PRL Motorsports FK8 Civic Type-R High Volume

[SpoolinFK8]

Thanks for all the tips!

What’s the easiest way to replace the OEM studs with Rampage Ti units? That will be the other project I tackle when installing the downpipe

same thing brother, soak the two studs, screw in two nuts halfway into the studs, tighten them together now use the inner nut closes to the turbo to loosen the stud out. Again slow movement are the best, soak as desired after ever 2-3 mm of movement. Should come right out. Repeat the process to install new studs. this time you’ll use the outer nut to tighten the stud into the turbo. Also recommend use a small amount of anti-cease grease on the thread going into the turbo.

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[SpoolinFK8]

I finally decided to unbox my PRL HVDP, Wasn’t going to until i order the PRL V2 P600 Turbo. I must say this DP is a thing of beauty. Heavier than my previous PRL HFDP for sure. Also just received my Ti bolts.

 

[Si_chRis]

Received mine this week. Looks great together with the front pipe. Not sure when I will be installing it. Maybe after winter lol.

 

[Tyrannosaurus WRX]

Had my downpipe Installed by my local performance shop. According to them it went well!

Takes the factory heat shields and looks stock under the hood as a result. Have this paired with the MAPerformance exhaust and it sounds insane! Had the exhaust on first so as a comparison it got a little louder and meaner sounding but very livable thanks to the 400 cell cat. Other competitors out there have 100-300 cell so I would imagine those being a little bit louder and a bit more drone? Super happy with my choice.

 

[Tyrannosaurus WRX]

Just incase anyone is interested with how this downpipe sounds with the MAPerformance exhaust. See my thread I just posted videos on the last page.

https://www.civicx.com/forum/thread...sed-maperformance-street-exhaust.63016/page-3

 

[CJizzle_FK8]

Can't wait to get mine installed! The final piece of the puzzle

 

[BBTypeR]

Those who have it installed, thoughts?

PRL has removed the item from their website citing their inability to source the cat due to logistics so get them while you can at other sites.

 

[.grimace]

Those who have it installed, thoughts?

PRL has removed the item from their website citing their inability to source the cat due to logistics so get them while you can at other sites.

Wow I'm glad I got mine when I did.

I had their first gen catted DP on my 2017 and noticed next to no noise difference.

This new gen2 catted DP on my 2021 definitely makes more noise. Nothing crazy but a bit of a rumble it didnt have before. I like it.

Overall fit and finish is perfect as you'd expect.

I hear all this hype about snapping the turbo studs but I really dont get it. Just go nice and slow and you're fine we've done like 4-5 now with zero issues. I wonder if the people snapping them are taking their 1/2 milwaukee impact gun to them?

 

[SpoolinFK8]

Wow I'm glad I got mine when I did.

I had their first gen catted DP on my 2017 and noticed next to no noise difference.

This new gen2 catted DP on my 2021 definitely makes more noise. Nothing crazy but a bit of a rumble it didnt have before. I like it.

Overall fit and finish is perfect as you'd expect.

I hear all this hype about snapping the turbo studs but I really dont get it. Just go nice and slow and you're fine we've done like 4-5 now with zero issues. I wonder if the people snapping them are taking their 1/2 milwaukee impact gun to them?

same here. Glad i got mine when they first were released. To say the least i got it for Black Friday. Installing mine in about a week

 

[Centripetal]

I hear all this hype about snapping the turbo studs but I really dont get it. Just go nice and slow and you're fine we've done like 4-5 now with zero issues. I wonder if the people snapping them are taking their 1/2 milwaukee impact gun to them?

I use an impact and have had zero issues. I just put it on low and let it hit until it comes loose. What they tell you to do in the manual is to hit the wrench with a hammer. That’s exactly what an impact wrench does. They just have different sources of energy.

 

[.grimace]

I use an impact and have had zero issues. I just put it on low and let it hit until it comes loose. What they tell you to do in the manual is to hit the wrench with a hammer. That’s exactly what an impact wrench does. They just have different sources of energy.

really a wrench with a hammer wtf? Are people that weak?

I just used a 3/8 ratchet with a breaker bar and went super easy on it. Don’t just crank that thing down like it owes you money but ease into it and its so simple.

 

[jon_g9]

Anyone measure the gains from this dp?

 

[Sam3]

so get them while you can at other sites

Thanks for the tip! I just got this from Art of Attack. They have another one in stock in case someone wants to grab it.

Somehow I thought retailers don't stock them and they ship directly from PRL. I contacted PRL and they said the cat is sourced form Canada and the with trucker protests, they have no ETA when it'll be back in stock.

 

[jb99]

Anyone measure the gains from this dp?

I just had this dp and PRL frontpipe installed and going in for a re-tune next week. I'll post my before and after numbers.

 

[BrokeCTROwner]

Wow I'm glad I got mine when I did.

I had their first gen catted DP on my 2017 and noticed next to no noise difference.

This new gen2 catted DP on my 2021 definitely makes more noise. Nothing crazy but a bit of a rumble it didnt have before. I like it.

Overall fit and finish is perfect as you'd expect.

I hear all this hype about snapping the turbo studs but I really dont get it. Just go nice and slow and you're fine we've done like 4-5 now with zero issues. I wonder if the people snapping them are taking their 1/2 milwaukee impact gun to them?

I actually snapped mine last summer with hand tools. I’d taken the downpipe off 2 other times prior with no issue

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