Which catback? opinions please

[mrg666]

Originally Posted by Ernest72

If you ever change the header to a catless one get the Q300. It’s quiet at idle but plenty loud when on it. Others would be louder with a header. If never changing the header than go listen on YouTube or locals near you and pick the one you like.

There were some quality/reliability issues I have seen in this forum about Q300 and I have eliminated that option. After some consideration of ACE header, I have also decided to stay with the stock header.

[new2subaru]

I have a Borla (TOURING) axleback. The sound is really nice and I've had a lot of compliments.


If I was to do a catback, I'd go Perrin I think.

[microSDHC]

I have the Perrin 2.5" resonated. It doesn't really drone and it sounds deep and has a slight rumble to it. It sounds "mature" in my opinion. If you're concerned about flow they do have 3" version.

[Jrdad]

CSG MXP. It’s one of 2 exhausts that pass at Laguna Seca catless and boosted.

[monkeybike]

Originally Posted by mrg666

My research over so many months led me to the following options
- TRD catback
- Perrin 2.5 resonated
- HKS Hi-Power Spec L (Carbon tip)

Among all these, my favorite is HKS (light, high flow, mature sound) but my only concern is its kind of ricer look. I read in the forums that Perrin is not light, and a little restrictive. I am thinking that it might be a performance loss with my JRSC increased exhaust pressure. TRD catback is expensive, loudest of all, but looks stock. I am not sure how TRD will be affecting performance with JRSC.

Id be shocked if the TRD was loudest out of those 3?!
HKS also do an axleback in the Legamax range that may suit better.
You’re really just looking for sound and the look of the tips. The full catback won’t make anymore power over the axleback.

[J1Avs]

I have the Perrin 2.5 Resonated and I love it. About to pair it with JDL UEL Catted and JDL Catted and Resonated Front/OP Combo. I could be wrong, but I wouldn’t be TOO considered about flow of the Perrin 2.5, particularly since the rest of your exhaust is stock and 2.25in. If you are super concerned about flow, your best bet would be headers and the ACE350 at that. Going 3.0 is pretty much just going to make it louder and likely be too much flow. The CSG MXP is definitely a nice mid point for the JSRC while keeping it to a mature sound.

[wbradley]

Fuck the amateurs, especially TRD which means nothing these days.

Hold out for when Gazoo Racing eventually gets in on the game (unfortunately that will probably for the next gen).or go HKS.

[Xxyion]

I recommend the Nameless Axelback. With stock headers its loud enough that you know its not stock but not so much that a cop will pull you over. Zero drone. They also have a ton of configurations which allow you to choose between deifferent volume levels. I highly recommend the 3" with 5" mufflers as it gives the deepest tone while still having no drone and zero rasp.

[Summerwolf]

Originally Posted by Jrdad

CSG MXP. It’s one of 2 exhausts that pass at Laguna Seca catless and boosted.

Is the OP running at Laguna seca?

[mrg666]

Thanks again to everybody. I just ordered HKS Hi-Power Spec-L with Ti tips (32016-BT001). I was thinking that the Helmholtz resonator was not included with the Ti version compared to Carbon-Fiber. But checking the HKS website showed that it was there. So I am not much worried about drone anymore. Ti version is lighter (just 23 lbs) but a bit louder than Carbon-fiber version since the mufflers are smaller although it still complies with the street sound limits in Japan. I wish there was a version without Ti tips but I a little ricer look is not too bad in exchange of weight savings of ~20 lbs compared to stock.

I like the sound, it is pretty quiet without WOT.
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdVCUKEqFLw[/ame]

I will post when I receive and install it. Cheers!

[SuperTom]

Originally Posted by Thaeyo

I've had the HKS in carbon fiber tip, they do make a non-CF tip too. My only issue with HKS was it sounded a bit hollow at times, where only WOT or stepping on the gas makes noise. Definitely no drone.

TRD. Has minimal drone, does have a natural deep growl to it, but is mature sounding.

Perrin. No experience with it

Did you ever weight this exhaust. Im having a hard time believing the list weight of 22lbs

[Thaeyo]

Never had the chance to weight the exhaust. It is definitely light compared to the OEM exhaust, which felt like a tank.

Originally Posted by SuperTom

Did you ever weight this exhaust. Im having a hard time believing the list weight of 22lbs

[SuperTom]

Originally Posted by mrg666

Thanks again to everybody. I just ordered HKS Hi-Power Spec-L with Ti tips (32016-BT001). I was thinking that the Helmholtz resonator was not included with the Ti version compared to Carbon-Fiber. But checking the HKS website showed that it was there. So I am not much worried about drone anymore. Ti version is lighter (just 23 lbs) but a bit louder than Carbon-fiber version since the mufflers are smaller although it still complies with the street sound limits in Japan. I wish there was a version without Ti tips but I a little ricer look is not too bad in exchange of weight savings of ~20 lbs compared to stock.

I like the sound, it is pretty quiet without WOT.

I will post when I receive and install it. Cheers!

Very interested how this works out for you.


With these cars its hard to get lightweight + sounds good. I have the HKS Legamax Premium which sounds,fits,looks great. But it only 2lbs lighter than stock.


I wish someone could get a real weight of the Carbon Fiber tip version which should be a good compromise sound wise between the Legamax and the louder Spec-L that you got.


Damn I just want that weight reduction!

[Jrdad]

Originally Posted by Summerwolf

Is the OP running at Laguna seca?

I meant it as a show of how quiet it is, even when at the extreme of catless and boost.