02/03 wrx cat back on a 03 rs?

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06-01-2003, 04:47 PM

RedBaaron

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02/03 wrx cat back on a 03 rs?

Does anyone know if a wrx catback will fit a 2003 rs? Specifically Borla's system (im putting in borla headers and would like to have their catback. a friend of mine has their catback on his cougar and it sounds great)

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06-01-2003, 07:45 PM

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it will fit after a few slight modifications. you'll have to take it to a shop to have it installed. i think there's some cutting/welding that has to be done. nothing too exstensive though.

06-01-2003, 11:34 PM

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Just to warn you, his car has a smooth running small displacement V6... you have a relatively smooth large displacement flat 4. While you may still like how your Borla sounds, it won't sound like his.

EDIT: and yes, the WRX can will fit after one hanger gets rewelded.

06-02-2003, 08:27 AM

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i realize the engine difference will yield a different sound. but either way i've heard good things about all of borla's produts.

how is cobb's ss catback? 575 seems somewhat pricey to me.. or is it worth it.

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06-02-2003, 10:34 AM

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A few people on the boards have posted positive things baout the Borla catback. Borla headers are another story- no two people on here agree about them.

The Cobb is as close to worth that much as any other system. It's almost the same as a Stromung single tip (Stromung makes it in fact). I would save a buck though by just getting the axle back and having a midpipe custom fabbed.