What Exhaust - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

renoguy20 · 2005-05-16, 08:50 AM

(05 wrx wagon)

Im rather new to subaru and would like to get either a catback, turboback, downpipe, uppipe, or some combinations of the above.

Which ones, I see helix, cobb, invidia, and other various names.

Who has what and do they like the sound, performance, ect...

MikeSTI · 2005-05-16, 09:38 AM

I have a Perrin TBE and love it!!!!

it is a little loud for most and seems that the Greedy Evo 2 is a big hit for those looking for great gains with min. sound

Kevin M · 2005-05-16, 01:52 PM

The only real thing to worry about is making sure your chosen downpipe and catback work together, and don't neck down below 3" at any point. Other than that, the differences are in sound and looks, not really performance. I am a big fan of twin tip exhausts like Stromung and Perrin's and the Vishnu one, but that's me. Others here go for the melon shooter look.

ScottyS · 2005-05-16, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

...the melon shooter look.

Like this?

http://www.aintalltherepumpkincannon.com/index.html

ryan4601 · 2005-05-16, 02:08 PM

i am running helix up pipe and down pipe with the greddy evo 2 exhaust. pretty tame sounding and not all that expensive.
ryan

doubleurx · 2005-05-16, 02:39 PM

I have the Invidia Downpipe, GT Spec2 headers and up pipe, and the Greddy Evo 2 cat back. I really like this set-up............Still has the melon shooter opening, but straight and very quiet.

The EVO 2 does taper to 2.75 inch at the downpipe connection if that is a concern. I can't imagine that I am losing more that 2-5 whp on that though.

MikeK · 2005-05-16, 03:16 PM

If you are planning on doing autocross having at least one cat will give you more class options.

I had a cobb tbe on my wrx, and loved the tone of the sound, but it was a bit loud for me (even though it is one of the quieter ones in the group)

JC · 2005-05-16, 04:53 PM

Dump it out the side...

sperry · 2005-05-16, 08:28 PM

those rims are sweet!

BOO · 2005-05-16, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

those rims are sweet!

+1 .. They look like the Advans too

Kevin M · 2005-05-16, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOO

+1 .. They look like the Advans too

Nope, they're Rays.

Nick Koan · 2005-05-16, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BOO

+1 .. They look like the Advans too

Incredibly rare STi wheels made by Rays. So nice.

And to keep this thread semi-on-topic, I really like the Greddy Evo and Evo2. They have a nice sound without being loud.

JC · 2005-05-16, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BOO

+1 .. They look like the Advans too

Ya they are hot, made by Volk IIRC.

http://www.gruppe-s.com/Sti/sti_sub.htm

BOO · 2005-05-16, 08:48 PM

Well yeah I kind of knew that but dont you guys think they look like Advans?? Hmm maybe its just me.. lol

BOO · 2005-05-16, 08:49 PM

beautiful no doubt.. Thanks for the close-ups JC

BOO · 2005-05-16, 08:52 PM

And yes to keep the thread on the RIGHT topic, I am glad I went with HKS(On the evo) because some of the others are just too loud.. I think Espilir(Sp ?) is also a great exhaust for the subaru's..

JC · 2005-05-16, 08:53 PM

I like the apex'i world sport.

Kevin M · 2005-05-16, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

Ya they are hot, made by Volk IIRC.

No. Made by Rays, who in turn makes Volks. noob.

JC · 2005-05-16, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

No. Made by Rays, who in turn makes Volks. noob.

Ya but I'm pretty sure they are still made by Volk.

Kevin M · 2005-05-16, 09:41 PM

No, the 5 spoke STi wheels are simply Rays. Rays Engineering is the company name, Volk is a product line.

sperry · 2005-05-16, 10:30 PM

What's that breeze?

....must be the e-dick swinging.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2005-05-17, 08:42 AM

STIwish · 2005-05-17, 12:23 PM

Back when I actually had my WRX, I had a TurboXS tbe with the RFL-Ti canon... It was obnoxiously loud, but i loved it... its definitely not for everyone tho.

tysonK · 2005-05-17, 06:56 PM

is that bogart in the Big Sleep?

ha!

qksubi · 2005-05-20, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by renoguy20

(05 wrx wagon)

Im rather new to subaru and would like to get either a catback, turboback, downpipe, uppipe, or some combinations of the above.

Which ones, I see helix, cobb, invidia, and other various names.

Who has what and do they like the sound, performance, ect...

I have the Helix catted down pipe+ Espilir cat back

I was surprised on how well made it was for the money buy the helix TBE it will fit better buying the TBE! trust me on this one

2005-05-16, 08:50 AM	#1
renoguy20 EJ18 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 75 Car: 2005, Subaru Impreza WRX Wagon	What Exhaust (05 wrx wagon) Im rather new to subaru and would like to get either a catback, turboback, downpipe, uppipe, or some combinations of the above. Which ones, I see helix, cobb, invidia, and other various names. Who has what and do they like the sound, performance, ect...

2005-05-16, 09:38 AM	#2
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	I have a Perrin TBE and love it!!!! it is a little loud for most and seems that the Greedy Evo 2 is a big hit for those looking for great gains with min. sound __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2005-05-16, 01:52 PM	#3
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	The only real thing to worry about is making sure your chosen downpipe and catback work together, and don't neck down below 3" at any point. Other than that, the differences are in sound and looks, not really performance. I am a big fan of twin tip exhausts like Stromung and Perrin's and the Vishnu one, but that's me. Others here go for the melon shooter look. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-05-16, 04:53 PM	#8
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	Dump it out the side... __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2005-05-16, 08:28 PM	#9
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	those rims are sweet! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2005-05-16, 02:08 PM	#5
ryan4601 EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 244 Car: 2004 wrx	i am running helix up pipe and down pipe with the greddy evo 2 exhaust. pretty tame sounding and not all that expensive. ryan

2005-05-16, 02:39 PM	#6
doubleurx EJ205 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 1,948	I have the Invidia Downpipe, GT Spec2 headers and up pipe, and the Greddy Evo 2 cat back. I really like this set-up............Still has the melon shooter opening, but straight and very quiet. The EVO 2 does taper to 2.75 inch at the downpipe connection if that is a concern. I can't imagine that I am losing more that 2-5 whp on that though.

2005-05-16, 03:16 PM	#7
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	If you are planning on doing autocross having at least one cat will give you more class options. I had a cobb tbe on my wrx, and loved the tone of the sound, but it was a bit loud for me (even though it is one of the quieter ones in the group)

2005-05-16, 08:48 PM	#14
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	Well yeah I kind of knew that but dont you guys think they look like Advans?? Hmm maybe its just me.. lol __________________ LOL.. The other White Meat ... lol ------------------------------------------------ subaru(STi) is a boys car, mitsubishi(evo) is a man's car - Jeremy (Top Gear) GC,GD,GM

2005-05-16, 08:49 PM	#15
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	beautiful no doubt.. Thanks for the close-ups JC __________________ LOL.. The other White Meat ... lol ------------------------------------------------ subaru(STi) is a boys car, mitsubishi(evo) is a man's car - Jeremy (Top Gear) GC,GD,GM

2005-05-16, 08:52 PM	#16
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	And yes to keep the thread on the RIGHT topic, I am glad I went with HKS(On the evo) because some of the others are just too loud.. I think Espilir(Sp ?) is also a great exhaust for the subaru's.. __________________ LOL.. The other White Meat ... lol ------------------------------------------------ subaru(STi) is a boys car, mitsubishi(evo) is a man's car - Jeremy (Top Gear) GC,GD,GM

2005-05-16, 08:53 PM	#17
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	I like the apex'i world sport. __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2005-05-16, 09:41 PM	#20
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	No, the 5 spoke STi wheels are simply Rays. Rays Engineering is the company name, Volk is a product line. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-05-16, 10:30 PM	#21
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	What's that breeze? ....must be the e-dick swinging. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2005-05-17, 08:42 AM	#22
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	__________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2005-05-17, 12:23 PM	#23
STIwish EJ251 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 894	Back when I actually had my WRX, I had a TurboXS tbe with the RFL-Ti canon... It was obnoxiously loud, but i loved it... its definitely not for everyone tho. __________________ STIwish

2005-05-17, 06:56 PM	#24
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	is that bogart in the Big Sleep? ha!

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