Make my BRZ sound like a WRX? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Chris from Cali · 08-11-2017, 10:40 PM

I did do a search, so I apologize if I missed a 400-page thread about this already...

Taking into account NA vs turbo, is there any reason our cars can't have that sweet flat-four burble that lots of tuned WRXs have? There are a WAAAAY too many exhausts out there to listen to sound clips to decide, so I'm hoping the community already has a ready answer.

This car is so fun to drive with the windows down, so I'd like a more Subaru-appropriate soundtrack.

Thanks in advance!

RJasonKlein · 08-11-2017, 10:45 PM

It's easy: Get an unequal length header.

Spuds · 08-11-2017, 10:46 PM

I suggest looking at UEL headers. Wrx sounds like it does because the manifold is not an equal length type.

cjd · 08-11-2017, 11:01 PM

And here I thought the sound was significantly influenced by the turbo...

bfrank1972 · 08-12-2017, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris from Cali

I did do a search, so I apologize if I missed a 400-page thread about this already...

Taking into account NA vs turbo, is there any reason our cars can't have that sweet flat-four burble that lots of tuned WRXs have? There are a WAAAAY too many exhausts out there to listen to sound clips to decide, so I'm hoping the community already has a ready answer.

This car is so fun to drive with the windows down, so I'd like a more Subaru-appropriate soundtrack.

Thanks in advance!

Bullshit, how can you search and *not* find the answer to this question lol. Seriously tho, as others have said, pick any UEL header - doesn't have to do with being a flat four, has to do with the header configuration.

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8RZ · 08-15-2017, 04:04 PM

Buy a WRX.

Dr. BRZ · 08-15-2017, 08:00 PM

Tomei 60s. Trust me, sounds just like a wrx. I got so many compliments

Chris from Cali · 08-15-2017, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. BRZ

Tomei 60s. Trust me, sounds just like a wrx. I got so many compliments

Thank you!

Chris from Cali · 08-15-2017, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bfrank1972

Bullshit, how can you search and *not* find the answer to this question lol. Seriously tho, as others have said, pick any UEL header - doesn't have to do with being a flat four, has to do with the header configuration.

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Well, I did about 4-5 searches with different terms, hence my disclaimer at the beginning. I didn't want to beat a dead horse, just trying to find the answer. Thanks.

Chris from Cali · 08-15-2017, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 8RZ

Buy a WRX.

Genius. Pure genius.

I already have a Golf R, or I would have probably bought an STI HyperBlue.

Timmy_Jones · 08-16-2017, 10:11 AM

Although the stock manifold is every so slightly unequal length, you need a true UEL header to pronounce the noise. And then pick your flavor for other exhaust mods, to make it as quiet/loud as you would like. My car has a pretty pronounced rumble to it.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121060

Chris from Cali · 08-16-2017, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timmy_Jones

Although the stock manifold is every so slightly unequal length, you need a true UEL header to pronounce the noise. And then pick your flavor for other exhaust mods, to make it as quiet/loud as you would like. My car has a pretty pronounced rumble to it.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121060

Great info. Thank you! I'm looking forward to getting the mod train rolling...

ryoma · 08-16-2017, 11:44 PM

UEL for sure, but TBH it still does not sound 100% like a WRX/STi (I believe the newer WRX has EL headers now?). you get the rumble from low RPM's to around 4k but then it screams like a normal 4 cylinder. I think the turbo plays a big role in creating the rumble too in a UEL setup

Chris from Cali · 08-17-2017, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ryoma

UEL for sure, but TBH it still does not sound 100% like a WRX/STi (I believe the newer WRX has EL headers now?). you get the rumble from low RPM's to around 4k but then it screams like a normal 4 cylinder. I think the turbo plays a big role in creating the rumble too in a UEL setup

That actually sounds preferable. Hopefully I'll find a nice setup.

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