Top 5 Exhausts for 2015+ Subaru WRX / STI
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- čas přidán 4. 06. 2024
- If you're like us, then one of the first mods you want to do when you take ownership of your car is to add a new exhaust. There’s nothing like unleashing the Subie rumble with enhanced sound, pops, and burbles that come from an aftermarket cat-back exhaust. This is especially true when it comes to the WRX/STi platform. Ask any Subie guy, they know what we’re talking about.
So, if you’re wondering which exhaust to pick for your WRX/STi then you’ve come to the right place! In this video we cover the Top 5 Subaru WRX / STI Exhausts for the 2015-2020 model years.
Check out the exhaust systems featured here:
Invidia R400 Gemini Quad Tip Cat-Back Exhaust: www.maperformance.com/collect...
MAPerformance 2015-2020 Subaru WRX / STI Cat-Back Exhaust: www.maperformance.com/collect...
Tomei Expreme TI Cat-Back Exhaust: www.maperformance.com/collect...
ETS Extreme Cat-Back Exhaust: www.maperformance.com/collect...
COBB Tuning 3” Cat-Back Exhaust www.maperformance.com/collect...
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• Video (Courtesy of Germaingazm)
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• Subaru STi Stage 2 Pac...
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• Road Test for Tomei - ... (Courtesy of Dsport)
• Tomei Subaru WRX STi E... (Courtesy of Cameron Alford)
• Road test for Extreme ... (Courtesy of Dsport)
• ETS Extreme Subaru STI... (Courtesy of Smeedia)
• 2015 WRX ETS Extreme E... (Courtesy of Dustin Williams)
• ETS Extreme catback 20... (Courtesy of Dot Kom) (Burnt Tip in Garage)
• Dyno test for COBB Tun... (Courtesy of DSport)
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Contents of this Video
0:00 Intro
1:26 Invidia R400 Gemini
3:04 MAPerformance Catback
5:03 Tomei Expreme TI
6:56 ETS Extreme SS
8:57 COBB Tuning 3"
10:40 Conclusion - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Which exhaust was your favorite or which one do you already have? Let us know 👇
What would be the deepest tone like a an american muscle like a viper???
R400 with maperformance Intake and j pipe. 2018 rex. 👌🏼
@@deej628 sounds very interesting you should put a video up with those specs...
I have the Cobb Titanium. And it sounds amazing. Check out my channel.
Dee J Wavy there’s plenty of vids up already with this combo. Check Ryan’s random ridez 👍🏼
I genuinely appreciate that even though your own exhaust system is in this video you don't try and make it out shine any of the other exhausts and give them all the same fair review and I respect that so much.
Agreed! I wanna buy from them just for that
Same
@@DeclanHiggins__ Maybe that was the strategy all along :O
What a peach
They did tho, their con was something that’s not really a con
After seeing the whole video, i feel exhausted
Oh my god be quiet lol
that wasn't punny
Loki 17 👏👏
Such a Dad joke 😂😂😂
Something to note for ANYONE looking to add an exhaust to your STi:
It may sound perfect for you as a catback system but as soon as you add an aftermarket downpipe, everything is instantly turned up significantly. Noise, Harshness, and Vibration all gets amplified. Your exhaust may not drone with the stock downpipe, but it might with an aftermarket one.
Absolutely a great point! Thanks for sharing Diego 🤘
@@maperformance I was going to comment this and I think you should do another video like this, but with catless and catted downpipes/J-pipes.
100% agree. My catless downpipe with invidia R400 is not suitable for anything above 65mph or anything above 3700ish rpms
100% agreed Diego Tobar, 100%
Totally agree, I had no resonator and muffler deletes and sounded amazing. Once I added the invidia downpipe it still sounded great but it was already screaming at 3k rpms and hard to tolerate on the highway. Beautiful turbo noise but shittttt.
Thanks for the mention and showing some of my videos 🤙 great vid!
Currently running the Grimmspeed un-resonated catback exhaust on my WRX. Definitely satisfied with the quality and sound.
I’m running the full map stage2 catted and it’s docile when at low rpms around at/under 2500 but once you get on it it really comes alive
Looking for Tomei for my 2018 sti. Love that sound and look. Thanks for your clip, it helped me to determine.
R400 Turbo back on my 2017 WRX. sounds really good, love it
Doesn't say in this video but how are the gains vs the cobb? I'm leaning toward r400 because it sounds better imo
I went with a choice not listed. The remark stealth edition and I love it! Matte black to be a little different and great high rev sound while not being too loud on the low revs to upset the neighbor with a 7am cold start. Under $300 for the axel back and another $300 for the y pipe.
Personally, I'd have to go with the single exit exhaust. It sounded the most fierce out of all of them. It's ridiculously light. And something about the single exit just reminds me of the old blob eye. But all sounded amazing.
I agree that’s what I’m buying for my STI right now after seeing this video
looks stupid as SHIT. why would anyone do that?
How was it???
I bought a injen exhaust for my 2018 . Love the sound
First time ever watching your content but when I heard your MAP Cat back exhaust I was like “This is the one”
Thanks Jago! Let us know if we can help ya out with one.
I appreciate your honesty man and thanks for the review
You video came across my CZcams feed. I have to say I can appreciate you reviews on all the exhausts including your companies. I’ll be going with the Nameless exhaust on my 2014 Wrx hatchback. You got a new subscriber keep up the great videos!
I've had a lot of success with a muffler shop built exhaust on my 93 FD3, 2013 FoST(side exit straight pipe), 2015 STI, 2001 Ej222 with stainless singleport header. All of my builds used Vibrant Ultra Quiet II 3" in and out. All of my exhausts were 400SS and I spent less than $900 for all of them combined.
Had the extreme on my STi, now have it on my evo. Can't go wrong with ETS. Quality is fantastic
It sounds dope!
Have the Invidia on my 2017 STI and love it. The looks (Titanium tipped), the sound, etc. Very happy with it.
Ik im late but where’s the best place to buy an exhaust? Is there a certain website with the best prices?
I have a non resonated mid pipe with nameless muffler deletes I absolutley love the sound
Your MA exhaust sounds so good. It’s a perfect quiet tone to me. Sold 💥
ETS all the way, plus having all V-Band connections is a win in my book. Drone isn't bad but you can always add a Vibrant resonator down the road if that's your cup.of tea. Combined with the Cobb DP it sounds amazing!!
I love this content!
I wanted something incredibly quiet for my sti to hide 500+ hp so I went with HKS Super Turbo (quad tip). Pros- silky quiet (jasma), no drone because of the dual resonator setup, resonated tips proven to lower 2dB, awesome tone. Cons-highly expensive, barely louder than stock (exactly what I wanted), downpipe to midpipe flange tapered to stock size, and not the hugest gains.
Awesome, thanks for watching!
Tomei UEL headers, MAPerformance DP, Remark Mid pipe (non resonated), Remark axleback muffler deletes. LOUD
I would like to say that I really like the sound of the MAP exhaust it’s crisp and not an aggressive D - bag exhaust. I like the tone because at the mid and top points that it gives it’s not to much so you can daily drive it I have a 2018 forester xt that I would love to get a MAP exhaust for also thanks for sharing a great video
Thanks for watching Gary!
I went Nameless with a 4” muffler and I love it
Im currently running the Borla Catback and IMO it sounds the best. No Drone, Deep rumble. Quiet when cruising but wakes up when you want it to.
I love my Cobb exhaust !! Was worth every penny the look the sound. 😃
kramer3112 thinking of the Cobb titanium.
Thank you for the comment just ordered the cobb catback for my 21 wrx
Love the different amount of exhaust comparisons.
Would be cool to see up and downpipes
Everything on my car is cobb so id go with cobb exhaust. But the maperformance exhaust would be one id also get.
I like your brand the most, have 2020 WRX with no mods yet. Thanks for the great reviews.
Thanks for watching! Let us know when you are ready to start modding.
Gotta say your proprietary exhaust is the best in my opinion
Have an ets on my base 2019 wrx. Love the sound and look with the burnt tips. Would want to trade it for any other exhaust
ETS on my STi, it does drone but I love every bit of that exhaust!!
Not on my 18 wrx either
This needs a comparison with a down pipe! Also I feel like Corsa needs to be on the list
I have your downpipe with mid pipe and your muffler delete and it sounds perfect 👌
These subarus are one of the few 4 bangers I actually like the sound of. I'm an incredibly biased big engine fan as far as sound goes (and usually performance).
Grimmspeed resonated catback here. Sounds deep, refined, and doesn’t BRAAAAAP like some of these, I hate that BRAAAAAP
I rock COBB TBE all day. Love my set ups, it hits all the marks for me. The video does it no justice! But, like I said I'm TBE, not catback
Dude love the expression,makes this video so much easier to understand,thanks brother 👍
Glad to hear it!
That deep rumble is the sweet spot… Invidia for me 👌🏾
ISR Performance MBSE Type E exhaust have it for two years so far and it’s a great budget exhaust
I am running the Invidia N1 Titanium Racing tip single exit exhaust. Love the sound. Cost me $500 for cat back
All pf them seem great! Tough pick, but likely either Tomei as a raspy twin scroll, or COBB with burble
I'm running a Grimmspeed catted j-pipe which also replaces the intermediate pipe and a nameless axle back. If you want stupid loud, lots of pops and real highway drone this is the way to go...lol. I'll also throw in that my tuner was surprised my WRX made as much power on the dyno as it did.
Invidia dp with R400 exhaust and borla uel manifold. Sounds amazing!
Thanks for Doing this I’ve been asking Subi speed to do this for a while
We gotchu!!
My tuner shop design and make their own exhaust systems and engines. So I have a Lachute performance downpipe with catalyst and their cat back exhaust which gives it a nice refined sound with their ecutek stage 2 pro tune.
I wish you guys would have done an in cabin sound for every exhaust. I got the MAPerformance (and maperformance downpipe) and it is louder than the video made it seem. Kinda wish I had gone with the Invidia R400. I still appreciate the content.
I like the ETS rumble so I would go with that one.
Thank you guys sooo much!! I been wondering which exhaust I should buy and where from> so thank you again 🙏
Glad we could help you make your decision! What are you going with?!
I just went with a tsudo catless dp and did a muffler delete at my local shop with some pickup truck tips that somehow fit perfectly and sounds like nothing else out there. Also aem cold air intake for some of that extra turbo sound
The Grimmspeed resonated is nice too! Sounds similar to Cobb.
I have Nameless on my '11 hatch and fucking love it. Had SPT and Cobb before. And had HKS on my old 07. Nameless by far is my favorite. If I had a 15+, more than likely get Nameless again
The best of these exhaust shown in my opinion is the Tomei because of the low cost, and titanium quality. Little too loud and I don’t care for single exit on STI. I just installed the COBB Titanium cat-back exhaust and it sounds amazing (really brings out that subi rumble) only 24 lbs i believe and the 4 tips are beautiful. I highly recommend this exhaust!
I know this is old as hell but how would you compare it to the stainless steel version in terms of sound?
@@TurboTrollerdid you find out? Like is there a big difference? Or is it just lighter?
@@immiinent I didn't find out, I just went with a stainless steel pipe and it sounds fine, a little quiet but I think it'll sound nicer once I do a new downpipe.
I went with the Invidia R400 in case you were curious
ETS. Had it twice and now I will buy it again for my next car. Drone what drone!
I have the R400 going in on 3-19 can’t wait
I think the biggest factor is the downpipe. I put a catted downpipe to an r400 on my fa and it is loud and sounds incredible
2018 Wrx w/ Invidia Catless j pipe/downpipe with ets extreme catback and muffler deletes. It's insanely loud
Choosing tomei over anything is the right way to go… it’s unique of course but the most important statement is that it stays true to tradition with the single exit echoing the older WRX/STI’s
Idk... the MAPs sound really good frfr
I have the Turbo-back Cobb SS exhaust on my 2016 wrx. I cut off the Cobb mufflers to put on some magnaflows (personal preference). Rumble is great, most people have preferred the wrx rumble over muscle car rumble if that says anything. Little to no drone
Mines running a GTX3582R, Perrin rotated kit w/ modified external dump, HKS UEL Headers, Invidia Catless Down, and currently Invidia N1 Street. Its pretty loud but not a satisfying sound note to listen too, but I was thinking that Tomei TI would be perfect. Curious how loud/aggressive the @MAPerformance pipes would get with this setup.
im looking for a single exit exhaust, love the look but dont want it super loud like tomei or invidia n1. any idea if something like this exists?
Loking for exhaust right now. I want the Ark Grip but its very pricy. Out of the 5 you listed i think i still like the Maperformance the best although i would have liked to have heard the Cobb on the road and not just a dyno pull. Also i just want to say thatnive talked to your tech support, and even though i haven't bought anything from you yet they were very friendly and helpful. Keep it up.
Great vid. Im currently in the market for exhaust and have been trying to decide which to go with but have had my eye on the invidia. Honestly I was totally oblivious to your own exhaust so now I’m trying to decide between the two. I do wish that with the last two exhausts you had let us hear the notes from outside and driving away being as much as I dig the dyno demo I wanted to hear the Cobb from a real world usage standpoint.
The single can exhaust sounds nice but It reminds me (on some level) of the plethora of “fast sounding” but not really modded Honda Civics from back in the early 00’s with the overly “hey look at me” exhaust note. I love that it’s lighter but I’m not trying to let people know I’m coming or have driven by already from a mile away. I don’t need that sort of attention haha but regardless very informative vid 👍
nameless performance turbo back with 4" mufflers and quad 4" tips
I have the 4” muffler axle back and love it! But I’m considering going cat back. How much louder or better sounding would it be?
Not on the list , but the remark n1 single exit is by far the best exhaust I’ve heard so far.
Currently running an Invidia Q300 w/ ti tips. It looks great and I had a Tomei before which sounded great but attracted too much attention. I’m actually interested in the MAP exhaust to see if it could be a good middle ground between the two.
I have the borla s type on my 19 wrx and I love it, changed the driving experience for better... much needed
Wish someone out there would review the HKS Legamax for the 15-20 WRX
I already have the Cobb exhaust and i like it in my opinion. But I would like the invidia exhaust bc I want a bit of loud sound and rumble
Great vid. Great info.
I’m thinking the Cobb 3 inch sounds awesome
Brilliant
Agreed!!
I run the COBB down pipe with the COBB titanium catback ... Sounds freaking sweet!... I highly recommend
Good choice!
I feel blessed bought a used remark off an sti for 100 bucks perfect condition
So far I'm personally torn between the MAP and the Cobb. They both sound wonderful. I guess I'm curious which delivers the best power boost. The cobb helps open up the mId range. How does the MAP compare?
Was the MAP exhaust in the video on a tuned STI? I love that sound but I don't want to tune my car yet.
I’m looking to add an exhaust to my wrx but don’t want one that’s too loud cause it’s a daily would you recommend the awe touring exhaust or the Cobb exhaust, car is stock atm
Great video. O think the ETS, and the invisible would be my choice for my 2017 base model wrx.
Great choice!!
Surprised Remark didn’t make the list. I’m running the TurboXS catless j pipe, Remark non-res mid pipe and muffler delete. Music to the ears 👌🏾
YEEEEEEESSSSSS!!!!
Muffler delete is for a broke boy... get a real catback
Eric 😅 that’s 7 months ago bro and I was straight piped. I have a front bumper exit now
great review thank you
I’m running a nameless catback with a MA Performance J pipe and it’s honestly really loud
The ETS sounds like my nameless muffler delete from cold start to pops. Not gonna lie the drone is super loud. I've been eyeing the MA Performance and the AWE catbacks personally
can you do technical inspection with these exhausts or you have to put back the original one?
My favorite isn't on the list but it is awesome. I have the Borla S Type on mine and it sounds amazing.
Ryan Patershall that makes two of us! ✌️
Makes us three then. Underrated
ayyye four, glad i'm not the only one
aye 5... how are they disrespecting borla like that lol
I agree! The Borla S-Type, IMO, sounds the best!
I'm running the ETS and although it is a little droney, I love it. It sounds really aggresive and I'm hoping once I change out my DP i could get rid of some of that drone.
I went catless on my old STi. It's absolutely brutal. czcams.com/video/4kAOV6vqxHo/video.html
Just purchased the MAPerformance J pipe, intake and access port through MAPerformance, looking to pair this up with the Ark DT-S exhaust, can't wait for spring!
MAP's tunes are solid if you choose to run them vs getting Pro tuned. I've run their Stage 1 91, Stage 2 91 and Stage 2 e30 (current) tunes. Each one having noticeable improvements over the last on the butt dyno (only dyno that matters to me) and drive-ability over stock. Since you have the MAP J-pipe and Intake I'd say at least try one before a pro tune to have something to compare against.
P.S. The MAP intake is very whooshy and sometimes louder than the R400 in the cabin. It's absolutely amazing if you don't mind the extra noise.
@@tomhanrahan8115 thanks for the heads up, I may run the stage 2 in the meantime. I dont mind the intake noises as long as I dont get a drone. I have 93 octane by me so maybe a slight improvement. Also plan on running e-50 maybe by summer. That Ark exhaust is $2K though! So I'll take it easy on the mods for a few months lol.
GREAT VIDEO!!! I love MAPerformance as theyve taken care of me with my Subaru parts. Everything in this video is pretty accurate, the only thing is you can get the R400 exhaust for $850 shipped elsewhere which i wont put that shops name on blast. And wish you incorporated more FA20 wrx clips instead of STI clips, otherwise great video 👍
Have MAP price match it like I did.
Thanks for watching and giving us feedback! Like Donald said, we do price match whenever possible. 🤘
Tomei catless downpipe and tomei catback exhaust 👌🏻👌🏻
What I’m running on my 17 sti and it’s so amazing I get compliments all the time
Invidia R400 and MAP catted J-pipe is where it's at for me. With the stock J-pipe it still sounds great, but sounds hollow when revving out. With the aftermarket *catted* J-pipe it's so smooth and sounds amazing all through the rpm range. I mention catted because it's currently on the verge of too loud and without a cat it might be too loud for me. Especially those cold starts in the morning.
Honestly, I almost went for the MAP Cat back, but I love the way the Invidia looks from behind with the logo/brace thing.
I wish the video had an example of WRX and STi for each exhaust. I'm sure that might be a little hard to do, but the two cars are completely different animals with two completely different sounds. EL vs UEL headers makes a huge difference. Enjoyed the video regardless!
Now I'm just waiting for a Top 5 Intakes vid to come out : ]
Same setup bro and I have their intake too. Sounds legittt
Good idea on the intakes, maybe we'll add that to the list. We agree on the sound differences too. Thanks for watching!
I’m stuck between the R400 and Nameless 4” or 5” mufflers. R400 sounds a bit muffled to me. I like both Nameless mufflers, but worried the 5” will be to quiet, or that the 4” will be to loud. Any opinions out there??
I think, if you are open to other brands maybe, the COBB Turboback exhaust (fucking rip-off though), specifically, with the non-resonated J-Pipe (downpipe), as they have both resonated/non-resonated options, you'd be very well off. Problem is, COBB charging your an arm and a leg for it all.
What rims are on the white STI that the MA exhaust is on? I really like those rims.
After looking at all this I'm gonna put Nameless Catback on mine...!! :P
Wait... I have it on there already! :D
Nice video btw.
it is a nice video tho....
Tomei always🔥
Thanks for the help👌🏽 now I know that I want the tomei👌🏽👌🏽
No problem, an excellent choice!
Can you guys review the HKS hi power dual tip?
I Pick Borla Type S on my 2009 STI and am Happy
You should do the same video but a comparison of different down pipes/headers!
p.s I made my own custom 3" exhaust with a 3" MBRP resonator and a Megan racing tip and it sounds amazing with a 3" down pipe, only costs around 500$
Tomei is life
I prefer the Cobb set up. I’m about 3 weeks away from the arrival of my 2021 WRX STI in pearl white with the wing.
2021 WRX STI LIMITED (red+wing) in 6 weeks! Cheers bro! Considering COBB
@@eliassanchez7106 Elias, the day is here, Father’s Day, and I get to pick up my STI, praise God.
So I have a question if I get of these for a stock wrx would it make it pop and crackle