Installation Thread: PTS Exhaust -Joe Z series for the IS-F w/pics
02-17-15, 10:55 AM
#335
I miss my Joe-z
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02-17-15, 10:23 PM
#337
Thanks Blitz!
I did a lot of research on the systems available for our cars, and in the long run, the overall quality (as EpikOEM states above), the fit (including the bends), the TIG welding, the cost, and multiple sidebars with Joe Z (thanks for the incessant patience Joe, I am too **** for my own good!) regarding manufacturing processes and the economy of scale, sold me.
I agree my car now sounds bada$$. Initially I thought it was a little louder inside the car than I would have liked, but after I took my wife for a drive and expressed my concern, SHE was the one telling me she expected it to be obnoxious (like my LS powered Camaro, and my SB powered Nova, both of which sound perfect to me, but are 'slightly' obnoxious at WOT to her). She reminded me of how I still miss the sound of my blown 540 cid BB Chevrolet in my Eliminator Daytona, so she doesn't understand how I would think the F is loud with any exhaust!
Today I put some more miles on it, and I am digging it. Early this morning I was getting the clear bra installed (pretty much the only thing I don't think I would attempt on any of my cars), had a guy in his 60's driving a '15 Vette tell me he bought an '08 F new at Lexus of Riverside (CA), put 100k on it with no problems, wished he still had it. When I lit my F he stated "that thing sounds so good, mine didn't sound like that!".
Anyway, I love my exhaust system, the sound, the quality, the comments from everyone who hears it, the ease of installation. I think I made the right choice.
I did a lot of research on the systems available for our cars, and in the long run, the overall quality (as EpikOEM states above), the fit (including the bends), the TIG welding, the cost, and multiple sidebars with Joe Z (thanks for the incessant patience Joe, I am too **** for my own good!) regarding manufacturing processes and the economy of scale, sold me.
I agree my car now sounds bada$$. Initially I thought it was a little louder inside the car than I would have liked, but after I took my wife for a drive and expressed my concern, SHE was the one telling me she expected it to be obnoxious (like my LS powered Camaro, and my SB powered Nova, both of which sound perfect to me, but are 'slightly' obnoxious at WOT to her). She reminded me of how I still miss the sound of my blown 540 cid BB Chevrolet in my Eliminator Daytona, so she doesn't understand how I would think the F is loud with any exhaust!
Today I put some more miles on it, and I am digging it. Early this morning I was getting the clear bra installed (pretty much the only thing I don't think I would attempt on any of my cars), had a guy in his 60's driving a '15 Vette tell me he bought an '08 F new at Lexus of Riverside (CA), put 100k on it with no problems, wished he still had it. When I lit my F he stated "that thing sounds so good, mine didn't sound like that!".
Anyway, I love my exhaust system, the sound, the quality, the comments from everyone who hears it, the ease of installation. I think I made the right choice.
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02-17-15, 10:26 PM
#338
04-09-15, 09:28 AM
#339
Anyone have these part numbers?
Anything else I'll need to complete this install?
- Lexus O2 Sensor Removal Tool
- OEM Exhaust Gasket for the front flange (may as well replace instead of reuse the old one)
Anything else I'll need to complete this install?
04-09-15, 07:23 PM
#340
One little tip to make it easier...
If you are using a hoist, support the front exhaust section on a tall stand and install the O2 sensors before you bolt the exhaust to the exhaust manifold. If you bolt the exhaust up and then attempt the O2 install, there is very little room between the exhaust system and the unibody frame rail to install the sensor.
Additionally, you can remove the rubber grommet/plug that goes through the stamped steel floorboard to gain some additional O2 sensor lead length, makes it easier to wind the lead up in the opposite direction of installation for a twist free install when tight.
06-27-15, 04:47 PM
#342
Got the JoeZ exhaust installed on the ISF about 6 months ago and finally got the "rattle" fixed by Tommy at Music Box after spending time troubleshooting. The metallic rattle I experienced was not due to heat shields or installation problems. Tommy addressed all those upon installation.
The rattle I was experiencing is from the resonator section of the exhaust near the end where the flanges are before connecting to the muffler pieces. The flanges were really close to each other, but had a small enough gap that causes vibration upon acceleration which was really noticeable when cold. After the exhaust warms, not much rattle can be heard. Fix was just put a piece of exhaust gasket in between the flanges and no more vibration. Ghetto fix and hope the gasket doesn't fall out, just in case others have this exact issue.
The rattle I was experiencing is from the resonator section of the exhaust near the end where the flanges are before connecting to the muffler pieces. The flanges were really close to each other, but had a small enough gap that causes vibration upon acceleration which was really noticeable when cold. After the exhaust warms, not much rattle can be heard. Fix was just put a piece of exhaust gasket in between the flanges and no more vibration. Ghetto fix and hope the gasket doesn't fall out, just in case others have this exact issue.
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06-27-15, 05:55 PM
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^^ Mike keep me posted if the problem persists...
Will double check the jigs on our side to make sure this problem is elimnated from future production units..
Thank You
Joe Z
Will double check the jigs on our side to make sure this problem is elimnated from future production units..
Thank You
Joe Z
06-28-15, 10:51 AM
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Likely we will just Tig weld in a spacer OR separate the flanges a few more mm's..
Give me a bit to get some lift time there
Joe Z
