To all Perrin exhaust owners - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Tylub · 10-16-2012, 03:43 AM

I am undecided on which setup to get so if you guys would be so helpful and provide feedback and/or videos, it would be greatly appreciated!

For example, how is non resonated compared to resonated?

non resonated with catted front pipe and over pipe?

resonated with catless front pipe and over pipe?

etc. etc.

sound quality? tone? loudness (too quiet, too loud)? rasp? drone?

just anything and everything with your experience with the exhaust will help

Also, looking forward to being one of the owners of this exhaust system!

2forme · 10-16-2012, 07:21 AM

I don't own the exhaust, but a good friend does.

IMO, the resonated version is too quiet. I had a hard time discerning it from stock while in the car.

If you dead set on Perrin, go unresonated. It's not very loud, but at least you can hear a growl when you get on it

wparsons · 10-16-2012, 07:32 AM

^^ Does he have the cat back, or the header back? The header back is apparently noticeably louder than the cat back.

2forme · 10-16-2012, 07:42 AM

He's got a catback. I haven't heard the headerback.

rainmonkey · 10-16-2012, 07:57 AM

I think typical piece of advice is: if you're going ONLY catback, go with resonated. If you're going front and over and/or headers (when they get released) then go resonated.

Sportsguy83 · 10-16-2012, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rainmonkey

I think typical piece of advice is: if you're going ONLY catback, go with resonated. If you're going front and over and/or headers (when they get released) then go resonated.

You meant ONLY Catback, UNresonated, if going with more REsonated.

F1point4 · 10-16-2012, 08:45 AM

I have the headerback:
+ Cat front pipe (Edit: I'm tired.)
+ Resonator

Note that I have not heard any of the other configurations of the headerback or catback in person.

Here are my feedback (I do not have an intake, drop-in filter or tune)
+ Idle is dead quiet. You cannot hear the exhaust even with windows rolled down. I do not want to attract attention while waiting at a light.
+ The system does get on with sound when you start off from a light. Frankly I think the sudden exhaust noise surprises everyone, and I love this.
+ Gears 2+ pulls harder. If you don't have a dyno (I don't) then this is the primary way you'll feel the extra gain.
+ When you are cruising, the exhaust gets out of the way so you can enjoy conversation, music, NPR, whatever your fancy. When you want to pass, it'll let you know you are passing.
+ It is a mature sound. No rasp, no drone, hissing, cam noises. Just a deep full sound. IMO this is not exotic car noise.
+ I think this is true of any exhaust; it'll let you hear your blips when you rev match downshift. In the end I think this makes you a better driver.

showbe · 10-16-2012, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F1point4

I have the headerback:
+ Non cat front pipe
+ Resonator

Note that I have not heard any of the other configurations of the headerback or catback in person.

Here are my feedback (I do not have an intake, drop-in filter or tune)
+ Idle is dead quiet. You cannot hear the exhaust even with windows rolled down. I do not want to attract attention while waiting at a light.
+ The system does get on with sound when you start off from a light. Frankly I think the sudden exhaust noise surprises everyone, and I love this.
+ Gears 2+ pulls harder. If you don't have a dyno (I don't) then this is the primary way you'll feel the extra gain.
+ When you are cruising, the exhaust gets out of the way so you can enjoy conversation, music, NPR, whatever your fancy. When you want to pass, it'll let you know you are passing.
+ It is a mature sound. No rasp, no drone, hissing, cam noises. Just a deep full sound. IMO this is not exotic car noise.
+ I think this is true of any exhaust; it'll let you hear your blips when you rev match downshift. In the end I think this makes you a better driver.

Loud exhausts are annoyin. +1

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 10-16-2012, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F1point4

I have the headerback:
+ Non cat front pipe
+ Resonator

Note that I have not heard any of the other configurations of the headerback or catback in person.

Here are my feedback (I do not have an intake, drop-in filter or tune)
+ Idle is dead quiet. You cannot hear the exhaust even with windows rolled down. I do not want to attract attention while waiting at a light.
+ The system does get on with sound when you start off from a light. Frankly I think the sudden exhaust noise surprises everyone, and I love this.
+ Gears 2+ pulls harder. If you don't have a dyno (I don't) then this is the primary way you'll feel the extra gain.
+ When you are cruising, the exhaust gets out of the way so you can enjoy conversation, music, NPR, whatever your fancy. When you want to pass, it'll let you know you are passing.
+ It is a mature sound. No rasp, no drone, hissing, cam noises. Just a deep full sound. IMO this is not exotic car noise.
+ I think this is true of any exhaust; it'll let you hear your blips when you rev match downshift. In the end I think this makes you a better driver.

Hit the nail on the head here!

Tylub · 10-16-2012, 07:34 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys, I think im going with @F1point4 's setup as I think his impressions with the exhaust is exactly what im looking for

scioneric · 10-16-2012, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F1point4

I have the headerback:
+ Cat front pipe (Edit: I'm tired.)
+ Resonator

Note that I have not heard any of the other configurations of the headerback or catback in person.

Here are my feedback (I do not have an intake, drop-in filter or tune)
+ Idle is dead quiet. You cannot hear the exhaust even with windows rolled down. I do not want to attract attention while waiting at a light.
+ The system does get on with sound when you start off from a light. Frankly I think the sudden exhaust noise surprises everyone, and I love this.
+ Gears 2+ pulls harder. If you don't have a dyno (I don't) then this is the primary way you'll feel the extra gain.
+ When you are cruising, the exhaust gets out of the way so you can enjoy conversation, music, NPR, whatever your fancy. When you want to pass, it'll let you know you are passing.
+ It is a mature sound. No rasp, no drone, hissing, cam noises. Just a deep full sound. IMO this is not exotic car noise.
+ I think this is true of any exhaust; it'll let you hear your blips when you rev match downshift. In the end I think this makes you a better driver.

That's the reason I switch from SRT to Perrin! Can't wait to install it this week!

Celica00 · 10-16-2012, 08:44 PM

i'm non resonated and catless and love every second of it. not too loud but very powerful sounding. like a beast waiting to be unleashed idk.

but having one sound dampener of some sort might be a safe route to go as it wouldnt be too quiet or too loud.

edit: also, because of the extra sound, its a bit easier to save gas as you can be more aware of how much throttle you give.

Nardi330 · 10-16-2012, 10:16 PM

anyone has cat front pipe with non res cat back?

would love some feedback on this. i'm leaning towards this setup.

thanks

fl_speed001 · 10-16-2012, 10:30 PM

I'm curious about the opposite, resonated cat back w/ catless front pipe.

10-16-2012, 03:43 AM	#1
Tylub Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Raven Black FR-S Location: Pomona, CA Posts: 858 Thanks: 434 Thanked 262 Times in 167 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	To all Perrin exhaust owners I am undecided on which setup to get so if you guys would be so helpful and provide feedback and/or videos, it would be greatly appreciated! For example, how is non resonated compared to resonated? non resonated with catted front pipe and over pipe? resonated with catless front pipe and over pipe? etc. etc. sound quality? tone? loudness (too quiet, too loud)? rasp? drone? just anything and everything with your experience with the exhaust will help Also, looking forward to being one of the owners of this exhaust system!

10-16-2012, 08:45 AM	#7
F1point4 Photo Specialist Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2013 Toyota 86 DGM 6MT Location: Texas Posts: 1,152 Thanks: 587 Thanked 1,803 Times in 420 Posts Mentioned: 94 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have the headerback: + Cat front pipe (Edit: I'm tired.) + Resonator Note that I have not heard any of the other configurations of the headerback or catback in person. Here are my feedback (I do not have an intake, drop-in filter or tune) + Idle is dead quiet. You cannot hear the exhaust even with windows rolled down. I do not want to attract attention while waiting at a light. + The system does get on with sound when you start off from a light. Frankly I think the sudden exhaust noise surprises everyone, and I love this. + Gears 2+ pulls harder. If you don't have a dyno (I don't) then this is the primary way you'll feel the extra gain. + When you are cruising, the exhaust gets out of the way so you can enjoy conversation, music, NPR, whatever your fancy. When you want to pass, it'll let you know you are passing. + It is a mature sound. No rasp, no drone, hissing, cam noises. Just a deep full sound. IMO this is not exotic car noise. + I think this is true of any exhaust; it'll let you hear your blips when you rev match downshift. In the end I think this makes you a better driver. __________________ Lola - Toyota 86 6MT Dark Gray Metallic My 86 Flickr Set Last edited by F1point4; 10-16-2012 at 10:18 AM.

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10-16-2012, 07:57 AM	#5
rainmonkey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: BRZ - Dark Grey Location: MA Posts: 298 Thanks: 7 Thanked 34 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think typical piece of advice is: if you're going ONLY catback, go with resonated. If you're going front and over and/or headers (when they get released) then go resonated.

10-16-2012, 07:34 PM	#10
Tylub Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Raven Black FR-S Location: Pomona, CA Posts: 858 Thanks: 434 Thanked 262 Times in 167 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Thanks for the feedback guys, I think im going with @F1point4 's setup as I think his impressions with the exhaust is exactly what im looking for

10-16-2012, 08:44 PM	#12
Celica00 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 86 Location: utah Posts: 1,156 Thanks: 842 Thanked 798 Times in 434 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	i'm non resonated and catless and love every second of it. not too loud but very powerful sounding. like a beast waiting to be unleashed idk. but having one sound dampener of some sort might be a safe route to go as it wouldnt be too quiet or too loud. edit: also, because of the extra sound, its a bit easier to save gas as you can be more aware of how much throttle you give.

10-16-2012, 10:16 PM	#13
Nardi330 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 86 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 2,168 Thanks: 287 Thanked 374 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	anyone has cat front pipe with non res cat back? would love some feedback on this. i'm leaning towards this setup. thanks

10-16-2012, 10:30 PM	#14
fl_speed001 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 73 Thanks: 15 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm curious about the opposite, resonated cat back w/ catless front pipe.

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