slowurroll Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Ok guys. I want to try and get some things cleared up. After all the digging and searching I am starting to get confused. If anyone can clear this up for me it would be much appreciated. I saw somewhere that the Tsudo UEL headers will bolt right up to an 05 without further modification. These headers to be exact: http://www.semotors.com/tsudo-1997-05-subaru-impreza-legacy-forester-outback-2-5rs-ej-uel-headers/ Anyone know if that is the case? If it comes down to it I will have an exhaust shop do some fabrication but if I can get these (or similar) headers, wrap them, and install them, I would do it in a heartbeat. Any thoughts on these? I want to pair it up with a CBE as well. What am I looking at for options here? I read that an axle back exhaust would mate right up without issue but I would like to do the full system. I will want to keep a high flow cat installed for emissions purposes most likely. If I could get some help clearing this up that would be great. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Yes you have a 05 Legacy which is unlike the 06-2010 exhaust wise. You can use any of the Borla Replica/Borla style UEL headers. Those you have referenced are nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowurroll Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Awesome. GEE-OTTO I was hoping you would chime in here. I have been seeing you on the threads I have searched through and seems like you've been able to help quite a few people. Can you offer up any insight on a DP and CBE that would mate up with these Tsudo headers? Or am I looking at an axle back with some custom piping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 You can go with a CBE but most are 3" as they are built for the LGTs and will be very loud on your car. No need for custom piping either I would go with a set of muffler first have them welded on to the stock muffler elbows if that is too tame replace the stock resonator with a bottle style resonator. Also you dont have a DP so need to worry about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowurroll Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 Thanks again GEE-OTTO. So if I went with a CBE, could I just buy one that is for an LGT and it would mate up? Or is there a CBE that I can buy that will mate up? Just considering my options. I thought about getting the Nameless axle back with the Tsudo UEL headers as a start. Nameless offers muffler options for the axle back. http://shop.namelessperformance.com/2005-2009-legacy-gt-axleback-exhaust/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 For the 05 2.5i you will need to do these steps to make any LGT CBE fit: 2.5i Flange Mod This is due to the 05 2.5i sharing the same layout as the 98-04 Legacy As far as Axleback like you have pictured they simply bolt on in place of your stock mufflers (2 x 14mm bolts per muffler) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowurroll Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 Good to know. Thank you good sir. I'll probably look for a 2.5" CBE if they are available and do the flange mod. Or I will go with the axleback option and have them weld in mufflers and just bolt it all right up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Well if you get axlebacks there is no welding involved, just unbolt/bolting up they new cans. Prob the better route to choose until you figure out your sound comfort level, also cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowurroll Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 Well what I meant was Nameless has a couple muffler configuration options to be included in the purchase. I would have to get clarification but when I bought a system like this a few years ago for my Scion tC the mufflers were pre-welded so it was still a bolt on system. Not sure if that's what they would be doing here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosstycoon Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 so 2005 2.5i legacys have UEL headers right?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 so 2005 2.5i legacys have UEL headers right?? No. All N/A subarus have EL-ish headers or equal enough. the 05 Simply accepts aftermarket UEL without the need to modify the exiting exhaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosstycoon Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) sweet gee-otto. looking to get some new headers and a exaust unless i can sell my car soon and get a GT. but thats not looking so hot. Also, doing this modification do i lose performance Edited July 27, 2015 by Bosstycoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowurroll Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 I have read that some people say there is a slight drop in power if you go with UEL. But whether or not that has any data to back it up I don't know. I couldn't imagine if you did that it would be much of a difference and I wouldn't expect it to be really noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy3 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Yes you have a 05 Legacy which is unlike the 06-2010 exhaust wise. You can use any of the Borla Replica/Borla style UEL headers. Those you have referenced are nice. Can anyone post a part number, or link to one of these borla style uel headers? Can I use one of the ebay ones that are sold for the 2.5 N/A imprezas? Like this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/291126165332 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac88 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 What year legacy do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy3 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Mine is a 2005 2.5i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Mine is a 2005 2.5i As long as your is not the PZEV (CA Emissions variant) you can use the borla style UEL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy3 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 So something like this? https://www.ebay.com/itm/291126165332 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac88 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 So something like this? https://www.ebay.com/itm/291126165332 Yes that will work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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