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continuecrushing 07-06-2015 02:46 PM

Offical Gruppe-S UEL Header Install & Review Thread
 
Hey guys,
So @Gruppe-s has been working on getting us some UEL headers for a while now, and they finally came in! (June/July 2015).

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/331/19...921a2e0a_c.jpg
https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3705/1...a3e62401_c.jpg

Packaging was great, and all gaskets/nuts and bolts were included. No need to reuse the stock ones(which should be replaced anyway when you swap headers).

I opted for the Header AND overpipe, and they look KICKASS. The welds are clean(cause you know, everyone on this forum is an expert welder-and love to trash crappy welds) but these things are CLEAN. The insides of the header/overpipe are SMOOTH. Plus, flanges on the header were perfectly flat, so you'll be exhaust leak-free

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/361/19...4ab0406b_c.jpg

And the collector, HOLY COW. IT. IS. PERFECT. Let the pictures speak for themselves.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3677/1...49efb693_c.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/403/19...157c3c5d_c.jpg

Install-Sweet. There are a ton of of how-to's for removing the stock stuff, and this install was no different. Everything lined up perfectly and there were no hiccups. There is adjustment on the header, so if for some reason stuff didn't line up perfectly, you could tweak it a bit. Mine went on without a hitch.

Sounds-Perfect. I've been dying for the boxer rumble since I got the car over 2 years ago, but I've been holding off because
A) I'm stupid
B) I wasn't happy with the quality of "cheap" headers, but didn't want to spend a ton of money

This header ROCKS. I've only had in on a few hours now, but my buddy and I went out and did some "testing" and sound clips with the camera. The car sounds like a BEAST.

Currently, my exhaust setup is:
Gruppe-S UEL Header
Gruppe-S Overpipe
Stock Frontpipe(I guess I might was well swap-its the final piece haha)
Ark Grip catback

I bought the ARK because I wanted to buy a header down the road, and I didn't want to be too loud. Right now, its perfect.

I'll of course be reporting back as I spend more time with the car and put more miles on it!

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/433/19...08250a64_c.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/331/19...34f50307_c.jpg

continuecrushing 07-06-2015 02:46 PM

Save for updates/Additional photos+videos

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSaQRZ6RMKc"]Gruppe S Unequal Length Header (UEL) FRS/BRZ Comparison - YouTube[/ame]


New High Quality Sound: Startup and REV

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPZI8vBTdrw"]Scion FRS UEL Headers - Gruppe-S & Ark Grip Catback-Start and Rev's - YouTube[/ame]

Alex86em1 07-06-2015 03:04 PM

Been waiting on a review thanks for posting! Me and my buddy are awaiting a quote from them so we can order our header/op together

kbye 07-06-2015 03:14 PM

Thanks for the quality pics. Header and OP looks pretty nice. Plans for a dyno?

continuecrushing 07-06-2015 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbye (Post 2311298)
Thanks for the quality pics. Header and OP looks pretty nice. Plans for a dyno?

Trying to...big issue (lol) is that I'm supercharged* so gains wont be "typical"

Plus I don't have a baseline for my car, but power feels smoother/with more torque.

Oh, and sounds WAY better!

randomthoughts 07-06-2015 03:20 PM

Beautiful!

DIM 07-06-2015 03:41 PM

Quality looks great. What did you pay for the combo?

Alex86em1 07-06-2015 04:37 PM

Just ordered mine ��

YangerD 07-06-2015 05:43 PM

Those are some nice looking pieces!!

Gruppe-s 07-06-2015 10:23 PM

Thanks for the great review and pics!

ramiram1984 07-06-2015 10:29 PM

Nice. Have you figured how much weight you have On your complete exhaust setup?

duke_FRS 07-07-2015 09:45 AM

How do I order?

ramiram1984 07-07-2015 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duke_FRS (Post 2312287)
How do I order?

Hit up the vendor dummy.

Gruppe-s 07-07-2015 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramiram1984 (Post 2312407)
Hit up the vendor dummy.

Ramiram so mean, but true.
Let me know if you guys are interested in the header. If you say this on the Shutter review, or on the original post?


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