Improving sound (help with exhaust options) - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

SuperTom · 07-17-2017, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Colin86

Quite a few suggestions on headers + Cat backs but I'm only looking to buy one or the other....

Am slightly leaning towards the UEL, but am still undecided...

Well Id start with the UEL with stock everything else. That's what I did at first, felt I could handle more sound. UEL with stock will give you the most useful performance in the midrange. Then add the rest later when you get used to it or want more sound.

Darkrune · 07-17-2017, 03:38 PM

Uel with stock from pipe and HKS legammax.

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Moue · 07-17-2017, 03:41 PM

ACE header with Borla S-Type Catback.

pym19109 · 07-18-2017, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin86

I've heard this quite a bit, but have also heard a number of members (couple quoted below) who love stock exhaust with UEL's. Have you heard an 86 with stock exhaust and a UEL?

Yes , My brz Gruppes UEL Header/OP and stock FP,catback.
It's louder when cold start but almost same as stock exhaust when warmed up.

bfrank1972 · 07-18-2017, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Clipdat

Speaking from experience, Greddy Supreme SP catback, stock fp, stock header.

This, go with the Greddy, and then later a header if you want more noise (and power). Deep exotic tone, not too loud at all.

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JSube · 07-18-2017, 09:36 AM

The thing you need to think about and research on the forum is how an exhaust will be affected by mods. An exhaust that sounds perfect behind a stock system, like Perrin IMO, can change dramatically with headers and front pipe. I just installed a CSGxMXP Touring86 catback, but I wouldn't have bought it if my plans didn't include headers, front pipe and tune. If you aren't satisfied with the info you find on the forum, you can also ask vendors some questions. I've personally found ft86speed factory and counterspacegarage to be very helpful and responsive. Also keep in mind that 90+% of sound clips do not successfully represent the actually sound and tone of any exhaust. And look for used stuff for a while after you've made a choice, exhausts typically last a long time and many people sell for something else. Lots of buyers remorse out there with exhausts.

Colin86 · 08-09-2017, 07:53 PM

Just to circle back, ended up going with a Gruppe S header + OP on the stock front pipe and catback. I'm really happy with the sound so far. It's more subtle than I thought it'd be, but it's just enough to make the car sound interesting. Happy with my decision.

thpark93 · 03-13-2021, 05:14 PM

Ugh, I have the same set up as you Colin, but I do find myself missing the db...

weederr33 · 03-13-2021, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by thpark93

Ugh, I have the same set up as you Colin, but I do find myself missing the db...

Find a proper catback that's good quality and offers the level of dB you're seeking. Personally, I found the perfect tone once I got my TRD axelback.

saltywetman · 03-15-2021, 06:55 AM

Go full send and get Fujitsubo EPU

07-18-2017, 09:36 AM	#20
JSube Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Drives: 2017 ISM PP BRZ Location: KY Posts: 201 Thanks: 174 Thanked 164 Times in 81 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The thing you need to think about and research on the forum is how an exhaust will be affected by mods. An exhaust that sounds perfect behind a stock system, like Perrin IMO, can change dramatically with headers and front pipe. I just installed a CSGxMXP Touring86 catback, but I wouldn't have bought it if my plans didn't include headers, front pipe and tune. If you aren't satisfied with the info you find on the forum, you can also ask vendors some questions. I've personally found ft86speed factory and counterspacegarage to be very helpful and responsive. Also keep in mind that 90+% of sound clips do not successfully represent the actually sound and tone of any exhaust. And look for used stuff for a while after you've made a choice, exhausts typically last a long time and many people sell for something else. Lots of buyers remorse out there with exhausts. Last edited by JSube; 07-18-2017 at 09:37 AM. Reason: clarity

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Colin86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Drives: 86 Location: OH Posts: 134 Thanks: 18 Thanked 55 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just to circle back, ended up going with a Gruppe S header + OP on the stock front pipe and catback. I'm really happy with the sound so far. It's more subtle than I thought it'd be, but it's just enough to make the car sound interesting. Happy with my decision.

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saltywetman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Drives: 2020 Toyota 86 GT 6M Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 413 Thanks: 298 Thanked 271 Times in 138 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Go full send and get Fujitsubo EPU

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