Opinions on HKS Quality? Specifically the Front pipe. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

kev0 · 12-25-2018, 01:48 PM

Anyone know anything about HKS' quality? Have a friend who said his front pipe cracked twice and once with his buddy's FP.

I'm concerned because I'm thinking about picking up their Front pipe (catless & dual resonated) but these comments are scaring me. I can't really go with any other manufacturer because HKS is the only one that makes FP that fits Auto tranny. Any opinions? Thanks

weederr33 · 12-25-2018, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kev0

Anyone know anything about HKS' quality? Have a friend who said his front pipe cracked twice and once with his buddy's FP.

I'm concerned because I'm thinking about picking up their Front pipe (catless * dual resonated) but these comments are scaring me. I can't really go with any other manufacturer because HKS is the only one that makes FP that fits Auto tranny. Any opinions? Thanks

I have HKS's "R-spec" front pipe (catted & muffled). While I'll gladly admit their welds don't look pretty, my inspection did not make me believe they were defective. My front pipe seems to be holding up just fine and I've had it on for quite some time now. I haven't noticed any cracks and the tone hasn't led me to believe there is a leak from any cracks. I cannot comment on their dual resonated pipe since I wanted a cat for at a little friendliness to the environment and sound. Then again, I haven't heard much at all of their exhaust bits cracking.

SuperTom · 12-25-2018, 05:56 PM

The HKS stuff ive used does have some thick welds, but never had a problem with them. I would consider most HKS stuff midrange to upper midrange. Ive had the DR FP, and HKS legamax catback. Ive sold both but I still miss the sound of the catback compared to my current Borla.

Kenny_LongWrench · 12-25-2018, 08:47 PM

My front pipe cracked and split. Same thing happened to my friend's. HKS did offer to inspect it and replace, but I had it fixed for less than shipping.

Had it welded back up. Was told it looked like too much heat when manufactured. Haven't had an issue after having it fixed.

I did make the mount from the front pipe to transmission, flexible, though. In case that was contributing to the stress.

chaoskaze · 12-25-2018, 08:59 PM

if you are the first owner of that HKS stuff, usually they give you a replacement.

But i think most ppl buy HKS used?

weederr33 · 12-25-2018, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by chaoskaze

if you are the first owner of that HKS stuff, usually they give you a replacement.

But i think most ppl buy HKS used?

lol wut

chaoskaze · 12-26-2018, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by weederr33

lol wut

give me a pass it was chrismas

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kev0 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Drives: '14 Location: Midwest Posts: 485 Thanks: 246 Thanked 99 Times in 76 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Opinions on HKS Quality? Specifically the Front pipe. Anyone know anything about HKS' quality? Have a friend who said his front pipe cracked twice and once with his buddy's FP. I'm concerned because I'm thinking about picking up their Front pipe (catless & dual resonated) but these comments are scaring me. I can't really go with any other manufacturer because HKS is the only one that makes FP that fits Auto tranny. Any opinions? Thanks Last edited by kev0; 12-25-2018 at 02:09 PM.

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SuperTom Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: C5 Corvette, '17 Toyota 86, Jeep XJ Location: New Castle DE Posts: 1,500 Thanks: 1,436 Thanked 914 Times in 528 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The HKS stuff ive used does have some thick welds, but never had a problem with them. I would consider most HKS stuff midrange to upper midrange. Ive had the DR FP, and HKS legamax catback. Ive sold both but I still miss the sound of the catback compared to my current Borla. __________________

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