When did Imprezas lose that boxer rumble and start sounding like civics?

plunk10 · 10-07-2009, 04:02 PM

Last night, I followed a base impreza, probably a 2005-6 model. This car had an aftermarket exhaust system on it. Normally, I'd expect to hear the boxer rumble that these Subarus are known for. However, as he revved the hell out of her, she sounded like an old modded civic or integra. WTF

I thought it sounded like ****

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maxpower45 · 10-07-2009, 04:03 PM

equal length headers?

Mr.Sparkle · 10-07-2009, 04:04 PM

Equal length headers

Jard · 10-07-2009, 04:04 PM

headers of an equal length

Whitford · 10-07-2009, 04:04 PM

I want to cockslap those r'tards that do the ELH mod.

zombiefeedingtime · 10-07-2009, 04:05 PM

footers of opposite width

WRX Shenanigans · 10-07-2009, 04:05 PM

2.5i's come with equal length headers from the factory. As said above, the boxer rumble that you cherish actually comes from the inferior design of unequal-length headers.

sperry · 10-07-2009, 04:05 PM

|------header-------|
|------header-------|

BhamRoadrunner · 10-07-2009, 04:05 PM

Equal lenths of headers

boxered · 10-07-2009, 04:06 PM

Heads of equal length.

plunk10 · 10-07-2009, 04:06 PM

oh... inferior?

I should put unequal length headers on my Accord, FTW

G&C · 10-07-2009, 04:06 PM

I think it may have something to do with the headers.

Brad Pittiful · 10-07-2009, 04:06 PM

equal length armbard

Beaverboy · 10-07-2009, 04:08 PM

The non-turbo engines got EL headers starting in '06.

WRX Shenanigans · 10-07-2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRX Shenanigans

2.5i's come with equal length headers from the factory. As said above, the boxer rumble that you cherish actually comes from the inferior design of unequal-length headers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by plunk10

oh... inferior?

I should put unequal length headers on my Accord, FTW

Did you read what I wrote...yes, unequal length headers are inferior...are you debating that?

SureGrap · 10-07-2009, 04:08 PM

A header that's created so as to be of equal length.

Mr.Sparkle · 10-07-2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whitford

I want to cockslap those r'tards that do the ELH mod.

Doesn't the Spec C come with ELH?

ScubaruImpreza05 · 10-07-2009, 04:11 PM

The headers, which are of equal length, are the culprit to your Honduuuuuuh sounding complaint. It actually raised the Hp of the NA Imprezas, when paired with the OEM upgrade cam.

However, the boxer growl is still quite prevalent in the cabin when paired with an intake (I would suggest the Williaty's).

teh Phil · 10-07-2009, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRX Shenanigans

Did you read what I wrote...yes, unequal length headers are inferior...are you debating that?

Srsly, I'm curious, why is that an inferior design? Does it create a misfire of sorts?

ardevas09 · 10-07-2009, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Sparkle

Doesn't the Spec C come with ELH?

yes, but its inferior

ZMANNH25rs · 10-07-2009, 04:12 PM

Sum distance noggins...

pete_falcone · 10-07-2009, 04:13 PM

Igualmente el headers.

Mr.Sparkle · 10-07-2009, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ardevas09

yes, but its inferior

NO, equal length is SUPERIOR.

plunk10 · 10-07-2009, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRX Shenanigans

Did you read what I wrote...yes, unequal length headers are inferior...are you debating that?

no. I'm just wondering why Subaru chose to install unequal length headers on the car, if they are known to be inferior. Furthermore, if equal length = better, I'm surprised everyone didn't mod their subies to be equal length. Perhaps the performance difference is minimal?

Hotrodguru · 10-07-2009, 04:15 PM

Equal Length, the headers must be.

Old vid -

2002 Subaru Impreza WRX - GP Moto Equal Length Hea - Car Videos on StreetFire

10-07-2009, 04:02 PM	#1
plunk10 Scooby Specialist Member#: 32342 Join Date: Jan 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC	When did Imprezas lose that boxer rumble and start sounding like civics? Last night, I followed a base impreza, probably a 2005-6 model. This car had an aftermarket exhaust system on it. Normally, I'd expect to hear the boxer rumble that these Subarus are known for. However, as he revved the hell out of her, she sounded like an old modded civic or integra. WTF I thought it sounded like **** Bonus: The license plate said PLMEOVR * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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10-07-2009, 04:03 PM	#2
maxpower45 Scooby Specialist Member#: 84445 Join Date: Apr 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: NC Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon SRP	equal length headers?

10-07-2009, 04:04 PM	#3
Mr.Sparkle Scooby Specialist Member#: 83725 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Vehicle: this is my horse, isn't he amazing!	Equal length headers

10-07-2009, 04:04 PM	#4
Jard In the Silly Seat Moderator Member#: 34935 Join Date: Apr 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Real Murrland Faces! Vehicle: SPB- $280 mother**** dollars bucks monies cash	headers of an equal length

10-07-2009, 04:04 PM	#5
Whitford NASIOC Supporter Member#: 97875 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Boys Town Vehicle: Das Bagger 288	I want to cockslap those r'tards that do the ELH mod.

10-07-2009, 04:05 PM	#6
zombiefeedingtime Scooby Newbie Member#: 109380 Join Date: Mar 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Between Chris' thighs	footers of opposite width

10-07-2009, 04:05 PM	#7
WRX Shenanigans Scooby Specialist Member#: 101378 Join Date: Nov 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: VA Vehicle: 2009 SantaFe Limited Actually pretty oontzy!	2.5i's come with equal length headers from the factory. As said above, the boxer rumble that you cherish actually comes from the inferior design of unequal-length headers.

10-07-2009, 04:05 PM	#8
sperry Scooby Specialist Member#: 8636 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Reno, NV Vehicle: 94 SVX, 02 WRX, 01 F-250 SuperDuty	\|------header-------\| \|------header-------\|

10-07-2009, 04:05 PM	#9
BhamRoadrunner Scooby Specialist Member#: 87294 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Unicorns. ****in Unicorns	Equal lenths of headers

10-07-2009, 04:06 PM	#10
boxered Scooby Specialist Member#: 61884 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Is it snowing yet?	Heads of equal length.

10-07-2009, 04:06 PM	#11
plunk10 Scooby Specialist Member#: 32342 Join Date: Jan 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC	oh... inferior? I should put unequal length headers on my Accord, FTW

10-07-2009, 04:06 PM	#12
G&C Scooby Newbie Member#: 185995 Join Date: Aug 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Buffalo/Rochester Vehicle: 2004 WRX WRB	I think it may have something to do with the headers.

10-07-2009, 04:06 PM	#13
Brad Pittiful NASIOC Supporter Member#: 34931 Join Date: Apr 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: A Town Called Malice Vehicle: Dee Dee Ramone says eat dope and potato chips	equal length armbard

10-07-2009, 04:08 PM	#14
Beaverboy Scooby Guru Member#: 44501 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: W. NC Vehicle: '16 Nissan 510 Brown	The non-turbo engines got EL headers starting in '06.

10-07-2009, 04:08 PM	#16
SureGrap NASIOC Supporter Member#: 6590 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: FBHIC - Mopsy Vehicle: Hi I'm Darth Nihilus	A header that's created so as to be of equal length.

10-07-2009, 04:11 PM	#18
ScubaruImpreza05 Scooby Specialist Member#: 74041 Join Date: Nov 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: A-town PA Vehicle: I Like PIE!	The headers, which are of equal length, are the culprit to your Honduuuuuuh sounding complaint. It actually raised the Hp of the NA Imprezas, when paired with the OEM upgrade cam. However, the boxer growl is still quite prevalent in the cabin when paired with an intake (I would suggest the Williaty's).

10-07-2009, 04:12 PM	#21
ZMANNH25rs Scooby Newbie Member#: 9401 Join Date: Aug 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Be more conscious... Vehicle: . Truth is a pathless land...	Sum distance noggins...

10-07-2009, 04:13 PM	#22
pete_falcone Scooby Specialist Member#: 123330 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: North Mexico (San Bro-nardino) Vehicle: 06 Pedosoob NJIC (2004-2009)	Igualmente el headers.