Anyone changed their front pipe? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Fizz · 09-20-2013, 02:46 AM

Has anyone here upgraded their front pipe? If so;
- did you go catless (test-pipe) or catted?
- which brand did you get?
- where did you get it from?
- how much was shipping?
- was this with stock exhaust or did you also upgrade other parts like header, overpipe, catback?

I'm about to pull the trigger on either a Motiv or Private Label catted front pipe, to be used with the rest of stock exhaust system. Catback system to come later. But the shipping from US to AUS is ridiculous....something like $160 - $180 depending on vendor!!!

Captain Snooze · 09-20-2013, 03:42 AM

I purchased a JDL over pipe and catted front pipe (want to keep it legal). Those 2 items cost me AUD$714 including freight from JDL themselves. That was when 1 AUD = 0.991941 USD. Shipping component was approximately $100. This went on to a standard header and custom 2 & 1/2 inch single exit cat-back (front pipe back).

Panman · 09-20-2013, 04:27 AM

Have you thought of the Perrin front/over pipe?

Carmods Aus has them.

Fizz · 09-20-2013, 11:51 AM

Yea I like the Perrin too, but very pricey especially if getting from carmods...$640 shipped to Perth just for the catted front pipe!!! As much as I hate paying thru the nose for shipping, I think its still cheaper buying fom overseas vendors.

With regards to overpipes, any known fitment/clearance issues on RHD cars?

Salgts86 · 09-20-2013, 09:43 PM

My experience with multi piece exhausts are that you only need to replace every second unit... unless the dia is to change... New Headers will force the spent gasses past the original front pipe with ease and the Mid pipe will help with the vacuum until the standard Muffler!

some Back pressure is required for better Volumetric efficiency

alexm86 · 09-22-2013, 04:23 PM

I got an over pipe and high flow catted front pipe made by MX Performance installed by Garage 88 for $680 total.
Dunno how much it would cost to have it shipped across to Perth though.

stevo_12v · 10-07-2013, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fizz

Has anyone here upgraded their front pipe? If so;
- did you go catless (test-pipe) or catted?
- which brand did you get?
- where did you get it from?
- how much was shipping?
- was this with stock exhaust or did you also upgrade other parts like header, overpipe, catback?

I'm about to pull the trigger on either a Motiv or Private Label catted front pipe, to be used with the rest of stock exhaust system. Catback system to come later. But the shipping from US to AUS is ridiculous....something like $160 - $180 depending on vendor!!!

MOTIV Catted front pipe, bought off eBay, shipping was $100 I think.
Full exhaust system(see sig.)

Fizz · 10-07-2013, 09:41 PM

Yup i finally made up my mind and ordered a Motiv catted front pipe. Will update once i've installed it.

Hawk77FT · 11-01-2013, 12:11 AM

Ultimate racing modified front pipe and over pipe in 2.75 " huge difference.!

armythug · 11-01-2013, 04:06 AM

I'm looking for a catted front pipe with a really good resonator. Not sure which one to get. Need to make an attempt to calm the Tomei Type 80 beast.

Fizz · 11-03-2013, 10:38 PM

I think if you changed the front pipe, even with a high flow cat, the sound is only going to increase regardless.

Perhaps try changing the resonator first and see how that goes. On my previous car that had an aftermarket catback which pissed all the neighbours every morning, I had good results by simply fitting a 5" round Magnaflow resonator.

09-20-2013, 02:46 AM	#1
Fizz Senior Addict Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 86 GT Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,217 Thanks: 249 Thanked 336 Times in 215 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Anyone changed their front pipe? Has anyone here upgraded their front pipe? If so; - did you go catless (test-pipe) or catted? - which brand did you get? - where did you get it from? - how much was shipping? - was this with stock exhaust or did you also upgrade other parts like header, overpipe, catback? I'm about to pull the trigger on either a Motiv or Private Label catted front pipe, to be used with the rest of stock exhaust system. Catback system to come later. But the shipping from US to AUS is ridiculous....something like $160 - $180 depending on vendor!!!

11-01-2013, 04:06 AM	#10
armythug Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Pegasus White 86GTS Location: Perth WA Posts: 608 Thanks: 371 Thanked 108 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm looking for a catted front pipe with a really good resonator. Not sure which one to get. Need to make an attempt to calm the Tomei Type 80 beast. __________________ Pegasus White 6MT got it. :happy0180:

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Captain Snooze Because compromise ® Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Red Herring Location: australia Posts: 7,723 Thanks: 3,993 Thanked 9,346 Times in 4,127 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I purchased a JDL over pipe and catted front pipe (want to keep it legal). Those 2 items cost me AUD$714 including freight from JDL themselves. That was when 1 AUD = 0.991941 USD. Shipping component was approximately $100. This went on to a standard header and custom 2 & 1/2 inch single exit cat-back (front pipe back).

09-20-2013, 04:27 AM	#3
Panman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 86 GTS Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 706 Thanks: 141 Thanked 275 Times in 176 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Have you thought of the Perrin front/over pipe? Carmods Aus has them.

09-20-2013, 11:51 AM	#4
Fizz Senior Addict Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 86 GT Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,217 Thanks: 249 Thanked 336 Times in 215 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yea I like the Perrin too, but very pricey especially if getting from carmods...$640 shipped to Perth just for the catted front pipe!!! As much as I hate paying thru the nose for shipping, I think its still cheaper buying fom overseas vendors. With regards to overpipes, any known fitment/clearance issues on RHD cars?

09-20-2013, 09:43 PM	#5
Salgts86 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: tornado Grey Manuel Location: Adelaide Posts: 12 Thanks: 10 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My experience with multi piece exhausts are that you only need to replace every second unit... unless the dia is to change... New Headers will force the spent gasses past the original front pipe with ease and the Mid pipe will help with the vacuum until the standard Muffler! some Back pressure is required for better Volumetric efficiency

09-22-2013, 04:23 PM	#6
alexm86 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: White GTS Manual Location: Sydney Posts: 53 Thanks: 12 Thanked 22 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I got an over pipe and high flow catted front pipe made by MX Performance installed by Garage 88 for $680 total. Dunno how much it would cost to have it shipped across to Perth though.

10-07-2013, 09:41 PM	#8
Fizz Senior Addict Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 86 GT Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,217 Thanks: 249 Thanked 336 Times in 215 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yup i finally made up my mind and ordered a Motiv catted front pipe. Will update once i've installed it.

11-01-2013, 12:11 AM	#9
Hawk77FT Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: GTS 86 Location: Australia Posts: 989 Thanks: 873 Thanked 475 Times in 272 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Ultimate racing modified front pipe and over pipe in 2.75 " huge difference.!

11-03-2013, 10:38 PM	#11
Fizz Senior Addict Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 86 GT Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,217 Thanks: 249 Thanked 336 Times in 215 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think if you changed the front pipe, even with a high flow cat, the sound is only going to increase regardless. Perhaps try changing the resonator first and see how that goes. On my previous car that had an aftermarket catback which pissed all the neighbours every morning, I had good results by simply fitting a 5" round Magnaflow resonator.

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