Mega Users paintpollz Posted February 27, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted February 27, 2012 would these headers kill the highway drone on these cars? I was driving back from VT from a ski trip this past weekend. at 80 mph, there is a ton of drone. I have a perrin 1 piece catted downpipe hooked into the stock CBE. would an EL header eliminate a lot of this noise? "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strizzy Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 My Tomei EL headers/UP, CNT catless DP, Perrin mid/y, Prodrive mufflers = no drone at any speed. My bad luck build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted February 27, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted February 27, 2012 From what i've experienced with the people i've met with ELH's, the exhaust tone even out to less of the rumble (as already said) but also mellows out the harshness and volume. Not a lot, but enough where it's appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Road Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 This is my car. Sounds a little meh from behind but in the cabin I love the sound. Tomei ELH Perrin 1pc Catted DP with cat removed GMS Catback This was also like 2-3 weeks before I got retuned [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY0ly3cF5aM&list=UUHLnzEu4emEtUrh3QStdOXQ&index=5&feature=plcp]'09 Subaru Legacy GT 276hp 347tq dyno pulls stock turbo - YouTube[/ame] 276hp/347tq On a DynoJet Dyno Video - Had a big lean spot as you can tell in the second pull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strizzy Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Here is a vid by whitetiger. EL headers, perrin mid/y, prodrive cans. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9BnkDHMkcg]NNJR-SCCA ESP LEGACY Clip from Medowlands event. - YouTube[/ame] My bad luck build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 go with one of these: http://www.tomei-p.co.jp/_2003web-catalogue/000_expreme/each-product/gc8-gdb_exhaust-manifold_en.php#equal http://www.tomiokaracing.com/index.php/products/exhaust/equal-length-exhaust-manifold-w-up-pipe-for-subaru.html http://gtspec.com/product/gtspec-gen-iii-equal-length-exhaust-manifold-ej20-ej257 each of those are identical in every way, except a different name on the box, and the gtspec doesn't come with heat wrap. Get the gtspec and get you own heat wrap, as i'm not impressed with what came with my tomei el headers (same exact wrap comes with the tr headers). +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted February 27, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted February 27, 2012 The gtspec is pretty, I'm liking it better than the HKS. anyone have opinions on maddad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 HKS no longer available (new) in the US. Is Maddad still making headers? lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strizzy Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 anyone have opinions on maddad? I hear they crack like mad... My bad luck build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordeldor Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 would these headers kill the highway drone on these cars? I was driving back from VT from a ski trip this past weekend. at 80 mph, there is a ton of drone. I have a perrin 1 piece catted downpipe hooked into the stock CBE. would an EL header eliminate a lot of this noise? I would say it really depends on your exhaust setup. With my perrin rotated dp, perrin ELH, and Invidia quad tip there is significant drone at highway speeds (from about 55 and up). The best thing you have going for you fighting drone is the stock CBE. If you don't like the drone now don't change the cat back. The cat helps to a degree as well. My headers didn't go on till the invidia went on so I have no idea if it makes things louder or quieter. I just know your car can certainly be loud with ELH installed. Frankly I am surprised your car drones at all. When I was stage 2 I had an invidia catless down, perrin mid and y, and stock cans. I thought it was quiet. Different strokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted February 28, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted February 28, 2012 I need EL. Its gonna drive me nuts. "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted February 28, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted February 28, 2012 should've bought the used perrins on the member sell forum. "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutbackXT05 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Ive been looking for that el exhaust auto x video for the longest time. I love that sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Since we're posting ELH video's here's one on a 09 WRX (close enough to a LGT ) [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgzMBFGftMs&feature=share]BrenTuned 2009 WRX - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strizzy Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Here's me on my way home from work today. Just easy everyday driving to give an example of how it really is, since every exhaust video out there is at WOT and at high RPMs. This is my setup: Tomei 252/252 cams Tomei EL header/UP CNT catless DP Perrin mid/y Prodrive cans [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2-EUlW7W-Y]1.wmv - YouTube[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaYRx86LX8Q]2.wmv - YouTube[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RDoZSwSjQs]3.wmv - YouTube[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaILFj0iYMo]4.wmv - YouTube[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnVD0Uh4PzQ]5.wmv - YouTube[/ame] My bad luck build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac88 Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 I think I'm going to do the Perrin Dual catted downpipe to keep the raspyness away since my STi genomes tend to get really raspy with a high flowing exhaust according to youtube videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mass-hole Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 ^^^I really like the sound your car makes, so much smoother than the rumble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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