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frijoles · 08-13-2013, 08:24 PM

I installed it myself and didn't really have any issues. It was a bit of a pain holding everything in place while messing with the bolts or v band clamps but it is definitely doable...

tracerit · 09-05-2013, 02:08 AM

just installed my catback but noticing it's leaking at the connection between the midpipe and the S-pipe. the V band clamp is there but there's a bit of play, trouble is i can't tighten it anymore :/ should there be absolutely ZERO play when connected correctly?

also, how tight should the V band clamp be tightened? in the original post, we see there's still some space between the looped ends of the clamp, whereas in an install video, it's touching.

WhiteRose · 09-05-2013, 02:34 AM

I want a lift ):

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PERRIN_Chris · 09-05-2013, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tracerit

just installed my catback but noticing it's leaking at the connection between the midpipe and the S-pipe. the V band clamp is there but there's a bit of play, trouble is i can't tighten it anymore :/ should there be absolutely ZERO play when connected correctly?

also, how tight should the V band clamp be tightened? in the original post, we see there's still some space between the looped ends of the clamp, whereas in an install video, it's touching.

The clamp should only be tightened down to 70in lbs. The V band squeezes the pipes together so they shouldn't be leaking exhaust, they might leak a little water when the exhaust is cold though. The pipes shouldn't be able to move independently when they're clamped down.

When the V band is clamped down all the way, both the ends will be touching.

Sony · 09-05-2013, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tracerit

just installed my catback but noticing it's leaking at the connection between the midpipe and the S-pipe. the V band clamp is there but there's a bit of play, trouble is i can't tighten it anymore :/ should there be absolutely ZERO play when connected correctly?

also, how tight should the V band clamp be tightened? in the original post, we see there's still some space between the looped ends of the clamp, whereas in an install video, it's touching.

The pic of mine you just posted there is from before I tightened the clamp down. Both ends of my clamp are touching each other now that my exhaust is fully installed.

ngabdala · 09-05-2013, 06:41 PM

Just installed my resonated earlier. Actually, the muffler shop did. I'm very pleased with it. It's almost too quiet but my UEL header, over-pipe, and front-pipe will take care of that. Then I can bitch about it being too loud

tracerit · 09-06-2013, 03:21 AM

Tigthened everything up further. Drove it tonight and it's awesome. Love the startup and man, i'm gonna stop being lazy and start downshifting coming to a stop now haha.

Question though, how long until the new exhaust smell goes away?

Muaddib · 09-06-2013, 10:15 AM

About 100miles of hwy driving.

Sony · 09-06-2013, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tracerit

Tigthened everything up further. Drove it tonight and it's awesome. Love the startup and man, i'm gonna stop being lazy and start downshifting coming to a stop now haha.

Question though, how long until the new exhaust smell goes away?

About 100 miles like muadib said.

elpinguino · 10-20-2013, 03:32 PM

Installed my Perrin non-resonated catback this week and it is perfect! Perfect volume level and sound - a nice deep rumble. Sounds really nice and aggressive without being obnoxious or attracting attention.

I keep thinking that this is how the car should be stock.... Or that the designers of the stock exhaust knew a lot of buyers would replace it and decided to give it crappy tips and virtually no exhaust note.

jamesm · 10-20-2013, 03:42 PM

Just ordered their 3" catback yesterday, should be here next week. I can't wait to hear how it sounds with the turbo.

feldy · 10-20-2013, 07:46 PM

we got crappy tips due to laws here and upnorth. the gt86 and stuff over seas has the correct tips

Quote:

Originally Posted by elpinguino

Installed my Perrin non-resonated catback this week and it is perfect! Perfect volume level and sound - a nice deep rumble. Sounds really nice and aggressive without being obnoxious or attracting attention.

I keep thinking that this is how the car should be stock.... Or that the designers of the stock exhaust knew a lot of buyers would replace it and decided to give it crappy tips and virtually no exhaust note.

elpinguino · 10-20-2013, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feldy

we got crappy tips due to laws here and upnorth. the gt86 and stuff over seas has the correct tips

The crappy tips law? Which one is that if I may ask?

It wouldn't look so bad if the holes in the back of the car weren't too big for the stock exhaust tips. But I guess these holes were designed for the real exhaust that we didn't get here.

feldy · 10-20-2013, 11:15 PM

You cant have the tips extend further then the bumper in the states and so on from the factory. Thus the change in tips. Did they pick the right ones no. but the gt86 has the better tips. they are also 86mm wheres ours is not.

Quote:

Originally Posted by elpinguino

The crappy tips law? Which one is that if I may ask?

It wouldn't look so bad if the holes in the back of the car weren't too big for the stock exhaust tips. But I guess these holes were designed for the real exhaust that we didn't get here.

09-05-2013, 02:08 AM	#254
tracerit Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: '13 SSM BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 593 Thanked 198 Times in 137 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	just installed my catback but noticing it's leaking at the connection between the midpipe and the S-pipe. the V band clamp is there but there's a bit of play, trouble is i can't tighten it anymore :/ should there be absolutely ZERO play when connected correctly? also, how tight should the V band clamp be tightened? in the original post, we see there's still some space between the looped ends of the clamp, whereas in an install video, it's touching. Attached Images Last edited by tracerit; 09-05-2013 at 02:36 AM.

09-05-2013, 06:41 PM	#258
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08-13-2013, 08:24 PM	#253
frijoles Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I installed it myself and didn't really have any issues. It was a bit of a pain holding everything in place while messing with the bolts or v band clamps but it is definitely doable...

09-06-2013, 03:21 AM	#259
tracerit Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: '13 SSM BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 593 Thanked 198 Times in 137 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Tigthened everything up further. Drove it tonight and it's awesome. Love the startup and man, i'm gonna stop being lazy and start downshifting coming to a stop now haha. Question though, how long until the new exhaust smell goes away?

09-06-2013, 10:15 AM	#260
Muaddib Mentat Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS 6MT Location: Vancouver Posts: 542 Thanks: 666 Thanked 358 Times in 198 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	About 100miles of hwy driving.

10-20-2013, 03:32 PM	#262
elpinguino Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: Black FR-S Location: Toronto Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Installed my Perrin non-resonated catback this week and it is perfect! Perfect volume level and sound - a nice deep rumble. Sounds really nice and aggressive without being obnoxious or attracting attention. I keep thinking that this is how the car should be stock.... Or that the designers of the stock exhaust knew a lot of buyers would replace it and decided to give it crappy tips and virtually no exhaust note.

10-20-2013, 03:42 PM	#263
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