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GTB/ZR-1 · 12-11-2012, 07:03 PM

Thx, Bill & hi back... lol

Jesse · 12-11-2012, 07:41 PM

i rock the motiv HFC. its excellent.
also have their new overpipe. waiting for the header from motiv.

would like to try catless one day too.

CSG David · 12-11-2012, 07:50 PM

We have the Berk catless front pipe on the CSG BRZ. This is one of the easiest pieces to upgrade for weight reduction and extra throttle response.

Cadenz · 12-13-2012, 03:36 AM

For those who have installed high flow cats / test pipes, would two jack stands suffice for the install? Right now I only have a pair of jack stands so I'm hoping I won't need 4. If you guys used 2 stands, did you jack up one side, or just the front?

kinryu · 12-13-2012, 03:47 AM

i Have the tanabe catless front pipe. i had it on with the oem exhaust at first and i definitely felt a small increase in torque in the lower rpms. the noise gets alittle louder but sounds alot better. Then installed the tanabe catback medalion touring exhaust and showed a significant increase in noise. feels more lively now too.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heQmO4QuPYY"]fr-s tanabe medalion touring catback with tanabe front pipe - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82GyYR31cQU"]Fr-s tanabe medalion catback / tanabe front pipe - YouTube[/ame]

this clip below is just the front pipe. Catback is not connected at all. Enjoy
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61jAIbS6lG8"]Fr-s no catback---- tanabe front pipe only - YouTube[/ame]

Captain Insano · 12-13-2012, 08:19 AM

LOL... No catback with the frontpipe sounds so mean.

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 12-13-2012, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cadenz

For those who have installed high flow cats / test pipes, would two jack stands suffice for the install? Right now I only have a pair of jack stands so I'm hoping I won't need 4. If you guys used 2 stands, did you jack up one side, or just the front?

Should be fine with just the front of the car up since that's where it is located. That or the right side since in angles off that way.

Make sure the rear of the car is secured from rolling, block behind the wheels etc. Safety first!

Zadkiel · 12-14-2012, 07:44 AM

Just installed my Invidia Catless Front Pipe I got from FT86Speeedfactory. The increase in volume under regular conditions is only slight. Initial start-up and under heavy accel definitely has a bit more volume and more of the "Boxer Rumble" everyone wants.

PMok · 12-21-2012, 03:06 AM

did anyone have trouble getting the front pipe off, especially at the front flange? I got my Berk test pipe in and tried to install it today, but one of the damn bolts on the front wouldn't come off... think it is cross threaded or such.

So we had to put the stock part back on and I am going to go to a muffler shop tomorrow to see if they can do it, might be easier on a lift.

cnk · 12-21-2012, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PMok

did anyone have trouble getting the front pipe off, especially at the front flange? I got my Berk test pipe in and tried to install it today, but one of the damn bolts on the front wouldn't come off... think it is cross threaded or such.

So we had to put the stock part back on and I am going to go to a muffler shop tomorrow to see if they can do it, might be easier on a lift.

Yes. Mine was crossthreaded. I ended up cutting the nut off with a Dremel and a cutting disc.

Captain Insano · 12-21-2012, 07:46 PM

Sucks to hear the cross thread stories. I just received my Invidia catless resonated frontpipe today!!

PMok · 12-21-2012, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnk

Yes. Mine was crossthreaded. I ended up cutting the nut off with a Dremel and a cutting disc.

Yep, so I took my car to a local muffler shop and they had to cut/break the nut off with a torch. Guess that's why Berk supplied replacement nuts and bolts...
But I got my catless pipe on! Sound is not changed much at least in the cabin to my surprise. You know what they say about butt dynos, but it does feel faster. Feels like more low-mid power to me just on the drive home.

CircuitJerk · 12-21-2012, 10:39 PM

I just had P&L install their overpipe and catless midpipe. I have the SRT catback which I love and hate at the same time.
I wish I would have waited a little longer on the latter.
I love the sound, and the video doesn't do it any justice. Can definitely feel a difference.
Great quality and service from P&L, unlike some others I won't bother to mention at this time.
I wasn't aggressive in the video. But you get a general idea what it sounds like without the overpipe and midpipe, and then with.
Not sure how long I'll stick with the SRT and I may go back to a catted midpipe but I'm having fun with it for now.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_DZyNUkg6o"]PIP35 - YouTube[/ame]

thebear21 · 12-23-2012, 09:12 PM

im thinking of going with invidia catted just cause i have the Q300 and i think its smart to stay with the same company... although i love motiv. just cant justify the cost

12-11-2012, 07:41 PM	#44
Jesse wheel gap Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: whiteout frs, 04 xrs Location: MA Posts: 555 Thanks: 460 Thanked 249 Times in 153 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s)	i rock the motiv HFC. its excellent. also have their new overpipe. waiting for the header from motiv. would like to try catless one day too. __________________ http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20039 - journal --- http://www.flickr.com/photos/29438365@N04/

12-14-2012, 07:44 AM	#50
Zadkiel Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: CBS BRZ Limited 6MT Location: PA Posts: 644 Thanks: 30 Thanked 144 Times in 108 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Just installed my Invidia Catless Front Pipe I got from FT86Speeedfactory. The increase in volume under regular conditions is only slight. Initial start-up and under heavy accel definitely has a bit more volume and more of the "Boxer Rumble" everyone wants. __________________ Back in (Crystal) Black.

12-21-2012, 03:06 AM	#51
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12-11-2012, 07:03 PM	#43
GTB/ZR-1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: '13 BRZ in WRB--let's mod!!! Location: Central, FL Posts: 1,224 Thanks: 317 Thanked 449 Times in 262 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Thx, Bill & hi back... lol

12-11-2012, 07:50 PM	#45
CSG David Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: S2000 CR Location: California Posts: 2,109 Thanks: 537 Thanked 1,723 Times in 956 Posts Mentioned: 173 Post(s)	We have the Berk catless front pipe on the CSG BRZ. This is one of the easiest pieces to upgrade for weight reduction and extra throttle response.

12-13-2012, 03:36 AM	#46
Cadenz Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Subaru BRZ SWP Limited 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 54 Thanks: 29 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	For those who have installed high flow cats / test pipes, would two jack stands suffice for the install? Right now I only have a pair of jack stands so I'm hoping I won't need 4. If you guys used 2 stands, did you jack up one side, or just the front?

12-13-2012, 03:47 AM	#47
kinryu Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2004 tsx aspec manual /FRS WHITEOUT Location: los angeles Posts: 256 Thanks: 259 Thanked 173 Times in 88 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s)	i Have the tanabe catless front pipe. i had it on with the oem exhaust at first and i definitely felt a small increase in torque in the lower rpms. the noise gets alittle louder but sounds alot better. Then installed the tanabe catback medalion touring exhaust and showed a significant increase in noise. feels more lively now too. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heQmO4QuPYY"]fr-s tanabe medalion touring catback with tanabe front pipe - YouTube[/ame] [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82GyYR31cQU"]Fr-s tanabe medalion catback / tanabe front pipe - YouTube[/ame] this clip below is just the front pipe. Catback is not connected at all. Enjoy [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61jAIbS6lG8"]Fr-s no catback---- tanabe front pipe only - YouTube[/ame]

12-13-2012, 08:19 AM	#48
Captain Insano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2014 Jeep Wrangler RubiconX Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 1,282 Thanks: 110 Thanked 292 Times in 224 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s)	LOL... No catback with the frontpipe sounds so mean.

12-21-2012, 07:46 PM	#53
Captain Insano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2014 Jeep Wrangler RubiconX Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 1,282 Thanks: 110 Thanked 292 Times in 224 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s)	Sucks to hear the cross thread stories. I just received my Invidia catless resonated frontpipe today!!

12-21-2012, 10:39 PM	#55
CircuitJerk Pull my finger... Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Silver Scion Slushbox Location: Illinois Posts: 996 Thanks: 476 Thanked 367 Times in 226 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s)	I just had P&L install their overpipe and catless midpipe. I have the SRT catback which I love and hate at the same time. I wish I would have waited a little longer on the latter. I love the sound, and the video doesn't do it any justice. Can definitely feel a difference. Great quality and service from P&L, unlike some others I won't bother to mention at this time. I wasn't aggressive in the video. But you get a general idea what it sounds like without the overpipe and midpipe, and then with. Not sure how long I'll stick with the SRT and I may go back to a catted midpipe but I'm having fun with it for now. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_DZyNUkg6o"]PIP35 - YouTube[/ame]

12-23-2012, 09:12 PM	#56
thebear21 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: scion fr-s (RIP) Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 209 Thanks: 102 Thanked 46 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	im thinking of going with invidia catted just cause i have the Q300 and i think its smart to stay with the same company... although i love motiv. just cant justify the cost

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