Front pipe comparison: Stock vs. Berk vs. Fujitsubo vs. Apex'i

[swarb]

Originally Posted by Jeson

Really? But I can't see any information from Fujitsubo Japanese official website! Even what you told to me, like "Yahoo Japan" .

http://www.frsport.com/Double-Resona...Ga1xoCmObw_wcB

[Varelco]

Originally Posted by mav1178

This is precisely the reason why I want to test out configs of this, because there is a misconception among users that you can put different parts from different companies together and it may work well.

When there's certain configurations being put together, minor annoyances show up... not a fault of the individual products, but rather their sum.

-alex

Of course, its always a risk when you mate different exhaust parts together from different manufacturers, especially when they involve multiple resonators. Like you say the only way you find out what works with what is by phsically doing it and using the car as its intended. If I'm honest it didn't even cross my mind, fortunately its not severe (and I am pretty fussy). Its a very low freqeuncy like the bass from a subwoofer, but the boot lid seems to of stopped vibrating now though which is good. Saying that its swings and roundabouts because this set up is smoother above 5k than it was with the Berk.

Originally Posted by Jeson

Really? But I can't see any information from Fujitsubo Japanese official website! Even what you told to me, like "Yahoo Japan" .

I bought mine from FRSport, they will ship worldwide, from the US to my local depot in the UK took 5 days! I buy stuff in the UK which takes longer to get to me.

[Mr.Impreza]

Originally Posted by Jeson

Really? But I can't see any information from Fujitsubo Japanese official website! Even what you told to me, like "Yahoo Japan" .

It's not available in Japan unfortunately. Currently, Fujitsubo has made this exclusively for the North American market.

I've contacted a source in Japan to get me this Front Pipe because it's cheaper buying in the Yen compared to US for us Canadians, but they told me it's not available to the Japanese market currently which in my opinion is quiet odd.

I haven't contacted Fujitsubo directly regarding this matter.

This is the only reason why I haven't bought the Front Pipe yet. With the CDN dollar currently I'm paying like $200.00 more than what I would if i were able to buy this from Japan directly.

[ATaraxias]

The Berk hi-flo frontpipe sounds magnificent when paired with the Berk OP, a UEL catless header and a Q300 exhaust. Probably an ideal setup for great sound without attracting too much attention... while still setting off sensitive car alarms when you drive past.

Highly recommended.

[tracerit]

Is a front pipe what I'm looking for if I'm seeking slightly more sound, yet staying away from UEL header loudness? Not expecting any performance gains but @Varelco did mention the Fujitsubo provided a noticeable improvement. Would definitely be interested in that one but at $200 more than the HKS dual resonated, it's hard to really consider it.

[Mr.Impreza]

Originally Posted by tracerit

Is a front pipe what I'm looking for if I'm seeking slightly more sound, yet staying away from UEL header loudness? Not expecting any performance gains but @Varelco did mention the Fujitsubo provided a noticeable improvement. Would definitely be interested in that one but at $200 more than the HKS dual resonated, it's hard to really consider it.

If you want louder, the Fujitsubo front pipe won't help you. It's been made for the purpose of keeping the sound levels the same as with a stock front pipe.

If you already have a catback, and want more sound that the HKS dual resonated front pipe is a great choice. It's also catless so you will get a little bit more gains compared to a catted fp. Also it's resonated so it shouldn't cause any drone/rasp issues.

[tinma]

Originally Posted by Mr.Impreza

If you want louder, the Fujitsubo front pipe won't help you. It's been made for the purpose of keeping the sound levels the same as with a stock front pipe.

Should switching to this fp leave the volume the same but change the tone To be deeper?

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by tracerit

Is a front pipe what I'm looking for if I'm seeking slightly more sound, yet staying away from UEL header loudness?

You need to figure out what is "loud" to you and go from there.

And if you have any ambitions of running the car in STX, you need a cat somewhere in your exhaust system..

-alex

[tinma]

@FT86Motorsports get this part!!

[Mr.Impreza]

Originally Posted by tinma

@FT86Motorsports get this part!!

Agreed, 2 buyers in line already

[haimichaeltran]

Originally Posted by ATaraxias

The Berk hi-flo frontpipe sounds magnificent when paired with the Berk OP, a UEL catless header and a Q300 exhaust. Probably an ideal setup for great sound without attracting too much attention... while still setting off sensitive car alarms when you drive past.

Highly recommended.

Do you have sound clip of this setup?

[mav1178]

Sound w/ Tomei 60R
stock header/stock overpipe/stock front pipe - 107.1db
stock header/stock overpipe/Fujitsubo front pipe - 107.0db
Apex'i header/Apex'i overpipe/Apex'i Super Catalyzer front pipe - 106.6db

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPgDIaNI0Kc"]FRS/BRZ exhaust: Tomei 60R exhaust and stock/Fujitsubo/Apexi front pipe comparison - YouTube[/ame]

[Moto-P]

Originally Posted by swarb

Japan. Yahoo Japan. Japan parts. Japanese importer. Japon. Ri-ben.

Cusco USA is now the official USA Importer for Fujitsubo with full warranties and available in the USA through most Cusco retailers. You can also contact info@cuscousainc.com for further details or to find a retailer.

[TofuJoe]

@Moto-P - who might have one of these Fujitsubo front pipes in stock in the US?