Installation Thread: PTS Exhaust -Joe Z series for the IS-F w/pics
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Looks like all the links in Post# 1 are working fine at the moment..
If they are still not working for you.. Try these links too..
Here are the videos from a couple of months ago..
- Videos (click on below thumbnails to see)
On the Independent Dyno
Exterior Drive Video
Interior Drive Video
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Joe Z
Last edited by Joe Z; Dec 17, 2008 at 12:31 AM.
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I do wish it weighed less. This car is a pig and needs to go on a serious diet. I'll probably end up going to a custom exhaust shop. Hopefully a custom titanium won't be too much. :O Are there dyno graphs? If it makes a peak of 25rwhp, then that's a great increase.
BTW, why did you split it into two pipes at the end instead of a single one like the OEM one? I think that's where you probably could've saved weight, but then again I don't know how that would've affected performance.
BTW, why did you split it into two pipes at the end instead of a single one like the OEM one? I think that's where you probably could've saved weight, but then again I don't know how that would've affected performance.
The Goal here with this Exhaust was to build a True Dual Exhaust System from front to back..
With an integrated X-pipe...Which is exactly what we did.
The OEM system clearly is not a true dual and is not designed for optimal flow and performance.
Considering our exhaust system has more piping perse over the OEM, it still manages to weigh less than the stock pieces.
This Exhaust is built to last....
There is a whole R&D thread dedicated to the dynos and specs during the prototype build of the system.
Somehow this thread managed to get derailed from its original intent to show the install pictures of the final product and support other members with questions during their install process, if needed.
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Joe Z
Last edited by Joe Z; Dec 17, 2008 at 12:36 AM.
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Hey Guys I just installed the exhaust yesterday and I have one word for you AWESOME, in terms of noise when you floor it sounds great. When cruising I hear a nice pleasant hum nothing instrusive or annoying. I do feel acceleration quicker than stock in all driving modes. By the way now I feel the power under my feet I am in heaven..LOL Thanks Joe I am loving it. I believe I am the first person on the east coast with this exhaust. This is the way the car should have sounded but factory, but I understand why lexus went the way they did to keep the "Lexus Luxury" aspect. If anyone has any questions about the exhaust feel free to pm me. I hope to post some pics this weekend....
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great looking exhaust joeZ! good to see a true dual exhaust for that beastly car.
curious. have there been any rattle issues with the connection between the rear (exhaust) section and the mid-pipes? those flanges look awfully close.
curious. have there been any rattle issues with the connection between the rear (exhaust) section and the mid-pipes? those flanges look awfully close.
Colin.
Hey Guys I just installed the exhaust yesterday and I have one word for you AWESOME, in terms of noise when you floor it sounds great. When cruising I hear a nice pleasant hum nothing instrusive or annoying. I do feel acceleration quicker than stock in all driving modes. By the way now I feel the power under my feet I am in heaven..LOL Thanks Joe I am loving it. I believe I am the first person on the east coast with this exhaust. This is the way the car should have sounded but factory, but I understand why lexus went the way they did to keep the "Lexus Luxury" aspect. If anyone has any questions about the exhaust feel free to pm me. I hope to post some pics this weekend....
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Answer:
NO rattling what so ever since those flanges are actually touching each other and securely braced together in that position...
Using the 2.5 piping gives very little clearance in some locations.
We decided to eliminate that possibility, by designing it so that there would never be any rattles in any of the tight areas.
Again Great Question...
Joe Z
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Thats Great News!!!
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Hey Guys I just installed the exhaust yesterday and I have one word for you AWESOME, in terms of noise when you floor it sounds great. When cruising I hear a nice pleasant hum nothing instrusive or annoying. I do feel acceleration quicker than stock in all driving modes. By the way now I feel the power under my feet I am in heaven..LOL Thanks Joe I am loving it. I believe I am the first person on the east coast with this exhaust. This is the way the car should have sounded but factory, but I understand why lexus went the way they did to keep the "Lexus Luxury" aspect. If anyone has any questions about the exhaust feel free to pm me. I hope to post some pics this weekend....
Glad to hear your install when just as planned...
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