WTB: Axel Back for '06 Forester XT - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Jeikun · 2009-09-07, 01:17 PM

So, my mom owns a Forester XT and decided that she likes the way subarus sound with modified exhausts. Does anyone have an axel back that'll fit an '06 forester XT and will bring out the subaru growl?

Does anyone have any tips about it too? I dont know if the XT has UELs or EL headers so that may also be something the think about when looking to get that growl.

Thanks!
Jake

Kevin M · 2009-09-07, 01:24 PM

I'm pretty sure that the FXT uses the same exhaust setup as all the other pre-'09 turbo Subies. So basically any turbo catback or axleback you come across on a forum should work.

cody · 2009-09-07, 06:25 PM

Your Mom sounds pretty cool.

In MY 2008 the exhaust layout changed on turbo Imprezas, not sure about the FXT. Freeway drone and excessive exhaust noise probably isn't her thing so try to find an axleback that isn't super loud. I don't know if there would be a point of going with a CBE if everything else is staying stock. There's probably a resonator in the rear pipe that will help keep things quiet too, so I'd just go for an axleback.

At the same time, don't go too quiet. When we first put my Borla Hush CBE on, the rest of the exhaust was stock and it barely added any volume at all. It was only a touch more burbly. But now with the DP, HFC midpipe, and UP, it's perfect. Not too loud, but def. not stock.

Check out the FXT boards. I don't think any stock manifolds on turbo Subarus are EL from the factory.

Dean · 2009-09-07, 06:50 PM

If they fit, the Megan racing cat backs sound great and have a removable silence at the tip that lets you really tone it down for a long trip or something.

Jeikun · 2009-09-08, 10:23 AM

The more and more I look, the more expensive it gets, does anyone have a simple axel back that'll just bolt up?

2009-09-07, 01:17 PM	#1
Jeikun EJ22 Real Name: Jake Niedle Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Damonte Ranch Posts: 427 Car: 2006 WRX Limited Class: little to none	WTB: Axel Back for '06 Forester XT So, my mom owns a Forester XT and decided that she likes the way subarus sound with modified exhausts. Does anyone have an axel back that'll fit an '06 forester XT and will bring out the subaru growl? Does anyone have any tips about it too? I dont know if the XT has UELs or EL headers so that may also be something the think about when looking to get that growl. Thanks! Jake __________________ Cook bacon in your underwear. It adds danger to breakfast and makes you feel like you are welding. - Juice

2009-09-07, 01:24 PM	#2
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I'm pretty sure that the FXT uses the same exhaust setup as all the other pre-'09 turbo Subies. So basically any turbo catback or axleback you come across on a forum should work. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2009-09-07, 06:25 PM	#3
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Your Mom sounds pretty cool. In MY 2008 the exhaust layout changed on turbo Imprezas, not sure about the FXT. Freeway drone and excessive exhaust noise probably isn't her thing so try to find an axleback that isn't super loud. I don't know if there would be a point of going with a CBE if everything else is staying stock. There's probably a resonator in the rear pipe that will help keep things quiet too, so I'd just go for an axleback. At the same time, don't go too quiet. When we first put my Borla Hush CBE on, the rest of the exhaust was stock and it barely added any volume at all. It was only a touch more burbly. But now with the DP, HFC midpipe, and UP, it's perfect. Not too loud, but def. not stock. Check out the FXT boards. I don't think any stock manifolds on turbo Subarus are EL from the factory. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-09-07, 06:50 PM	#4
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	If they fit, the Megan racing cat backs sound great and have a removable silence at the tip that lets you really tone it down for a long trip or something. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2009-09-08, 10:23 AM	#5
Jeikun EJ22 Real Name: Jake Niedle Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Damonte Ranch Posts: 427 Car: 2006 WRX Limited Class: little to none	The more and more I look, the more expensive it gets, does anyone have a simple axel back that'll just bolt up? __________________ Cook bacon in your underwear. It adds danger to breakfast and makes you feel like you are welding. - Juice

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