Wrxdan2002 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 that would be sweet on the outback PL-Tek sells a single 3" exhaust for LGT. Nice...probably the proper exhaust for our car. But the single tail-pipe looks odd. http://www.pltek.net/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1106_21_25_44&products_id=170 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baruGT Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 PL-Tek sells a single 3" exhaust for LGT. Nice...probably the proper exhaust for our car. But the single tail-pipe looks odd. http://www.pltek.net/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1106_21_25_44&products_id=170 see that just throws off the whole image of the car...i'd feel like the left side of my car is sitting lower than the right..haha..not to mention the empty spot in the bumper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr. pepper Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 It only looks odd to us because we are used to seeing two exhaust tips at the back of our cars. If someone were to color match the plastic trim piece and make a good looking cover for the unused cutout, I think it would look pretty nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA08LGT Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 dual exhaust is WAY classier and communicates luxury performance. Angled fartcans are for the ricer crowd... __________________ I just read this entire post. I have to agree about the "fart cans". The Legacy is the supposed FLAGSHIP vehicle for Subaru. Dual mufflers, not exhaust, just looks balanced, and clean!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Ed Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 I completely agree about all the new STi/WRX exhausts looking ricey. That angled 4" can is very unattractive. aftermarket right? stock exhaust isn't angled? and the new sti's exhaust looks aight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nm Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 I'm bumping this. So, it seems we have established it's because of looks right? Then why are there twin pipes on the Outback, which are hidden? Same thing with the early 00's Accords witha V6. On the outback, its likely just for ease of manufacturing. An example of this is the VW Passat (all hidden tips): 2WD VW Passat 1.8t (single exhaust manifold) -- single exhaust V6 (dual exhuast manifold) -- single exhaust -- but stays dual until past the cats AWD VW passat 1.8t -- dual exhaust V6 -- dual exhaust Why? Because the 2wd gas tank was placed to one side of the car, making dual routing impossible. Meanwhile, the AWD allowed it and orginally the AWD was V6 only, so why not make a true dual? However, the accord has been show to ahve used duals even after a single pipe simply for sound reasons. Eh, i guess it could be both sound and look, but i really suspect that the legacy has duals because they liked the look. The OB is just a product of that design. Personally I hate the dual exhaust trend. It adds weight dammit. Oh and the worst of these are some of the older Volvo XCs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSpeed Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Dual exhaust is pointless on a flat four and IMHO looks terrible. That is why I switched to a single exit exhaust. Good thing that we have a horizontally opposed 4 cylinder then vs. an inline 4 cylinder.... V8s with an X-pipe and dual exhaust seem equally as illogical, but it looks cool... If I had to guess, Subaru is big on symmetry, marketing that as why their AWD is superior. Not only will dual exhausts help to corner balance the weight of the car (maybe), they'll also be to do an effectively bigger exhaust without the added noise or huge piping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinh Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Dual exhaust is pointless on a flat four and IMHO looks terrible. That is why I switched to a single exit exhaust. So SQC049, what type of exhaust do you have? How loud is it? Pics? KevinH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbc84 Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 So SQC049, what type of exhaust do you have? How loud is it? Pics? +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 You'll all love this... http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/SubieChik/123/BiLLiE019.jpg http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/SubieChik/123/BiLLiE027.jpg Single tip, angled, fart can.. On an 06 SpecB, and pay special attention to the rear plate.. , from nasioc.. See legacy owner gallery.. EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneskiian Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 There's no accounting for some people's taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvento Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I like the flow exhaust it should come out the turbo side don't you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOE_1985 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 i have dual borlas and they look stock so im happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_J Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Because it is Dodge.....the same company that didn't give the SRT-4 rear power windows. You're kidding? That's horrible, the most cheap-aass chinzy design I have ever heard of. Just to save decimals points of profit margin they actually designed manual rear windows? That alone is enough for me to never want to own another Dodge in my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandman Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Only Subaru would equip a car with aluminum hood and rear tailgate to save weight - then add a second muffler for looks. Who Dares Wins スバル Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProjectS15 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Two holes are better than one. couldnt have said it better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovcoursitsilver Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 To Americans who grew up with V-8s dual exhaust inferred power. Subaru jumped on the dual exhaust bandwagon after Acura (and others) started putting it on some of their performance sedans. Now even 4-cyl SUVs have it. Some of my friends have duals on their first-generation Miatas. Personally, I like the look and sound of my stock LGT exhaust. Now I see posts on this forum that people are putting single exhausts on their LGTs. Whatever it takes to be different or "unique" I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croll326 Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 i would have to agree with the statement that americans equate dual exhaust to a performance car. thats why some people love a cheap slow car because the manufacturer slapped a "GT" badge on it and gave it dual exhaust. personally i think that the dual exhaust hurts performance by making the exhaust split at the Y then exit instead of coming straight out. any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Power Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 A single larger exhaust is always better than two smaller ones because of turbulent flow. But I personally am happy with duals. It looks nice, sounds great and keeps the clearance high. Not all care about clearance but that is one selling point on my OBXT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSpeed Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Two singles allow for a larger effective exhaust diameter without looking ricey.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levish Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 PL-Tek sells a single 3" exhaust for LGT. Nice...probably the proper exhaust for our car. But the single tail-pipe looks odd. http://www.pltek.net/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1106_21_25_44&products_id=170 That'd look way better with a different tip (probably dual slant cut tips and a painted can. And it wouldn't really be too hard to get some fiberglass filled in and re-spray just the bare plastic area flat black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinh Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 If I had the $...I would buy the single CBE...buy 2 nice SS tips. Put 1 on the muffler...the other mount on a fake pipe on the other side. Just to look like dual exhaust...and have to performance of 3" single. KevinH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBee Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 ^now that would be ricey....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 ^now that would be ricey....... ... EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Power Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 One larger exhaust flows more than two smaller. No question, while maintaining backpressure. The flow is turbulent on the walls of the exhaust, therefore the larger center area promotes more flow. The is more sidewall on duals thus creating more turbulence. Just a fact, I remember some physics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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