This is one really quiet car! Almost too quiet! I can't count the number of times I looked at the tach to make sure the car hadn't stalled. Besides, I was positive that a decent exhaust could be added to really give the car some additional impact and power. Journey with me as Apex R Motorsports intalls my new Resonator back exhaust. (We kept the resonator to keep the exhaust quiet)
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What can I say about his picture? Here they are torching off the hangers for the stock muffler. Wouldn't it be neat to jump your Impreza this high??? NOT!!!
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They then took the stock piping, and began to bend me a 2 1/4" ID pipe to replace it. This process went VERY fast. As a matter of fact, I was surprised at how fast this entire thing went!!!
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This picture just shows where the piping runs. The bottom arrow points to the stock resonator, while the top arrow shows the course the piping will take.
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Here is the comparison of the two mufflers. Stock boring ugly one, and the new straight through design Apex Polished cannister. Note the HUGE 4.5" tip on the new muffler.
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Now they begin test fitting the new pipe and welding it all in.
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They then welded the new muffler into place. They attached new hangers as well to keep the muffler off the ground.
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This picture just goes to show you how restrictive the stock headers are. I hope somebody makes a better setup soon!<P>
The new setup was good for ~6hp. Its very quiet at idle, and only gets real intrusive above 4000rpm. Total cost of install (plus parts) was a hefty $320, but worth it, if not for performance, then for the deep throaty growl you get.
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