Best Header for Sound? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Ace000087 · 12-08-2021, 09:58 PM

Question for you all... long time 2014 BRZ limited owner new poster to this forum.. I've been around just haven't ever taken the time to post... just reading!! What is your opinion of the best header for the money for sound? I was looking at the FT86 Speed UEL. I like the "Subaru rumble" noise you hear in some cars.

Joveen · 12-08-2021, 10:13 PM

JDL!!!

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PulsarBeeerz · 12-08-2021, 11:37 PM

Gruppe-S UEL in the commercial classifieds section. If you must keep a cat JDL offers a nice one.

EndlessAzure · 12-09-2021, 01:49 AM

If you are just looking for the sound aspect, it doesn't really matter. The UELs will all sound close to the same. The money comes in if you are seeking build quality or higher performance margins.

My loyalty is with Tomei, but any reputable header make will do swell as well.

I would recommend you think more closely about the complete exhaust system. The catback exhaust (as well as perhaps the front pipe if you are expecting on changing that) will be important in the sound you are seeking as well

weederr33 · 12-09-2021, 12:24 PM

I'd say Tomei or JDL

spcmafia · 12-10-2021, 09:10 AM

JDL hands down. Pricey, but their quality is unmatched. You get a lifetime warranty and the chance to have them ceramic coat it for you.

The next thing to consider would be emissions, but that all depends on state. Next thing to choose would be what your goals are. Pure Performance? Equal Length. Good performance/ sound? Unequal Length.

FT86 makes a good header too, just slightly below the quality of JDL.

Tcoat · 12-10-2021, 10:06 AM

This is a completely subjective topic. One person's "best" sound may be another's nightmare noise. Also what exhaust is going to be used in conjunction with the header? There are some truly horrible sounding combinations out there.

RToyo86 · 12-10-2021, 10:28 AM

JDL, Tomei, gruppe-s are similar.

JDL catted for quality option with a cat. Also keeps the sound down a bit compared to catless.

RToyo86 · 12-10-2021, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

This is a completely subjective topic. One person's "best" sound may be another's nightmare noise. Also what exhaust is going to be used in conjunction with the header? There are some truly horrible sounding combinations out there.

You mean all the YouTube bros slapping catless headers, catless front pipes and muffler deletes on their cars?

Tcoat · 12-10-2021, 10:39 AM

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You mean all the YouTube bros slapping catless headers, catless front pipes and muffler deletes on their cars?

Some yes.
Mainly the BRZ in my neighbourhood that somehow managed to make his boxer sound like a base trim 1996 Chrysler Neon though.

RToyo86 · 12-10-2021, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Some yes.
Mainly the BRZ in my neighbourhood that somehow managed to make his boxer sound like a base trim 1996 Chrysler Neon though.

Probably bought the entire lineup from spec D on Amazon. 1 day shipping!

NoHaveMSG · 12-10-2021, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Some yes.
Mainly the BRZ in my neighbourhood that somehow managed to make his boxer sound like a base trim 1996 Chrysler Neon though.

I want to know how to do that mod.

Tcoat · 12-10-2021, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

I want to know how to do that mod.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/363317522076...QAAOSwvddf5P7t

NoHaveMSG · 12-10-2021, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/363317522076...QAAOSwvddf5P7t

If you squint really hard it looks beautifully pie cut and tig welded

12-08-2021, 09:58 PM	#1
Ace000087 Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Drives: Black 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: TX Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Best Header for Sound? Question for you all... long time 2014 BRZ limited owner new poster to this forum.. I've been around just haven't ever taken the time to post... just reading!! What is your opinion of the best header for the money for sound? I was looking at the FT86 Speed UEL. I like the "Subaru rumble" noise you hear in some cars.

12-09-2021, 12:24 PM	#5
weederr33 Airborne at your service Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: '17 BRZ Series.Yellow Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 6,422 Thanks: 4,582 Thanked 5,716 Times in 2,995 Posts Mentioned: 33 Post(s)	I'd say Tomei or JDL __________________ Series.Yellowbird - http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122135 MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, CPT

12-10-2021, 09:10 AM	#6
spcmafia Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Drives: 2018 Subaru BRZ Location: Stonington, Connecticut Posts: 3,490 Thanks: 1,605 Thanked 4,311 Times in 2,098 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s)	JDL hands down. Pricey, but their quality is unmatched. You get a lifetime warranty and the chance to have them ceramic coat it for you. The next thing to consider would be emissions, but that all depends on state. Next thing to choose would be what your goals are. Pure Performance? Equal Length. Good performance/ sound? Unequal Length. FT86 makes a good header too, just slightly below the quality of JDL. __________________ “God gave me an okay mind, but a really good ass, which can feel everything in a car.” Nikki Lauda

12-10-2021, 10:06 AM	#7
Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,838 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,295 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2499 Post(s)	This is a completely subjective topic. One person's "best" sound may be another's nightmare noise. Also what exhaust is going to be used in conjunction with the header? There are some truly horrible sounding combinations out there. __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

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