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"drop in" PPE engineering high flow cats do not fit. :(

Started by TopherSho, March 17, 2021, 02:55:23 PM

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TopherSho

Just as an update,  the ''drop in replacement'' High flow cats in the link impacts the driveline on the passenger side for my 2009-November built SHO.  And they are too long and require a pry bar to push the exhaust back to get them in place.

https://ppeengineering-onlinestore.com/Ford-Taurus-SHO-FLEX-Ecoboost-V6-25-high-flow-Cats-130001.htm

posting for future lookups and feedback. 

Emailed PPE to see what might be amiss..
2010 non-pp, 98k miles, 3-bar,  .026 plugs, SNOW-KIT STG1, AJPTurbu tune#35, 15.5+psi
Best 0-60 public road 4.35s
Best 1/4 of 12.61 no DA correction

nickstewartroc

 It's been a while, so I can't remember if they were PPE or not, but I had the same issue with my 2010. Ended up sending them back and they sent me another set (again can't remember if it was PPE or not) and they fit after that. Not sure if they just had a jig issue or what happened
Current:
2013 Ruby Red Flex Limited EcoBoost, Unleashed Tuned, drop in filter

Gone but not forgotten: 2011 SHO Non-PP in Black Tuxedo Metallic - Catback, DPs, Stoptech Z23s, MDesign CAI, LMS Tune

TopherSho

TY sir .. I expect the same. bummer since it took 9 weeks to get them .. AND ITS MY FRIGGING BIRTHDAY!  Was supposed to be a bolt and race on my birthday :(
2010 non-pp, 98k miles, 3-bar,  .026 plugs, SNOW-KIT STG1, AJPTurbu tune#35, 15.5+psi
Best 0-60 public road 4.35s
Best 1/4 of 12.61 no DA correction

TopherSho

Contact made @ PPE ; they asked me to document the fitment issues.  He thinks they are the wrong part number.

=================================================
From: <XXXX@ppeengineering.com>
Date: Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 12:22 PM
Subject: PPE Engineering
To: <XXXXX@gmail.com>


Dear Chris,

Im sorry to hear about the issue. Can you please ask your mechanic which of the pipes is to long and to provide a picture. Along with the year make and model of your SHO. We have sold over 100 of these and I have not heard of this issue. They are all made on the same Jig, So im thinking we sent you the wrong part. We will get this takes care of ASAP

Thanks,

XXXX XXXXXX


PPE Engineering
1130 W Alameda Dr
Suite 5
Tempe, Arizona 85282

1-480-615-7900 Office
1-480-615-7902  Fax
www.ppeengineering.com
2010 non-pp, 98k miles, 3-bar,  .026 plugs, SNOW-KIT STG1, AJPTurbu tune#35, 15.5+psi
Best 0-60 public road 4.35s
Best 1/4 of 12.61 no DA correction

mike2225

Sorry to hear that.. I just ordered a set for my SHO last month, I hope I dont run into that same issue. Keep us posted on whats going on
2015 SHO w/ PP  AJP Turbo 93 tune

TopherSho

Quote from: mike2225 on March 17, 2021, 04:33:54 PM
Sorry to hear that.. I just ordered a set for my SHO last month, I hope I dont run into that same issue. Keep us posted on whats going on


RGR that ...
2010 non-pp, 98k miles, 3-bar,  .026 plugs, SNOW-KIT STG1, AJPTurbu tune#35, 15.5+psi
Best 0-60 public road 4.35s
Best 1/4 of 12.61 no DA correction

ridered74

Gearhead E30 tune, Gearhead intercooler, LMS firestorm hpfp, catted downpipes, corsa catback, 160 degree thermostat, 3 bar map, upgraded AD trans mounts, MSD coils, Nitto 555R drag tires on front, AR924 wheels and BFG sport comp 2 summer tires on rear, and an EPP intake.

12.2479 @ 118.05 fastest trap
11.591 @ 114.89   fastest ET

TopherSho

2010 non-pp, 98k miles, 3-bar,  .026 plugs, SNOW-KIT STG1, AJPTurbu tune#35, 15.5+psi
Best 0-60 public road 4.35s
Best 1/4 of 12.61 no DA correction

ROCOB

1700 is pretty steep, just a few years ago they were under 1K.  Cheapest I have seen lately is 1352, plus shipping.
Perhaps they will consider giving you a break secondary to the fitment issue/troubles you are experiencing.

https://www.vividracing.com/-p-152407109.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw9MuCBhBUEiwAbDZ-7ouQgCxFJ1v-a0jDxz9c2Xfy8diHI5wQOcNFSWs9-lchmjWixR08uxoCGqAQAvD_BwE
2013 402A PP
White Platinum Metallic
K&N Flat Panel Filter, otherwise stock

TopherSho

Yeah the ''owner'' is supposed to get a hold of me .. I at least expect free shipping.
2010 non-pp, 98k miles, 3-bar,  .026 plugs, SNOW-KIT STG1, AJPTurbu tune#35, 15.5+psi
Best 0-60 public road 4.35s
Best 1/4 of 12.61 no DA correction

ridered74

LMS catted pipes are still $780 which is same price I paid about 5 years ago for mine. I could see getting ppe if you live in a state that does emissions, but for almost an grand extra I'd probably just swap back to stock for emissions.
Gearhead E30 tune, Gearhead intercooler, LMS firestorm hpfp, catted downpipes, corsa catback, 160 degree thermostat, 3 bar map, upgraded AD trans mounts, MSD coils, Nitto 555R drag tires on front, AR924 wheels and BFG sport comp 2 summer tires on rear, and an EPP intake.

12.2479 @ 118.05 fastest trap
11.591 @ 114.89   fastest ET

TopherSho

If I were doing it myself i would consider it .. but with the EPA killing folks over emission defeats I'd rather not put GH and or AJPturbo at risk and dealing with the codes.  the PPE were 'supposed' to drop in and not throw a code or require the jtube hacks or killing the o2's in software. 

On the PPE part they are producing more hardware and sending it out priority , i will ship back the suspect parts. 


*stupid question* My car came from canada .. does it have a different exhaust setup ??
2010 non-pp, 98k miles, 3-bar,  .026 plugs, SNOW-KIT STG1, AJPTurbu tune#35, 15.5+psi
Best 0-60 public road 4.35s
Best 1/4 of 12.61 no DA correction

EcoPowerParts

Quote from: ridered74 on March 18, 2021, 11:45:19 PM
LMS catted pipes are still $780 which is same price I paid about 5 years ago for mine. I could see getting ppe if you live in a state that does emissions, but for almost an grand extra I'd probably just swap back to stock for emissions.
If you're talking to Paul that's the owner. Good guys and make the BEST downpipes period.
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TopherSho

Quote from: EcoPowerParts on March 25, 2021, 08:57:14 PM
Quote from: ridered74 on March 18, 2021, 11:45:19 PM
LMS catted pipes are still $780 which is same price I paid about 5 years ago for mine. I could see getting ppe if you live in a state that does emissions, but for almost an grand extra I'd probably just swap back to stock for emissions.
If you're talking to Paul that's the owner. Good guys and make the BEST downpipes period.


Eric atm ..
2010 non-pp, 98k miles, 3-bar,  .026 plugs, SNOW-KIT STG1, AJPTurbu tune#35, 15.5+psi
Best 0-60 public road 4.35s
Best 1/4 of 12.61 no DA correction

EcoPowerParts

Quote from: TopherSho on March 26, 2021, 10:41:56 AM
Quote from: EcoPowerParts on March 25, 2021, 08:57:14 PM
Quote from: ridered74 on March 18, 2021, 11:45:19 PM
LMS catted pipes are still $780 which is same price I paid about 5 years ago for mine. I could see getting ppe if you live in a state that does emissions, but for almost an grand extra I'd probably just swap back to stock for emissions.
If you're talking to Paul that's the owner. Good guys and make the BEST downpipes period.


Eric atm ..

That's Paul's brother, both owners of PPE.
Just visited them a couple weeks ago :)
Mike B | info@ecopowerparts.com
www.ecopowerparts.com -
please use my website for any price quotes and to submit any orders.
Please email me via info@ecopowerparts.com if you have any questions on new or existing orders, PM's via the forum are hard to track your purchase as I can't relate user name to actual name.
https://www.facebook.com/ecopowerparts