Exhaust, never thought it would be this hard

[jadewbj]

If you are worried about the only 3HP gained from the takeda and think there are others out there that add a lot more, forget that. This car does not make "big power" from a catback exhaust upgrade. If someone is claiming big gains than they are lying or inflating numbers.

You will get more power from a test pipe than a catback.

Get your exhaust based on quality and sound.

I went with the MXP and a Motiv test pipe and love it.

[2forme]

FWIW, I have a headerback SRT and dynoed at 174-175whp with that as my only mod. Sounds really nice too!

[RICEBOY_86]

going with the Invidia N1 with titannium tips.. love the look and it has a very aggressive sound to it.. and the price isnt to bad either

[jimbobrand]

I have the Nameless offset axelback and love it. I wanted the quietest option since I plan on upgrading the front and over pipe and doing a header down the line.

Also, like others have stated, many of the manufacturers that claim big numbers on catbacks made sure to post their baseline numbers that were recorded before the motors were fully broken in (in the range of 150-160 whp) and then posted their numbers with exhaust after the motors "loosened up" a bit. The FRS/BRZ in stock form seem to be making in the range of 160-175 whp when they have a few miles on them.

[stockysnail]

Originally Posted by FR-S Matt

Why cat the header and not the downpipe?

Because it's easier to install. Don't need to worry about moving the sensor or jimmy rigging anything to fool the car. Plus it's cleaner and comes that way from the factory. A high flow cat will still give a decent performance boost. It's rather not get the few extra hp and stay with the cat/legality/ease of install.

[stockysnail]

Originally Posted by RICEBOY_86

going with the Invidia N1 with titannium tips.. love the look and it has a very aggressive sound to it.. and the price isnt to bad either

I've seen quite a few people selling them after purchase because of droning. I hope it works out for you and there's no drone. Nothing worse than getting a headache just from driving.

[FR-S Matt]

Originally Posted by stockysnail

Because it's easier to install. Don't need to worry about moving the sensor or jimmy rigging anything to fool the car. Plus it's cleaner and comes that way from the factory. A high flow cat will still give a decent performance boost. It's rather not get the few extra hp and stay with the cat/legality/ease of install.

It's still illegal with a catless front pipe and/or modifying the stock cat.

[gmookher]

Originally Posted by JoeBoxer

Forgot about Perrin somehow, the non resonated one is a great choice also.

bingo

[mezdup]

Originally Posted by thatWESguy

I see myself in the same boat, I've narrowed my top 3 to the SP Elite, Perrin, and Works AB-M

why the AB-M over the AB-R?

[jybrd]

Originally Posted by stockysnail

Nameless Performance offset with sport cat downpipe and resonator for the win! Then headers when they finish them up and start selling them.

I can't find a sound clip of the offset exhaust. Ive been curious the difference.

[Sean-SRM]

Originally Posted by JoeBoxer

Check in to the ISIS exhaust too it's about 600 and performed pretty well in the exhaust shoot out in dsport.

I second the ISIS, it sounds and looks great. The quality and ROI is pretty competitive as well.

[thatWESguy]

Originally Posted by mezdup

why the AB-M over the AB-R?

was hoping for something slightly quieter, I drive about 60 miles a day, so I need something with no freeway drone lol

[jybrd]

Originally Posted by stockysnail

Nameless Performance offset with sport cat downpipe and resonator for the win! Then headers when they finish them up and start selling them.

Just got off the phone with Jason at Nameless, got my order in. I have to save for the down pipe but looking forward to it

[Jason@Nameless]

It was nice chatting with you tonight. We have a lot in store for future development for the 86 and having some time to talk cars with another FR-S owner was a good motivator for me to get back in here and start participating.

Jason