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Old 05-19-2000, 02:31 PM   #1
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Question Where can I get a good Catback exaust system???

Well, I finaly have the money to get an exaust system and I was hoping on some direction. I missed the las Stromung GB, but I think thats what i want. Single tip, SS full cat back. I have a 98 OBS. Any tips?
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Old 05-20-2000, 12:33 AM   #2
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Try SYMS SCOOBY at [email protected] and see if you can still get a group buy price. Mine came in today! But, I don't wan't to install till my midpipe get's here.

Stromung had to weld up the flanges for the midpipe, and it appears Subaru made some changes midyear - so I had to get under the car and measure the bolt-bolt diameter for them (3 and 7/8").

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Old 05-20-2000, 11:45 AM   #3
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You might want to consider Borla universal stainless muffler and custom catback from a muffler shop. Several on this board have found it to be an excellent system without spending too much. Check out this link, which includes pictures of two such setups. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/Forum1/HTML/007979.html
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Old 05-20-2000, 07:53 PM   #4
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You can also go with the Magnaflow Exhast and piping of any size you want from any reputable Muffler shop.

I have the muffler (which is a polished Stainless Steel Unit), Stainless Oval Tip and aluminized 2 1/4" piping from the cat-back. It cost me only $264.00 with all labor done. I can say that I am very pleased with this setup.

When I get pictures I will post them.

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Old 05-20-2000, 10:55 PM   #5
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HOw much was the GB price on the stromung?
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Old 05-20-2000, 11:45 PM   #6
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Mike,
I couldn't figure out how to post the pics of my Borla.
This thing is great, it's a universal muffler with 2..3" tips DTM style.
Looks, fits and SOUNDS great, it wasn't expensive at all, i got the muffler and a guy to bend me a 2 1/4" pipe for just over 400 bones. If you have a friend at a muffler shop.....bout 200 bucks...
Someone tell me how to post a pick here and i'll show you. (cut and paste didn't work)

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Old 05-21-2000, 07:53 AM   #7
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Just letting you know...

The Stromung isn't stainless steel unless you purchase it that way. The Stromung stainless steel dual tip (the best one) costs almost $500...WITHOUT CATBACK PIPING!

Is 1 or 2 horses worth that much? I don't think so.

Several other companies make full catbacks. Borla makes one but it's not stainless steel. Tanabe makes a stainless steel one. Rallispec's is stainless steel. Apex'i makes the N1 but it isn't stainless. And Blitz has a catback too.

Many people have gone with the "make your own catback" idea-they buy a fairly cheap universal muffler (the Borla one is popular, so is the Magnaflow and the STi) and have the piping custom made. Problem with that is that it takes a while and you can't blame the manufacturer if something goes wrong.

Good luck in your search.
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Old 05-21-2000, 05:00 PM   #8
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I agree that spending $300 to $600 for an Exhast that only gains you 2 HP is not worth that much thought.

I have the Magnaflow (which is Stainless) and will later have the piping from the Cats to the muffler made in Stainless Steel (right now it is aluminized 2 1/4")

As for warrenty of the Exhast??? Well if you go to a "reputable" muffler shop, then most likely they will guarentee the work done. When I had my Exhast done, they welded the back mount tabs wrong on the muffler (they did it right along the back...ruining the polished face....all I had to do was go back and they replaced the muffler and did the job done right....at no extra cost to me.

The whole installation took about 1-hour to complete (if done right).

Just my $.02

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Old 05-21-2000, 11:32 PM   #9
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As for my Borla system, it took less than one day to get the muffler, and one hour to bend and install custom 2.25" piping. Cost $90 for the piping. Muffler can be had for around $72 at carparts.com. Warrantee for 1 year on the piping. Lifetime on the muffler. You can see the pictures here: http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/Forum1/HTML/007979.html It's the second set of pictures in the post.
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