Anybody know if there are any companies making new catted UEL headers? I don't want to put older gen headers because I've heard there are no hp gains.
Catted UEL headers
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Are you using an 02 extender? I plan on installing my catted JDL UEL Header sometime this month. Seeing if I should order one in advance to avoid CEL
No I am not. Installed the sensors directly in the bungs and have never got a CEL. I have about 1500 miles on the header.
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Nice! Thats great news, thank you.
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I have found in my usage the grimmspeed gaskets if you can find them are the only ones that will hold up if you're running a header, everything else is garbage. They arent cheap omg the last set was over $30 but changing manifold gaskets every 3 months is no fun and thats exactly what i was doing on 'spendy'...the added maintenance that goes with a header installation is something most folks don't think about before they do it. Just saying thats one more consideration in your overall upgrade plan or perhaps it should be.
Thats good to know. I have had my header installed for about 5 months and 5k miles and all is good. No leaks anywhere. After install I drove it for about a week going through multiple heat cycles and about 300 miles. Then I went back in and snugged everything back up.
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My header experience on subaru engines is limited to ej22 and ej25 engines and so my experience there may not apply to these newer designs but subaru doesn't reinvent the wheel everytime there is a revision so I'm guessing that things haven't changed much with exhaust port and flange design.
I had an issue with the supplied and aftermarket over pipe to header and mid pipe gaskets burning out in short order on my GR86. If anyone has an issue like I did, use these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B2HMF7G?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
They're made of all graphite material and I've never had an issue with leaks after that. I had a burning smell with the other gaskets and then a leak after about a week or less. I'm running FTSpeed's UEL catted header, SR*S over and mid pipes and a Borla S-Type catback.
They're made of all graphite material and I've never had an issue with leaks after that. I had a burning smell with the other gaskets and then a leak after about a week or less. I'm running FTSpeed's UEL catted header, SR*S over and mid pipes and a Borla S-Type catback.
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I was wondering if you had you car on the track this year and if so , what was your oil temps running at mine was up at 115 C
I actually had my 1 and only track day with the car 2 weeks ago. I had a membership at autobahn for the last several years. I decided not to renew this year as work\family\home\life just doesnt allow me to get out there enough to justify the cost. Everything that matters is still stock on my car. Tires, brakes, fluid, suspension etc. So although I did drive it hard, it was maybe 7\10 and on the brakes way early. We had a few freakishly warm days pop up and I wasnt really prepared but went anyways. Lol
I was just watching the OEM oil temp gauge which on the BRZ does not give an exact number, but looked to peak right around 240f which is pretty spot on with your 115c.
I do plan on getting my tune soon plus pads and fluid then I hope to bring it to Road America this summer.
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I was chasing a BMW 335i for the whole 20 minutes each session except for the last session, where the other driver with the 335 I , had me start off .. Then 335 I , could not lose me but, I did not have enough power to over take , but dam what a blast !
Sounds like a blast.
Haven't don't the track yet, End of June scheduled.
Doing pulls for my tuner I hit 229F which is the highest I've seen. Headers I think added some as they are much closer to the pan, and that type of pull seems to be more load than getting to speed running out the gears normally. I've done a few mtn runs (shorter than some) and I was a good 10F lower at the end.
Haven't don't the track yet, End of June scheduled.
Doing pulls for my tuner I hit 229F which is the highest I've seen. Headers I think added some as they are much closer to the pan, and that type of pull seems to be more load than getting to speed running out the gears normally. I've done a few mtn runs (shorter than some) and I was a good 10F lower at the end.
I'd love to join you at RA...but it's 1500 miles away!!
though Gen1, but anyone tried HKS UEL header?
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HKS BOXER SPEC ECU PACKAGE For Subaru BRZ ZC6 FA20 33009-AF005
Brand HKS Product Number 33009-AF005 Compatible Car Subaru BRZ ZC6 Compatible Engine FA20 Product Description Models: BRZ year: 12 / 03-16 / 07 Package name: BOXER SPEC ECU PACKAGE Package Contents: SUPER MANIFOLD BOXER SPEC / FLASH EDITOR Remarks Year break E-type (16/08 ~) fit outside. With...
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