ir2005 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Im looking for a set of good headers. is ewg anything i should consider with stock turbo? I want to stick with unequal length any suggestions or preferences ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 UEL only? Stock or Tomei Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Road Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Tomei ELH, but I'm biased. 276hp/347tq On a DynoJet Dyno Video - Had a big lean spot as you can tell in the second pull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir2005 Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 I dont want to sound like a civic UEL only? Stock or Tomei Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doobaruGT Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Don't think you need to consider an EWG until you get a real turbo, but that's just based on what I've read of those who know a lot more than I Updated parts list since original part-out here. Original Full part-out of my LGT HERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Funny every ELH boxer I've heard in person sounds nothing like a n/a inline four Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir2005 Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 I was just wondering about the ewg I know a few people that have them and didnt know if that was worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir2005 Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 A local lgt has tomei elh and his sounds like a civic in high rpms. and is raspy just like this video. Funny every ELH boxer I've heard in person sounds nothing like a n/a inline four Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 crappy cameras are crappy But hey if you want to leave some performance on the table for sound, I'm not going to stop you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir2005 Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 I want both as you can tell. I just dont want a loud rasp like i showed and camera could be to blame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Road Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 My car isn't raspy at all at wot. That's with a Tomei elh, catless dp, and Gms catback. 276hp/347tq On a DynoJet Dyno Video - Had a big lean spot as you can tell in the second pull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Stick with the stock manifolds and enjoy "teh rumbel mang" on the cheap. There isn't much to be had from UEL headers, especially on the puny stock turbo. Get yourself some louder mufflers and call it good. Hogzaust will get you your rumble for cents. Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir2005 Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 My exhaust now is 3 inch from the turbo back to 2 little resonators for "mufflers". I didnt know if headers would be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 3" catback is also overkill on the stock turbo, but at least it won't cost you any spool or lose you any torque. Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Srsly don't waste your money on headers if you want to keep the sound of inefficiency ... aka the subaru rumble. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir2005 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 i havent seen any exhaust smaller than 3 in from the turbo back unless its smaller at the y pipe. 3" catback is also overkill on the stock turbo, but at least it won't cost you any spool or lose you any torque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 3" catback is also overkill on the stock turbo, but at least it won't cost you any spool or lose you any torque. i havent seen any exhaust smaller than 3 in from the turbo back unless its smaller at the y pipe. You're right in that downpipes always seem to be 3", but I specifically mentioned the catback. I'm not convinced an aftermarket catback exhaust of any diameter makes more power on the stock turbo than the stock one. The only restriction most report finding is the Y-pipe, and then only on builds of 300whp or so. Many are running the stock cans at up to or even over 350whp, in combination with a bigger mid/Y-pipe. Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir2005 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 the exhaust i bought was 3inch cat back then and i hated it so i just made it full 3inch i dont necessarily need it but thats what i figured would be best You're right in that downpipes always seem to be 3", but I specifically mentioned the catback. I'm not convinced an aftermarket catback exhaust of any diameter makes more power on the stock turbo than the stock one. The only restriction most report finding is the Y-pipe, and then only on builds of 300whp or so. Many are running the stock cans at up to or even over 350whp, in combination with a bigger mid/Y-pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 i run perrin headers and grimmspeed EWG up pipe with Tial 38mm gate, on a BNR 16g. Love IT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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