Richie v6

Stock precats 16lb 15oz
V3 PCDs 8lb 11oz

Weight reduction over stock
8lb 4oz

V2 PCDs 5lb 6oz

Weight increase from V2 PCDs
3lb 5oz


I will do it. Did are you still CEL free with 8th gen?


Stock precats 16lb 15oz
V3 PCDs 8lb 11oz
V2 PCDs 5lb 6oz

How much theoretical HP is that?

I had them offset the casting slightly and eliminate the notch there should be no issue running the heat shield. No more phone calls from angry customers wondering why their pipe is dented.



They basically remove the cats, so it increases the emissions. They are definitely not smog legal.

jr27

how long will you keep the $345 price on these richie? i want to see the power the hfc option gives us compared to the pcd. i am only concered about the rasp because i just recieved ur j-pipe so if i can reduce the rasp without sacrificing TOO much power i may be interested in the hfc option, but if it does sacrifice power too much i will suck it up and go for the pcd but i dont want to miss out on the $345 price.

Inaccurate

Given 220 WHP and 3580 Lbs
Stock precats 16lb 15oz
V3 PCDs 8lb 11oz = 8.25 lbs less than oem = 0.508 HP Increase
V2 PCDs 5lb 6oz = 11.56 lbs less than oem = 0.713 HP Increase

Going from a V2 to a V3, you will loss 0.205 HP based on the weight penalty.

Relax folks, this is just a joke between me and Richie. But, it is true.



Too funny

Wow. Looks GREAT. I always hated that dent. Glad to see it gone.

Another feature of the thick-walled casting is that a person can easily drill and tap it to install a EGT gauge. For mine with the V2, I had to get it welded.

ABP_04TL

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niceeee... to bad i have the V2s oh well PCDs FTW!

Sonnick

With that "dent" removed, they should definitely flow better....hmm.............................

Richie v6

Around the end of Jan

blkaspec

DAMN YOU!!!!! my V2's are not even on my car yet.....but these do look great

jr27

ok cool thanks richie, i will make sure i get these pre-ordered next month so i dont miss out on this price. by the way i just installed my v3 j-pipe, i love it man great work.

greco9885

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cant wait

mrlal8

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any news on the HFC?

phee

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those are some nice pipes. no homo

TL Luver

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my only question is who's gonna sell me there old v2's or even v1's for a deal!!!

BostonSilverTypeS

so Richie quick question with this V3 PCD. Since these are out does that mean my V2 pcd will crack or you just made these just to beef it up even more. Don't want to update if there is no power difference and the V2 are working just fine for me........

Either way though great product update those V3 look good!! As always amazing stuff Richie

Sonnick

I have a ? too Richie. What are those acronyms in your first post? CAD? And the other one? How do those 2 make these V3 flow better than the V2?

Richie v6

I will try and get some details up this week. I have been swamped getting this exhaust out.

I had these made since they are stronger and easier to manufacture. There is just 4 welds now instead of 6+ and no more weird bends.

CMM Coordinate-measuring machine The stock precats were scanned for exact measurements. The transition from flange to pipe is much smoother now, almost like a funnel. Before we had to abruptly stretch the tube in order to fit the head flange.

Duronn

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Any news on the new PCDs?

greco9885

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there is your answer

greco9885

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cad = computer aided design. i took that class in high school, was actually really cool, but somewhat difficult

anx1300c

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He was saying he'd be keeping the price at $345 till the end of January.

MEM3

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richie can i see a pic of the inside casting on the bellmouth

TheChamp531

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Hey Richie, can you PM me the price of the V3 PCD-HFC and V3 J-pipe price + shipping to 77450?

I don't like deposits because I end up using the money on something else. So if its OK with you, I'd like to pre-pay the whole thing now!

Richie v6

My prototype set is a little dirty and dinged up.



Sneak peek.



Sounds fine with me I will PM you.

jr27

i guess thats the hfc v3. they look sick. any info on price and power gain difference compared to the pcd v3? this will help me make up my mind on which to order. great work man

MEM3

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very nice casting! not grainy at all

anx1300c

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Cats look sick!!! Should flow 80-90% of what the PCD's flow. I wouldn't even mind having them unfinished like this; don't need shiny cats.

Richie v6

Not sure about the power difference but the price will be around $220 more for the high flow cores.

Lost wax casting, the surface is quite smooth.

The piping was delivered this week, 20' sections are a pain to handle. Stainless 304 in 14 gauge. Exhaust are typically made with 18 or 16 gauge. (smaller gauge = bigger)

anx1300c

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That's a lot of stainless steel!

And the price looks good; I think a lot of people thought the cats would be like 1k.

ABP_04TL

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damn Richie is really doing his shit.... good stuff ma dude

NCTL05

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I'm excited for the HFC's. They look good as is. However a nice polished ceramic coating would be BALLER!!

Richie v6

Nah PCDs + 2 cores.

I will look into it I am guessing it will be 100-150 extra for a polished ceramic coat

anx1300c

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I don't own any RV6 products yet, but am waiting patiently to purchase the HFC's and at this time I would like to nominate Richie as the most innovative R&D guy/vendor of TL performance products for 2010. Hell, make that every year.

SharksBreath

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richie, how's the progress on these coming along? eta date still end of january?

NCTL05

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That would be pimptastic! This is the only performance part I am really looking to buy next. Other car money is going to maintenance. Cant wait for these!

jptl04

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let me know when and where to send payment!!!

jnc2000

Bump for another push for R&D on the 4G side. Good work Richie - now bring us some parts

anx1300c

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Are we close to getting the HFC's on the dyno, Richie?

erick3

wow...look at those! look beefy. i can attest to the durability of the V2's. The V1's were great, but with the amount of abuse i took them through, it's no wonder why they cracked (albeit, only the rears). The V2 replacements that Richie sent me went through the exact same (well, maybe a little worse) abuse + frequent hard launches (60A Innovative Motor Mounts <- didn't take the abuse by the way, as they FLEXED and were replaced) and survived without any sort of breakage. PHENOMENAL PRODUCT and EVEN BETTER (PROBABLY SOME OF THE BEST) CUSTOMER SERVICE, I'VE EVER, EVER, EVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF EXPERIENCING, in my LIFE.

Hope all's well RICHIE! Thanks again man!!!

mrlal8

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yeah after seeing the HFPC picture i decided to get that instead of the V3 pcd


so excited for these to finally come out

Richie v6

The casting are finished just waiting for the machine shop to mill down the mating surfaces and tap the holes. I am hoping this goes quickly the machine shop could only dedicate one CNC machine to this project. Right now we are looking at a early Feb delivery.

I will be posting up a PCD/HFPC feeler tonight for the 4Gs. We need 20 people to make it happen. The 4G jpipe prototype is done, we pushed for the longest runner length again.


I am going to try and find a local TL to dyno for me. My trans is out in my TL, I am waiting on a few companies to get back to me on upgraded clutch packs on the autos.

NCTL05

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This option would also help keep that power robbing heat from the exhaust low and underhood temps low as well. Sounds good!