Anyone Running PPE Headers now
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Anyone Running PPE Headers now
As the title states....
I know one or two had PPEs on a 3G IS. Wondering if more pulled the plug and if so what install costs. Likewise, I would look like too see what impressions people have over time.
Current setup is tekdata intake and full joez cat back for my AWD F Sport. It's loud. Real loud at WOT. I'm wondering what a header will do to sound and drone. As well, I don't want to add rasp
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I know one or two had PPEs on a 3G IS. Wondering if more pulled the plug and if so what install costs. Likewise, I would look like too see what impressions people have over time.
Current setup is tekdata intake and full joez cat back for my AWD F Sport. It's loud. Real loud at WOT. I'm wondering what a header will do to sound and drone. As well, I don't want to add rasp
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I'm getting mine installed on monday, catless PPE headers and a custom exhaust, catless.is250.
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Coincidentally my name is Josh too. Do you mind sharing the install cost. Seems like the way I want the headers they are almost 1100 buck as is. Then the install. But on a 350 with my mods, I know ill gain close to 16-20WHP ( tekdata intake, full Joe-Z Cat Back ) and Apexi Smart Accel is ordered.
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FireLexus get the ark throttle controller through me, i personally think its cooler then the apexi but anyways back to the headers, I'm paying 500$ for install.
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Due to lack of tuning, I think the additional add of the header is the only way to max out the performance. If a real supercharger kit come out, Id buy it.
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RE accel module - Apexi is my choice due to the dummy switch replacement and having that sleeper / stock look. I've always been about OEM plus. As well, I dont want that big LED module cluttering up the nice inside of the car. Thats just me, but indeed it looks like a cool device.
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I had PPE headers on my isf. Honestly I wouldn't and won't be installing headers again. They are fine quality but it's only a matter of time before they cause issues. I had an A/F sensor go on bank 1, suspected exhaust issue but wasn't confirmed. Regardless I wouldn't bother.
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Wouldn't ppe help you out if their product caused the failure? Seems odd.
On Anither note: I ordered the Apexi throttle controller and it should be here Thursday. Seems like most have said with Mods, it's enjoyable. I'll provide a full write up once installed.
On Anither note: I ordered the Apexi throttle controller and it should be here Thursday. Seems like most have said with Mods, it's enjoyable. I'll provide a full write up once installed.
newb question...
I never bought headers for my previous is, but now looking into these ppe headers but ran into something. there are two types of collectors: parallel and spike. from what I've read, it's supposedly better to have a spike merge because the air flow is supposed to be smoother. but when you look at pricing, the parallel merge costs more. am I missing something here or did I misunderstand facts? can someone please school me on this?
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