2.5 RS and WRX axle back fitment

wrx77 · 11-05-2003, 12:54 AM

I was wondering. Will the axle backs for the 02-03 WRX fit the 02-03 2.5 RS? i only ask because my friend is having a birthday soon and i was thinking of getting him an exhaust for his 02 2.5 RS or something to that effect. Just a question.

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m750 · 11-05-2003, 09:53 AM

I don't believe so, but I could be mistaken.

PARANOID56 · 11-05-2003, 10:12 AM

i believe that they are the same execpt the hanger before the muff. its flipped around.
Easy fix with a welder
Shane

imprezzakc · 11-05-2003, 02:55 PM

^
That and the flange is twisted .

Swano · 11-05-2003, 03:16 PM

If you want to fit a WRX muffler section to an RS or TS MY02+ you just have to get the flange rotated.

The hanger thing is for MY01-

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hreadid=152093

Phil =)

millenix · 11-05-2003, 05:02 PM

Before I had my exhaust system of current on we tried to bolt on a stock WRX exhaust system... and indeed the flange is twisted.

wrx77 · 11-07-2003, 02:06 AM

kool. thanks. my buddy already has his flanges rotated, cuz he had the wrx muffler welded on. but i had no idea if it would fit or not. thanks for the help.

m750 · 11-07-2003, 08:21 AM

they might have rotated the flange on the muffler, not the cat back, so he might still have to have it done.
AO

wrx77 · 11-07-2003, 10:12 AM

so all the flanges would have to be rotated if he got a catback system?? is that right? but are the piping bends the same as the WRX as in the 2.5 RS? it should be right?

Matt · 11-07-2003, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by wrx77
so all the flanges would have to be rotated if he got a catback system?? is that right? but are the piping bends the same as the WRX as in the 2.5 RS? it should be right?

I have one on my '01 RS right now. If anything, you may have to relocate a hanger and add a new flange. Meineke did it for $60

. Actually sounds decent too. I had a Stromung, but had some build issues with it, plus I work at night so I didn't want to roar into the neighborhood at 3am.

Zen · 11-07-2003, 06:44 PM

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Originally posted by matt in fl
I have one on my '01 RS right now. If anything, you may have to relocate a hanger and add a new flange. Meineke did it for $60 . Actually sounds decent too. I had a Stromung, but had some build issues with it, plus I work at night so I didn't want to roar into the neighborhood at 3am.

What kinda exhaust setup? Any loss in power between the stromung and the wrx muffler?

wrx77 · 11-08-2003, 04:33 PM

koool

Matt · 11-08-2003, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zen
What kinda exhaust setup? Any loss in power between the stromung and the wrx muffler?

I'd probably say no, though I think the axleback is a bit more more for sound than looks. The funny part is that I do get the occasional popping from the exhaust like I did on the Stromung.

I am however thinking about adding a midpipe without a resonator since the WRX exhaust is pretty quiet and I don't see noise becoming a problem. I've also got a Ganzflow intake and K&N filter if it matters. I do find that the pull in third gear is very nice and linear so its great when I have to get around Farmer Bob on the backroads.

Seriously, I highly recommend the WRX catback setup. It is real world performance, just on a shoestring budget.

11-05-2003, 12:54 AM	#1
wrx77 Scooby Newbie Member#: 42956 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Buena Park, Ca Vehicle: 02 Bugeye wrb	2.5 RS and WRX axle back fitment I was wondering. Will the axle backs for the 02-03 WRX fit the 02-03 2.5 RS? i only ask because my friend is having a birthday soon and i was thinking of getting him an exhaust for his 02 2.5 RS or something to that effect. Just a question. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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11-05-2003, 09:53 AM	#2
m750 Scooby Guru Member#: 2278 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Pepperell MA Vehicle: 8Sti \| 07 allez White \| Comp	I don't believe so, but I could be mistaken.

11-05-2003, 10:12 AM	#3
PARANOID56 Scooby Specialist Member#: 22035 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 2008 STI White	i believe that they are the same execpt the hanger before the muff. its flipped around. Easy fix with a welder Shane

11-05-2003, 02:55 PM	#4
imprezzakc Scooby Specialist Member#: 22462 Join Date: Aug 2002 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Phoenix , Az Vehicle: 2001 AutoFozzyFTW SilvernBlack	^ That and the flange is twisted .

11-05-2003, 03:16 PM	#5
Swano Scooby Newbie Member#: 19114 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Oxford, UK Vehicle: 2002 2.5TS Blue Ridge	If you want to fit a WRX muffler section to an RS or TS MY02+ you just have to get the flange rotated. The hanger thing is for MY01- http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hreadid=152093 Phil =)

11-05-2003, 05:02 PM	#6
millenix Scooby Newbie Member#: 43511 Join Date: Sep 2003 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Denton, TX Vehicle: 2010 Nissan Frontier Gray	Before I had my exhaust system of current on we tried to bolt on a stock WRX exhaust system... and indeed the flange is twisted.

11-07-2003, 02:06 AM	#7
wrx77 Scooby Newbie Member#: 42956 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Buena Park, Ca Vehicle: 02 Bugeye wrb	kool. thanks. my buddy already has his flanges rotated, cuz he had the wrx muffler welded on. but i had no idea if it would fit or not. thanks for the help.

11-07-2003, 08:21 AM	#8
m750 Scooby Guru Member#: 2278 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Pepperell MA Vehicle: 8Sti \| 07 allez White \| Comp	they might have rotated the flange on the muffler, not the cat back, so he might still have to have it done. AO

11-07-2003, 10:12 AM	#9
wrx77 Scooby Newbie Member#: 42956 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Buena Park, Ca Vehicle: 02 Bugeye wrb	so all the flanges would have to be rotated if he got a catback system?? is that right? but are the piping bends the same as the WRX as in the 2.5 RS? it should be right?

11-08-2003, 04:33 PM	#12
wrx77 Scooby Newbie Member#: 42956 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Buena Park, Ca Vehicle: 02 Bugeye wrb	koool