PutnamCO Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 This looks and sounds awesome. What hangers did you get that lined up properly? Also, how much was the metal work to get the y-pipe oriented properly? I have the Perrin mid/y and might go this route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Sounds a bit raspy, like mine does with stock mufflers. Any drone? Does your mid pipe have (or had) a resonator? My setup now (1 HFC, no resonator, 2.5" y-pipes, stock mufflers) has no rasp or drone. Granted, I do have exhaust leaks from a bent muffler flange and missing gasket, but still it's not raspy. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyvt Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Mike, next time I see you, I'd like to hear this in person. Looks interesting. I think it looks great on your wagon. Yeah definitely Joel. I literally just got it done this past weekend. Maybe at the next subie meet. This looks and sounds awesome. What hangers did you get that lined up properly? Also, how much was the metal work to get the y-pipe oriented properly? I have the Perrin mid/y and might go this route. Friend of a friend works at a exhaust shop. They had some pieces sitting around that worked good actually. As far as the y-pipe goes it was left the same. The piping on the mufflers themselves were cut, turned, a slightly larger pipe was put over and it was re-welded. I'll see if I can grab a picture this week sometime and put it up along with what else had to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteyjr Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Always liked the quad look. Nicely done. I did the extra Magnaflow in place of a rear cat and it cut the drone perfectly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRSCobra Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Does your mid pipe have (or had) a resonator? My setup now (1 HFC, no resonator, 2.5" y-pipes, stock mufflers) has no rasp or drone. Granted, I do have exhaust leaks from a bent muffler flange and missing gasket, but still it's not raspy. I've got a resonator, as my entire catback is stock. I'm running a cobb catted DP, and it sounds stock-quiet from the inside, but outside there's just not enough high-frequency muffling by the stock exhaust. I attribute it to the larger td06 turbine letting more noise out. Almost sounds like my mom's old 2.8 corsica when we gutted the cat after it got plugged up. Really tinny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 It must be the turbo. I never noticed the rasp or anything. Maybe I'll drive with the windows down today to see. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRSCobra Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I can only hear it when I'm outside the car, or when the windows are down and I've got a wall behind me. There's a vid of me revving it in my cutout thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamCO Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Friend of a friend works at a exhaust shop. They had some pieces sitting around that worked good actually. As far as the y-pipe goes it was left the same. The piping on the mufflers themselves were cut, turned, a slightly larger pipe was put over and it was re-welded. I'll see if I can grab a picture this week sometime and put it up along with what else had to be done. Gotcha, that makes sense. Some pics would be great, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamCO Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Anyone know what other year STI cans will work for this? I'm thinking 2011-12, but it also looks like the cans from the 08+ 4-door might work too. I just want to make sure before I buy some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRSCobra Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 The 08-10 STI was only available in the hatchback model, which had a single center inlet muffler. 2011-12 WRX mufflers will work with the same mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamCO Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 The 08-10 STI was only available in the hatchback model, which had a single center inlet muffler. 2011-12 WRX mufflers will work with the same mods. Cool, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamCO Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I picked up a set of '11 cans for $50 today. mikeyvt, I'm trying to gauge whether I will need to extend the tips for my sedan, how much length did you add? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyvt Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 I picked up a set of '11 cans for $50 today. mikeyvt, I'm trying to gauge whether I will need to extend the tips for my sedan, how much length did you add? I would say about 5 inches. I'll take pics tomorrow for you if I get a chance. You have to figure the pipe going over the stock exhaust and the tips put onto the new pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamCO Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I would say about 5 inches. I'll take pics tomorrow for you if I get a chance. You have to figure the pipe going over the stock exhaust and the tips put onto the new pipe. Great, thanks very much. What I am thinking is that since the OEM sedan tips (7 in) are 2 inches shorter than the OEM wagon tips, I'll just have to add about 3 inches to have the same fitment as yours, which I think look perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamCO Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I took my car and STI mufflers to a welding shop today. It looks like the wagon exhaust cutouts must be wider than the sedans. They had to cut 2-3 inches from the inner part of the gray plastic in order to accomodate the twin tips. Even then, the tips had to be pushed together rather than being spaced 1/4" apart as they are on the STI muffler. Everything ended up working out, and I am very happy with the results. They look great IMO, and they sound a fair amount louder, without being too loud. The tone is deeper, particularly at lower RPMs. By the time I got my car home from the shop, it was dark, but I took a few pictures. I also took a video clip of my car with the stock cans, and then tonight with the STI cans. My exhaust mods are STI up/ Megan Racing DP/ Perrin Mid/y http://putnamco.shutterfly.com/pictures (For some reason the videos turned into sound clips, but the sound still works. Both videos were taken at the same distance from the car) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestratomaster Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 very cool idea. may have to do this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyvt Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 I think they look good. Sorry I didn't get any pics up been busy. Glad you like them. Is there a drone that you notice on a rpm decrease in between 1400rpm - 1200rpm? I took my car and STI mufflers to a welding shop today. It looks like the wagon exhaust cutouts must be wider than the sedans. They had to cut 2-3 inches from the inner part of the gray plastic in order to accomodate the twin tips. Even then, the tips had to be pushed together rather than being spaced 1/4" apart as they are on the STI muffler. Everything ended up working out, and I am very happy with the results. They look great IMO, and they sound a fair amount louder, without being too loud. The tone is deeper, particularly at lower RPMs. By the time I got my car home from the shop, it was dark, but I took a few pictures. I also took a video clip of my car with the stock cans, and then tonight with the STI cans. My exhaust mods are STI up/ Megan Racing DP/ Perrin Mid/y http://putnamco.shutterfly.com/pictures (For some reason the videos turned into sound clips, but the sound still works. Both videos were taken at the same distance from the car) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamCO Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I think they look good. Sorry I didn't get any pics up been busy. Glad you like them. Is there a drone that you notice on a rpm decrease in between 1400rpm - 1200rpm? I do notice that drone, but it's pretty minimal unless I'm coasting to a stop in a higher gear. Thanks for the great idea mikeyvt. These really are the perfect mufflers for me, as they are quite a bit louder than stock, but not obnoxiously so. I think the low rumble is more pronounced than many other mufflers, which I really like. Now I need to ask my one friend who I would let drive my car do a drive-by. I'll put more daytime pics one of these days that I'm home and it's light out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestratomaster Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 how much did it cost to have a muffler shop rig these up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamCO Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 It cost me $130, but it would have been a bit less if they hadn't had to figure out a way to fit the tips (cutting the bumper). For a total of $180, it was worth it to me. Also, having OEM quality, with a slight power boost (butt dyno) is nice. Can anyone confirm that the bumper cutouts are slightly bigger on wagons. I couldn't find this by searching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestratomaster Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 it seems like it fits better on the wagon than the sedan. The cut outs that different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortal2None Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 it seems like it fits better on the wagon than the sedan. The cut outs that different? Yes, substantially larger on the wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortal2None Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I already have a 3" Dynomax muffler welded into my exhaust and i'm getting a pair of STi cans today so i'll be able to post a vid of what it sounds like with a res. Only problem is I have an IHI Twinscroll so the boxer rumble will be missing. I'm hoping OEM STi's will be quieter than my Prodrives but after hearing yours I'm having doubts. (I thought OEM's would be quieter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cholmes1 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Look forward to hearing and seeing your results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortal2None Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Look forward to hearing and seeing your results. I have the mufflers in hand and I might be getting it done tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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