Midpipe Options

[Euro7R]

Installed a 2.5' Nameless Axleback last weekend. Currently running stock header, overpipe, frontpipe and midpipe.

When I was installing the axleback, I noticed the midpipe end where the axleback meets is rusting (surface rust). Cheap OEM crap. I want to replace the midpipe.

What are my options for midpipe replacement? Would I have to replace front pipe etc?

[FR-S Matt]

Originally Posted by Euro7R

Installed a 2.5' Nameless Axleback last weekend. Currently running stock header, overpipe, frontpipe and midpipe.

When I was installing the axleback, I noticed the midpipe end where the axleback meets is rusting (surface rust). Cheap OEM crap. I want to replace the midpipe.

What are my options for midpipe replacement? Would I have to replace front pipe etc?

Nameless can make one custom if you really want. I would call them up.

[JDKane527]

They can make you a 3" midpipe. They won't make a 2.5" section, but if you pester them enough they'll cave.

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[Euro7R]

Originally Posted by JDKane527

They can make you a 3" midpipe. They won't make a 2.5" section, but if you pester them enough they'll cave.

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I need 2.5'' midpipe lol

[mwjcyber]

@PERRIN sells high quality 2.5" resonated or unresonated mid pipes, you just have to contact them directly.

[Fast_Freddy]

Originally Posted by Euro7R

Installed a 2.5' Nameless Axleback last weekend. Currently running stock header, overpipe, frontpipe and midpipe.

When I was installing the axleback, I noticed the midpipe end where the axleback meets is rusting (surface rust). Cheap OEM crap. I want to replace the midpipe.

What are my options for midpipe replacement? Would I have to replace front pipe etc?

That "cheap OEM crap" will last ~20 years but waste your money as you see fit. The same 409 grade SS OEM crap on my 93 Legacy still hasn't rusted through after 185k miles and 20+ salt-filled winters. Lots of surface rust though...


You might want to look into the Works midpipe made from aluminized mild steel. That might last a few years if you keep it clean.

[Euro7R]

Originally Posted by Fast_Freddy

That "cheap OEM crap" will last ~20 years but waste your money as you see fit. The same 409 grade SS OEM crap on my 93 Legacy still hasn't rusted through after 185k miles and 20+ salt-filled winters. Lots of surface rust though...


You might want to look into the Works midpipe made from aluminized mild steel. That might last a few years if you keep it clean.

I've never had surface rust on my exhaust parts from my previous daily driven cars even owing for 10 years. But the BRZ, only been a year ownership, terrible surface rust building up already.

[JDKane527]

Originally Posted by mwjcyber

@PERRIN sells high quality 2.5" resonated or unresonated mid pipes, you just have to contact them directly.

But the connection from midpipe to muffler won't work because the Perrin catback exhaust has the pipe connect to the muffler at the middle, and the Nameless connects the way the stock exhaust does.

[Euro7R]

Originally Posted by JDKane527

But the connection from midpipe to muffler won't work because the Perrin catback exhaust has the pipe connect to the muffler at the middle, and the Nameless connects the way the stock exhaust does.

That's my problem at the moment. Either I sell my Nameless Axleback, which I kinda don't want to and go with a different setup or suck it up and keep everything as it is.

Not sure what other route I can go in terms of replacing the midpipe...

[86_ZN6]

Originally Posted by Euro7R

That's my problem at the moment. Either I sell my Nameless Axleback, which I kinda don't want to and go with a different setup or suck it up and keep everything as it is.

Not sure what other route I can go in terms of replacing the midpipe...

i have a solution for you

this will fit your nameless axleback

--> http://www.86industries.com/WORKS-EX...aust_p_50.html

[Fast_Freddy]

Originally Posted by Euro7R

I've never had surface rust on my exhaust parts from my previous daily driven cars even owing for 10 years. But the BRZ, only been a year ownership, terrible surface rust building up already.

If your concern is longevity or N/A performance, save your money but if your concern is appearance, an aftermarket mid-pipe made from 304 won't exhibit the same appearance of surface rust that the oem 409 does. Just avoid that aluminized crap from Works. I've seen it up close and it is garbage. The only worthwhile replacement mid-pipe I know of is from Supersprint.


Good luck.

[86_ZN6]

Originally Posted by Fast_Freddy

If your concern is longevity or N/A performance, save your money but if your concern is appearance, an aftermarket mid-pipe made from 304 won't exhibit the same appearance of surface rust that the oem 409 does. Just avoid that aluminized crap from Works. I've seen it up close and it is garbage. The only worthwhile replacement mid-pipe I know of is from Supersprint.


Good luck.

FYI works has a full 304 version now

[Fast_Freddy]

Originally Posted by 86 Industries

FYI works has a full 304 version now

That's a game-changer for sure!

[Black86]

Originally Posted by 86_ZN6

FYI works has a full 304 version now

Are you still selling/producing the works midpipe for the frs? I have berk muffler delete and berk catless front pipe but it seems my factory midpipe between is very rusted and the flanges are pretty much toast so im in need of a midpipe. Not sure if I want like factory and have a resonator on it or to have it without one but im Interested if the price is right. Let me know thanks!