Beanboy Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 A decade of NE winters has taken a toll on the stock catback. Rusted off hanger, mufflers to y-pipe are now one piece thanks to rust, and I now have a hole somewhere near the resonator. I was thinking Magnaflow, since it appears to be the most highly rated reasonably-priced aftermarket catback, but I like my car quiet; little concerned with just one cat and a wagon that I'll get some decent droning. Plus with a little one in a car seat, I'd like to make sure the clamps are gas-tight right from the beginning. Obviously new OEM is $$$. Debating looking into what Meineke or another such shop could offer; but then I'd be dealing with labor of piecing together/installing a system. Should I go with the magnaflow/weld in a resonator, use exhaust tape to seal joints and call it done? Any other possibilities you can think of? Thanks! -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Stay stock.. or maybe see if you can get your hands on a GR STI catback. I've got a Stromung in my 05 Wagon and my daughter isn't bothered by the rumble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul7ro Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 To me, SPT is the quietest though a bit expensive. Borla is a good option also. It is a bit louder than the stock but not really annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike07LGT Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 The hks silent exhaust looks awesome and after watching the you tube videos its the catback I would get if I wanted something quieter.. But I prefer loud because boxer rumble is the best sound ever 03 WRB WRX (RIP) 04 JBP STI (sold) 07 DGM Legacy GT (RIP) 12 OBP STI (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Prodrive cans, and Perrin mid/y if you can find them. Its the unicorn system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starionesir Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I have magnaflow with invidia catless down pipe with no resonator and can say its not very quiet. It doesn't bother me but if you were looking for quiet, magnaflow wouldn't be my first choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatcrapp Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I've given away stock turbo backs, in great condition, from nearly every one of my cars. Post in the WTB, you never know. I have the borla and it sounds wonderful... barely a whisper over stock at idle and partial throttle, but has some nice throatiness to it when you're pushing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoffmajr19 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Prodrive cans, and Perrin mid/y if you can find them. Its the unicorn system. I agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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