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 (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..
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
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 :(
Contact made @ PPE ; they asked me to document the fitment issues. He thinks they are the wrong part number.
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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 (http://www.ppeengineering.com)
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
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 ...
Holy cow they cost 1700 bucks now?
Quote from: ridered74 on March 18, 2021, 12:35:21 AM
Holy cow they cost 1700 bucks now?
Yup. 1600 + shipping / tax yadda
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
Yeah the ''owner'' is supposed to get a hold of me .. I at least expect free shipping.
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 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 ??
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.
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 ..
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 :)