PLM EL HEADER BRZ

[KoolBRZ]

Originally Posted by ZHoward

just install PLM el header, with Injen air intake, no tuned yet, another pipe all stock, when i start the car, the sound the same as OEM, but when i go to high REV like more than 4K, there is much more sound than stock, i will upload video asap, just need to find some place to test in west LA, too much traffic and cops, and i dont test it in apt or house area

I notice you don't have your header heat wrapped or coated. I would recommend, at the very least, heat wrapping the pipe closest to the radiator fans. Since you're in CA, where stop-and-go traffic is the norm, rather than the exception. You will build up more heat while stopped. If/when you get your OFT I can show you where to change your fan settings to keep your car from heating up as much. The OFT OTS stage 2 tunes work well for this header, but, the UEL tune has less of a flat spot.

[ZHoward]

Originally Posted by KoolBRZ

I notice you don't have your header heat wrapped or coated. I would recommend, at the very least, heat wrapping the pipe closest to the radiator fans. Since you're in CA, where stop-and-go traffic is the norm, rather than the exception. You will build up more heat while stopped. If/when you get your OFT I can show you where to change your fan settings to keep your car from heating up as much. The OFT OTS stage 2 tunes work well for this header, but, the UEL tune has less of a flat spot.

Thanks! A member already told me to coating it, just wait get money next month


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[KoolBRZ]

Originally Posted by ZHoward

Thanks! A member already told me to coating it, just wait get money next month


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In the meantime, you could still melt the plastic next to the pipe. How about at least wrapping the plastic with aluminum foil. It wouldn't cost anything but time, you won't have to replace an expensive OEM part while you're waiting to get your header coated, and you can still use your new header.

I also just posted my findings about tuning out the flat spot with RomRaider software and an OFT. See here; http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=250

[ZHoward]

Originally Posted by KoolBRZ

In the meantime, you could still melt the plastic next to the pipe. How about at least wrapping the plastic with aluminum foil. It wouldn't cost anything but time, you won't have to replace an expensive OEM part while you're waiting to get your header coated, and you can still use your new header.

I just bought some high temperature paint, and I want to coating by myself, is that working?


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[raven1231]

nobody knows if it is working but you bud

[KoolBRZ]

Originally Posted by ZHoward

I just bought some high temperature paint, and I want to coating by myself, is that working?


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I've read nothing but bad things about using high-temp paint on headers. The exhaust coatings used professionally are actually ceramic-based. Anything lower temp will smell noxious every time you use your car. I recommend returning the high-temp paint, get your money back, and wait till you can afford to get either the volcanic rock based thermal wrap, or drop it off to be professionally coated. The fiberglass wrap is cheaper, but you end up smelling it every time you drive. They say it burns off, but it still smells forever. The rock wrap burns off and doesn't smell very much after that. I got my last 2 headers professionally coated and they only smelled the first day, after that the smell went away.

[steve99]

Originally Posted by ZHoward

I just bought some high temperature paint, and I want to coating by myself, is that working?


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high temperature paint will make it look pretty but it won't do anything to stop heat radiating from header.

You need ceramic thermal coating for that or header heat wrap

[Hyper4mance2k]

He deosn't have to worry about the stock resonator melting because he doesn't have the stock airbox. Injen Intake can be seen in the picture. I haven't heard of anyone having issues with the fan shrowd melting. If so, @ZHoward I have a ton of foil tape you can use if you're worried about it.
High temp paint will make it look pretty and protect it from rust, but that's it. Ceramic coating is teh way to go.
This place did my header for $150 http://www.pacificcoastpowdercoating.com/

[ZHoward]

Originally Posted by Hyper4mance2k

He deosn't have to worry about the stock resonator melting because he doesn't have the stock airbox. Injen Intake can be seen in the picture. I haven't heard of anyone having issues with the fan shrowd melting. If so, @ZHoward I have a ton of foil tape you can use if you're worried about it.
High temp paint will make it look pretty and protect it from rust, but that's it. Ceramic coating is teh way to go.
This place did my header for $150 http://www.pacificcoastpowdercoating.com/

Haha, thanks, I don't worry about that, the only thing I'm worry about is overheating on track, cause I'm already feel it is hotter than before after I drive on freeway


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[ZHoward]

Originally Posted by Hyper4mance2k

He deosn't have to worry about the stock resonator melting because he doesn't have the stock airbox. Injen Intake can be seen in the picture. I haven't heard of anyone having issues with the fan shrowd melting. If so, @ZHoward I have a ton of foil tape you can use if you're worried about it.
High temp paint will make it look pretty and protect it from rust, but that's it. Ceramic coating is teh way to go.
This place did my header for $150 http://www.pacificcoastpowdercoating.com/

And I know ur place and it is good price, but it is too far .... I have to go to class on weekday and I don't think they are working on weekends...


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[2much]

easy to see the difference between this and nameless now after those closeup weld shots

[ZHoward]

Originally Posted by 2much

easy to see the difference between this and nameless now after those closeup weld shots

What's the difference?


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[raven1231]

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[tennisfreak]

Originally Posted by ZHoward

What's the difference?

The PLM had 1/2 the welds of the Nameless is what I saw.