STi Exaust on BE

[RootedTree]

will a 2005 STi axleback fit on a 2002 Legacy with minor mods (moving hangers)?

would it be worth it do that if i found one (say for less than $75)? (id also get my exhaust guy to make me a new 2.25" center pipe)

im looking to get some good sound and a little performance out of my 02 without having to dish out a lot of money.

[rougeben83]

no. Need new exhaust piping as well.

[Wiscon_Mark]

no. Need new exhaust piping as well.

A new flange yes, new piping, no. You talking about a midpipe?

[blackgtbeauty]

hanger movement and a longer midpipe and it will fit. for $75 plug parts and labor, I'd think it would be worth it.

[RootedTree]

what i mean is say for example i found something like this at a junk yard

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WRX-STi- ... enameZWDVW (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WRX-STi-Stock-Exhaust_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33630QQihZ009QQitemZ190194458408QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW)

and i decided to just take the muffler end (removing the excess piping that doesnt work on the legacy) and put it on my ride. i know i can get a midpipe made, possibly just have it welded right to the end of muffler (removing the excess piping that came with sti muffler). do you guys think thatll work?

[Wiscon_Mark]

I'd say grab the midpipe - it's stainless steel and includes a resonator.

[dplacencia]

I had an STI exhasut on my car. For me it was woth it because I did all the modifications to it. But it will cost $$$ if you have it modified to fit your car.

[rougeben83]

He's talking about a BE, not a BD.

[Wiscon_Mark]

He's talking about a BE, not a BD.

From everything I hear, it should be cheaper on a BE. Saying it'll cost $$ is relative - for what you'd pay for a custom stainless steel exhaust system with mandrel bends and stock quality, you could pay a ton more.

[RootedTree]

I had an STI exhasut on my car. For me it was woth it because I did all the modifications to it. But it will cost $$$ if you have it modified to fit your car.

how did you like the sound from the STi exhaust? any noticeable performance gains?

[Wiscon_Mark]

My STi catback sounds great. Gains? I can go 0-60mph in under 10 seconds now :lol:

[battman]

I also have an STI axleback with stock piping and I like the way it sounds. Of course, I have the Cobb/Stromung axleback sitting in my shed waiting to be put on but that's just cause I am an ass who likes to spend money. I say go for it. Cheap, looks good and the sound is nice and mellow.