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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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Quality Cat Back Exhaust but on a budget?

Hey guys, well i'm looking for some quality Cat Back Exhausts for my bugeye but i'm a bit on a budget, was really looking at the HKS Hi power exhaust but seems to be out of my reach. My budget is around $300, so if anyone has any suggestions please let me know!
Old Sep 4, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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Look in the used section of Nasioc or I-club. Sometimes i see a HKS exhaust here and there on here.
Old Sep 4, 2012 | 05:02 PM
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Used is all that will fit your bill.
Old Sep 4, 2012 | 05:28 PM
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Yeah of course used, but thanks for the feedback if you guys got any links etc know anyone please do send em my way! I'm open to option!
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Heres a start..
Engine/Power/Exhaust - NASIOC
Old Sep 4, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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theres a hks hi power catback for sale on here for 300. If you are looking to buy new, you can only get replicas for that price like SRS, GMS, M2 Performance, or Godspeed.
Old Sep 5, 2012 | 12:48 AM
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Found this on Amazon with some help from other Suby enthusiasts overall has good reviews and it's on sale to a affordable price, let me know what you guys think about it.

02-07 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Catback Muffler Exhaust System 02 03 04 05 06 07 : Amazon.com : Automotive 02-07 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Catback Muffler Exhaust System 02 03 04 05 06 07 : Amazon.com : Automotive
Old Sep 5, 2012 | 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by esousa22
theres a hks hi power catback for sale on here for 300. If you are looking to buy new, you can only get replicas for that price like SRS, GMS, M2 Performance, or Godspeed.
Sorry for the double post, but the person who is selling it apparently sold it already
Old Sep 5, 2012 | 12:56 AM
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might be good, but might also degrade easily. welds might be bad. just saying.
Old Sep 5, 2012 | 01:26 AM
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If I have to choose for a new/cheap catback, I will probably go with SR-S or Tsudo, installed couple of them before, all over it fits ok, welds are not perfect, but acceptable and bottom line is cheap!

SRS type RE:
02-07 05 06 SUBARU WRX STI TYPE RE CATBACK SR*S EXHAUST FULL 3 INCHES DEEP TONE | eBay

Tsudo also ok for that much:
TSUDO 02 03 04 05 06 07 GD WRX STI JDM N1 CATBACK CBE EXHAUST MUFFLER JDM | eBay

I will go with SRS, cuz I don't like N1 style no more, haha!
Old Sep 5, 2012 | 02:13 AM
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Thanks guy for the feedback! Really do appreciate it well i'm really looking into the one on Amazon but the SRS one could be a option just need more opinions on this one from our members
02-07 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Catback Muffler Exhaust System 02 03 04 05 06 07 : Amazon.com : Automotive 02-07 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Catback Muffler Exhaust System 02 03 04 05 06 07 : Amazon.com : Automotive
Old Sep 5, 2012 | 04:47 AM
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^ Don't. And all the brands listed in post #6 are junk as well. Rust prone and the insulation will blow out quickly.

Get used.
Old Sep 6, 2012 | 11:31 AM
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cheap m2 exhaust kinda like the cobb exhaust does not
come with resonator

you kinda find them with free ship for around 80-100 dollars
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Heres my setup when I had a hks catless downpipe and my current catback "m2 performance" cobb replica. At the moment I have an invidia catted downpipe and the same catback, I'll post it up within the next few days. Its not resonated and you can hear the turbo wayyy better than when I had a hks hipower. I'm very happy with this catback, especially for the price

IDK about finding the exhaust for 80 with free shipping.. this is the cheapest I found http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-5-MUFFLER-...103955&vxp=mtr


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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 12:54 PM
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Cat backs have been shown to have zero power gains on otherwise stock cars. If you are just looking for sound, go down to the local muffler shop and ask for a Magnaflow muffler. Should be less than $200 installed.
DO NOT go cheap on the downpipe. The cheap ones leak and rust. You can't go catless without reflashing come ECM anyways



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