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JFox · 05-29-2014, 09:19 AM

Hey guys and gals,

I'm a little new car mods. I'm darn good with a wrench if I do say to myself, but car mods (especially exhaust) are pretty new to me, so go easy. I'm trying to learn!

So I already have the Perrin 2.5" cat-back system w/ resonator. I installed it and I LOVE it. The noise it makes is heavenly and doesn't sound like an out-of-tune trumpet.

That said, I've caught the bug and now I want more. The exhaust itself isn't very loud at all from inside the car, and I'm slightly disappointed by the lack of aggressive idle sound (except cold start...WHEW that thing rumbles!).

I've been looking at the Invidia HS12SSTFPP Front Pipe (catless) to replace stock setup. My question is A) Is this even compatible with the Perrin cat-back system, and B) what would this sound like? I'm definitely a fan of the low-tone exhaust notes, and not at all a fan of the higher notes.

Am I correct in my assumption that this piece would bridge the gap between the headers and the Perrin cat-back? Or would I still need another section of pipe? It looks like I still need an overpipe. Is there a cheaper option compared to the Perrin overpipe?

Are there any alternatives for a more aggressive sound minus just installing the unresonated Perrin piece? Are there other/better front pipes to be had? I like the price of the Invidia...but I'd probably pay a little more for better quality, if such a thing existed.

Thanks a bunch guys.

05-29-2014, 09:19 AM	#1
JFox Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2014 Scion FR-S Location: Somewhere In The Concrete Jungle Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Questions about Catless Front Pipe (previously Need Clarification thread) Hey guys and gals, I'm a little new car mods. I'm darn good with a wrench if I do say to myself, but car mods (especially exhaust) are pretty new to me, so go easy. I'm trying to learn! So I already have the Perrin 2.5" cat-back system w/ resonator. I installed it and I LOVE it. The noise it makes is heavenly and doesn't sound like an out-of-tune trumpet. That said, I've caught the bug and now I want more. The exhaust itself isn't very loud at all from inside the car, and I'm slightly disappointed by the lack of aggressive idle sound (except cold start...WHEW that thing rumbles!). I've been looking at the Invidia HS12SSTFPP Front Pipe (catless) to replace stock setup. My question is A) Is this even compatible with the Perrin cat-back system, and B) what would this sound like? I'm definitely a fan of the low-tone exhaust notes, and not at all a fan of the higher notes. Am I correct in my assumption that this piece would bridge the gap between the headers and the Perrin cat-back? Or would I still need another section of pipe? It looks like I still need an overpipe. Is there a cheaper option compared to the Perrin overpipe? Are there any alternatives for a more aggressive sound minus just installing the unresonated Perrin piece? Are there other/better front pipes to be had? I like the price of the Invidia...but I'd probably pay a little more for better quality, if such a thing existed. Thanks a bunch guys. Last edited by JFox; 05-29-2014 at 10:45 PM.