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dtrop · 05-28-2016, 07:14 PM

Uel catted, thermal coated jdl header. First experience with after market header.

Installed by mechanic Wednesday, small sound coming from header.
Did stage 2 oft tune Friday, small sound stayed the same.

Sound was present in low rpm ranges, especially when stopping and accelerating from stop.

Today, sound got signicnantly louder and can even be heard during more rpm ranges.

Most noticeable in first 7 seconds of video.

dtrop · 06-03-2016, 10:02 PM

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMWxaFf5PdM"]Power loss 2500-3000 rpm - YouTube[/ame]

Getting a power loss between 2500-3000 rpm. Still haven't had a chance to get underneath the car yet.

Any recommendations?

tinma · 06-03-2016, 10:23 PM

dont quote me, but I think you are supposed to run the OFT Stage 1 tune with catted UEL header

dtrop · 06-03-2016, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinma

dont quote me, but I think you are supposed to run the OFT Stage 1 tune with catted UEL header

I've read mixed opinions, and haven't reached a conclusion about that yet. Maybe i'll try flashing stage 1 tomorrow and see how it drives.

i'm okay with minimal power gains, just completely not okay with power or throttle losses.

steve99 · 06-03-2016, 10:40 PM

you will often notice different noises with aftermarket headers due to different construction and use of high flow metalic cats instead of ceramic cats, the metalic ones seem to let more high frequency noise through. you will ofen notice more ticking and whooshing type noises, just check you dont have an exhaust leak, if you can smell exhaust fumes under bonnet you will generally have a leak

dtrop · 06-03-2016, 10:45 PM

is it recommended to use new gaskets? My car only has 19k miles on it. I just used the same gaskets.

steve99 · 06-03-2016, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtrop

is it recommended to use new gaskets? My car only has 19k miles on it. I just used the same gaskets.

always use new gaskets they crush to form a seal, their single use only. If you resuse them they almost always leak after a couple of weeks.

dtrop · 06-03-2016, 11:00 PM

alright, thanks again.

Gaskets ordered.

dtrop · 06-10-2016, 01:18 PM

Finally got it up on the lift and here is the culprit.

Rubbing on the skid plate. Solution, banged out the skid plate a little and added a spacer near the area where contact was.

Now it sounds great.

The loss of power is still a mystery though. I also cleaned my MAF sensor and haven't had any issues since.

05-28-2016, 07:14 PM	#1
dtrop Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Wrb 2014 limited brZ Location: United States Posts: 436 Thanks: 5 Thanked 185 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Uel catted jdl header noise Uel catted, thermal coated jdl header. First experience with after market header. Installed by mechanic Wednesday, small sound coming from header. Did stage 2 oft tune Friday, small sound stayed the same. Sound was present in low rpm ranges, especially when stopping and accelerating from stop. Today, sound got signicnantly louder and can even be heard during more rpm ranges. Most noticeable in first 7 seconds of video.

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06-03-2016, 10:02 PM	#2
dtrop Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Wrb 2014 limited brZ Location: United States Posts: 436 Thanks: 5 Thanked 185 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMWxaFf5PdM"]Power loss 2500-3000 rpm - YouTube[/ame] Getting a power loss between 2500-3000 rpm. Still haven't had a chance to get underneath the car yet. Any recommendations?

06-03-2016, 10:23 PM	#3
tinma Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '13 BRZ Location: Canada Posts: 495 Thanks: 479 Thanked 172 Times in 117 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	dont quote me, but I think you are supposed to run the OFT Stage 1 tune with catted UEL header

06-03-2016, 10:40 PM	#5
steve99 Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: FT86 Location: Australia Posts: 7,998 Thanks: 1,035 Thanked 4,987 Times in 2,981 Posts Mentioned: 598 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	you will often notice different noises with aftermarket headers due to different construction and use of high flow metalic cats instead of ceramic cats, the metalic ones seem to let more high frequency noise through. you will ofen notice more ticking and whooshing type noises, just check you dont have an exhaust leak, if you can smell exhaust fumes under bonnet you will generally have a leak

06-03-2016, 10:45 PM	#6
dtrop Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Wrb 2014 limited brZ Location: United States Posts: 436 Thanks: 5 Thanked 185 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	is it recommended to use new gaskets? My car only has 19k miles on it. I just used the same gaskets.

06-03-2016, 11:00 PM	#8
dtrop Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Wrb 2014 limited brZ Location: United States Posts: 436 Thanks: 5 Thanked 185 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	alright, thanks again. Gaskets ordered.

06-10-2016, 01:18 PM	#9
dtrop Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Wrb 2014 limited brZ Location: United States Posts: 436 Thanks: 5 Thanked 185 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Finally got it up on the lift and here is the culprit. Rubbing on the skid plate. Solution, banged out the skid plate a little and added a spacer near the area where contact was. Now it sounds great. The loss of power is still a mystery though. I also cleaned my MAF sensor and haven't had any issues since.

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