DMTaylor Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 No pics, you can search for that. I just wanted to say that the combo is, in my opinion, ideal in terms of exhaust sound. No drone at 70 - 80mph and very deep, with no raspiness. It's just unobnoxious and tasteful, as far as aftermarket exhaust systems go. I read a post a couple days ago saying that the DP would take about 20 minutes to install. What a crock that was! I would say, that if I had to do it again, it would still take over 30 minutes. Just taking the heat shield off to get to the downpipe bolts took 10-12 minutes. Why does the heat shield need so many bolts, really? Anyway, I really like the quality and fitment of both the Invidia HFC DP and the SPT exhaust. Not many people mod Legacys around here, so I pretty much went into this blind. And for once, it actually worked out. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25gtrbo Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 glad you like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 what gasket did you use between the DP? flange or donut? You should try and get some sound clips if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMTaylor Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 I used the flat gasket that Fred Beans Parts included with the DP. If the bolt springs are fully compressed, it works fine. I don't have anything that I could use to get good sound clips with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mycodex Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Did it make any difference in sound with the SPT? I'm looking to get the invidia up/downpipe with the February group buy to finally put the finishing touches on the exhaust system. I can already smell stage 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Glad it worked out well. +1 for sound clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMTaylor Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 I find it hard to believe that no one has posted sound clips of this combo before. If it's true, I'll try to come up with something. I installed both the DP and the CBE at the same time, so I can't say what the difference was between stock, stock DP with CBE, or DP with stock exhaust. I can say that both the Invidia HFC DP and SPT exhaust are high quality pieces and I'm very happy with the combo. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeper8406 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Im glad you like this combo, Its what I'd like to do when I get the money together. +2 for the sound clips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mycodex Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I've never heard any exhaust system other than the SPT on the LGT, but I'm completely happy with it so far. Its got that low rumble and doesn't get annoying like most honda exhausts. I found myself turning off my radio randomly to listen to the sweat sound of meshing gears. I've got a bunch of microphones I can strap to my car. Once the weather warms up a bit, I'll get something together. Maybe also get an SPT and then SPT + up/downpipe clip for comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 DMTaylor: So the Invidia DP bolted up to your Spec. B with no modifications needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMTaylor Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Yeah, no real issues except for 2 stubborn bolts. Why do you ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Yeah, no real issues except for 2 stubborn bolts. Why do you ask? I'm just doing research on downpipe options. I narrowed my choices down to the Perrin and Invidia and I was told that the bracket on the Perrin one piece DP would not fit 6MTs because of the mounting location. I'm looking for a strictly bolt-on no modifications solution, so that's why I asked. Thanks for the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhook Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I've never heard any exhaust system other than the SPT on the LGT, but I'm completely happy with it so far. Its got that low rumble and doesn't get annoying like most honda exhausts. I found myself turning off my radio randomly to listen to the sweat sound of meshing gears. I've got a bunch of microphones I can strap to my car. Once the weather warms up a bit, I'll get something together. Maybe also get an SPT and then SPT + up/downpipe clip for comparison. That's precisely what I'm doing. Back in the fall I took a clip when I just had the SPT cat-back. Once it warms up a bit and I clean up the car I'll take a 2nd one with the Cobb DP. It really sounds awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeper8406 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 That's precisely what I'm doing. Back in the fall I took a clip when I just had the SPT cat-back. Once it warms up a bit and I clean up the car I'll take a 2nd one with the Cobb DP. It really sounds awesome. NO DO IT NOW!!! lol When you make you clip, if I may request.... Do one that has the car at idle, WOT, Drive by, and in cabin cruising speed. I know thats alot. But you have the setup I want. If you can, Ill make you some CF coasters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhook Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 NO DO IT NOW!!! lol When you make you clip, if I may request.... Do one that has the car at idle, WOT, Drive by, and in cabin cruising speed. I know thats alot. But you have the setup I want. If you can, Ill make you some CF coasters! Jeez, picky picky. I'll do my best. Wait a minute . . . you live pretty damn close to me. You wanna just meet up and hear it in real life sometime? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeper8406 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Jeez, picky picky. I'll do my best. Wait a minute . . . you live pretty damn close to me. You wanna just meet up and hear it in real life sometime? lol Hey I guess you do. lol I didn't notice. And yeah that sounds like a good idea...nothing better than the real thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sicklyscott Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Hey, what about the restof us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qikslvr Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I've got clips of an Autospeed catted DP and SPT catback on youtube and here somewhere. I'll be going with an Invidia cattless when the 20g goes on in a few weeks. Mine will sound different though since I have headers too... Let's kick this pig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mycodex Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I've got clips of an Autospeed catted DP and SPT catback on youtube and here somewhere. I'll be going with an Invidia cattless when the 20g goes on in a few weeks. Mine will sound different though since I have headers too... how did you manage to fit on more than 1 header? sorry, friend makes fun of me when I say it. I'd be curious to hear that to see how much difference the header makes. It should have a deeper Subaru rumble right? do most people run catless for the most part? I think I'll run catted DP and keep everything else catless. If it weren't for the fact that its been below freezing this entire weekend, I would have put together some clips. Will try my best to do idle, WOT, driveby, and in cabin once the weather cooperates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qikslvr Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 how did you manage to fit on more than 1 header? sorry, friend makes fun of me when I say it. Mine is actually two pieces thus the plural usage . Just an old habit from V-8 engines that did have headers as in one header on each side;). But ya I get it. Even with an en-equal length header; you loose a little of the rumble. It still pops real tight, but when it's opened up it sounds more like an F1 engine than the traditional boxer rumble. Hopefully going cattless will make the rumble a little more distinct again. Here are a couple links to my "first fire" of the SPT with a catted DP and then again after a couple weeks. I don't think I've posted any with the header yet: first fire: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=153AZIlHBJs&feature=channel]YouTube - 05 Subaru Legacy GT SPT Exhaust[/ame] a week or so later: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhbTbKTR0PU&feature=channel]YouTube - 05 Subaru Legacy GT SPT Exhuast[/ame] Will post more as I get them. Let's kick this pig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow05gtRI Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 please add any audio/video clips of your setup to the clip thread that is a sticky at the top of this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhook Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hey, what about the restof us? Fear not, I'll still post up a comparison once I get a vid of my Cobb/SPT combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhook Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Mine is actually two pieces thus the plural usage . Just an old habit from V-8 engines that did have headers as in one header on each side;). But ya I get it. Even with an en-equal length header; you loose a little of the rumble. It still pops real tight, but when it's opened up it sounds more like an F1 engine than the traditional boxer rumble. Hopefully going cattless will make the rumble a little more distinct again. Here are a couple links to my "first fire" of the SPT with a catted DP and then again after a couple weeks. I don't think I've posted any with the header yet: first fire: a week or so later: Will post more as I get them. Your second video was solely what pushed me to buy the SPT exhaust and have it installed before I ever drove the car off the lot. Props for a great vid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qikslvr Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I'll get one video with the current setup which includes a header and then I'll get another of the change when I go cattless. I've had my SPT on for going on two years and it still rubs out to a mirror finish. You just have to be sure to wipe the carbon off the tips regularly so the carbon doesn't build up and discolor them. I just wipe it down with a damp rag and dishsoap to get the water spots off. Other than that I drop the whole thing and polish it out with Mother's polish in the spring and fall;). Let's kick this pig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qikslvr Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 please add any audio/video clips of your setup to the clip thread that is a sticky at the top of this forum I think mine have been there for years but I'll see if the links/videeo are embedded and update them if need be. ... Let's kick this pig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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