First steps on exhaust - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

mattaubel · 07-09-2016, 03:03 AM

Ok maybe this has been mentioned before.. But I've been looking around and almost all the YouTube videos I've been seeing have catback AND headers.

My question is is it possible to get a low aggressive exhaust sound with only a catback? I saw one video of the stock everything minus an N1 catback and I don't think the video did the car justice because in my opinion it sounded the same...

I plan on staying NA and aside from basic things like coilovers, wheels/tires, and some cosmetic stuff, I won't be doing anything crazy power wise aside from a tune so flow isn't an issue..

Any thoughts? Anyone done a catback on their stock headers before and know what I can expect?

THANKS

ryoma · 07-09-2016, 03:15 AM

resonators will give you the deep tone you want. UEL headers will give you the rumble. I had a catback for a few months and then I got UEL headers. now I never want to go back since the car just sounds awesome with headers.

however, I also liked the car with just the catback. but I like it more now lol. the N1 is pretty loud though so it might not give you the deep exhaust note you're looking for since it'll sound more raspy.

sly · 07-09-2016, 11:57 AM

I just installed the Cosworth catback. It comes with an ECU tune and Ecutek racerom features such as downshift autoblip, etc. So far I absolutely love it. It has really awakened this car. I can finally hear the exhaust note coming from the rear. Shifting is easier and I can feel more low end torque and throttle response. IMO it's one of the best sounding catbacks there are.

AREN · 07-09-2016, 06:37 PM

I you want to ONLY change the catback (or axleback) section and have it sound aggressive, i recommend checking out the M7 Titan, Tomei 60R or 60S and Nameless axleback with 4 inch mufflers.

humfrz · 07-09-2016, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AREN

I you want to ONLY change the catback (or axleback) section and have it sound aggressive, i recommend checking out the M7 Titan, Tomei 60R or 60S and Nameless axleback with 4 inch mufflers.

I'll vote for this one .......

humfrz

skye67 · 07-09-2016, 11:29 PM

Cat Back change the sound of the car little horsepower increase. A header will give you more rumble and horsepower with a tune.

ShadowReaper · 07-10-2016, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mattaubel

My question is is it possible to get a low aggressive exhaust sound with only a catback?

Any thoughts? Anyone done a catback on their stock headers before and know what I can expect?

THANKS

I recommend getting the Dezod Cat-back. It's the only thing I've done to the exhaust system. It's a nice low-rumble sound. Not extremely loud but loud enough to get people's attention. Idles are marvelous.

nikitopo · 07-10-2016, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattaubel

My question is is it possible to get a low aggressive exhaust sound with only a catback? I saw one video of the stock everything minus an N1 catback and I don't think the video did the car justice because in my opinion it sounded the same...

Even a good axleback is sufficient to do the work and give a nice sound. Unfortunately, there aren't many good ones. As you said most of them sound like OEM.

geezerbrzeezer · 07-10-2016, 02:28 PM

https://www.ft86motorsports.com/exha...-fr-s-brz.html

Simple install, stainless steel, big tips that fill the cutouts, great sound, and no drone at highway speed. Cannot stop smiling when running up or down through the gears - best mod I've done.

They'll know something special has arrived, trust me.

86geek · 07-10-2016, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattaubel

Ok maybe this has been mentioned before.. But I've been looking around and almost all the YouTube videos I've been seeing have catback AND headers.

My question is is it possible to get a low aggressive exhaust sound with only a catback? I saw one video of the stock everything minus an N1 catback and I don't think the video did the car justice because in my opinion it sounded the same...

I plan on staying NA and aside from basic things like coilovers, wheels/tires, and some cosmetic stuff, I won't be doing anything crazy power wise aside from a tune so flow isn't an issue..

Any thoughts? Anyone done a catback on their stock headers before and know what I can expect?

THANKS

I got a Perrin 2.5 resonated catback exhaust with stock header. It's a lil louder than stock, good low rumble to it. It's loud when you want it to be at acceleration. No drone and you won't make your neighbors mad at you.

I believe 86speed.com has a sale on it at the moment!.

http://www.86speed.com/performance/p...-back-exhaust/

Songha · 07-11-2016, 10:24 AM

I have a handful of videos of my exhaust setup piece by piece on my build thread. You can click it I. My signature and check it out. I heard it recently outside, my buddy drive my car and it sounds monstrous. Had me cringing, lol.

mcbrawr · 07-11-2016, 12:06 PM

My GReddy EVO3 sounded amazing with the stock header -- without it's a little loud for my tastes. I'm selling it if you're interested

JGalp · 07-11-2016, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattaubel

Ok maybe this has been mentioned before.. But I've been looking around and almost all the YouTube videos I've been seeing have catback AND headers.

My question is is it possible to get a low aggressive exhaust sound with only a catback? I saw one video of the stock everything minus an N1 catback and I don't think the video did the car justice because in my opinion it sounded the same...

I plan on staying NA and aside from basic things like coilovers, wheels/tires, and some cosmetic stuff, I won't be doing anything crazy power wise aside from a tune so flow isn't an issue..

Any thoughts? Anyone done a catback on their stock headers before and know what I can expect?

THANKS

Check out the MXP SP Exhaust, i have it on my car now. I'm in SOCAL so if you wanna hear it just lemme know

07-09-2016, 03:03 AM	#1
mattaubel Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Drives: 2015 FRS Location: Northern California Posts: 62 Thanks: 37 Thanked 24 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	First steps on exhaust Ok maybe this has been mentioned before.. But I've been looking around and almost all the YouTube videos I've been seeing have catback AND headers. My question is is it possible to get a low aggressive exhaust sound with only a catback? I saw one video of the stock everything minus an N1 catback and I don't think the video did the car justice because in my opinion it sounded the same... I plan on staying NA and aside from basic things like coilovers, wheels/tires, and some cosmetic stuff, I won't be doing anything crazy power wise aside from a tune so flow isn't an issue.. Any thoughts? Anyone done a catback on their stock headers before and know what I can expect? THANKS

07-09-2016, 03:15 AM	#2
ryoma Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited CWP Location: SoCal Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 34 Thanked 669 Times in 469 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	resonators will give you the deep tone you want. UEL headers will give you the rumble. I had a catback for a few months and then I got UEL headers. now I never want to go back since the car just sounds awesome with headers. however, I also liked the car with just the catback. but I like it more now lol. the N1 is pretty loud though so it might not give you the deep exhaust note you're looking for since it'll sound more raspy. __________________ My 2015 CWP BRZ Build

07-09-2016, 11:29 PM	#6
skye67 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 black AT, OFT, 4.65 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 187 Thanks: 180 Thanked 69 Times in 49 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Cat Back change the sound of the car little horsepower increase. A header will give you more rumble and horsepower with a tune. __________________ Living the dream in a nightmare.

07-11-2016, 10:24 AM	#11
Songha Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Location: Warwick, RI Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 55 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have a handful of videos of my exhaust setup piece by piece on my build thread. You can click it I. My signature and check it out. I heard it recently outside, my buddy drive my car and it sounds monstrous. Had me cringing, lol. __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S \| 6-MT \| Raven Black \| Performance Mods: Invidia N1 Catback, Invidia Catless Frontpipe, BC Racing Extreme Lows Coilovers, 1320 Performance UEL Catless Headers, 1320 Performance Overpipe, OpenFlash Tablet (Stage 2 UEL, 93 Oct. tune), Whiteline Front Swaybar, Whitelight Adj. Front Endlinks \| Asthetic Mods: DS Style Front Lip, Rocket Bunny style flares, F1R F21s \| MY BUILD THREAD!

07-11-2016, 12:06 PM	#12
mcbrawr Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: 2014 BRZ Limited Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 64 Thanks: 3 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	My GReddy EVO3 sounded amazing with the stock header -- without it's a little loud for my tastes. I'm selling it if you're interested __________________ '14 BRZ Limited \| SBD500X + HRI Tuning \| Tanabe Concept G Exhaust \| XXR 527 18x8.75 \| Hankook Ventus V12 EVO2 245/40/18

07-09-2016, 11:57 AM	#3
sly Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: 2016 Cosworth 2.2 BRZ Location: TN Posts: 302 Thanks: 81 Thanked 185 Times in 112 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just installed the Cosworth catback. It comes with an ECU tune and Ecutek racerom features such as downshift autoblip, etc. So far I absolutely love it. It has really awakened this car. I can finally hear the exhaust note coming from the rear. Shifting is easier and I can feel more low end torque and throttle response. IMO it's one of the best sounding catbacks there are.

07-09-2016, 06:37 PM	#4
AREN Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: Beige Corolla Location: Milton Posts: 206 Thanks: 103 Thanked 56 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I you want to ONLY change the catback (or axleback) section and have it sound aggressive, i recommend checking out the M7 Titan, Tomei 60R or 60S and Nameless axleback with 4 inch mufflers.

07-10-2016, 02:28 PM	#9
geezerbrzeezer Geezer Join Date: Feb 2016 Drives: 2016 Subaru BRZ Sport Tech Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 276 Thanks: 133 Thanked 190 Times in 111 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	https://www.ft86motorsports.com/exha...-fr-s-brz.html Simple install, stainless steel, big tips that fill the cutouts, great sound, and no drone at highway speed. Cannot stop smiling when running up or down through the gears - best mod I've done. They'll know something special has arrived, trust me.

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