|
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
11-09-2008, 08:50 PM | #1 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 193152
Join Date: Oct 2008
Chapter/Region:
NWIC
Location: Seattle, Washington
Vehicle:05 WRX WRB |
Exhuast questions
Im slowly upgrading my WRX, and I need some advice/recommendations.
-I really dislike the look of those huge exhaust tips, especailly when they are tilted sideways, so I;m looking for something with either a more subtle single tip, or a twin. So far I've looked a Cobb turboback, which is much more expensive then other turbobacks, from what i've seen. Are there other good exhausts that dont have huge tips? Im a big function over form guy, but it drives me nuts to see those huge things dangling from underneath the car. Suggestions?
* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.
|
11-09-2008, 09:51 PM | #2 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 113012
Join Date: Apr 2006
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Chilltown NJ
Vehicle:'04 XT red LIFTED '15 XV CROSSTREK LIFTED |
i have a cobb and i would choose that over any other exhaust but if you want a cheaper one that also looks stock a borla hush is stock loooking
|
11-09-2008, 10:07 PM | #3 |
NASIOC SUPER Supporter
n00b jesus Member#: 200000
Join Date: May 2008
Chapter/Region:
RMIC
Location: the mountains
Vehicle:2012 Wrangler |
cobb ftw! no regrets
|
11-09-2008, 10:10 PM | #4 |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 58864
Join Date: Apr 2004
Chapter/Region:
SCIC
Location: San Diego
|
I would recommend Borla if you're looking to spend a little less..
I do love my GReddy Ti-C |
11-09-2008, 11:51 PM | #5 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 193152
Join Date: Oct 2008
Chapter/Region:
NWIC
Location: Seattle, Washington
Vehicle:05 WRX WRB |
What makes the Cobb better than the rest, and worth the price?
Also, stupid question, but no tuning is required with uppipe, and turboback installed...correct? |
11-10-2008, 02:03 AM | #6 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 71234
Join Date: Sep 2004
Chapter/Region:
South East
Location: Fort Polk, LA
Vehicle:2002 WRX Stage 2 Peelin Pearl Black |
While tuning is not required it is highly recomended. You really dont need it if you justchange out the up pipe but after that you really should look at doing it. My suggestion to you would be to go with the acess port first since it allows you to do alot even without a fully TBE. Plus when you do finally get your TBE your set. +1 for the Cobb exhaust as well. Its not so much as its better from the rest so much as what its going to do for you and what you are looking for. Like you said you like the look of the stock exhaust and this will do it for you. The main other difference will be that it opens up your system allowing it to flow better with less bends.
|
11-10-2008, 02:39 AM | #7 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 179478
Join Date: May 2008
Chapter/Region:
MWSOC
Location: Cleveland<OH>
Vehicle:2000 Impreza 2.5 RS Sedona Red Pearl |
|
11-10-2008, 03:05 AM | #8 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 181780
Join Date: Jun 2008
Chapter/Region:
VIC
Location: B.C. Canada
Vehicle:2002 WRX Sedan PSM '01 CBR 600 F4i |
I'm a big fan of my Greddy Ti-C. It's the large cannister variety, but not as big as some of the other ones. It also exits the vehicle straight, not at some stupid angle like alot of the other ones (i hate that too!). It's loud, but not obnoxiously so. If you aren't into the big melon launchers I would say go with the Greddy Evo2. It looks closer to stock, is fairly quiet, great quality and reasonably priced. Heres a site that ran a bunch of tests on catbacks and has specs like dB at idle, price etc:
http://www.turbomagazine.com/tech/02...lts/index.html |
11-10-2008, 07:17 AM | #9 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 193880
Join Date: Nov 2008
Vehicle:2005 WRX Wagon Black |
I was in the same predicament 2 months ago. I don't like to draw much attention but wanted stage 2. I researched every possible nasioc thread and youtube clip. Here's what my 2005 WRX Wagon ended up with. For the price, I couldn't be happier.
Maddad Steathback http://www.daddysscp.com/dcart4/prod...3&cat=5&page=1 Maddad 2.5" Whisper Single Tip http://www.daddysscp.com/dcart4/prod...0&cat=2&page=1 Here's a sound clip on a white wagon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW8eSqJ8Yr0 Bosal catless uppipe Cobb OTS Stage 2 map |
11-10-2008, 07:24 AM | #10 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 136358
Join Date: Jan 2007
Chapter/Region:
NESIC
Location: Newington, CT
Vehicle:2006 WRX Limited 6mt/5x114/vf43/S204 |
i have cobb exhaust and love it. looks like stock so people don't know unless they go read it
|
11-10-2008, 07:38 AM | #11 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 133147
Join Date: Nov 2006
Chapter/Region:
RMIC
Location: Colorado springs, CO
Vehicle:06 WRX/FOZZ AW |
I say go with a DP and keep the stock CBE. That way you get a stock look, with power gains.
|
11-10-2008, 09:13 AM | #12 |
NASIOC SUPER Supporter
n00b jesus Member#: 200000
Join Date: May 2008
Chapter/Region:
RMIC
Location: the mountains
Vehicle:2012 Wrangler |
|
11-10-2008, 09:35 AM | #13 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 183874
Join Date: Jul 2008
Chapter/Region:
MAIC
Location: VA/PHILLY
Vehicle:95 Integra SE w/ 01 ITR exterior!? |
gotta go cobb...
|
11-10-2008, 09:35 AM | #14 |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 154434
Join Date: Jul 2007
Chapter/Region:
NWIC
Location: USMC Land
Vehicle:2009 WRX Hatch <@_@> SWP |
Suggestions:
Borla hush Borla XR-1 Magnaflow catback Perrin single tip Perrin twin tip Megan stealth Megan black stealth Cobb turboback Any generic twin tip muffler welded on to your current set up. (Replacement of the muffler) Subaru SPT Subaru Bosal Remus catback Maddad etc etc..... just keep seaching man there is alot of stock looking catbacks out there |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
03 OBS exhuast question | Big Nasty | Normally Aspirated Powertrain | 3 | 02-10-2004 08:40 PM |
dp to exhuast question | darkstar1122 | Newbies & FAQs | 13 | 01-21-2004 10:33 AM |
Exhuast Question (Blitz NurSpec) | Happy_Days | Factory 2.0L Turbo Powertrain (EJ Series Factory 2.0L Turbo) | 4 | 09-28-2003 11:07 PM |
Apexi N1 catback exhuast question | SubaruPreza | Normally Aspirated with bolt-on Forced Induction Powertrain | 2 | 11-27-2002 02:30 PM |
more annoying exhuast questions | imprezive | Newbies & FAQs | 11 | 10-21-2000 09:29 AM |