things cost a whole lot more doesn't mean it's better than the competition. more importantly than that, i would focus on customer service and warranty.

I was referring to fitment/compatibility. Fitment due to quality is another story.

[The00Dustin]

if anyone know someone with a 350z and have a CNT hfc on his car!! plz ask him!

To state the obvious, you could go post in the appropriate section (for 350Z owners) of this forum to see if anyone there has heard both.

[JDMlove]

i read some feedbacks regarding CNT HFC from 350z and from 370z owners, it seems the HFC good.!!

i think i will order one.. i hope it will fit without any modifications.

[cruzad3r]

please report back and take picture when you do the installation. for reference, can you post the part, link and pertinent information on the HFC that you bought for other readers here, myself included.

Thanks

[CPJ LB]

ok!

Since some one tried the stillen on his m35x and its fits 100% !!

So i guess the Berk or CNT they do Fit!! coz they are all made for the 350z !!

what i am worrying about is the Rasp sound!! I tried the BERK b4 on ma frind 350z, and there was no rasp!!

if anyone know someone with a 350z and have a CNT hfc on his car!! plz ask him!

I think you will increase your chances of rasp by not having the correct fitment from the outlet of the HFC to the inlet of the y pipes -- you should ask the seller, CNT, what is the outlet diameter of their HFC (it may be 2.5") and I think the stock y pipe inlets are 2 or 2.25"....typically the HFC's have an increased diameter compared to stock cats.... also 9 out of 10 times, it is the test pipes that will create more rasp than HFC's

you may want to search sound clips that include HFC's with after market Y pipes...

good luck in your search....

[JDMlove]

sorry guyz, nissan generation didnt reply to me!

so i went to theZstore and i ordered Berk HFC, after a long research for Berk's HFC i found out they got the lowest price.. 439..

[cruzad3r]

hey is this the part you ordered? have you received it yet? can you comment on the part quality?

http://www.importpartspro.com/bt1401hfcmet.html

[JDMlove]

hey is this the part you ordered? have you received it yet? can you comment on the part quality?

http://www.importpartspro.com/bt1401hfcmet.html

Yes this is the part! got it from theZstore

i already tried berk in ma 350z !! the quality is Excellent.. once i receive the HFC i will give u ma feed back

i just hope it dont bring any rasp sound!

[cruzad3r]

there's a huge sale on this part if people want to jump on it. i'm going to try and talk to the store to see if we can get more discount so post here if you're interested.

JM - are you going to do the installation yourself or you're going to have a shop do it?

[fat3oy]

CNT will fit fine as well as Berk... only reason i stick to name brand is for the O2 sensor knobs... its mostly speculation but I figure the guys with brand rec use proper engineering and I prefer not to throw a CEL... If you are not inclined i'd recommend a shop to do it, its a PITA. also, most shops tend to not mess with cats, as sometimes its illegal. I've tried multiple cats/brands and if it fits the Z it will fit the M... headers (long tube,) and Y/X pipe back is a different story but thats what the TIG is for

Cheers and enjoy the new sound and feel...

[JDMlove]

there's a huge sale on this part if people want to jump on it. i'm going to try and talk to the store to see if we can get more discount so post here if you're interested.

JM - are you going to do the installation yourself or you're going to have a shop do it?

i will let my friend shop to do it!! as i dont have the required tools here at home!!

i will will let him to install the HFC + Plenum spacer 1/2 inch + H-Techs + K&N Drop filter.

i really hope all these bolt-ons make a different.

[cruzad3r]

fatboy, have you changed the M35 exhaust manifold? how involve is the job?

jdm, how much for everything installed? what's the labor quote?

[JDMlove]

fatboy, have you changed the M35 exhaust manifold? how involve is the job?

jdm, how much for everything installed? what's the labor quote?

well, i still didnt install anything..

i just received today the Berk HFC, (the quality is excellent!) costed me 460 Shipped to my aramex hub address in NY!!

I received earlier the K&N Drop in filter!

waiting for the Plenum spacer! bought it for 225 shipped from ebay

[cruzad3r]

not sure which 1/2" motordyne plenum spacer kit you get but if it's the top of the line which include the aramid spacer, throttle body spacer then the cheapest is around 270 plus shipping. the labor to do that is about 1-2 hours for a novice installer. that includes all the cleaning of the upper collector and throttle body.

the filter drop in is exactly that, pop the air box open, take the old filter out and insert new filter.

the HFC is more involve only because average owner do not have access to any lift system. from fatboy picture, i think there are about a handful of nuts and bolts you have to take off. if the fitment of the part (BERK HFC) is not an issue meaning it bolts right on without any fidgeting, then the installation shouldn't be that long. also i can get the Berk HFC for 350 shipped.

now saying all that, i haven't actually install any hfc to the car yet. i've done the exhaust system before but not the hfc. since it's winter and i live in CT, it's friking cold as hell outside so i do not have any motivation to stay out doing this under the car. which is why i want to know how much your shop is going to charge you to get a baseline before i start shopping around.

[CPJ LB]

well, i still didnt install anything..

i just received today the Berk HFC, (the quality is excellent!) costed me 460 Shipped to my aramex hub address in NY!!

I received earlier the K&N Drop in filter!

waiting for the Plenum spacer! bought it for 225 shipped from ebay

^JDM

are you going to keep your stock Ypipe?? if so, do us a favor and measure the inlet diameters -- I believe they are 2" but not 100% sure...since you now have the Berks, you're increasing your diameters which 'may' not match up to a stock Ypipe....you will get rasp. fyi...

[JDMlove]

well, i still didnt install anything..

i just received today the Berk HFC, (the quality is excellent!) costed me 460 Shipped to my aramex hub address in NY!!

I received earlier the K&N Drop in filter!

waiting for the Plenum spacer! bought it for 225 shipped from ebay

^JDM

are you going to keep your stock Ypipe?? if so, do us a favor and measure the inlet diameters -- I believe they are 2" but not 100% sure...since you now have the Berks, you're increasing your diameters which 'may' not match up to a stock Ypipe....you will get rasp. fyi...

ok!! i will tell my friend my measure the Y pipe!! if i got rasp!! any advise on changing the Y Pipe? i did a little search and didnt find a Y pipe that exactly will fit our M35 without modifications!