Installation Thread: PTS Exhaust -Joe Z series for the IS-F w/pics
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Installation Thread: PTS Exhaust -Joe Z series for the IS-F w/pics
Hello Guys / Gals...
This past Saturday we had the pleasure of helping Phillip "CrazyMPG" install his New IS-F Cat Back Exhaust...
I am sure he will be able to give you all some some more feedback on this system that many of you have been waiting for..
We took a bunch of pics and I am posting them up for him..
Update: We did create short exhaust muffler tips that start off at 2.5 inches and flare up to 2.75 inches which are split between the center of the OEM Exhaust Tip / Diffusers.
For the R&D process and additional information please visit this thread:
Completed R&D on PTS Dual Exhaust System Joe Z series & Joe Z Intake for IS-F
Also, this is one of the 1st Production Versions installed & the 1st system installed with a little customizing to the face and tips of the mufflers..
Phillip and I actually painted them with a High Heat Flat Black Paint.
This was something he wanted to do, to give the rear muffler faces an OEM look. Simple blue tap, sandpaper and the spray paint is how we did it.
This is a strictly a DIY modification to the exhuast mufflers.
They will come fully mirror polished as shown further below.
Enjoy these Short Videos and Pictures from Saturday...!!
Videos
Additional Full Length Videos can be see here on my You Tube Channel.
Pictures
Full OEM Exhaust System
OEM Front-Mid Pipe comparo to PTS Front and Mid Pipe Sections - One large Resonator compared to Dual Resonators
OEM Rear Axle Section comparo to PTS True Dual Axle Sections
PTS Rear Axle Muffler Section with 2.75 inch Tip
PTS Rear Axle Muffler Section with DIY Flat Black Muffler Face
This past Saturday we had the pleasure of helping Phillip "CrazyMPG" install his New IS-F Cat Back Exhaust...
I am sure he will be able to give you all some some more feedback on this system that many of you have been waiting for..
We took a bunch of pics and I am posting them up for him..
Update: We did create short exhaust muffler tips that start off at 2.5 inches and flare up to 2.75 inches which are split between the center of the OEM Exhaust Tip / Diffusers.
For the R&D process and additional information please visit this thread:
Completed R&D on PTS Dual Exhaust System Joe Z series & Joe Z Intake for IS-F
Also, this is one of the 1st Production Versions installed & the 1st system installed with a little customizing to the face and tips of the mufflers..
Phillip and I actually painted them with a High Heat Flat Black Paint.
This was something he wanted to do, to give the rear muffler faces an OEM look. Simple blue tap, sandpaper and the spray paint is how we did it.
This is a strictly a DIY modification to the exhuast mufflers.
They will come fully mirror polished as shown further below.
Enjoy these Short Videos and Pictures from Saturday...!!
Videos
Outside & Inside Video Links
__ Additional Full Length Videos can be see here on my You Tube Channel.
Pictures
Full OEM Exhaust System
OEM Front-Mid Pipe comparo to PTS Front and Mid Pipe Sections - One large Resonator compared to Dual Resonators
OEM Rear Axle Section comparo to PTS True Dual Axle Sections
PTS Rear Axle Muffler Section with 2.75 inch Tip
PTS Rear Axle Muffler Section with DIY Flat Black Muffler Face
Last edited by Joe Z; 12-20-08 at 07:45 AM.
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Installed on the IS-F Pictures
PTS Front Section Installed with Integrated X-Pipe
PTS Mid Section Installed with Dual Resonators
PTS Rear Axle Muffler Sections Installed (Fully Polished)
IS-F on the ground rear bumper angle pics
PTS Front Section Installed with Integrated X-Pipe
PTS Mid Section Installed with Dual Resonators
PTS Rear Axle Muffler Sections Installed (Fully Polished)
IS-F on the ground rear bumper angle pics
Last edited by Joe Z; 12-27-08 at 07:21 AM. Reason: added pics
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Also, we used a Lexus / Toyota O2 Sensor removal tool. Which went very smoothly and looked exactly like the one pictured below...
VERY IMPORTANT TO HAVE THE OEM EXHAUST FULLY COOLED DOWN BEFORE STARTING THE REMOVAL OF THE O2 SENSORS
-THIS WILL HELP PREVENT STRIPPING OF THE SENSOR THREADS
There are a few different brands out there with a similar design that will work the same exact way.
This is not your typical DIY install.. but if your handy with WD-40,a couple of wrenches and 4 jack stands, then you should be good....
If NOT, I STRONGLY recommend an experienced Technician at a 3rd party shop to do the install..
Having the car on a lift, high in the air, makes a world of a difference..
Joe Z
VERY IMPORTANT TO HAVE THE OEM EXHAUST FULLY COOLED DOWN BEFORE STARTING THE REMOVAL OF THE O2 SENSORS
-THIS WILL HELP PREVENT STRIPPING OF THE SENSOR THREADS
There are a few different brands out there with a similar design that will work the same exact way.
This is not your typical DIY install.. but if your handy with WD-40,a couple of wrenches and 4 jack stands, then you should be good....
If NOT, I STRONGLY recommend an experienced Technician at a 3rd party shop to do the install..
Having the car on a lift, high in the air, makes a world of a difference..
Joe Z
Last edited by lobuxracer; 06-28-11 at 09:18 AM.
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this is a great exhaust and the perfomance, quality, and craftsmanship is 2nd to none. I will enjoy this exhaust...now I just need to find my friend with a C63 and do some bench mark testing...hehe Oh and thanks to JavyLSU for taking the pictures and JoeZ for doing all the work...lol
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Looks good Joe, did you happen to weigh them both?