What Exhaust to get for Stage 2?

I was thinking about getting a Magnaflow CBE because its the cheapest and good quality.

 

Thoughts?

i have this paired with an invidia c/l dp, sets off car alarms

I believe the CNT is cheaper(PM ERZ Performance) and it doesn't drone like the Magnaflow

A catback doesn't get you to stage 2 in case there's any sort of confusion about that. You need a DP.

the price is always important but you should also consider the sound it produces...

 

some of these cat backs drone more than others, some have a deeper or higher pitch. id look up some youtube clips or stalk other LGTs on the road!

At stage 2 a cbe isn't needed and wont net you much gains, maybe just a few hp.

 

Invest that $ in a different mod IMO

I gutted my stock DP and im ordering the tactrix Openport 2.0 in a few weeks. What else should I do instead of Exhaust?

I believe the CNT is cheaper(PM ERZ Performance) and it doesn't drone like the Magnaflow

 

Can you link me to this exhaust? I can't find it.

You should spend your money on a real DP instead of just gutting it because you still have a solid blank wall right in front of your wastegate.

 

If the only reason you want the CBE is for the added sound, that's fine too. But I just wanted to make that clear to you because that's really the only reason to get one at this point. You're not going to get any power gains from a new CBE.

I believe the CNT is cheaper(PM ERZ Performance) and it doesn't drone like the Magnaflow

 

You should spend your money on a real DP instead of just gutting it because you still have a solid blank wall right in front of your wastegate.

 

If the only reason you want the CBE is for the added sound, that's fine too. But I just wanted to make that clear to you because that's really the only reason to get one at this point. You're not going to get any power gains from a new CBE.

 

Which DP do you guys recommend?

The CNT/ERZ downpipe is great. Good quality, good price, and doesn't bottleneck at the flange to the CBE. That being said, you will also need to purchase a 3" to 2.5" adapter if you're keeping the stock CBE. IMO it's worth it because having a full 3" will give you more power in the future when you decide to purchase an exhaust system.

 

I have an ERZ Catless DP and love it!!

The stock catback is not a significant enough restriction to matter on most setups. It isn't until you get a larger turbo and all the supporting mods that you might run into an issue. Someone here was running over 400 WHP on the stock catback.

 

So basically the only reason to get a new CBE is if you're making HUGE power and want to squeeze every drop out of it... or if you want to make more noise.

I would troll the FS forum to find a used DP

I had magnaflow on my spec b. It looks great, sounds great but drones on a highway.

 

Taras

A CBE is a COP magnet. Spent the money on a better turbo and injectors or better yet---- suspension mods.

Downpipe:

http://www.erzperformance.com/Subaru_Legacy_GT_Downpipe_Subaru_Legacy_s/3292.htm

 

 

CNT CBE: It's not overly loud and it doesn't drone. A lot of members use their downpipes.

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/cnt-racing-05-09-subaru-legacy-quad-tip-catback-exhaust-166371.html?t=166371&highlight=CNT+CBE

sorry to highjack your thread. I recently just purchased a Perrin catted downpipe. Can I install the downpipe with the stock CBE without a tune? I've searched and it seems to be mixed reviews.

first things first...OP, is that you in your avatar?

 

 

and i have a cobb but it's been since discontinued. imo, its the perfect mixture of quiet when it needs to be and loud as hell when i want it to be.

 

if you ever see one pop up for sale, GET IT

sorry to highjack your thread. I recently just purchased a perrin catted downpipe. Can i install the downpipe with the stock cbe without a tune? I've searched and it seems to be mixed reviews.

no

Downpipe equals tune. If you don't tune it somehow your asking for it...... figure it out

The CNT/ERZ downpipe is great. Good quality...

 

Terrible quality if you compare it to something that is actually good quality. The one I had never even made it fully out of the box. The welds were shit, the casting was shit, it was dirty and rough, and looked horrible. Quality matters, and the CNT didn't have it. It looked like it was welded by someone who didn't have any hands.

It looked like it was welded by someone who didn't have any hands.

 

HOW WOULD YOU EVEN DO THAT

I have a magnaflow cbe..and love it..as others stated it does drown..but that roar it has is amazing..and the response you get from others is well worth it..I'm putting an invidia catless dp in the spring and getting my stg 2 tune..which I've been told is gonna be intense..in this case, a resonator to tone it down..everything I've gotten I looked into pros and cons..check out brands on youtube and see what ya think..imho..I wouldn't trade my magnaflows for anything..for their price, sound, and quality, they're superb..but to each their own..good luck

HOW WOULD YOU EVEN DO THAT

 

There is a welding inspector that goes to a friends office frequently (random quality checks). He has no hands, just hooks.

There is a welding inspector that goes to a friends office frequently (random quality checks). He has no hands, just hooks.

 

so he welds like shit, but can judge a good weld when he sees one?

 

mind=blown