JDL Auto Design - 2014 Exhaust Products

[Bonks86]

Originally Posted by FR-S Matt

Looks like you gave me something to do this weekend. I thought it was my gaskets so I got the best ones. May just need a good proper torquing. The 20 ft lbs sure feels light connected to the block. I'll give this a shot and report back. If there is a leak, it is extremely minor and I cannot smell anything at all. Only occurred during cold start.

Also Ronnie/Jesse, what tool are you guys using to torque these nuts around the crazy bends on the runners? 0 issues getting to two of them, but there's one on both sides that is rough to hit with an extension and knucklejoints.

I believe Ronnie posted a pic on one of their other threads but I believe they used a 1/4 extension and a knucklejoint to get the socket all up in there. Also I first had the Grimmspeed gaskets on but ended up switch to OEM ones and it fixed my leak that i had.

edit heres the link http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...postcount=1344

[IAmNotTheDriftKing]

Originally Posted by Bonks86

I believe Ronnie posted a pic on one of their other threads but I believe they used a 1/4 extension and a knucklejoint to get the socket all up in there. Also I first had the Grimmspeed gaskets on but ended up switch to OEM ones and it fixed my leak that i had.

edit heres the link http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...postcount=1344

Wait switched back to OEM gaskets and the leak stopped? Has this occurred for anyone else?

[FR-S Matt]

Originally Posted by Bonks86

I believe Ronnie posted a pic on one of their other threads but I believe they used a 1/4 extension and a knucklejoint to get the socket all up in there. Also I first had the Grimmspeed gaskets on but ended up switch to OEM ones and it fixed my leak that i had.

edit heres the link http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...postcount=1344

Might have to try deep sockets this round. Have those same tools available. Thanks for pulling that up.

[FR-S Matt]

Originally Posted by IAmNotTheDriftKing

Wait switched back to OEM gaskets and the leak stopped? Has this occurred for anyone else?

Sounds strange, the Grimmspeed gaskets are thicker than OEM. Hopefully I don't have to go OEM... guess I will check for a leak when I work on the header.

[cfordart]

I'm going to try to get my JDL UEL put on Monday. Will see if the shop will get OEM gaskets for me, I don't trust that the originals will be in pristine shape when they pull off the stock manifold.

I've gotten a bung put behind the cat in the catted front pipe. Using this extension...

http://www.casperselectronics.com/st...oducts_id=1395

to move the second o2 sensor back behind the cat. Don't want to hack up my stock sensor if I don't have to. Hopefully this will make the computer happy....not sure when I'll get a tune, but it won't be real soon. Need something fairly long term to scare away the CELs.

[JDLAutoDesign]

Originally Posted by FR-S Matt

Looks like you gave me something to do this weekend. I thought it was my gaskets so I got the best ones. May just need a good proper torquing. The 20 ft lbs sure feels light connected to the block. I'll give this a shot and report back. If there is a leak, it is extremely minor and I cannot smell anything at all. Only occurred during cold start.

Also Ronnie/Jesse, what tool are you guys using to torque these nuts around the crazy bends on the runners? 0 issues getting to two of them, but there's one on both sides that is rough to hit with an extension and knucklejoints.

You can get 3/8s in there but its a little tighter

[Bonks86]

Originally Posted by IAmNotTheDriftKing

Wait switched back to OEM gaskets and the leak stopped? Has this occurred for anyone else?

Correct, however, this was on one of the original UEL headers that had the Vibrant flex joints and i think it was more of an issue with fitment. I am now using the OEM gaskets on the revised header without any issues or leaks

[DAN_BRZ]

just recieved my tracking number for my uel. JDL order #1329
i was told my header would be about 3 weeks when i ordered last friday, est time of arrival is Mar 14, couldnt be more excited!!! week and half turn around. not bad at all.

[xDanger_208x]

Originally Posted by DAN_BRZ

just recieved my tracking number for my uel. JDL order #1329
i was told my header would be about 3 weeks when i ordered last friday, est time of arrival is Mar 14, couldnt be more excited!!! week and half turn around. not bad at all.

Waiting for my tracking number to come through.

[Jesse@JDLAutodesign]

Originally Posted by DAN_BRZ

just recieved my tracking number for my uel. JDL order #1329
i was told my header would be about 3 weeks when i ordered last friday, est time of arrival is Mar 14, couldnt be more excited!!! week and half turn around. not bad at all.

All uncoated headers are boxed and getting picked up today....All headers getting coated have been dropped off at the coaters...Trying to build up some inventory now

[SpatulaCS]

I loosened the outer bolts on the flange and was able to get more turns out of the inner bolts. I then retightened the outer bolts. Unfortunately it is still leaking (the clicking/ticking sound may have even gotten worse), with a definite exhaust odor though I don't see any smoke coming out from anywhere.

I guess I'll try putting the OEM gaskets back on and see if that helps, although I am skeptical. I also have an extra gasket that I can throw on to the overpipe connection that looks a little better than the one that came with the headers but I don't believe the leak is coming from there. Last resort will be to take it to a shop but I'd hate to have to pay somebody for something that I should be able to do myself.

Leak aside, they really are awesome headers and the car loves them. Not too mention, that incredible sound spewing out of the tailpipes.

[IAmNotTheDriftKing]

Originally Posted by SpatulaCS

I loosened the outer bolts on the flange and was able to get more turns out of the inner bolts. I then retightened the outer bolts. Unfortunately it is still leaking (the clicking/ticking sound may have even gotten worse), with a definite exhaust odor though I don't see any smoke coming out from anywhere.

Try torquing it down way past the 22ft*lbs. I remember me and my friends did it the first time around. At first we just did whatever felt about there. After a few days we came back and tightened it way way down, and there was zero leaks!

This time I did 22ft*lbs and there is a slight leak, then again, I haven't retightened them properly.

[xDanger_208x]

Any updates on my UEL?
It was supposed to ship out 3 tomorrows ago ;-)

[FR-S Matt]

Originally Posted by IAmNotTheDriftKing

Try torquing it down way past the 22ft*lbs. I remember me and my friends did it the first time around. At first we just did whatever felt about there. After a few days we came back and tightened it way way down, and there was zero leaks!

This time I did 22ft*lbs and there is a slight leak, then again, I haven't retightened them properly.

I may go to 25-27 ft lbs which shouldn't really affect it. Hopefully this upcoming weekend I'll get a chance to work on it.