PPE V8 Headers GS, LS, SC
I agree. I think it would be a safer bet to go with 14ga just as a precaution. I don't like the idea of down the rode maybe having to go through the same problems that the guys with S&S had to go through.
Hey Brian,
We don't have tooling to bend 14 gauge tubing. We have never had a need for it. The only place I know that ever bent 14 gauge was S&S. Plus using 14 Guage will reduce the ID of the tube and reduce flow.
You can always add a couple 2" flex pipes right after the cats if you are worried about breakage/cracking. This would take pretty much all the stress off the headers. (there is no flex in the entire exhaust)
Regards,
Paul
We don't have tooling to bend 14 gauge tubing. We have never had a need for it. The only place I know that ever bent 14 gauge was S&S. Plus using 14 Guage will reduce the ID of the tube and reduce flow.
You can always add a couple 2" flex pipes right after the cats if you are worried about breakage/cracking. This would take pretty much all the stress off the headers. (there is no flex in the entire exhaust)
Regards,
Paul
They have used 14ga on designs for lexus's before, and i haven't heard of any of the IS guys running into any cracking problems. But then again, they're much newer cars and most likely have good engine/tranny mounts. If it is required to replace the engine/tranny mounts or too install a flex joint in my exhaust to install these headers, then most likely i will have to back out. 
I simply don't have the money for these other things.
I simply don't have the money for these other things.
They have used 14ga on designs for lexus's before, and i haven't heard of any of the IS guys running into any cracking problems. But then again, they're much newer cars and most likely have good engine/tranny mounts. If it is required to replace the engine/tranny mounts or too install a flex joint in my exhaust to install these headers, then most likely i will have to back out. I simply don't have the money for these other things.
I simply don't have the money for these other things.im glad were talking bout this over here and not on the GB though . i can seriously see the pandemonium if it was over there
henry did you PM OP to see if production had started? we got 20 BTW guys
ok so i talked to jbrady and paul at ppe for the last couple days and this is the essential part of the conversation with jbrady (the conversation with PPE is posted above)
paul @ ppe informed me that production will be started this week... this is the email i got from him yesterday
Originally Posted by JBrady
If they do not have the die's to bend the 14 gauge then it is not an option. I would run them as they are and if a problem does arise examine the issue and go from there. I would not make the extra effort and expense of the flex pipe at this point.
paul @ ppe informed me that production will be started this week... this is the email i got from him yesterday
Originally Posted by PPEHeaders
Hey Brian,
We are starting production this week. We are cutting flanges and bending tube, then we will start assembly. They should start shipping in about 2 weeks (this includes coating which takes about a week or so depending on their schedule).
-Paul
We are starting production this week. We are cutting flanges and bending tube, then we will start assembly. They should start shipping in about 2 weeks (this includes coating which takes about a week or so depending on their schedule).
-Paul
check the GB thread guys i posted the last email but if u need, contact the OP
i gotta check with the OP to see if they can do a black chrome coating so i can have the best of both worlds
EDIT: i just PM OP about the possibility of a black chrome coating and also on the status of production
i gotta check with the OP to see if they can do a black chrome coating so i can have the best of both worlds
EDIT: i just PM OP about the possibility of a black chrome coating and also on the status of production
Last edited by sakataj; Dec 15, 2010 at 11:45 PM.
check the GB thread guys i posted the last email but if u need, contact the OP
i gotta check with the OP to see if they can do a black chrome coating so i can have the best of both worlds
EDIT: i just PM OP about the possibility of a black chrome coating and also on the status of production
i gotta check with the OP to see if they can do a black chrome coating so i can have the best of both worlds
EDIT: i just PM OP about the possibility of a black chrome coating and also on the status of production
doubtful henry....see the email reply i got from him yesterday
no dice here either...
this is what i sent him and then the reponse i got
i was kinda thinking they would have already been halfway through the first half of the orders as the group buy has been over for 11 days already... damn oh well. they were just gonna go into my pile of parts i never will install anyways
this is what i sent him and then the reponse i got
Originally Posted by sakataj
is it possible to get a black chrome coating from jet coat?
also since people are asking i figured i would check with you, any status/progress on the headers?
im sure your busy working so if i dont hear from you for a min i wont be suprised
brian
also since people are asking i figured i would check with you, any status/progress on the headers?
im sure your busy working so if i dont hear from you for a min i wont be suprised
brian
Originally Posted by PPEHeaders
Hey Brian,
JetHot doesn't offer a black chrome coating, sorry.
We are building orders 1-8 this week and orders we will get another 6 or 7 done next week.
Regards,
Paul
JetHot doesn't offer a black chrome coating, sorry.
We are building orders 1-8 this week and orders we will get another 6 or 7 done next week.
Regards,
Paul
i was kinda thinking they would have already been halfway through the first half of the orders as the group buy has been over for 11 days already... damn oh well. they were just gonna go into my pile of parts i never will install anyways
doubtful henry....see the email reply i got from him yesterday
no dice here either...
this is what i sent him and then the reponse i got
i was kinda thinking they would have already been halfway through the first half of the orders as the group buy has been over for 11 days already... damn oh well. they were just gonna go into my pile of parts i never will install anyways
no dice here either...
this is what i sent him and then the reponse i got
i was kinda thinking they would have already been halfway through the first half of the orders as the group buy has been over for 11 days already... damn oh well. they were just gonna go into my pile of parts i never will install anyways
Damn orders 1-8? I'm number 15. Well at least i get to wait a little longer and save up some more money for tranny and motor mounts so these don't crack all over the place.
EDIT: while out to lunch i got this email in my personal email box
Hi Brian,
Your headers will be going to ceramic coating tomorrow or Monday. Did you decide if you want the polished ceramic coating or the black ceramic coating?
Regards,
Paul
sweet for me......i asked this after answering i wanted black ones
how long till they are completely finished and do you have a invoice total now with the 15% minus my 100 deposit?
and got a response immediately almost
Hi Brian,
Coating takes a week at JetHot, so they should be done there around the 27th depending on their holiday schedule. I will email you your invoice right now.
Regards,
Paul
got my invoice immediately after that
Last edited by sakataj; Dec 17, 2010 at 08:50 AM.