Installed: PTS Exhaust-Joe Z series Race Performance w/pics
07-14-08, 09:14 PM
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I would like to thank Joe Z and the guys at PTS for the install. 
The exhaust is great and the quality is by far one of the best I seen. To the material use and design. Like Joe said the exhaust was drown out by the supercharger and the BOV. haha. But at highways speed from 60-120 the exhaust sounds great even just cruising down the street. This is by far the best exhaust for my application with the supercharger. Thanks again Joe Z.....
07-14-08, 10:18 PM
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Very glad to hear you are happy with the new system Doug!!! 
^Ah yes.. good thing... I was 99.9% sure that yours were flattened or fully "pancaked"...
But anyone who has NOT disturbed there OEM gaskets prior, should have no problem re-using them for the new exhaust install...
However, for those of you that want that extra piece of mind, new gaskets are like $7 or $8 each at Toyota... and few bucks more at Lexus..
You will need two..
Lexus / Toyota Part # 90917-06078
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But anyone who has NOT disturbed there OEM gaskets prior, should have no problem re-using them for the new exhaust install...
However, for those of you that want that extra piece of mind, new gaskets are like $7 or $8 each at Toyota... and few bucks more at Lexus..
You will need two..
Lexus / Toyota Part # 90917-06078
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07-14-08, 10:39 PM
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Also, we used a Lexus / Toyota O2 Sensor removal tool. Which went very smoothly... and looked exaclty like the one pICtured below...
VERY IMPORTANT TO HAVE THE OEM EXHAUST FULLY COOLED DOWN BEFORE STARTING THE REMOVAL OF THE O2 SENSORS
-THIS WILL HELP PREVENT STRIPING OF THE SENSOR THREADS
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VERY IMPORTANT TO HAVE THE OEM EXHAUST FULLY COOLED DOWN BEFORE STARTING THE REMOVAL OF THE O2 SENSORS-THIS WILL HELP PREVENT STRIPING OF THE SENSOR THREADS
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07-15-08, 11:08 PM
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We used what fit correctly and what is used by Lexus & Toyota Techs..
A "regular wrench" will not work.... also, a "regular deep O2 socket" will not work properly either, not enough horizontal space..
We also need you to take some nice video's for us when your done with the install.....
PM, if you need any help with anything..
Joe Z
A "regular wrench" will not work.... also, a "regular deep O2 socket" will not work properly either, not enough horizontal space..
We also need you to take some nice video's for us when your done with the install.....
PM, if you need any help with anything..
Joe Z
07-16-08, 07:50 AM
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We used what fit correctly and what is used by Lexus & Toyota Techs..
A "regular wrench" will not work.... also, a "regular deep O2 socket" will not work properly either, not enough horizontal space..
We also need you to take some nice video's for us when your done with the install.....
PM, if you need any help with anything..
Joe Z
A "regular wrench" will not work.... also, a "regular deep O2 socket" will not work properly either, not enough horizontal space..
We also need you to take some nice video's for us when your done with the install.....
PM, if you need any help with anything..
Joe Z
Im gonna make a DIY too, and I got more coming!!
07-16-08, 05:45 PM
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So we need an SST for such an install?? By the way nice craftsmanship the welds look excellent!
We used what fit correctly and what is used by Lexus & Toyota Techs..
A "regular wrench" will not work.... also, a "regular deep O2 socket" will not work properly either, not enough horizontal space..
We also need you to take some nice video's for us when your done with the install.....
PM, if you need any help with anything..
Joe Z
A "regular wrench" will not work.... also, a "regular deep O2 socket" will not work properly either, not enough horizontal space..
We also need you to take some nice video's for us when your done with the install.....
PM, if you need any help with anything..
Joe Z
07-18-08, 08:24 AM
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Thanks for the kind words again gang!!! I will let the shop know for sure...
^^ Not necessarily the same exact (SST) tool... But there are a few different brands out there with a similar design... (as shown in post# 21)
This is not your typical DIY install.. but if your handy with a couple of wrenches and 4 jack stands, then you should be good....
If NOT, I STRONGLY recommend an experienced Technician at a 3rd party shop to do the install..
Having the car on a lift, high in the air, makes a world of a difference..
Joe Z
This is not your typical DIY install.. but if your handy with a couple of wrenches and 4 jack stands, then you should be good....
If NOT, I STRONGLY recommend an experienced Technician at a 3rd party shop to do the install..
Having the car on a lift, high in the air, makes a world of a difference..
Joe Z
Last edited by Joe Z; 07-18-08 at 08:28 AM.