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Old 10-14-2005, 01:42 PM
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Question WHat Exhaust Should i get?

yo i got a 2005 wrx wagon and i am now ready to put exhaust on? i was wondering if i should get a turbo back if so which ones do you guys suggest or catback with a up and down pipe (Which do you suggest?) can you get more power with a turbo back or is it the same?
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All a matter of what you want. I wanted a turbo back so I bought an APS 3-inch system and never once have I regreted my decision. There is so many options so figure your goals for your car and research. If you find something you like don't hesitate to post a thread with concerns you might have. Good luck
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Most will suggest helix if you're no concerned about money. If you want a save a few bucks, the HKS is a great DP for the stock turbo.

As for exhaust, it really depends on what sound you're shooting for.
Try this for some help deciding
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I bought a turboback just for the fact that I wouldnt have to mismatch parts, but downpipe, catback systems work great too. It really depends on your budget and sound preference. For the most performance, go catless and with full 3 inch piping.

Before doing a turboback/downpipe, I would recomend a catless uppipe and intercooler hoses. Quicker turbo spool, more airflow and the turbo is safe from sucking in chunks of catalytic converter.
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do they all put out about the same power it is just what i want it to sound like?
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You will more than likely get the most power out of a turbo back system. I have the APS twin tip and it looks stock, sounds great, and was easy to install.
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would a helix up and down pipe go good with the perrin catback?
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would a helix up and down pipe go good with the perrin catback?
Yes it would.
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would a helix up and down pipe go good with the perrin catback?
Helix UP/DP+Perrin = LOUD !
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really would it be real loud or just loud its for my sister so i dont want it to loud? what are other good combinations? or should i just get a turboback
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Helix up/dp and Borla Hush Catback, not noticeably loud until you get on, but has a real nice rumble to it at low rpms.
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Originally Posted by Jumpman23
Helix UP/DP+Perrin = LOUD !
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A very nice set up would be:

stock DP
3rd cat delete pipe
Stromung Dual Tip Cat-back

You will be very happy

If you PM me with your I can send you some photo later tonight.

I'm running a full Perrin Turbo-back now and It's LOUD!

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is helix catback any good and can i see that pic. if i have a cai and a reflash would i have to get it tuned again after i put exhaust on. what is the whp gain with a uppipe and downpipe and catback? what system gets the most helix said 30 whp with all is that good? what would be a good uppipe for a 2005 STI also?

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The Helix catback is quite popular and it sounds great (a bit loud though). You'll be able to get roughly 25-30whp with a Helix uppipe and full Helix turboback exhaust.

Here's a pic.


Let me know if you have more questions.

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