favorite muffler

ychan · 07-22-2002, 07:13 PM

ok, i'm going with the mrt system, but i'm not sure about the muffler. anybody got a pic of it installed? i was wondering what everybody's favorite muffler is that fits on the stock exhasut sytem (which will also fit in the MRT, right?), also wondering where a good place to get it is, and the cost. pics would be sweet. seems like so many people like the stromung, how come? thanks, take care.
-y

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obyone · 07-22-2002, 08:28 PM

What I have to say about my Stromung axle back.

"If the sound from a V8 was considered Natural suger, I'd call the sound from my stromung dual tip: Nutra sweet." It's pretty dam good, but there something just not quite right about the sound. But remember...I am very VERY picky.

dsj · 07-22-2002, 09:19 PM

I absolutely love my Stromung single tip exhaust. The sound is perfect! It snarls at idle and low rpms, and at high rpms and wide open throttle, it roars.

My buddies are very impressed (jealous

) of the sound that exhaust makes!
Later.

Penphoe · 07-22-2002, 09:42 PM

My friend said my dual-tip Stromung is too noisy. This was when I first started my car and it was idling. Then I revved it all the way up!

LaterZ!
Darren!!

windfactory · 07-22-2002, 09:46 PM

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my RS temp page

ychan · 07-22-2002, 10:52 PM

oooooooo... i like the sound. still not crazy about the look, but it sounds good.
-y

Kostamojen · 07-23-2002, 02:25 AM

Stromung Dual-Tip. Everything else just doesnt sound as good!

MY99 2.5GT · 07-23-2002, 10:53 AM

Just remember that the MRT Header Section smooths out exhaust flow so much that it changes the sound of the subaru exhaust. Its still very low but not as raspy or snarly like the Borla/Random/Stromung setup. Its not V8 like but more like a very smooth low pitched one. I think it still sounds good especially the lovely caugh sputter it makes in between shifts

Brad

phucvtec · 07-23-2002, 11:02 AM

Very satisfied with my Stromung stainless dual tip, mid pipe set up. Combined with borla headers and random cat, the sound is suductive

One warning though, i have periodically developed a rattle from inside the dual tip muffler. First time it happened, i returned the muffler directly to stromung and they replaced it (2 months later). It happened again with the new muffler in about 8 months. This time i just waited to see what would happen. It seems to have left for the time being. My fingers are crossed...

cvalle-sd · 07-23-2002, 11:17 AM

Sti Ver.6 - the legend

scubaracer · 07-23-2002, 11:52 AM

hands down.................SCOOBYSPORT!

RaceCarRiot · 07-23-2002, 12:03 PM

no way, the prodrive WR sport is the KING of rear sections.

beats me as to where you can get one for the GC8 in the states now, though...the GDA fits, but one of the hangers has to be re-welded in the proper spot.

no, i'm not getting rid of mine.

scubaracer · 07-23-2002, 12:23 PM

oh, i forgot about the prodrive. that would be a tough decision between the two.

Prodrive vs. Scoobysport..........!

ychan · 07-23-2002, 12:32 PM

any pics of it installed?
-y

Reciprocity · 07-23-2002, 02:01 PM

I like my Borla can. It looks "aftermarket" without being an over the top Japanese style exhaust can. The tip is fairly big but I like it that way. It fits perfectly and has never given me any problems. I would describe it as a bigger version of the stock exhaust.

Sound wise it's a great rumble. Like others have said with the Borla header it had a serious sound to it...something between a powerful V8 and a bad a$$ motorcycle. I liked it a lot...when idling it would just rumble rumble pop rumble pop rumble.

The MRT system though (with the same can) has a very different sound. It's much more of a "high performance" type sound instead of a deep rumble. It will roar, seriously roar at WOT and high revs...but honestly my intake drowns it out (but then my intake is way over the top).

Performance wise I barely noticed anything when I first put the can on (and midpipe, but stock cats an header). The exhaust can mod is pretty much a looks thing...and won't make a real difference until several other things have been done.

NC

ychan · 07-23-2002, 02:10 PM

so what's the general consensus on the MRT muffler?
-y

Reciprocity · 07-23-2002, 02:22 PM

Most people here know I am a HUGE MRT fan. I love those guys and their products.

But the MRT exhaust can isn't that great. Even if I wanted to get the MRT exhaust system I wouldn't get their can.

Oh yeah, I did get their exhaust system and didn't get their can.

NC

ychan · 07-23-2002, 02:59 PM

how much is the borla? where's a good place to get it?
-y

MY99 2.5GT · 07-24-2002, 10:56 AM

Last time I talked to Borla they said they wouldn't sell me and axle back muffler section. They said they only sell it as a Cat-Back kit.

The best place I have found to buy just Borla Mufflers is www.godfathercustoms.com. They have the Boomers Series for $239. Then all you would need to do is get a local exhaust shop to fab a muffler section that included your nice stainless steel Borla Muffler.

Brad

RaceCarRiot · 07-24-2002, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by scubaracer
oh, i forgot about the prodrive. that would be a tough decision between the two.

Prodrive vs. Scoobysport..........!

clash of the titans!! UK vs UK!

but seriously, they both are top shelf pieces.

the prodrive is james bond...subdued and charming, but will still kick your ass...whereas the scoobysport is the lead pipe wielding soccer hooligan of the bunch.

-adam-

Slack · 07-24-2002, 02:24 PM

I have a borla catback and I love the sound it makes. I can't imagine a borla muffler on a different exhaust of the same size sounding much different. Take it from me, the sound is beautiful and mean at the same time. But beware if you have a wife or gf, she might make you sell it!

I've seen guys selling their borla's on here b/c the wife said it was too loud. But on another not...my fiance loves how it sounds.

-Slack

ychan · 07-24-2002, 04:22 PM

i'm lucky, my girlfriend will love it.
-y

ychan · 07-25-2002, 10:10 AM

any opinions on the MRT muffler?
-y

Tats · 07-25-2002, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by scubaracer
hands down.................SCOOBYSPORT!

I agree..I even heard the ricer crowd say there is no sweeter sound than a scoobysport on a subaru.

Tats.

ychan · 07-25-2002, 09:28 PM

is that a good thing? that's like that's like a child-molestor telling you your son is good looking. (not that ricers are comparable, except they do some ungodly stuff to their cars).
-y

07-22-2002, 07:13 PM	#1
ychan Scooby Newbie Member#: 9418 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: nyc Vehicle: 2002 2.5rs aspen white	favorite muffler ok, i'm going with the mrt system, but i'm not sure about the muffler. anybody got a pic of it installed? i was wondering what everybody's favorite muffler is that fits on the stock exhasut sytem (which will also fit in the MRT, right?), also wondering where a good place to get it is, and the cost. pics would be sweet. seems like so many people like the stromung, how come? thanks, take care. -y * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

07-22-2002, 08:28 PM	#2
obyone Scooby Specialist Member#: 16523 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Inbetween Hesco's and T-walls Vehicle: JDM Maxxpro	What I have to say about my Stromung axle back. "If the sound from a V8 was considered Natural suger, I'd call the sound from my stromung dual tip: Nutra sweet." It's pretty dam good, but there something just not quite right about the sound. But remember...I am very VERY picky. Last edited by obyone; 07-23-2002 at 11:43 PM.

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windfactory Scooby Newbie Member#: 16108 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CA, Bay area Vehicle: 02GD Tuned EJ251 NA Blue Ridge Pearl	my lovely one... here u go, under my page...with video and sound lvl clips my RS temp page

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MY99 2.5GT Scooby Specialist Member#: 5030 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Martinsburg, WV, USA Vehicle: 1999 Legacy 2.5GT 05 Legacy GT 06 Armada	Just remember that the MRT Header Section smooths out exhaust flow so much that it changes the sound of the subaru exhaust. Its still very low but not as raspy or snarly like the Borla/Random/Stromung setup. Its not V8 like but more like a very smooth low pitched one. I think it still sounds good especially the lovely caugh sputter it makes in between shifts Brad

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Reciprocity Scooby Specialist Member#: 1165 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Lafayette, CA Vehicle: 1990 dcrawford died for your sins	I like my Borla can. It looks "aftermarket" without being an over the top Japanese style exhaust can. The tip is fairly big but I like it that way. It fits perfectly and has never given me any problems. I would describe it as a bigger version of the stock exhaust. Sound wise it's a great rumble. Like others have said with the Borla header it had a serious sound to it...something between a powerful V8 and a bad a$$ motorcycle. I liked it a lot...when idling it would just rumble rumble pop rumble pop rumble. The MRT system though (with the same can) has a very different sound. It's much more of a "high performance" type sound instead of a deep rumble. It will roar, seriously roar at WOT and high revs...but honestly my intake drowns it out (but then my intake is way over the top). Performance wise I barely noticed anything when I first put the can on (and midpipe, but stock cats an header). The exhaust can mod is pretty much a looks thing...and won't make a real difference until several other things have been done. NC

07-23-2002, 02:10 PM	#16
ychan Scooby Newbie Member#: 9418 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: nyc Vehicle: 2002 2.5rs aspen white	so what's the general consensus on the MRT muffler? -y

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Reciprocity Scooby Specialist Member#: 1165 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Lafayette, CA Vehicle: 1990 dcrawford died for your sins	Most people here know I am a HUGE MRT fan. I love those guys and their products. But the MRT exhaust can isn't that great. Even if I wanted to get the MRT exhaust system I wouldn't get their can. Oh yeah, I did get their exhaust system and didn't get their can. NC

07-23-2002, 02:59 PM	#18
ychan Scooby Newbie Member#: 9418 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: nyc Vehicle: 2002 2.5rs aspen white	how much is the borla? where's a good place to get it? -y

07-24-2002, 10:56 AM	#19
MY99 2.5GT Scooby Specialist Member#: 5030 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Martinsburg, WV, USA Vehicle: 1999 Legacy 2.5GT 05 Legacy GT 06 Armada	Last time I talked to Borla they said they wouldn't sell me and axle back muffler section. They said they only sell it as a Cat-Back kit. The best place I have found to buy just Borla Mufflers is www.godfathercustoms.com. They have the Boomers Series for $239. Then all you would need to do is get a local exhaust shop to fab a muffler section that included your nice stainless steel Borla Muffler. Brad

07-24-2002, 02:24 PM	#21
Slack Scooby Specialist Member#: 17548 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, Ga	I have a borla catback and I love the sound it makes. I can't imagine a borla muffler on a different exhaust of the same size sounding much different. Take it from me, the sound is beautiful and mean at the same time. But beware if you have a wife or gf, she might make you sell it! I've seen guys selling their borla's on here b/c the wife said it was too loud. But on another not...my fiance loves how it sounds. -Slack

07-24-2002, 04:22 PM	#22
ychan Scooby Newbie Member#: 9418 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: nyc Vehicle: 2002 2.5rs aspen white	i'm lucky, my girlfriend will love it. -y

07-25-2002, 10:10 AM	#23
ychan Scooby Newbie Member#: 9418 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: nyc Vehicle: 2002 2.5rs aspen white	any opinions on the MRT muffler? -y

07-25-2002, 09:28 PM	#25
ychan Scooby Newbie Member#: 9418 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: nyc Vehicle: 2002 2.5rs aspen white	is that a good thing? that's like that's like a child-molestor telling you your son is good looking. (not that ricers are comparable, except they do some ungodly stuff to their cars). -y