WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY?

[Porcupint]

Originally Posted by kch

Doesn't sound good just yet. Have some potential leaks to sort out first. Also still on the stock catback.

The cold start is loud as balls, though. I mean seriously loud.

Will try to do soundclip when all is sorted out.

Yeah cold start is loud with just a resonated Perrin CBE.

[DocWalt]

Originally Posted by kch

Doesn't sound good just yet. Have some potential leaks to sort out first. Also still on the stock catback.

The cold start is loud as balls, though. I mean seriously loud.

Will try to do soundclip when all is sorted out.

Haha, same setup here and the cold start is definitely loud. Let me know if you get a kinda wooshy flappy noise with your setup. I've been chasing the noise since I put the header in. While I've definitely had bad gaskets it a leak free now and still has the noise. I'm debating a person cbe or invidia q300

[kch]

Originally Posted by DocWalt

Haha, same setup here and the cold start is definitely loud. Let me know if you get a kinda wooshy flappy noise with your setup. I've been chasing the noise since I put the header in. While I've definitely had bad gaskets it a leak free now and still has the noise. I'm debating a person cbe or invidia q300

Can't tell just yet. I *think* I have a leak at the OP/FP connection, and then another at the donut gasket. Or maybe it's at the header/OP connection - we did have problems getting it bolted up because the second O2 sensor was in the way.

[JS + BRZ]

Snapped couple shots after work right in front of my place.

DSC_0113 by JS + MS3, on Flickr

DSC_0115 by JS + MS3, on Flickr

DSC_0118 by JS + MS3, on Flickr

DSC_0122 by JS + MS3, on Flickr

DSC_0127 by JS + MS3, on Flickr

[Agent 86]

It's Spring!

[bababooey]

Originally Posted by JS + BRZ

Snapped couple shots after work right in front of my place.

DSC_0113 by JS + MS3, on Flickr

DSC_0115 by JS + MS3, on Flickr

DSC_0118 by JS + MS3, on Flickr

DSC_0122 by JS + MS3, on Flickr

DSC_0127 by JS + MS3, on Flickr

those skirts & wheels would look nice on my white as well. waiting on the tread to wear off.

[Figo]

Originally Posted by kch

Installed yesterday:
JDL UEL catless headers (titanium thermal coating)
JDL 2.5" OP
JDL 2.5" catted/resonated FP
Flashed OFT OTS Stage2 UEL E85 tune, v2.063.

Edit: better pics of sexy things.

Like it!

What catback that you r running?

Any video of the setup?

Edit: I think I just got the answer, thank you.

[DocWalt]

Originally Posted by kch

Can't tell just yet. I *think* I have a leak at the OP/FP connection, and then another at the donut gasket. Or maybe it's at the header/OP connection - we did have problems getting it bolted up because the second O2 sensor was in the way.

The 2nd O2 sensor is definitely in the way, I have to have the wrench in a specific place to squeeze between the inner fender and the header.

The FP donut gasket is a bit of a pain, you have to get the bolts through the flange on the JDL FP to get the donut fully seated, but don't crank them down so the spring is bottomed out. Takes a bit of fiddling around, but mine has sealed perfectly now.

I did switch to remflex gaskets for the two bolt flanges, seals way more easily with less messing around. I can post up the past number of you want, it's $15 for a pair of gaskets IIRC.

[kch]

Originally Posted by DocWalt

The FP donut gasket is a bit of a pain, you have to get the bolts through the flange on the JDL FP to get the donut fully seated, but don't crank them down so the spring is bottomed out. Takes a bit of fiddling around, but mine has sealed perfectly now.

It was quite an ordeal to even get the FP-MP close enough to bolt them. We ended up having to use a C-clamp to push the two flanges together enough so we could get the bolts on. Could that mean I'm a little bit wonky on one of my other connections, or is it normal to require so much force?

I did switch to remflex gaskets for the two bolt flanges, seals way more easily with less messing around. I can post up the past number of you want, it's $15 for a pair of gaskets IIRC.

You mean for the OP/FP connection? Yeah, that'd be great. I'm gonna pressure test the system this weekend to see if I can find the leaks.

Edit: also, wtf do I do about the cold start? It's seriously window-shakingly loud. Do I have to go into the OFT tune and tinker with the ignition timing? 'Cause that's a little outside my bailiwick.

[calidus]

I ordered some JDM Crystal Smoked side markers.

[DocWalt]

Originally Posted by kch

It was quite an ordeal to even get the FP-MP close enough to bolt them. We ended up having to use a C-clamp to push the two flanges together enough so we could get the bolts on. Could that mean I'm a little bit wonky on one of my other connections, or is it normal to require so much force?

I can get the bolts started by hand, but it's definitely not easy the first time. Now I can take it apart and put it back together almost like stock now that the donut gasket is fully seated.

You mean for the OP/FP connection? Yeah, that'd be great. I'm gonna pressure test the system this weekend to see if I can find the leaks.

I used these (you can buy elsewhere for a bit cheaper): http://catalog.remflex.com/COLLECTOR...ket_p/8026.htm

Be very careful and don't bend the gaskets, they pretty much disintegrate if you do. They included a sample to play with so you can get a feel for it. I mention that because I did have to carefully thread the bolts through the gasket, it's really easy to damage the gasket just trying to shove the bolt through in free air (you can put the gasket between the pipes and shove the bolt through then, I guess). You can ream out the bolt hole a bit with a knife.

Edit: also, wtf do I do about the cold start? It's seriously window-shakingly loud. Do I have to go into the OFT tune and tinker with the ignition timing? 'Cause that's a little outside my bailiwick.

Yup, tune it out using RomRaider. I think somebody posted an appropriate stage 2 ROM without the cold start noise. I haven't personally done that, but a friend asked me to help kill the noise on their car, so I might be able to post up a OTS Stage 2 tune with the cold start removed.

[Porcupint]

Finally got her back form the dealership! Nope more Jeep/GTI ridding for me!

[JS + BRZ]

Originally Posted by bababooey

those skirts & wheels would look nice on my white as well. waiting on the tread to wear off.

Yes man. Do it. Love the driving feel and look of my car now. Making some progress.

[RobertPaulson]

Originally Posted by Porcupint

Yeah cold start is loud with just a resonated Perrin CBE.

man cold start stock is loud and would vibrate my entire house, i just accept the fact my neighbors hate me a little bit more every morning.