what kinda exhaust is the best?
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what kinda exhaust is the best?
I got a 2003 wrx got a HKS BOV and was wondering which turbo back exhaust is the best way to go. Im considering MRT,TURBOXS,HKS or APS. Also i was wondering if i got a boost controller how much can i turn it up without being in danger of harming the REX
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I have the MRT up-pipe and turbo back and I really like it. It's not to noisy but has a nice rumble to it. I really can't comment on the others, since I don't have them.
As far as boost goes...I researched that same question pretty throughly when I had my boost controller. I was told my many top tuners in the US that a stock WRX is capable of supporting 17psi from the stock turbo (ie: fuel, strength, etc) although it starts to run out of breath around then. I decided on 16psi for my car while the controller was in there.
As far as boost goes...I researched that same question pretty throughly when I had my boost controller. I was told my many top tuners in the US that a stock WRX is capable of supporting 17psi from the stock turbo (ie: fuel, strength, etc) although it starts to run out of breath around then. I decided on 16psi for my car while the controller was in there.
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I have an MRT downpipe, uppipe, and HKS Carbon-Ti combo...
ive heard a few people complain about the hks downpipe, that it cracks, and that it really rather sucks... i was tempted to buy the hks, but, after hearing one guy after another complain about it, i went MRT... my exhaust is kind of loud... highway cruising is definetly loud @70 mph, but, if you like it loud, go for it.... it isnt the loudest, but, surely isnt quiet.... ive heard the scooby sport... and ive heard nothing but raving reviews of this exhaust.. i dont know about the power, but for sound, it was relatively quiet, then all of a sudden, it errupted in full song, some of the toughest sounds came out of that car... i dont know about power, like i said, sound was excellent however!!!
i had an avc-r and i ran about 15 psi, fully catted, then with the up pipe and downpipe, i ran 16-16.5.... never had any problems, just make sure you dont creep to high say past 9 so i hear on Partial throttle full boost! the factory ecu does not support to much boost at partial throttle, so.... if you get too much boost, you'll lean it out!.. i dont want to scare you, just food for thought!
ive heard a few people complain about the hks downpipe, that it cracks, and that it really rather sucks... i was tempted to buy the hks, but, after hearing one guy after another complain about it, i went MRT... my exhaust is kind of loud... highway cruising is definetly loud @70 mph, but, if you like it loud, go for it.... it isnt the loudest, but, surely isnt quiet.... ive heard the scooby sport... and ive heard nothing but raving reviews of this exhaust.. i dont know about the power, but for sound, it was relatively quiet, then all of a sudden, it errupted in full song, some of the toughest sounds came out of that car... i dont know about power, like i said, sound was excellent however!!!
i had an avc-r and i ran about 15 psi, fully catted, then with the up pipe and downpipe, i ran 16-16.5.... never had any problems, just make sure you dont creep to high say past 9 so i hear on Partial throttle full boost! the factory ecu does not support to much boost at partial throttle, so.... if you get too much boost, you'll lean it out!.. i dont want to scare you, just food for thought!
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Scooby Sport, It's made in England (developed by Hayward & Scott), carries a 25 year warranty, and sounds mean....but not too loud. It aint pretty, but it's function over form.
(Edited, because Dirt Man is a jackass and doesnt read through posts completely):o
(Edited, because Dirt Man is a jackass and doesnt read through posts completely):o
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Hard to argue with the ScoobySport. Billy's MRT is pretty stealth as well. The HKS is loud, but rumbles more than screams. I like it 
, but it is definitely not for everyone. I've heard good things about TurboXS's RFL, but have not ever heard the exhaust in person. Whatever you do, stay away from Tanabe's stuff...definitely not music to my ears. :o
, but it is definitely not for everyone. I've heard good things about TurboXS's RFL, but have not ever heard the exhaust in person. Whatever you do, stay away from Tanabe's stuff...definitely not music to my ears. :o
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yeah, the tanabe sounded horrible IMO...
by the way, i managed to mention the scooby sport in my 2 mile long post! bastards, no one pays attention to me : )
by the way, i managed to mention the scooby sport in my 2 mile long post! bastards, no one pays attention to me : )
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bastards, no one pays attention to me
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Originally posted by TampaWRX
You're new to the local Scooby crew...this is how treat all the new guys. Don't take it personally, it's strictly business.
You're new to the local Scooby crew...this is how treat all the new guys. Don't take it personally, it's strictly business.
but since you do it intentionally, 
ill just give you the business...
speaking of business.... those Greddy Catch cans are nice this time of year!
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I have an HKS downpipe and the Prodrive rear section(this still retains the OEM resinator pipe) and it sounds and looks good IMO. I was going for a stealth look/sound and I couldn't be happier.
