FT-86 SpeedFactory Catted UEL Header

[FTemplar]

Originally Posted by DGM86

You won't get the same gains as you would from a catless header and both really need a tune to unlock the gains, but I think the catted UELs sound better. Certainly easier to keep the loudness and rasp under control. I've had mine for a few weeks now and according to the butt dyno there's a slight gain in peak power, but it can't be much more than 5-10 hp. FT86SF claims 14hp and 5 lb-ft peak gain, which seems high to me but not unreasonably so. However, I am not running any intake mods as of yet, and mods are often complimentary.

I do really notice it at the bottom end. Torque dip isn't gone, but close, and there's a very noticeable improvement in power across the daily driver rpm range. I find the car is easier to drive now, even though the clutch still sucks. Not really sure why that is, but I feel it.

I'll post a video of the sound as soon as I can figure out how. It sounds fantastic.

Thanks for the feedback guys. Really apreciated !!

[DGM86]

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FT86SF Catted UEL, Motive Overpipe, Stock front pipe and FT86SF V1 resonated catback. No other (engine) mods.

Not sure why the audio is popping in the second clip, and yes, that is a poorly timed prop plane at the beginning of the first clip...

[FTemplar]

Thanks @ DGM86

[DGM86]

Originally Posted by FTemplar

Thanks @ DGM86

No problem. Ill post a new sound clip when I get my Invidia resonated front pipe installed, see how much difference that makes compared to the stock pipe.

I am curious to see how big of a difference removing the second cat makes

[white_knight]

I love these headers.

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[rick s]

Just got back from the dealer for a CEL. Error P0420 replace front cat!
~ 2400 miles on the catted header. What's the chance FT86 will stand behind their product. I'm now out ~$960 plus ~$122 for the dealer check. Pretty disappointing after waiting 13 weeks for the header and have go to shit so quickly.
I will be contacting FT86 speed factory guys to see if the is any resolution to this

[brianhj]

Originally Posted by rick s

Just got back from the dealer for a CEL. Error P0420 replace front cat!
~ 2400 miles on the catted header. What's the chance FT86 will stand behind their product. I'm now out ~$960 plus ~$122 for the dealer check. Pretty disappointing after waiting 13 weeks for the header and have go to shit so quickly.
I will be contacting FT86 speed factory guys to see if the is any resolution to this

The cat failed?

[FT-86 SpeedFactory]

Originally Posted by rick s

Just got back from the dealer for a CEL. Error P0420 replace front cat!
~ 2400 miles on the catted header. What's the chance FT86 will stand behind their product. I'm now out ~$960 plus ~$122 for the dealer check. Pretty disappointing after waiting 13 weeks for the header and have go to shit so quickly.
I will be contacting FT86 speed factory guys to see if the is any resolution to this

Please contact our email address so we can get this resolved. I checked our inbox and don't see anything concerning this issue. We're still manning emails while we're in CT for Wicked Big Meet.

[nunonuna]

Originally Posted by rick s

Just got back from the dealer for a CEL. Error P0420 replace front cat!
~ 2400 miles on the catted header. What's the chance FT86 will stand behind their product. I'm now out ~$960 plus ~$122 for the dealer check. Pretty disappointing after waiting 13 weeks for the header and have go to shit so quickly.
I will be contacting FT86 speed factory guys to see if the is any resolution to this

If the dealer told you that the cat is bad or needs to be replaced based on the code, I would not rely on what the dealer tells me. P0420 could happen for many different reasons.
Have you checked for any exhaust leak near o2 sensors? Is there any other exhaust mods??

[nunonuna]

Originally Posted by nunonuna

I think fr86sf stated earlier that the cat they use on this header is not high flow cat. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...postcount=2087

However this blog post confuses us. http://ft86speedfactory.com/blog/cat...nd-subaru-brz/

Can @FT-86 SpeedFactory please clarify this please??

[FT-86 SpeedFactory]

This is what we have on the site for the header product description.

"No CEL, as well, for those who wish to not stare at a light on the dash when using the header alone. If you have other mods, you will want to utilize a tuning solution as you have dramatically changed air volume with intake or cat back exhausts."

He has an aftermarket intake that is most likely causing the CEL to come on combined with our header.

[nunonuna]

Originally Posted by nunonuna

Can @FT-86 SpeedFactory please clarify this please??

@FT-86 SpeedFactory

I was asking about below NOT about the CEL.

Originally Posted by nunonuna

I think fr86sf stated earlier that the cat they use on this header is not high flow cat. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...postcount=2087

However this blog post confuses us. http://ft86speedfactory.com/blog/cat...nd-subaru-brz/

[Cartman]

It isnt... At first it was written it was highflow, then they changed it... One of the reasons i got rid of the cat... I was dissapointed when this info surfaced, but i had already recieved mine

[FRSBRZGT86FAN]

Originally Posted by rick s

Just got back from the dealer for a CEL. Error P0420 replace front cat!
~ 2400 miles on the catted header. What's the chance FT86 will stand behind their product. I'm now out ~$960 plus ~$122 for the dealer check. Pretty disappointing after waiting 13 weeks for the header and have go to shit so quickly.
I will be contacting FT86 speed factory guys to see if the is any resolution to this

Why the fuck would you go to the dealer with aftermarket headers? Of course the code will obviously be exhaust related

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