CDN 2.5i Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Yes, you have the headers we believe were only used in early 2005 or late 2004 on some cars, perhaps early rendition of PZEV? There aren't many cars with this setup around afaik and I don't think you can run any of the aftermarket headers out of the box. The RalliSport piece won't bolt up either. I'm not sure, but you might be able to run the borla replica header you have plus a 2.5RS catted midpipe, like the Stromung or RalliSport midpipes: http://rallisportracing.com/images/100_0787.jpg It would be best to get ahold of someone with the standard '05 catted midpipe to see if it'll work on your car before purchasing one. Not sure what you'd need to do for O2 sensors and the like etc. No simple solution basically... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubz Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 So what youre saying is its never been done before? I was sure at least someone here has done it with my setup. Will a 2.5RS catted midpipe work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubz Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Will headers this style fit on a 2.5i? http://legacygt.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1465&pictureid=8570 I cant even find pictures of stock lgt headers let alone find some for sale really so Im really finding any choice I can get. Modifying stock lgt headers would be an option for me right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.sane Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 Dubz, I think what hes trying to say is that it's never been done before with your particular setup. Honestly, I've NEVER seen any other 2.5i with those headers; you're special Those headers look freakishly long before they even reach the mid-pipe. Assuming the heads are the same as other 2.5i's, the OEM LGT manifold will bolt-up to the head no problem. The problem is connecting it to the rest of the exhaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubz Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Can you guys post pics of your header setups? I mean I have a box where the tranny is that my headers wrap around which is why its so long. Do you guys have any of that crap in the way? Im an outcast Now Im loosing hope that a Subaru will never be able to have uel headers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theheatfan33 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I'm slowly losing hope for 2.5i boxer rumble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanchitosonria Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I'm slowly losing hope for 2.5i boxer rumble I would say just enjoy the car for what it is and if you really want that rumble, get yourself a GT. You'll end up saving more money in the end. If anything spend money on some used GT brake calipers and suspension mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_12 Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 What do you guys think of putting a Fast Motorsports CBE On a 2008 2.5i? Or would Some magnaflow universal mufflers be a better route? Not looking to spend over $500 lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberlegacy Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 I think most of the catbacks will be too large pipe wise and may lose a bit of power. I enjoyed mine when I just put magnaflow mufflers on the stock system. http://www.performancepeddler.com for good Magnaflow prices '08 Legacy 2.5i - hybrid intake - delta 1000 - E85 - magnaflow exhaust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_12 Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 I think most of the catbacks will be too large pipe wise and may lose a bit of power. I enjoyed mine when I just put magnaflow mufflers on the stock system. http://www.performancepeddler.com for good Magnaflow prices What ones did you end up getting? Have a sound clip by chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubz Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Can you guys answer my question? Do you have that black box that I have were my cat wraps around at the end? Maybe I can take the box off and my headers will fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberlegacy Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 What ones did you end up getting? Have a sound clip by chance? 14827 I don't have any clips before my headers went on. Just the one a few pages back. Can you guys answer my question? Do you have that black box that I have were my cat wraps around at the end? Maybe I can take the box off and my headers will fit? http://legacygt.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1465&pictureid=8569 On the left in that photo? That's your transmission. '08 Legacy 2.5i - hybrid intake - delta 1000 - E85 - magnaflow exhaust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kred Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 (edited) Dubz, you're stock headers are the same as mine! Our cars are those rare PZEV vehicles, 163hp instead of 168 (I was shocked when I found this out about my car not long ago.) I went with some OBX equal length headers I found on NASIOC from an impreza RS. To be honest, I wasn't going after a nice sounding header as much as one that would net me more power (OBX headers are great for power on N/A Subarus.) But even with these EL headers, my car actually does have a bit more boxer rumble because these are not symmetrical and are better for exhaust flow. The headers you have currently will not work because although you can get an impreza RS header on an N/A legacy, WRX headers and impreza RS headers are not interchangeable. I even had to get mine modified to fit. I'm not sure if there are any UEL headers that are anything like your car's headers. Look up H6 OBX headers on ebay. That might be your best bet as far as the closest fitting aftermarket header. Edited July 6, 2013 by kred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubz Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 14827 I don't have any clips before my headers went on. Just the one a few pages back. http://legacygt.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1465&pictureid=8569 On the left in that photo? That's your transmission. I know that is my transmission, but that black box looked like a plastic cover that I could take off and my transmission would be fine uncovered kred Id rather have some rumble than no rumble at all. Im glad my cars not the only one here that has a different exhaust setup. If I ask any questions I might as well ask you since youve always had the best responses. Ill try RS headers first and see if anyones had any success then Ill go for the H6 headers. Do they pretty much bolt right up with the mods youve done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.sane Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 (edited) I know that is my transmission, but that black box looked like a plastic cover that I could take off and my transmission would be fine uncovered... That "black box" holds your transmission fluid if I'm not mistaken (can't tell since I don't see the drain plug). Mine also has that grid pattern. Updated first post in order of model year and removed videos that no longer work. For the 4th gens, it's UEL videos first, then ones with stock headers. Here's a new video from myself. It was intended to be a cone cam since I wanted to know how close I was getting with the right-side of the car. Turned out to be a pretty good exhaust cam as well. AVO axle-back only: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iibGXsstbBY]2013 VCMC Auto X Cup #4 - Personal Best (56.691) - YouTube[/ame] Edited July 7, 2013 by N.sane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanchitosonria Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Sounds pretty damn sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) [ame= ] [/ame] [ame= ] [/ame] Installed the BOSAL this evening, had to wait due to all the rain here in VA. WOW that is all I can say ill have to grab a clip tomorrow but it sounds good. Edited July 13, 2013 by GEE-OTTO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.sane Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 Sounds great! If I'm not mistaken, the Bosal is the same as version 1 of the SPT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Sounds great! If I'm not mistaken, the Bosal is the same as version 1 of the SPT? Yup! SPT v1 is Bosal Bosal CBE is SPT v1.5 SPT v2 is AEM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Sounds great! If I'm not mistaken, the Bosal is the same as version 1 of the SPT? Also on the highway there is no drone or very little i was trying to find the range where there is drone but I couldn't. The exhaust tone for lower speed part throttle driving (around town) is so nice, its a very clean rumble and deep. There is some rasp when cold and between 2600-3300 RPM when you go WOT but this CBE is less raspy that my stock was while hog-zaust-ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluesblues Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Anyone got video/audio of Nameless Performance muffler deletes on a 2.5i? Would the sound be similar to the same setup on a GT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.sane Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Yea, you'd sound similar to a GT since 05's got unequal length headers in stock form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aac0036 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Having a wagon the exhaust may be a little louder than you're expecting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluesblues Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Hmm. I wouldn't mind loud so long as it doesn't drone or go too crazy at idle. My muffler got bent in a parking lot hit & run (University parking lots are slowly killing my car I swear) and I've been seeking a replacement for quite some time. Figured I might as well get some sound while I'm at it. Anything else that is decent quality and doesn't break the bank? Or is Nameless the best bet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13fido13 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Nameless is loud on long trips. I got the 4" and wish I got the 5" now. Considering selling my 4s and getting 5s. Or trading up. I love the sound around the city though. Just start to lose it after 6 straight hours at the same speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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