PPE Headers
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Great work Lou..!!!
You have done very well with your customized exhaust so for.. Congrats!!!
I like how you used the aftermarket CATs that are Epa Certified..
Joe Z
You have done very well with your customized exhaust so for.. Congrats!!!
I like how you used the aftermarket CATs that are Epa Certified..
Joe Z
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Yes, fully aware, just providing info. But as I said if they will pass a sniffer, and look OEM, they may just fool the local inspection station or atleast not throw up a red flag.
I think you have done a fine job, and I'm seriously considering driving out to AZ for a set myself.
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We use similiar approved CATs on our IS350 exhaust system..
After digging up some older data I had, I realized they are only approved in 49 States
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Have you thought of doing a system with cats for the F? With more of us going to headers (now that there is a choice) and your exhaust, it might be worth a shot. I bet there is a market
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OK Good People Thanks for being patient. The cat install is complete. The dyno was run, copy attached. But the news is not all good. I have a cel, not because of the cats, but because the heater circuit for the front 02 sensors is not working. During the install PPE installs a wire harness extension, apparently something in that line was not installed correctly. PPE will be working on that tomorrow. I was expecting more on the dyno, but comparing it with caymandive, I did OK. My modified exhaust stayed the same, except for the addition of the cats just behind each header. The cats are Magnaflow Hi-Flow Spun cats with a 3" body, pict attached.
As can be seen, caymandive's curve showed 386 HP with 363 lb ft of torque max. His run was with a JoeZ Intake, JoeZ exhaust and no cats. My run on a day with relatively the same temperature showed 382 HP and 367 lb ft of torque. And again, I am running a Takeda intake, modified dual exhaust that utilizes the stock mufflers, glasspack resonators with an X pipe. And as indicated above I have added the magnaflow cats. I gained over 27HP and better than 24 lb ft of torque.
As can be seen, caymandive's curve showed 386 HP with 363 lb ft of torque max. His run was with a JoeZ Intake, JoeZ exhaust and no cats. My run on a day with relatively the same temperature showed 382 HP and 367 lb ft of torque. And again, I am running a Takeda intake, modified dual exhaust that utilizes the stock mufflers, glasspack resonators with an X pipe. And as indicated above I have added the magnaflow cats. I gained over 27HP and better than 24 lb ft of torque.
Lou I am running the exact setup as Caymandive(James) so I am assuming I would have equal results with the PPE Headers.
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^^^^I'd expect you would get the same results. If you didn't run cats, it would probably be better. I'm very happy and satisfied with the results I gained with the PPE Headers and the Hiflow cats
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^^^^Looks like final release within 2 weeks. Retail price $1399 complete with JetHot Ceramic Coating. A group buy will be available upon release with the discount corresponding to the number of folks who sign up for the first build. IMHO, this is all great news.
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Great news Lou looking forward to the final specs and group buy. According to Sikky there headers are listing for $1295. Also how come we are not seeing the 400whp numbers on other members cars?
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