Drift-Office : JDL Header... TUNED! :) - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Drift-Office · 10-25-2013, 11:46 PM

As some of you may know, I ordered the header sometime in May of this year and yes, it took awhile to get here. Course, by the time it did, I had my turbo setup already and installed and there wasn't any more need for that - until one of my customers @ a recent 86 Nights event saw the header and expressed interest. We scheduled a date and here we are. And WOW - I have to say, this product was certainly well worth the wait and held lots of surprises here!

Here are the specs of the JDL installed vehicle :

2013 BRZ w/ 4800 Miles. 92 Octane.
100% OEM STOCK, down to the cardboard filter.

Name: trio.JPG
Views: 6353
Size: 132.1 KB

Name: trio.JPG
Views: 6353
Size: 132.1 KB

So it started off as a Friday BLUES kinda day - 2 2014 FRSs and a singular 2013 BRZ. Did our typical baseline, moving on to installing the e-famous header. For the inclined, here's a recap :

Name: jdl1.JPG
Views: 6293
Size: 85.6 KB

Name: jdl1.JPG
Views: 6293
Size: 85.6 KB

Name: jdl2.JPG
Views: 6049
Size: 93.2 KB

Name: jdl3.JPG
Views: 6669
Size: 88.3 KB

Top notch quality and construction, attention to detail and a clean finish makes the JDL a popular choice, and rightfully so.

Name: fitment3.JPG
Views: 6112
Size: 83.1 KB

Name: fitment3.JPG
Views: 6112
Size: 83.1 KB

Installation was pretty straight forward - other than making sure you're on a lift to do it properly, there weren't any issues... until we started up. The supplied bolts weren't cutting it and a small exhaust leak resulted where the header flange met with the stock overpipe. No biggie. Went to the bolt bin, sourced out another 2 smaller ones and the issue was rectified in minutes.

Results : Rather than posting a bunch of baselines and such, I'll cut to the chase and post up the before and after results. Here they are...

Name: 4th.jpg
Views: 6330
Size: 80.9 KB

^^^ 4th Gear Pull : Alleviates (not eliminate) the torque dip from 3200RPM but gives you the top end to red line! Almost 190WHP and 150#s TQ! To date, this has been the highest performing UEL that we've tested (between Borla / RevWorks) and all this on a STOCK exhaust system too!

Name: 2nd.jpg
Views: 6005
Size: 77.8 KB

^^^ I was very impressed and started to do runs in 2nd and 3rd gear respectively as well...

Name: 3rd.jpg
Views: 6131
Size: 77.3 KB

^^^ This has got to be one of the highest if not HIGHEST 3rd Gear pull I've done on any GT86. I rarely see 3rd gear numbers get past the mid 170s. Based on the above 2 posts, you can tell that this car will be pretty formidable in an Auto X environment.

Name: JDL Final.jpg
Views: 6005
Size: 79.4 KB

^^^ Lastly, I had installed an AVO panel filter to see what it would do - there was a marginal loss of 1-ish WHP @6500 but traded off and gained after 7000RPM in terms of both WHP and TQ!

Name: thumbsup.JPG
Views: 5859
Size: 96.7 KB

Name: thumbsup.JPG
Views: 5859
Size: 96.7 KB

Without having to sound like I'm gushing, I think I speak for all the peeps that were here today to witness the event that this is certainly one exciting product and out performed our expections. Oddly enough, I had mentioned to the customer before tuning that I had expected the performance to land between the BORLA UEL and HKS EL offering and I was right! All this on a stock exhaust system too!

For those concerned with the wait, fret not for this is the choice that gives you not the best of both worlds, but is the only offering that gives you the Suby rumble people look for in a UEL and better top end than the average UEL and falls slightly below the performance of a EL...

Yes, I'll be doing a 3 way comparison between all 3 UELs very soon, and yes, video to follow in the following day or two.

Regards!

Bob @ Drift-Office, LLC

Drift-Office · 10-25-2013, 11:55 PM

Oh yes, let's not forget to thank our celebrity tuner of the day...

Name: celebrity.JPG
Views: 5739
Size: 126.8 KB

Have a good weekend y'all!

Bob @ Drift-Office, LLC

DriftEightSix · 10-25-2013, 11:56 PM

Great results!!!!

Look forward to hearing it on the dyno.

mechaghost · 10-26-2013, 12:07 AM

awesomee

FR-S Matt · 10-26-2013, 12:18 AM

My chrome coated JDL UEL just shipped today! Really happy to see this. Best UEL on the market. Wonder if I can hit 200 whp with my full 3" exhaust, intake, and stage 2 fa20club.

IAmNotTheDriftKing · 10-26-2013, 12:22 AM

So basically what you are telling me, is that I have to buy these.

ramiram1984 · 10-26-2013, 01:11 AM

Damn, all stock. Nice.

endrswrd · 10-26-2013, 01:13 AM

Every time I see pictures of them I am recommited to buying them. Was offered a prototype for next to nothing as my car will be used to mock for a local fab shop. But I dont know if they will look as nice as the JDLs.

Dat collector.

Good to see some numbers back it up as well.

chutrain · 10-26-2013, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FR-S Matt

My chrome coated JDL UEL just shipped today! Really happy to see this. Best UEL on the market. Wonder if I can hit 200 whp with my full 3" exhaust, intake, and stage 2 fa20club.

Got mine the other day as well. Not as shiny as your chrome, but the au natural is beautiful as well. This header and some supporting bolt-ons should get people over that 200whp mark more easily. Now I have to decide if I can wait till spring to install.

chutrain · 10-26-2013, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by endrswrd

Every time I see pictures of them I am recommited to buying them. Was offered a prototype for next to nothing as my car will be used to mock for a local fab shop. But I dont know if they will look as nice as the JDLs.

Dat collector.

Good to see some numbers back it up as well.

Being a prototype car is not always worth it. Even for a well known shop. Plenty of bad experiences documented on this forum. JDL has done a nice job on these and their customer service and communication has been good. They have fixed the few issues that came up during production, which can happen with any new product. Yes it did take a while, but the
"worth the wait" adage holds true.

jflogerzi · 10-26-2013, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FR-S Matt

My chrome coated JDL UEL just shipped today! Really happy to see this. Best UEL on the market. Wonder if I can hit 200 whp with my full 3" exhaust, intake, and stage 2 fa20club.

I am betting your gonna be super close! Can't wait to see your numbers

jflogerzi · 10-26-2013, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drift-Office

As some of you may know, I ordered the header sometime in May of this year and yes, it took awhile to get here. Course, by the time it did, I had my turbo setup already and installed and there wasn't any more need for that - until one of my customers @ a recent 86 Nights event saw the header and expressed interest. We scheduled a date and here we are. And WOW - I have to say, this product was certainly well worth the wait and held lots of surprises here!

Here are the specs of the JDL installed vehicle :

2013 BRZ w/ 4800 Miles. 92 Octane.
100% OEM STOCK, down to the cardboard filter.

Attachment 55320

So it started off as a Friday BLUES kinda day - 2 2014 FRSs and a singular 2013 BRZ. Did our typical baseline, moving on to installing the e-famous header. For the inclined, here's a recap :

Attachment 55316

Attachment 55317

Attachment 55318

Top notch quality and construction, attention to detail and a clean finish makes the JDL a popular choice, and rightfully so.

Attachment 55319

Installation was pretty straight forward - other than making sure you're on a lift to do it properly, there weren't any issues... until we started up. The supplied bolts weren't cutting it and a small exhaust leak resulted where the header flange met with the stock overpipe. No biggie. Went to the bolt bin, sourced out another 2 smaller ones and the issue was rectified in minutes.

Results : Rather than posting a bunch of baselines and such, I'll cut to the chase and post up the before and after results. Here they are...

Attachment 55314

^^^ 4th Gear Pull : Alleviates (not eliminate) the torque dip from 3200RPM but gives you the top end to red line! Almost 190WHP and 150#s TQ! To date, this has been the highest performing UEL that we've tested (between Borla / RevWorks) and all this on a STOCK exhaust system too!

Attachment 55312

^^^ I was very impressed and started to do runs in 2nd and 3rd gear respectively as well...

Attachment 55313

^^^ This has got to be one of the highest if not HIGHEST 3rd Gear pull I've done on any GT86. I rarely see 3rd gear numbers get past the mid 170s. Based on the above 2 posts, you can tell that this car will be pretty formidable in an Auto X environment.

Attachment 55315

^^^ Lastly, I had installed an AVO panel filter to see what it would do - there was a marginal loss of 1-ish WHP @6500 but traded off and gained after 7000RPM in terms of both WHP and TQ!

Attachment 55321

Without having to sound like I'm gushing, I think I speak for all the peeps that were here today to witness the event that this is certainly one exciting product and out performed our expections. Oddly enough, I had mentioned to the customer before tuning that I had expected the performance to land between the BORLA UEL and HKS EL offering and I was right! All this on a stock exhaust system too!

For those concerned with the wait, fret not for this is the choice that gives you not the best of both worlds, but is the only offering that gives you the Suby rumble people look for in a UEL and better top end than the average UEL and falls slightly below the performance of a EL...

Yes, I'll be doing a 3 way comparison between all 3 UELs very soon, and yes, video to follow in the following day or two.

Regards!

Bob @ Drift-Office, LLC

They look super nice and I wish I could wait that long. Alas I have my Borla UEL ready to be installed(I hope by tomorrow)

m.wood0213 · 10-26-2013, 02:03 AM

Quick question, does this header get in the way of any components in the engine bay,and are you able to use the OEM splash guard with it? Otherwise Im very impressed.

Drift-Office · 10-26-2013, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IAmNotTheDriftKing

So basically what you are telling me, is that I have to buy these.

I am not paid by JDL, nor am I affiliated with them in any way. I'll have my thoughts on this in a few days in the 3 Way Shootout.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jflogerzi

They look super nice and I wish I could wait that long. Alas I have my Borla UEL ready to be installed(I hope by tomorrow)

Ref : http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37225

Quote:

Originally Posted by m.wood0213

Quick question, does this header get in the way of any components in the engine bay,and are you able to use the OEM splash guard with it? Otherwise Im very impressed.

Nothing in the install process needed any modifications. Pretty perfect fit IMHO. I also checked the flanges against a straight edge and it was dope.

Name: IMG_0418.JPG
Views: 5490
Size: 93.3 KB

Name: IMG_0419.JPG
Views: 5479
Size: 80.6 KB

Name: IMG_0422.JPG
Views: 5559
Size: 65.8 KB

^^^ I just changed the bolts in this last picture and it was all gravy...

Bob @ Drift-Office, LLC

10-25-2013, 11:46 PM	#1
Drift-Office Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: AE86 / FRS / FC3S / GC8 / S14 / R32 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 789 Thanks: 633 Thanked 1,431 Times in 372 Posts Mentioned: 169 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Drift-Office : JDL Header... TUNED! :) As some of you may know, I ordered the header sometime in May of this year and yes, it took awhile to get here. Course, by the time it did, I had my turbo setup already and installed and there wasn't any more need for that - until one of my customers @ a recent 86 Nights event saw the header and expressed interest. We scheduled a date and here we are. And WOW - I have to say, this product was certainly well worth the wait and held lots of surprises here! Here are the specs of the JDL installed vehicle : 2013 BRZ w/ 4800 Miles. 92 Octane. 100% OEM STOCK, down to the cardboard filter. So it started off as a Friday BLUES kinda day - 2 2014 FRSs and a singular 2013 BRZ. Did our typical baseline, moving on to installing the e-famous header. For the inclined, here's a recap : Top notch quality and construction, attention to detail and a clean finish makes the JDL a popular choice, and rightfully so. Installation was pretty straight forward - other than making sure you're on a lift to do it properly, there weren't any issues... until we started up. The supplied bolts weren't cutting it and a small exhaust leak resulted where the header flange met with the stock overpipe. No biggie. Went to the bolt bin, sourced out another 2 smaller ones and the issue was rectified in minutes. Results : Rather than posting a bunch of baselines and such, I'll cut to the chase and post up the before and after results. Here they are... ^^^ 4th Gear Pull : Alleviates (not eliminate) the torque dip from 3200RPM but gives you the top end to red line! Almost 190WHP and 150#s TQ! To date, this has been the highest performing UEL that we've tested (between Borla / RevWorks) and all this on a STOCK exhaust system too! ^^^ I was very impressed and started to do runs in 2nd and 3rd gear respectively as well... ^^^ This has got to be one of the highest if not HIGHEST 3rd Gear pull I've done on any GT86. I rarely see 3rd gear numbers get past the mid 170s. Based on the above 2 posts, you can tell that this car will be pretty formidable in an Auto X environment. ^^^ Lastly, I had installed an AVO panel filter to see what it would do - there was a marginal loss of 1-ish WHP @6500 but traded off and gained after 7000RPM in terms of both WHP and TQ! Without having to sound like I'm gushing, I think I speak for all the peeps that were here today to witness the event that this is certainly one exciting product and out performed our expections. Oddly enough, I had mentioned to the customer before tuning that I had expected the performance to land between the BORLA UEL and HKS EL offering and I was right! All this on a stock exhaust system too! For those concerned with the wait, fret not for this is the choice that gives you not the best of both worlds, but is the only offering that gives you the Suby rumble people look for in a UEL and better top end than the average UEL and falls slightly below the performance of a EL... Yes, I'll be doing a 3 way comparison between all 3 UELs very soon, and yes, video to follow in the following day or two. Regards! Bob @ Drift-Office, LLC

10-25-2013, 11:55 PM	#2
Drift-Office Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: AE86 / FRS / FC3S / GC8 / S14 / R32 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 789 Thanks: 633 Thanked 1,431 Times in 372 Posts Mentioned: 169 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Oh yes, let's not forget to thank our celebrity tuner of the day... Have a good weekend y'all! Bob @ Drift-Office, LLC

10-25-2013, 11:56 PM	#3
DriftEightSix Pegasus White Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 86 Location: Brisbane. Posts: 973 Thanks: 646 Thanked 126 Times in 104 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Great results!!!! Look forward to hearing it on the dyno. __________________ Driving: Pegasus White Manual GTS 86.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Drift-Office : HKS EL Header Tuned!	Drift-Office	Engine, Exhaust, Transmission	84	05-05-2014 01:34 AM
Drift-Office : Rev Works UEL Header... Tuned!	Drift-Office	Engine, Exhaust, Transmission	21	11-05-2013 09:45 AM
Drift-Office : Borla UEL Header... TUNED.	Drift-Office	Engine, Exhaust, Transmission	41	10-26-2013 12:54 PM
Drift-Office : Phantom Supercharger - Tuned!	Drift-Office	Forced Induction	67	10-25-2013 10:51 AM
Got my stock BRZ tuned at Drift Office over the weekend...	edocura	Engine, Exhaust, Transmission	46	05-23-2013 09:05 AM

10-26-2013, 12:07 AM	#4
mechaghost Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Silver AT Limited Location: Seattle Posts: 823 Thanks: 145 Thanked 344 Times in 159 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	awesomee

10-26-2013, 12:22 AM	#6
IAmNotTheDriftKing Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: I own an FR-S. . . whatelse! Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 318 Thanks: 114 Thanked 140 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So basically what you are telling me, is that I have to buy these.

10-26-2013, 01:13 AM	#8
endrswrd Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 LTD BRZ Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Every time I see pictures of them I am recommited to buying them. Was offered a prototype for next to nothing as my car will be used to mock for a local fab shop. But I dont know if they will look as nice as the JDLs. Dat collector. Good to see some numbers back it up as well.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password