Bugtussle Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I've ordered the Megan axle back muffler for my 13 2.5i. Can any members here report on the sound levels with and without the silencer installed on this muffler? Is there any droning inside at freeway speeds at all? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnacko23 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 No droning without the silencer. At least not on my GT. there is just enough noise around town to know its there. Honestly, threw out the "silencer" as soon as I got these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bugtussle Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Sounds good and looking forward to it. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubyDude81 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Running the dual Megans and no silencer and it sounds good. Deep but not loud, no drone at all. If i'm on the highway I can't even tell I have exhaust but it has a nice tone when at low speeds from a stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugtussle Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 Ive installed the Megan and it is really pretty quiet without the silencer. My guess is that running with the silencer installed might be the best way to go on my otherwise stock 2.5i. The small amount of back pressure provided by the silencer installed could maybe benefit the low to mid power band? Ive got to say that Megan has done a really nice job on this quality muffler. Thay really do an excellent job packaging, wrapping and protecting it for shipment. Probably better than any other automotive product that was shipped to my door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnacko23 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Ive installed the Megan and it is really pretty quiet without the silencer. My guess is that running with the silencer installed might be the best way to go on my otherwise stock 2.5i. The small amount of back pressure provided by the silencer installed could maybe benefit the low to mid power band? Ive got to say that Megan has done a really nice job on this quality muffler. Thay really do an excellent job packaging, wrapping and protecting it for shipment. Probably better than any other automotive product that was shipped to my door. Just replacing the mufflers will have little effect on the backpressure of your entire exhaust system. I have always been taught the biggest restriction point is the CAT? Leave the silencers out as they look very silly and the little more sound without them is well worth any 1/2 hp loss you might see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHUCKmfnNORRIS Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 looking to do an upgrade, just mufflers, what in/out is the factory exhaust? center/center? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeg420 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 looking to do an upgrade, just mufflers, what in/out is the factory exhaust? center/center? Nope inlet is offset, out is center. Seems like 2" ID, possibly 2.25 OD. Just took a rough measurement on my exhaust sitting in my garage willing I smoked a cigarette. Seems like the inlet/outlet isn't even on the same plane looking at the muffler. Can take a pic if you want. Actually seen a set of Megan axle backs on Craigslist in Conn for $150 the other day. I posted the link in the deals on other sites thread. Maybe something to look into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minuccims Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Nope inlet is offset, out is center. Seems like 2" ID, possibly 2.25 OD. Just took a rough measurement on my exhaust sitting in my garage willing I smoked a cigarette. Seems like the inlet/outlet isn't even on the same plane looking at the muffler. Can take a pic if you want. Actually seen a set of Megan axle backs on Craigslist in Conn for $150 the other day. I posted the link in the deals on other sites thread. Maybe something to look into. Believe stock is 2.25" OD. Megans are 2.5" OD. The gaskets that come with the Megans work fine to make the flanges with no leaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeg420 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Believe stock is 2.25" OD. Megans are 2.5" OD. The gaskets that come with the Megans work fine to make the flanges with no leaks. That's what I figured, 2.25 OD. I measured the inside of the midpipe flange with a tape measure. Since both were on the side of me at the time. Didn't want to get into wrapping a string and converting circumference to diameter for a quick thing. Anyways good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costa23 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Running the dual Megans and no silencer and it sounds good. Deep but not loud, no drone at all. If i'm on the highway I can't even tell I have exhaust but it has a nice tone when at low speeds from a stop. Dual Megans on a 2.5i? What kind of pipes are you using for the passengers side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugtussle Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 I thought I would dig up this old thread to let members know that I have the exhaust available on eBay right now in case there is any interest here. It's in lightly used condition. http://www.ebay.com/itm/262843822361?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I had drone issue first 2 weeks after installing it. Now it has went away. Running dual MR axle back (No Silencers) on OE 2014 Sti sedan CBE ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugtussle Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 I had no drone at any speed inside the car with this muffler. It had a nice deep sound outside but nothing loud at all. It's really well built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDWPgtp Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 No droning without the silencer. At least not on my GT. there is just enough noise around town to know its there. Honestly, threw out the "silencer" as soon as I got these. Do you have any sound clips that you can link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugtussle Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 I found this on youtube. Its the same muffler with the baffle removed. With the baffle installed its not overly loud inside or out side the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugtussle Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 Just posting a heads up if anyone is interested in this cat-back I have it on ebay right now. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Megan-Stainless-Steel-Axleback-Exhaust-Fits-Subaru-Legacy-2-5i-10-14-Muffler-SS/263249280181 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugtussle Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 Sold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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