bahrcf

Hello all, I am looking into headers for my rcf, originally wanted novel, but price is a factor but more over the waiting time is way too long, so now I am confused on which ones to go with, my planned setup is to keep my oem axel back I upgraded my midpipe already. My goal is to get an even deeper richer sound, I liked how exotic the novel sounds, what is the closest sounding header to novel?

05RollaXRS

I honestly would go with PPE EL Headers. Proven gains, sounds amazing (almost as good as Novel) and way cheaper. American Race Headers is another good option that customers seem to be happy with.

vraa

iTrader: (2)

I went with novel, there is no comparison

All the others TO ME sound like mustangs and camaros

I could only get the JDM style sound out with novel style headers

Meraki Autoworks

iTrader: (8)

PPE EL is our best header.

-Josh

bahrcf

that's the best setup and my number one setup, but thing is the wait time is too long and unknown even. Contacted a vendor about them was told wait time is unknown and they are no longer taking new orders on them until they forfill other customers orders that have been waiting. I know good things come to those who wait, but I know what 2 to 3 months means when ordering parts from Japan, turns to 6 to 8 months which is also a bummer, love the novel but not realistic now seeing the uncertainty in ETA, that's why I am looking for something similar or close to novel.

flowrider

iTrader: (9)

Not really. UEL PPE headers do have a lumpy Detroit V8 sound. Some folks like that. However the EL PPE header does not, it has a more exotic sound IMO.

Note: I have had both styles, and the Dyno says they are about the same on power increases. However, as I posted, PPE UEL an EL have different sound characteristics and appeal to different folks. Me - I have and like the EL.

bahrcf

what is your exact setup if you dont mind me asking? im planning on keeping the stock axel back just change the midpipe to remove resonators.

vraa

iTrader: (2)

Someone should send me a set of EL PPE and I'll put them on and take videos haha

flowrider

iTrader: (9)

I had them on my ISF - Final configuration was EL with PPE dual mode exhaust. My LC is configured the same way.

bahrcf

Do ppe el sound close to novel el since they are both el?

05RollaXRS

Here is a video of PPE EL Headers on RCF. You can draw your own conclusions as far as sound quality goes (it has Invidia full exhaust as well).

vraa

iTrader: (2)

You are not in USA right? Hmmm maybe I could sell you my cerakoted set, I was working on getting a custom set of inconel headers made

Miggie

I ordered the PPE UEL headers and I'm waiting for them to arrive. TO ME i like the deeper sound and it's cheaper too lolz

adreano17

I am going against the grain of a lot of people. But the Novel is not worth the price.

I get it....Novel sounds good, and looks good as well. However, it actually yields less gains than a PPE EL header. That just doesn't make sense to ME.

IMHO - PPE EL is the best of both worlds (sound and performance). UEL is bang for your buck if you prefer the sound.

RRRacing

iTrader: (1)

Great video and great sounding car.

If the OP needs assistance with PPE headers and/or tune we're here to help.

-Justin
RR Sales