difference between 02-04rs exhaust and 05

speedbuggy67 · 09-06-2005, 11:17 AM

I know there is a differnce in the 05 rs exhaust but can't get solid answers from search or discussions what it is. Will a 02 catback fit on a 05? IF not why not? I know the exhaust manifold is supposably different but maybe thats not 100% true just tucks a bit higher maybe? Any true info would be appreciated.

Scott

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HolyCrikey · 09-06-2005, 03:38 PM

Hm... The chasis design of the 02-03 RS/WRX were the same (cat-back/hanger location-wise) to the 04-05 RS/WRX. The GD/GG's are the same.

There aren't any part number changes between the two different years according to Subaru.

So yes, an 02 catback will fit the stock hanger locations of an 04-05. Of course, this is just cat-back-wise.

bobby d · 09-07-2005, 07:42 AM

What makes you think they are different?

Siper2 · 09-07-2005, 08:54 AM

*edit*

Never mind...

2 Dot 5 RS · 09-07-2005, 09:35 AM

i've heard all different things, that some exhausts didn't fit, had to be cut, etc.

just tryin to get some "real" info.

this is the thing... i have a brullen catback from my old 02 RS that i was thinking of putting it on my new 05 RS... want to know if it will bolt up or what. i heard one hanger needed to be bent and then heard other crap about the exhaust not being long enough or too long... i don't know, the more i search the more vague info i find...

thanks

FalconRS · 09-08-2005, 12:06 AM

It'll bolt up just fine. You're thinking of the intake. The '05 has a MAF sensor in the intake, 02-04 did not.

2 Dot 5 RS · 09-08-2005, 07:40 AM

thanks,

i already know about the intake. i'm waiting for it to land on my front steps. ha.

FalconRS · 09-08-2005, 02:31 PM

heheh, no problem man. Being an 05 guy I feel your pain, although if you know somebody with even basic metalworking skill, all you need to adapt most any 04-previous intake is a plate that bolts up to the maf with a round outlet on the other end to mate the piping up to. There's a vastly overpriced example of this in the Engine-->Intake section on boxer4racing.com. Definitely increases your possibilities.

2 Dot 5 RS · 09-08-2005, 02:42 PM

i ordered an injen, just waiting for it to show up... tryin to be patient... tryin... haha

09-06-2005, 11:17 AM	#1
speedbuggy67 Scooby Specialist Member#: 9041 Join Date: Aug 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Jersey Shore Vehicle: 2002 WRX blaze yellow 1-450	difference between 02-04rs exhaust and 05 I know there is a differnce in the 05 rs exhaust but can't get solid answers from search or discussions what it is. Will a 02 catback fit on a 05? IF not why not? I know the exhaust manifold is supposably different but maybe thats not 100% true just tucks a bit higher maybe? Any true info would be appreciated. Scott * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

09-07-2005, 09:35 AM	#5
2 Dot 5 RS Scooby Specialist Member#: 9756 Join Date: Aug 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicagoland USA Vehicle: 2012 IS250 AWD pearly white	i've heard all different things, that some exhausts didn't fit, had to be cut, etc. just tryin to get some "real" info. this is the thing... i have a brullen catback from my old 02 RS that i was thinking of putting it on my new 05 RS... want to know if it will bolt up or what. i heard one hanger needed to be bent and then heard other crap about the exhaust not being long enough or too long... i don't know, the more i search the more vague info i find... thanks Last edited by 2 Dot 5 RS; 09-07-2005 at 09:41 AM.

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09-06-2005, 03:38 PM	#2
HolyCrikey Scooby Specialist Member#: 66776 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Vehicle: 2005 Mazda3 Hatch Titanium Grey Metallic	Hm... The chasis design of the 02-03 RS/WRX were the same (cat-back/hanger location-wise) to the 04-05 RS/WRX. The GD/GG's are the same. There aren't any part number changes between the two different years according to Subaru. So yes, an 02 catback will fit the stock hanger locations of an 04-05. Of course, this is just cat-back-wise.

09-07-2005, 07:42 AM	#3
bobby d Scooby Newbie Member#: 77989 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Detroit Area, MI Vehicle: 2005 Impreza RS Crystal Grey Metallic	What makes you think they are different?

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Siper2 Scooby Guru Member#: 1134 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Dillsburg, PA Vehicle: 2007 BMW 328xi wagon Silver	edit Never mind...

09-08-2005, 12:06 AM	#6
FalconRS Scooby Specialist Member#: 92913 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Winnipeg, MB Vehicle: 2005 2.5RS Wagon Crystal Grey Metallic	It'll bolt up just fine. You're thinking of the intake. The '05 has a MAF sensor in the intake, 02-04 did not.

09-08-2005, 07:40 AM	#7
2 Dot 5 RS Scooby Specialist Member#: 9756 Join Date: Aug 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicagoland USA Vehicle: 2012 IS250 AWD pearly white	thanks, i already know about the intake. i'm waiting for it to land on my front steps. ha.

09-08-2005, 02:31 PM	#8
FalconRS Scooby Specialist Member#: 92913 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Winnipeg, MB Vehicle: 2005 2.5RS Wagon Crystal Grey Metallic	heheh, no problem man. Being an 05 guy I feel your pain, although if you know somebody with even basic metalworking skill, all you need to adapt most any 04-previous intake is a plate that bolts up to the maf with a round outlet on the other end to mate the piping up to. There's a vastly overpriced example of this in the Engine-->Intake section on boxer4racing.com. Definitely increases your possibilities.

09-08-2005, 02:42 PM	#9
2 Dot 5 RS Scooby Specialist Member#: 9756 Join Date: Aug 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicagoland USA Vehicle: 2012 IS250 AWD pearly white	i ordered an injen, just waiting for it to show up... tryin to be patient... tryin... haha