wrx=owned

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is axle back the same thing as catback or is it just the muffler...

Crashmaxx

Its not a cat back, the stock cat back has a flange halfway in it, right by the axle. So an axle back is the muffler to the axle flange, but not the piece from there to the cat. But you can usually get that part later if you'd like.

cudaeh

I just love visuals.. the axle back stops at the flang welded to the muffler pipe.

wrx=owned

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thanks guys... haha its like i am in school again an explanation and picture to go with it...

cudaeh

im just a picture whroe dont mind me

Turbo86

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the axel back is just the rear section of the exhaust.

there aren't many companies that make them, a few are blitz, prodrive, and turbo xs.

its more of a site and sound thing then a performance mod.

hope that helps

namakemono

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there are a few companies that make them, haven't you ever gone to a ricer store? they got loads of'em at those places.

here's a bit more. starts with

axle back-catback- turboback.

DomozitoLK

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More pics for you to reference. These are STI and WRX axlebacks. Essentially just the muffler and piping to where it bolts to the end of the midpipe (as explained already).



Bosal axleback and midpipe:



Prodrive axleback:



All pics came from the Reviews section...FYI


...and one more thing, in case you want to know what cat-back or turbo-back is. This is from COBB Tuning's website illustrating the WRX exhaust system:

cudaeh

I have never stept foot in a 'ricer store' and seen any thing other than universal parts... except for healight covers, taillights, and body kits that is. Usualy they are just selling the mufflers wtich you would need to weld on an adaptor and clap on the muffler (stainlees dont weld to good) to your axle back in place of the stock muffler .... like i did

by far an axle back section is much cleaner looking.