PPE Header Issue Discussion
Thought I'd share interesting fact from Grm magazine
Using bees wax as a lubricant to remove studs and though this might work on 02 sensors when trying to remove them from headers
Ex when removing head studs Torch the offending stud and hit it with a candle. "The wax pulls in and acts as a lubricant. If it turns a bit and then slows up, re-torch it and hit it with wax again. I used my torch and PB Blaster to no avail with a stuck exhaust manifold stud and got it out with wax." Quote from writer
Using bees wax as a lubricant to remove studs and though this might work on 02 sensors when trying to remove them from headers
Ex when removing head studs Torch the offending stud and hit it with a candle. "The wax pulls in and acts as a lubricant. If it turns a bit and then slows up, re-torch it and hit it with wax again. I used my torch and PB Blaster to no avail with a stuck exhaust manifold stud and got it out with wax." Quote from writer
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Thats weird about the o2 sensor locations the PPE website shows the secondary o2 sensors after the Cats. Thanks to all of Lou's props to PPE I am going to head up to phoenix to have the guys install my headers and hi flow cats.
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Just a looser. Lol. No, seriously had my SC400 for 12 years but did not have the time to do much to it (got married moved 3 times and started a family) and not to mention did not have a whole lot to add to the group.
Then I got the F and well I am hooked. It is time to play with the big boys. I love my F and can't wait to be part of the I/H/E club. Just got to take a family trip up to Phoenix, drop the girl off at PPE and go play at a resort while they add on 30 or so ponies.
Oh, also having a Smart Phone was a game changer.
It is such a great message board, bringing Lexus enthusiasts together, we are getting a nice little chapter going here in Tucson.
Then I got the F and well I am hooked. It is time to play with the big boys. I love my F and can't wait to be part of the I/H/E club. Just got to take a family trip up to Phoenix, drop the girl off at PPE and go play at a resort while they add on 30 or so ponies.
Oh, also having a Smart Phone was a game changer.
It is such a great message board, bringing Lexus enthusiasts together, we are getting a nice little chapter going here in Tucson.
Just a looser. Lol. No, seriously had my SC400 for 12 years but did not have the time to do much to it (got married moved 3 times and started a family) and not to mention did not have a whole lot to add to the group.
Then I got the F and well I am hooked. It is time to play with the big boys. I love my F and can't wait to be part of the I/H/E club. Just got to take a family trip up to Phoenix, drop the girl off at PPE and go play at a resort while they add on 30 or so ponies.
Oh, also having a Smart Phone was a game changer.
It is such a great message board, bringing Lexus enthusiasts together, we are getting a nice little chapter going here in Tucson.
Then I got the F and well I am hooked. It is time to play with the big boys. I love my F and can't wait to be part of the I/H/E club. Just got to take a family trip up to Phoenix, drop the girl off at PPE and go play at a resort while they add on 30 or so ponies.
Oh, also having a Smart Phone was a game changer.
It is such a great message board, bringing Lexus enthusiasts together, we are getting a nice little chapter going here in Tucson.
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I am waiting to hear back from Paul at PPE but I think my wife son and I will stay up in Phoenix a couple of nights. It all depends on when Paul can get me in. I am hoping some time in June but that is yet to be determined.
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And if you're planning to come to PHX for a few days to have the install done, try to plan it for the first weekend of the month and on Saturday morning check out the Cars & Coffee up at the Shops at Gainey Ranch. In the summer it usually runs from sunrise until about 10am. You'll see some of the most incredible cars of your life. There's typically a Bugatti that shows up, a couple of Ferrari Enzos, Lambos, and hundreds of other exotic, vintage, and modded cars.
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I also have the Borla cat back and an aftermarket intake (Takeda), and I had PPE install my headers about a year ago and it was the best mod I've done to date! The car sounds absolutely incredible with this setup and I'm sure yours will sound the same, even though you have a slightly different intake. Some people on here have complained that it's too loud but I love it and actually wish it were just a touch louder. I've been toying with the idea of removing the Borla resonators but haven't pulled the trigger on it yet. By the way I went with no cats and have no regrets, couldn't imagine it any other way. Already passed my last inspection/emissions test with flying colors. And if you're planning to come to PHX for a few days to have the install done, try to plan it for the first weekend of the month and on Saturday morning check out the Cars & Coffee up at the Shops at Gainey Ranch. In the summer it usually runs from sunrise until about 10am. You'll see some of the most incredible cars of your life. There's typically a Bugatti that shows up, a couple of Ferrari Enzos, Lambos, and hundreds of other exotic, vintage, and modded cars.
And if you're planning to come to PHX for a few days to have the install done, try to plan it for the first weekend of the month and on Saturday morning check out the Cars & Coffee up at the Shops at Gainey Ranch. In the summer it usually runs from sunrise until about 10am. You'll see some of the most incredible cars of your life. There's typically a Bugatti that shows up, a couple of Ferrari Enzos, Lambos, and hundreds of other exotic, vintage, and modded cars.
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sorry just realized you live in New York so you likely did not have PPE install them
I have issues of my own, p2241 and p2240. Paul responded to me immediately and sent me the extension. I have replaced the sensor already but no fix. Waiting to install the extension wiring. Here is the thing, the code first came on when it was raining then eventually went away. Then a week later I was I driving and it started raining and it came back immediately. Coincidence?