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Need your Guy's advise on who makes the BEST downpipes?

Started by Rich196, September 29, 2014, 02:10:08 PM

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ZSHO

Had the PPE DP on for a while now and this morning put the car back to stock cause inspection expires at midnight,plugged in my OBD MX,torque app to check for Emissions readiness,just after driving about six miles everything was complete except for evaporative  system,o2 sensor and o2 sensor heater,basically pretty good for such short period of time and considering catalyst was one of the first to be complete and will go for inspection tomorrow.


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

BiGMaC

Quote from: ZSHO on September 30, 2014, 10:37:54 PM
Had the PPE DP on for a while now and this morning put the car back to stock cause inspection expires at midnight,plugged in my OBD MX,torque app to check for Emissions readiness,just after driving about six miles everything was complete except for evaporative  system,o2 sensor and o2 sensor heater,basically pretty good for such short period of time and considering catalyst was one of the first to be complete and will go for inspection tomorrow.

Good job. 

It is why I went catted in AZ.  Personal choice that it's too much trouble.

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

ZSHO

Drove stock for a little over 30mi and based on the torque app Emission readiness everything was complete and headed over to inspection station and passed with flying colors,just a little updated info for those of you that require emission testing and are worried about passing with CATTED DP AND STRAIGHT THRU EXHAUST,one more thing based on PPE DP AND LIVERNOIS DP are essentially the same DP,both use magnaflow cats and will pass,just my 2cent.


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

BiGMaC

Quote from: ZSHO on October 01, 2014, 10:48:04 AM
Drove stock for a little over 30mi and based on the torque app Emission readiness everything was complete and headed over to inspection station and passed with flying colors,just a little updated info for those of you that require emission testing and are worried about passing with CATTED DP AND STRAIGHT THRU EXHAUST,one more thing based on PPE DP AND LIVERNOIS DP are essentially the same DP,both use magnaflow cats and will pass,just my 2cent.
Good info.  In AZ the carbon number stamped on the cat (PPE & LME) is important to a visual inspection.... On top of the OBDII emissions system readiness.

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

Airbornemaikai

Quote from: LivernoisMotorsports on September 30, 2014, 02:42:57 PM
Quote from: Rich196 on September 29, 2014, 02:10:08 PM
I'm looking to pull the trigger either today or tomorrow on a set of CATTED Downpipes for my 2013 SHO, I see livernois has them in stock ready to go.... In your Opinion, which will be the better CATTED downpipes for my car? I want the catted. because I want to pass inspection.  Thanks in advance guy's. I will be installing them this Friday ( have my buddy's lift to the day) along with my new Lowering springs.   Rich

We do have our Downpipes made and ready to ship. And as bpd1151 stated, we have not had any thrown codes either. We DO recommend that you tune your vehicle as well, as to make sure that you are optimizing the application of the add-on. Nonetheless, congrats on your new purchase! Hopefully the next time you decide to make a modification we get a chance to speak.
I'm assuming when you guys say no thrown codes you mean with your updated tune file? I definitely had CEL until I put in the updated tune. I think this should be clarified so that those looking into just buying the dps and exhaust should be aware they will also need to get the tune, no way around it. I had multiple exhaust cels until I got the updated tune. I was personally told on the phone before I made my purchase there wouldn't be any thrown codes, then when I said I had multiple cels after install, I was told I needed the updated tune, so luckily for me I had purchased that as well. Maybe it's different with the Taurus? Either way I was told no cels then I had them and only fix was to tune.
That being said, since the updated tune file for the dp, I have no cels, oh and it sounds bad ass haha
2014 Explorer Sport
LMS 91 Tune with 3 Bar Map
160º Evenflo T-stat, 0.30 Motorcraft plugs
LMS DP W/HI-Flow Cats, LMS Corsa Cat-Back
Airaid 401-260

Airbornemaikai

In April. I called them afterwards and specifically asked if they had sent me the wrong pipes and if they had a newer set because I was saying I was not going to pay for a brand new set and that they should send me the new ones that don't throw codes. I was told that I 100% absolutely, positively had the latest dps and cat back and they weren't making any changes to them
2014 Explorer Sport
LMS 91 Tune with 3 Bar Map
160º Evenflo T-stat, 0.30 Motorcraft plugs
LMS DP W/HI-Flow Cats, LMS Corsa Cat-Back
Airaid 401-260

ZSHO

When we mention no CEL OR DTC codes basically its intended when a tuned vehicle with DP'S is returned to stock [factory settings] and no codes are set.


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

Airbornemaikai

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Quote from: ZSHO on October 01, 2014, 03:29:37 PM
When we mention no CEL OR DTC codes basically its intended when a tuned vehicle with DP'S is returned to stock [factory settings] and no codes are set.
Thank you for the clarification on that.
Going to go a little off topic real quick but I feel I need to say it.
These types of responses is what makes this forum so great! Nice clear answers in laymens terms for those of us who aren't the most mechanically inclined. I have been in other forums where people jumped at the opportunity to say how uninformed someone is. I've started to look at my vehicle like my computer (I'm at least a little knowledgeable with computers)There are all these different components that can be upgraded to gain a little bit more performance, but eventually you'll run in to a bottle neck from one of the components until you upgrade that as well. There is the motherboard (engine) and the processor (ecu), video card (exhaust), memory ect. The motherboard is only capable of handling so many upgrades until the entire thing just needs to be upgraded to handle better equipment. You can change out the video card (exhaust) but if your processor (ecu) isn't capable of handling all of the instruction from it you're going to gain a little bit of performance, but bottle neck where it starts to get more than it can handle or what it isn't programmed for. You can change out the memory (air intake) but if its not feeding enough information (air) to the cpu (ecu) then you're once again at a bottle neck.
I think of it like this, I already have a pretty fast computer. I know I can buy different components to make it even faster, I don't know the exact intricacies behind why it makes it faster but I know the gist of it. I just know that others have figured it out, done the work and offer the parts for sale. I like how you guys are able and willing to explain these types of things to those of us who might not know how or why something works, we just know we want it because its proven to make our stuff moar awesomerer.
I know that wasn't the best example, but for me it works
Thanks again
Airborne
2014 Explorer Sport
LMS 91 Tune with 3 Bar Map
160º Evenflo T-stat, 0.30 Motorcraft plugs
LMS DP W/HI-Flow Cats, LMS Corsa Cat-Back
Airaid 401-260

SHOnUup

^^^This is why I also like to call this place home!!!
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

SHOdded

Quote from: Airbornemaikai on October 01, 2014, 05:17:08 PM
I just know that others have figured it out, done the work and offer the parts for sale.
That's why we buy products other people make :)  Though it would be interesting to think what the world might look like if everyone was designing and building on their own.  Quite the patchwork, I imagine!
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

Airbornemaikai


Quote from: SHOdded on October 01, 2014, 05:44:52 PM
Quote from: Airbornemaikai on October 01, 2014, 05:17:08 PM
I just know that others have figured it out, done the work and offer the parts for sale.
That's why we buy products other people make :)  Though it would be interesting to think what the world might look like if everyone was designing and building on their own.  Quite the patchwork, I imagine!
Yup, but I have seriously heard people tell others they shouldn't be modding unless they knew exactly why a component does what it does. I was seriously thinking, well if I can't build my own car and engine I guess tons of people better be walking with that type of thought process
2014 Explorer Sport
LMS 91 Tune with 3 Bar Map
160º Evenflo T-stat, 0.30 Motorcraft plugs
LMS DP W/HI-Flow Cats, LMS Corsa Cat-Back
Airaid 401-260

SHOdded

Well, they are right IF you want to squeeze that last bit of performance out.  Maybe if you are a NASCAR or Top Fuel driver, IDK.  My focus would still be learning on the machine as a whole, because THAT is what I am driving.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

SHOnUup

We all start somewhere, and not being made to feel like an idiot for asking a "simple" question goes along way here. Not to mention the great moderators!
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

ZSHO

Quote from: SHOnUup on October 01, 2014, 07:11:00 PM
We all start somewhere, and not being made to feel like an idiot for asking a "simple" question goes along way here. Not to mention the great moderators!
SHOdded and FoMoCoSHO need the up most grattitude for there fine moderating and THANK YOU.


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

BiGMaC

Quote from: ZSHO on October 01, 2014, 03:29:37 PM
When we mention no CEL OR DTC codes basically its intended when a tuned vehicle with DP'S is returned to stock [factory settings] and no codes are set.
X2 ^^^^ ... Just no codes/ CELs.

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock