Quiet exhaust. Does this look stock? 2005 WRX

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07-10-2014, 08:32 PM

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Quiet exhaust. Does this look stock? 2005 WRX

Hey all,

So I just got a 2005 WRX. I noticed the exhaust was pretty quiet for an Apexi N1. I think it may just be the axle back. Can anyone confirm that the downpipe to axle back is in fact OEM? Thanks!

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07-10-2014, 08:57 PM

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get a closer shot but that looks stock

07-10-2014, 09:44 PM

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Definitely stock downpipe

07-11-2014, 05:17 PM

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I know the downpipe is stock but what about the exhaust portion after the downpipe but before the axleback?

07-11-2014, 06:03 PM

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from the angle and this pic it looks like an axle back welded to stock mid pipe section. Also i dont see where the DP bolts to the cat back because of the stock resonator so you def have stock midpipe. try getting a pic from the passenger side looking towards the muffler/rear diff.

09-25-2014, 08:07 PM

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Def. a axle back u can see the stock resonator, plus u can see a difference in the size. Before the flange it looks like 2-1/2 and on the muffler side it's 3" .