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Old 10-08-17, 07:26 AM
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Default PPE EL Headers + Mid-Pipe + HKS SSM

Does anyone have this combo yet that's willing to share how it sounds or post a video?... I'm the first one that I know of putting it together.

I currently have a CarTreats 3" mid-pipe (secondary cat and resonator delete) and HKS SSM axle back, waiting on my PPE EL shorty headers to arrive. It sounds great already but I'm hoping the EL headers give it a more exotic sound like the following vid:

Supposedly the 2-1-2 with EL headers allows for the exotic notes to appear. I know it'll come down to the difference between the PPE EL Headers and Novel headers per the video but I'm hoping it's close. Fingers crossed.

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Naturally I'll be posting a video of my own once I get mine fully installed.
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I don't recall anybody having that combo?!..... But I'm sure a lot of the guys are anxious to hear that combo because of the acoustic change with the EL headers along with the wicked exotic sound of the HKS I'm sure it'll sound unique
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I have the novel headers, hks axel back, cat n resonator delete
Let me tell you sound is beautiful! Previously had the joez exhaust wich sounded good but the hks made a huge sound difference. Love the sound of my combo
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Originally Posted by swift685
Does anyone have this combo yet that's willing to share how it sounds or post a video?... I'm the first one that I know of putting it together.

I currently have a CarTreats 3" mid-pipe (secondary cat and resonator delete) and HKS SSM axle back, waiting on my PPE EL shorty headers to arrive. It sounds great already but I'm hoping the EL headers give it a more exotic sound like the following vid:

Supposedly the 2-1-2 with EL headers allows for the exotic notes to appear. I know it'll come down to the difference between the PPE EL Headers and Novel headers per the video but I'm hoping it's close. Fingers crossed.

​​​​​​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e7hbyhi-d8&t=
this guy had this, but with the stock mid pipe.
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Your el header alone will kill nearly all the dissonance. But the hks really is musical, have heard it in person (cat back off of oem header).

Let us know how yours sounds once it's installed.
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Originally Posted by dris250
I have the novel headers, hks axel back, cat n resonator delete
Let me tell you sound is beautiful! Previously had the joez exhaust wich sounded good but the hks made a huge sound difference. Love the sound of my combo
Where in Texas are you? I would love to hear that in person.
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Katy texas
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Originally Posted by dris250
Katy texas
Would you be able to do a sound check video for us folks who live too far away? I'm one of the peeps considering PPE EL in the headers section.

Thanks!
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Yeah I'm waiting for any black Friday deals on the PPE EL shorty headers myself.
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Post video when done. I have the same exact set up as you. Car treats 3" midpipe with HKS axle back. Debating on headers still, would be nice to see what it would sound like!
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Originally Posted by mk416
Would you be able to do a sound check video for us folks who live too far away? I'm one of the peeps considering PPE EL in the headers section.

Thanks!
Sure. I'll get some sound clips this week for sure
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Originally Posted by dris250
Sure. I'll get some sound clips this week for sure
Thanks man.
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can't wait to hear it. i have the hks ssm axleback, stock mid pipe with the cats deleted, and have been wanting to get headers. Novel ones specifically, but they are very pricey so i have been anxiously holding off for other options.
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