Q50 AMS 3 Inch Down pipe Install Tutorial

Continuing the install on our customers Q50
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We install an AMS 3 inch down pipe to help increase flow and sound. During the sound test we see how loud it gets, if you want to hear more of it sounds like under load and what kind of gains we were able to make check out our next video to find out.

[@zeroher0876]

Who the hell gave this a thumbs down??? It's the most descriptive, quality video showing exactly "How To" do something on your vehicle!

[@DV8N1]

@Cassius Hudson Peckerhead creeper spam....lmao. I'd report but it's too funny

[@glockboyzz7596]

Lol it was probably some honda guy hating on our platform😂😂

[@1217savage]

Thumb down for the crap product AMS put out

[@slimeq50]

BMW owner 😂

[@raypoindexter9989]

someone riding a bike

[@jittspatel]

Thanks for the tutorial. Perfect time to upload it. Getting my gthaus y pipe tomm to complete the full GTC catback. Time for the downpipe and y pipe to be installed!!! Hmu if anyone wants to see the rev tomm👍🏽🤘🏽

[@Zswag22]

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[@Conceptzperformanceczp]

Awesome, glad we could help

[@jittspatel]

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[@xaviermase6009]

Do you have a down pipe for a regular base model2016 infiniti q50 2.0t?​@Conceptzperformanceczp

[@SubZeDiZeD]

You make this look so easy, lol. Great video!

[@FlmzyQ50]

I love this video lmao very informative and funny. Seem like cool guys to be around

[@Hitch_49]

Love my ams LDP on my q50 gonna get tuned this week hoping to push 450whp

[@noguap4852]

what kind of exhaust you running ?

[@NotAud]

I see you guys are very big 88Rising fans 😉

[@nickdoescher9957]

Where’s your o2 sensor for the passenger

[@colinbriggeman4078]

A tool list would have been very helpful

[@existce]

Have u found out what the tools are called ? 😭

[@AGCampagna]

No link for the power it made?

[@deathxe5]

The downpipes by themselves will only yield about 4 hp. Getting a cat back exhaust that gets rid of 2 more cats and a tune will yield about ~36 whp & ~46 wtq. If you do the z1 racing pipes, cbe and tune it would be 60+ whp & ~149 wtq.

[@efthimios]

I really like the look of these cars and thinking about being next after my current t 2011335

[@Conceptzperformanceczp]

I'd say the Q60 is the better looking of the two but if you need a four door that can make some real performance the Q50 is something you should seriously look into

[@TuanNguyen-yc4wz]

Thank you very much for Video. Very Detailed and explains for installing. Very Professional job (A+ 👍). Please do Tune up for next Video. Thank you

[@JAELPRODUCTIONS1013]

Y’all should do some 3” downpipes for the 3.7 we need the the 3” love as well and there seems to be nobody who does it (as far as my digging is concern)

[@rizocars6115]

Is called test pipes, no such thing as down pipe on the 3.7

[@e.j.3215]

Just recently added mines and it gave me a two codes. P0138. P0037. And everything was installed right on

[@christopherrampersad7011]

who else noticed the GTR sitting in the background :)

[@gkb]

Not many people are going full 3 inch downpipes I wonder why. Seems lower downpipes is the trend. How hard is it to install full 3 inch downpipes on these cars? If in the future you guys do a full downpipe install a video would be greatly appreciated from you guys.

[@Conceptzperformanceczp]

most full down pipes made are 3 inch for most flow we will most likely install one on our Q60 so we will try to get a video going on that

[@SovietHellJumper]

Great vid but I'm more interested in seeing a full downpipe install

[@Conceptzperformanceczp]

we would have as we want to see how a completely open system performs but our customer wasn't interested in going that loud. next time we get the opportunity we will post it

[@jacobswrld2500]

@@Conceptzperformanceczp where you guys located you can do it to my q60

[@kirillvoynov4584]

Next time you do down pipe remove the 3 bolts on top first and then work on the bottom

[@FK8VEGAS]

What Y Pipe should we run with these test pipes. I installed these last week and the diameter difference in the pipes and the OEM Y Pipe is disgusting. Y Pipe needs to go!, Just worried about having to keep the BS 3" to 2.5" gasket in there as I can't find any Y pipes that come fully 3". Most are 2.5 some 2.75 from the cats to 3" at the mid pipe. Could use some help here finding a completely 3" y pipe

[@ARMASPRMOD1]

Quick question, what size O2 socket needed to remove O2 sensor? 7/8 "(22mm)? Great detail video. 👍🏼

[@pvblito]

This is a good question! There is a special socket intended for use with O2 sensors also. Can a plain open ended wrench handle it instead?

[@yappanesee]

I was wondering how much time that the installation took? I would probably get this done by a mechanic since im pretty new to car modding

[@brianamarie3407]

Took me about 4+ hours

[@KGALLDAY]

Why would you do 3 inch LDP on 2.5 Inch Stillen cbe… I just dont get it. Air flow would be ruined essentially and would bounce off gaskets where they connect causing pressure on turbos no?

[@bannyvongphachanh8052]

Ams provides 5 bronze colored nuts it that only for the top part of the flange for the downpipe?

[@yomilliy9712]

Does the check engine light pops up when you change the lower down pipe? It’s my only worry for emissions test.

[@anthonynguyen3466]

Hey do you guys know if these downpipes give you a check engine light? If so, do you need a tune to get rid of it?

[@pvblito]

My understanding is that you shouldn't get a check engine light if you install the O2 sensor properly without a tune and you have no exhaust leaks. The primary cats perform well enough to avoid a CEL.

[@corradocianciullo1917]

Very well done, great video.

[@MiguelRodriguez-ww4qv]

I have a 2015 q50 3.7 with an ark grip exhaust if I install test pipes would it trigger the check engine light?

[@nf5iqjvj5q1v3]

Nice job . How many HP add to engine? And sonund too louder?

[@EvilX5M]

MORE JOJI? 😍🔥

[@NobleUJ]

So how do you install the full down pipe the longer ones

[@marcogag]

when removing the original pipes doesn't the cat have a heat shield, do you recommend adding heat exhaust wrap on the new pipes?

[@Conceptzperformanceczp]

no, not really. it is a great idea to wrap it to help keep temps down in general but not needed if you wanted to grab some wrap heres a link conceptzperformance.com/dei-design-engineering-inc.-dei-010129-titanium-exhaust-header-wrap-2x-15ft-universal_p_16544.php

[@Uhrbina]

Do you “have to” tune the car after you install these ? Could it do damage if you don’t ?

[@MOEmoneyALI]

No lol who told you that

[@83K5Blazer]

The 3” to 2.5” step probably costs a good amount of power. Should pick up some 3” to 2.5” cones from Vibrant and weld them in to smooth out the transition.

[@Conceptzperformanceczp]

we would have preferred to just go with a full 2.5" but that's what the customer wanted so we wanted to know what kind of power it could make

[@derisreyes4783]

Love the gtr 😍

[@irvinglopez2650]

Can you install these on a stock exhaust?

[@Ciphersworld666]

Yeah but it won’t sound different unless you get an aftermarket exhaust and if you do get an AM exhaust get an ARK performance full catback it’s what I got and it’s 🔥🔥

[@floydthreat5531]

Were there any codes once you install the downpipes since there was no CAT? Just curious since I just ordered a pair for my 17 Q60.

[@superiorradio4540]

no dude because it keeps the factory o2 sensors... they also exist up stream from these secondary cats

[@christopheramerally3194]

I want to do a similar install to my 2018 Q50 3.0t with the catback and down pipes. Question does a install like this void the warranty, throw any Check engine light or fail the the yearly state inspection. Great video.

[@DjMiShKAA]

No Infiniti confirmed for me

[@christopheramerally3194]

Thanks thats good.

[@Conceptzperformanceczp]

no check engines codes will come up with this but it depends on the laws in your state whether its okay, it might still pass but technically be illegal

[@christopheramerally3194]

Thanks again, looking forward to more videos.

[@Conceptzperformanceczp]

sure thing

[@worrgrover]

12 point box wrench should do the inverse torx

[@deerock8545]

I have a ark grip exhaust... Will I get a check engine light installing these

[@khian5416]

what tools do you need like sockets and ect…?

[@sorayapinto1550]

19’Q50 3.0t Will it throw a code after installing the Down pipes ?

[@mijayliddominguez4387]

how much do you charge to change the downpipes and what is your location I am in Phoenix

[@SBoth_]

I would be curious about knocking all the stuff out of the cats and putting the factory pipe back on. I wonder what the power gain or loss would be?

[@opus4729]

If you don't care about the cats sell them at a junkyard and they'll pay for the downpipes

[@gangstaman223]

Do you need a heat exchanger if you install lower downpipes?

[@Conceptzperformanceczp]

they're not related to one another, but if it were my car I'd do a heat exchanger before anything else since these engines heat soak like crazy

[@Conceptzperformanceczp]

check here for one conceptzperformance.com/search.php?search=heat+exchanger&filter=8

[@nighthawk0077]

Fits RWD, AWD? Both?

[@jeremywilliams050]

So do the lower down pipes require a tune after the install?

[@hamdanahmed2664]

do u have AMS down pipes for g37 or 370z ?

[@Conceptzperformanceczp]

As far as i could see AMS doesn't make any for the G37/370Z. I would recommend this which has a small resonator to help with some of the rasp but still has great flow tinyurl.com/ycvceyg5 if you have a bit more cash to spend and want a better sounding test pipe I'd go with this one here tinyurl.com/y6v4lmkj best sound from any test pipe in my opinion.

[@charlestucker6365]

how did u reach the o2 sensor on the pass side

[@miguelvillalobos4718]

Does the oem studs fit the ams downpipes? I got some used ones without the studs

[@lucarseneault]

These bolt up to stock system on a 3.0?

[@wizlb]

What are the HP gains from those Ldp.. does anyone know, on a stock exhaust!

[@Krrishpychicken]

50 on base model

[@gcalifornia7271]

@@Krrishpychickenlike actually?

[@matthewburciaga1428]

At 10:06 what’s the name of the “adapter” piece? tryna buy them individually

[@jordanwhite8690]

At 3:23 was by far the most grueling and frustrating part of this install. Took my buddies and I two days to get these damn things loose once we were finally there. Nissan/Infiniti definitely builds their engines to not be user friendly.

[@Conceptzperformanceczp]

It is definitely a 2 person job at minimum. With the proper tools it took us about an hour to break all of them loose. We're glad this video was able to help somewhat

[@superiorradio4540]

@@Conceptzperformanceczp ya'll made me feel really happy/lucky with this... this was easiest part for me and took me no more than 15 minutes to crack them all lose, used extensions with wobble tips and was also by myself.... I assumed this would be the hardest part so once i cracked them i committed to moving forward with everything else. My biggest issue was passenger side o2 sensor as there was NO way i could reach my hand in there... after 30-45+ mins of thinking/testing some strategies i ended up using a pry bar to pry the plug out of its mount to give me the slack i needed to pull the pipe down and out of the way enough to reach up and unplug it

[@Marvin-er9nd]

cool video!

[@MoMo-ve7yq]

Nice video, but no cat?? Is going be pass emissions??

[@Conceptzperformanceczp]

Technically illegal for road use, this is technically for "off road use only" but will pass emissions with these installed as they are intended to not throw any check engine codes

[@nmarkus666]

2 cats per side on this car

[@MZBallistic]

tune required?

[@jeremywilliams050]

That’s what I’m tryna figure out as well

[@cjay22ramirez54]

hello I ask you question. When the test pipe installed on it, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT? Please , let me know.

[@DrPosion]

it should come on without a tune, probably will throw a p0420

[@hiramhernandez8236]

It did for me.

[@JojieMill]

I live in California so I want to know if you can pass a smog check with these downpipes? Thanks!

[@MajDuty]

Should pass sniffer. Possibly fail visual if the inspector even knows what he's looking for. No offense but the guys I take mine to would have little clue.

[@shortmanspeedjunkie4171]

Would this be the same for a 2018 Q50?

[@JoseHernandez-um6ux]

I think mine didn’t come with the studs

[@francosantilli9556]

You forget the o2 sensor on the passenger side?

[@Conceptzperformanceczp]

We figured if we showed putting in one our viewers would be able to notice the hole in the other down pipe, sorry if it wasn't clear enough

[@dannyboii1207]

Lmao

[@gtb.2kold807]

i don’t know if your still replying to comments as this video is 4 years old 😂 but if i plan on buying an isr Y-pipe and AMS Downpipes it would make sense to install them at the same time right?

[@jose.valles7572]

I don't see why you wouldn't do that in the first place. Just saves time doing two things at the same time. 2 birds 1 stone.

[@deezq6064]

You forgot to install the other sensor.

[@dekkan53]

would 18" drive extension do the job for upper side work? or I need longer one?

[@casperq60]

I have the same question. Guys?

[@dextermorgan4172]

Will installing these downpipes pass the emissions test??

[@bambisautomotive3479]

Most likely no because of extra flow being read by the 02 sensor causing a check engine light

[@mdalansary7112]

@@bambisautomotive3479 no CEL should be popped because the lower dp is after the primary o2 sensor

[@joshuawiggins7487]

Still pass emissions?

[@mikoypangilinan6994]

What exhaust is that

[@AGCampagna]

I just purchased the ams downpipes from you guys. Do you recommend wrapping? I'm thinking of calming down the possible drone

[@nmarkus666]

Wrapping isn’t going to do anything for that. Wrapping is for heat. Get a resonated downpipe if you want less drone

[@gabriellazavala860]

What rims are those

[@DanielRuiz-ux3bf]

For the extensions are you using a 3/8 drive or 1/2 drive to loosen the bolts ?

[@Confidential_Champ]

i just did this myself and 3/8 was fine.

[@DanielRuiz-ux3bf]

Tee Jay did you have someone help you at all?

[@Confidential_Champ]

@@DanielRuiz-ux3bf no. I did top bolts first than bottom. Hardest part was unplugging o2 sensor on passenger side

[@DanielRuiz-ux3bf]

Tee Jay what size o2 sensor socket you need for this? Slim profile socket?

[@willdsouza1516]

Great video ! How long would a shop take to do it ?

[@Conceptzperformanceczp]

a couple of hours at most 3

[@alphav1537]

Would this work for a 3.7 2015 model?

[@Conceptzperformanceczp]

it's pretty close but not exactly the same. Since this is a 3.0 turbo

[@rmyc]

Did u forget the 2nd o2?

[@Conceptzperformanceczp]

its already down here in the comments, but we moved one and figured everyone would understand to move both, you noticed so im sure more did. Sorry if it wasn't clear enough

[@swayiglesias]

i think a muffler delete/straight pipe sounds good enough

[@pokegaiyui]

Is this applocable to a 2015?

[@Conceptzperformanceczp]

no, unfortunately not. As it is not a turbo model but similar to the newer VR30 powered Q50 the exhaust system layout will be fairly the same

[@jasonkolker9444]

good video but that 3.0t sounds so bad

[@AGCampagna]

Any CEL? What kind of hp gains?

[@Conceptzperformanceczp]

No CEL, check out the other videos talking about this install as we dyno the car

[@jasonvazquez9809]

Concept Z Performance where can i buy?

[@Conceptzperformanceczp]

@@jasonvazquez9809 conceptzperformance.com/ams-performance-red-alpha-stainless-steel-lower-downpipes-infiniti-q50-q60-3.0t-silver-red-sport-vr30ddtt-alp.28.05.0001-1_p_33861.php

[@avivid]

Man I’m hoping this is easier then n54 down pipes installation lmao

[@Conceptzperformanceczp]

not by much but a bit

[@geo745don]

I'm debating down pipes on my 335 on a On3 Single Turbo set up, I have intercooler and charge pipes already to deduct from the cost

[@avivid]

geo745don ok

[@fatherlarsathon]

I live in Ann Arbor, Michigan. My car didn't come with traditional cis-parts that are simple to connect/remove from one another. My parts are transgender, so unfortunately my tools don't work. I'm stuck with OEM pipes until Home Depot or whatever develops some tools that work for my vehicle's parts.

[@MyInfinitiLife]

Way harder on a awd Infiniti q50

[@jrzhoe24]

Any difference of install on the awd vs rwd platform

[@Conceptzperformanceczp]

for down pipes no, it's very similar

[@sambat2193]

Yes drive shaft is in the way of the passenger side so it will be very difficult

[@sambat2193]

Yes drive shaft is in the way of the passenger side so it will be very difficult

[@jonathanmelendez1669]

How much horsepower this add?

[@Hitch_49]

I think up to 26-28 hp

[@juliosoto3634]

Dam, wrong AMS.

[@KayvonGz]

Julio Soto Hey what’s going on fellas.

[@Ssengel69]

That engine is a rats nest omg

[@denordrerrie9275]

Advice:Avoid these mods. Totally unnecessary.

[@bumblebee234]

question does installing these lower donwpipes,turn on check engine light?

[@Conceptzperformanceczp]

Just lowers won't, because the ECU only monitors the upper cats

[@sorayapinto1550]

What happened to the passenger side o2 sensor ?