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ATL BRZ · 10-15-2013, 12:14 PM

Anyone still having fitment issues with the PLM Overpipe?

I just ordered one and hope to install it this weekend. With any luck I can perform the "push up while tightening" install method and end up with good clearance and no rattles. I'm beginning to think that is critical to any cat-forward exhaust install.

Tim_Asphalt_FRS · 10-16-2013, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ATL BRZ

Anyone still having fitment issues with the PLM Overpipe?

I just ordered one and hope to install it this weekend. With any luck I can perform the "push up while tightening" install method and end up with good clearance and no rattles. I'm beginning to think that is critical to any cat-forward exhaust install.

No fitment issues. Use the push up and tighten method you'll be fine. I did have a bolt missing when I checked mine yesterday. Maybe use thread locker.

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ATL BRZ · 10-18-2013, 01:35 PM

Received my PLM OP today. This thing is really light!

More pics and initial review in my build thread.

Installing it this weekend.

ATL BRZ · 10-20-2013, 03:19 PM

Installed mine yesterday along with a JDL UEL header.

This pic was taken AFTER installing 5mm thick washers inbetween the body and all the swaybar mounting bracket bolts. I have a bigger Racecomp hollow front sway bar and wanted as much clearance at possible, so I effectively lowered the sway bar assembly just a tad.

I noticed today that it's hitting the frame and making noise when taking a sharp left turn under load and when accelerating from a stop on an incline. It's quiet otherwise. I had someone else push up on it as much as possible with a long pry bar while I tightened it down and I still ended up with maybe 1cm of clearance from the frame.

Any ideas on how to get more frame clearance? I'm considering stiffer engine mounts to help.

Tim_Asphalt_FRS · 10-20-2013, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ATL BRZ

Installed mine yesterday along with a JDL UEL header.

This pic was taken AFTER installing 5mm thick washers inbetween the body and all the swaybar mounting bracket bolts. I have a bigger Racecomp hollow front sway bar and wanted as much clearance at possible, so I effectively lowered the sway bar assembly just a tad.

I noticed today that it's hitting the frame and making noise when taking a sharp left turn under load and when accelerating from a stop on an incline. It's quiet otherwise. I had someone else push up on it as much as possible with a long pry bar while I tightened it down and I still ended up with maybe 1cm of clearance from the frame.

Any ideas on how to get more frame clearance? I'm considering stiffer engine mounts to help.

Stiffer engine mounts would probably help. Also a thinner solid sway bar instead of the hollow one. Whiteline are solid.

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ATL BRZ · 10-20-2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim_Asphalt_FRS

Stiffer engine mounts would probably help. Also a thinner solid sway bar instead of the hollow one. Whiteline are solid.

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I have no issues with swaybar clearance. Only the frame.

Tim_Asphalt_FRS · 10-21-2013, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ATL BRZ

I have no issues with swaybar clearance. Only the frame.

Hmmm. Maybe it's the header that changes the angle of the pipe. I still have stock header.

pixel67 · 10-29-2013, 08:27 AM

I see a lot of talk about the over pipe, but what about the front pipe?

MAPerformance · 10-29-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by pixel67

I see a lot of talk about the over pipe, but what about the front pipe?

What about it? There is a ton of front pipe talk on this forum. Lots of good info out there. PM me if you have other questions.

sw20kosh · 10-29-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim_Asphalt_FRS

Hmmm. Maybe it's the header that changes the angle of the pipe. I still have stock header.

Nope. I tested this OP with 3 headers and they all rattled on the frame. It is a poor design.

I ended up using home depot exhaust vent insulation (the one that has adhesive on one side and foil on the other) on the frame where the OP is hitting. I used 3 layers of this insulation which cushions the OP when it tries to hit the frame. No more rattles.
@Tim_Asphalt_FRS

Tim_Asphalt_FRS · 10-29-2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sw20kosh

Nope. I tested this OP with 3 headers and they all rattled on the frame. It is a poor design.

I ended up using home depot exhaust vent insulation (the one that has adhesive on one side and foil on the other) on the frame where the OP is hitting. I used 3 layers of this insulation which cushions the OP when it tries to hit the frame. No more rattles.
@Tim_Asphalt_FRS

Glad you fixed it. I wonder why you guys have rattle issues and I don't?

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ATL BRZ · 10-29-2013, 04:12 PM

My OP rattle seems to have mended itself a little bit after a weekend of track abuse. Maybe it got hot enough that when it contacted the frame it dented the pipe and made clearance on its own!

It's not making contact nearly as often as before last weekend. I will try applying a few layers of metal tape to the frame next time I'm under there.

forzajuve · 10-29-2013, 04:18 PM

If someone is looking for some gains in overall sound and loudness of exhaust I think it is a decent and inexpensive, muffler delete option - I think their track pipe is a decent way to go. In fact I expect to order their track pipe in the next few days so I can joyfully drive it around California not being quiet

Plus, it is only $75 + shipping on ft86speedfactory.com.

If you want a tip too, you can buy generic ones that will fit into most size pipes. Just google it up

wrussi · 11-15-2013, 12:39 PM

just ordered mine. this will go along with a nameless catted front pipe and a revworks header. we'll see if mine hits the frame...

10-18-2013, 01:35 PM	#45
ATL BRZ Driving Coach Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Atlanta Posts: 3,666 Thanks: 3,723 Thanked 4,137 Times in 1,707 Posts Mentioned: 90 Post(s) Tagged: 6 Thread(s)	Received my PLM OP today. This thing is really light! More pics and initial review in my build thread. Installing it this weekend. __________________ __________________________Pure Motorsport: JDL Turbo BRZ Track Build_______________________

10-20-2013, 03:19 PM	#46
ATL BRZ Driving Coach Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Atlanta Posts: 3,666 Thanks: 3,723 Thanked 4,137 Times in 1,707 Posts Mentioned: 90 Post(s) Tagged: 6 Thread(s)	Installed mine yesterday along with a JDL UEL header. This pic was taken AFTER installing 5mm thick washers inbetween the body and all the swaybar mounting bracket bolts. I have a bigger Racecomp hollow front sway bar and wanted as much clearance at possible, so I effectively lowered the sway bar assembly just a tad. I noticed today that it's hitting the frame and making noise when taking a sharp left turn under load and when accelerating from a stop on an incline. It's quiet otherwise. I had someone else push up on it as much as possible with a long pry bar while I tightened it down and I still ended up with maybe 1cm of clearance from the frame. Any ideas on how to get more frame clearance? I'm considering stiffer engine mounts to help. __________________ __________________________Pure Motorsport: JDL Turbo BRZ Track Build_______________________ Last edited by ATL BRZ; 10-20-2013 at 03:33 PM.

10-29-2013, 08:27 AM	#50
pixel67 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 13 Asphalt FRS AT Location: Dacula, GA Posts: 517 Thanks: 138 Thanked 199 Times in 122 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I see a lot of talk about the over pipe, but what about the front pipe? __________________ My Boosted Daily Driver Journal

10-29-2013, 04:12 PM	#54
ATL BRZ Driving Coach Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Atlanta Posts: 3,666 Thanks: 3,723 Thanked 4,137 Times in 1,707 Posts Mentioned: 90 Post(s) Tagged: 6 Thread(s)	My OP rattle seems to have mended itself a little bit after a weekend of track abuse. Maybe it got hot enough that when it contacted the frame it dented the pipe and made clearance on its own! It's not making contact nearly as often as before last weekend. I will try applying a few layers of metal tape to the frame next time I'm under there. __________________ __________________________Pure Motorsport: JDL Turbo BRZ Track Build_______________________

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10-15-2013, 12:14 PM	#43
ATL BRZ Driving Coach Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Atlanta Posts: 3,666 Thanks: 3,723 Thanked 4,137 Times in 1,707 Posts Mentioned: 90 Post(s) Tagged: 6 Thread(s)	Anyone still having fitment issues with the PLM Overpipe? I just ordered one and hope to install it this weekend. With any luck I can perform the "push up while tightening" install method and end up with good clearance and no rattles. I'm beginning to think that is critical to any cat-forward exhaust install.

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forzajuve Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Ultramarine 86 - 6MT Location: California Posts: 533 Thanks: 184 Thanked 139 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If someone is looking for some gains in overall sound and loudness of exhaust I think it is a decent and inexpensive, muffler delete option - I think their track pipe is a decent way to go. In fact I expect to order their track pipe in the next few days so I can joyfully drive it around California not being quiet Plus, it is only $75 + shipping on ft86speedfactory.com. If you want a tip too, you can buy generic ones that will fit into most size pipes. Just google it up

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