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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 05:37 PM
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for that money i would love to try it. i might take the jump next week and get them. i was going to spend that money on camber arms but this sounds better!
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 03:34 PM
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on sale i suggest you call and talk to them so the order goes thru faster http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lexus-IS250-...8e3a6d&vxp=mtr
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 03:47 PM
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Hi,

We are not sure about the fitment on Lexus IS350 or the performance gains incase these Header fits.

Its all sold to IS250 applications

Thank you !

John

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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 07:52 AM
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Headers for a RWD 250 should physically fit a RWD 350

that said, the pipes will be sized for one engine, not the other, so I wouldn't recommend putting 250 headers on a 350 if performance is your concern (and vice versa)
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 10:01 AM
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CHEAP
FAST
RELIABLE

you get 2 out of 3....never all three.
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by mikellucci
Hi,

We are not sure about the fitment on Lexus IS350 or the performance gains incase these Header fits.

Its all sold to IS250 applications

Thank you !

John

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That's a bummer...
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 06isDriver
CHEAP
FAST
RELIABLE

you get 2 out of 3....never all three.
Yep, thus the reason I was concerned about getting close-ups of those iffy welds.
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 07:40 PM
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What kind of r&d do they do? There is more to making parts than just making them fit. Their website is under construction. I find it hard to believe at the price they are charging they can be the quality of PPE.
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 10:20 PM
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Ppe are alot more due to being longtube headers these are shortys they make tons of parts for alot of cars put in google topspeed review or topspeed pro1 review you can find from porsche down to honda the is300 guys have reviews too actual before i put them on i measured the outlets same size as ppe .. i would love to gotten ppe but due to cash flow i couldnt but at a 3rd of the price of ppe i got my headers o2 sims and install and i love them the power is there !!! Theres people always skeptical with these parts just like hks replica exhaust for the z guys i had both and the topspeed pro 1 sounded better and cost 1/4th of hks
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 06isDriver
CHEAP
FAST
RELIABLE

you get 2 out of 3....never all three.
The cobalt ss has all 3 lmao
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Vq4life
i would love to gotten ppe but due to cash flow i couldnt but at a 3rd of the price of ppe i got my headers o2 sims and install and i love them the SOUNDis there !!!
Fixed for you
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Vq4life
The cobalt ss has all 3 lmao
I'm sorry, but a 13.5 - 14.2 second car is not fast......hell, even high 12 second cars arent that fast.

so, now we're back to cheap and reliable cause it isnt fast....and I give you the reliable portion graciously.
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 01:49 PM
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Do you consider a isf fast ?? Because with a proper tune the ss will leave it in the dust ... also im talking about 09+ not the s/c ive witnessd the ss take out alot of cars there isnt another car that can almost get you 30mpg in city and with a couple grand run 12s/11s ... no there not exactly fast but compared to the is250 they are
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 07:44 PM
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I remember back in the 90's when 14's was quick XD
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 08:09 PM
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my dad goes on and on about how his plymouth duster was the fastest thing in town back then. I asked him what it ran in the quarter and he said (very proudly) 13.8!!!

Back on to subject though, those headers are iffy at best and I think the really cut corners by making it a two piece setup. You'll probably get a better sound but I wouldnt be too hopeful on performance.
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