STI muffler question
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STI muffler question
I recently realized there are two different STI mufflers - the STI Sport Muffler is one with a cherry red STI logo on it, and there is another STI muffler that comes standard on the 2004 STI, with an embossed STI logo and a rounded tip.
Does anyone know what the difference is between the two, and which is the $800 one that SOA sells? I want to put the one that comes on the 2004 STI onto my WRX, but I don't want to get another "STI muffler" by accident.
Thank you
Does anyone know what the difference is between the two, and which is the $800 one that SOA sells? I want to put the one that comes on the 2004 STI onto my WRX, but I don't want to get another "STI muffler" by accident.
Thank you
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Im not sure, but the dealer near me quoted me $795 for the SPT muffler which only replaces the rear section of your exhaust. In my opinion, dont waste the money. You can get a full catback for less than what you spend on the OEM piece. Unless of course you are sticking to STI parts, then its a different story.
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Does that have a rounded tip and the STI logo embossed on it, or does it have the STI logo in red?
I know the muffler is expensive and not very functional...but it sort of suits my purpose, and I REALLY like how it looks and sounds. I just want to make sure I'm getting the one I want when I order it from SOA...because there seems to be 2 different ones.
Anyone else know the differences between the two STI mufflers I'm talking about? I saw a thread somewhere on the STI genome muffler, that seems to be the JDM version of what I want...
I know the muffler is expensive and not very functional...but it sort of suits my purpose, and I REALLY like how it looks and sounds. I just want to make sure I'm getting the one I want when I order it from SOA...because there seems to be 2 different ones.
Anyone else know the differences between the two STI mufflers I'm talking about? I saw a thread somewhere on the STI genome muffler, that seems to be the JDM version of what I want...
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As I understand it, the SPT muffler (dealer accessory) is the Genome STI muffler (all stainless), which is a freeflow design, that is more like any aftermarket muffler out there (Prodrive, etc).
The Stock STI muffler is more like the Stock WRX muffler, so the tip is the only thing that shines. The rest is the same kind of material as the stock WRX muffler. From what I've read, it is not a totally freeflow design and maybe even a little restrictive somewhere on purpose, to help the VF30 spool up (rumors from forums).
Anyways, the Genome dealer option is like $875, while the stock STI muffler can be had for about $420 new(?).
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The Stock STI muffler is more like the Stock WRX muffler, so the tip is the only thing that shines. The rest is the same kind of material as the stock WRX muffler. From what I've read, it is not a totally freeflow design and maybe even a little restrictive somewhere on purpose, to help the VF30 spool up (rumors from forums).
Anyways, the Genome dealer option is like $875, while the stock STI muffler can be had for about $420 new(?).
tk
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