How to get Subaru Rumble

[Guest]

Sorry if its a n00b question, but will replacing the muffler give me the rumble?

I was under the impression you had to change the piping as well but a mate reckons you only need to change the muffler.

I'm not after anything stupidly loud just a nice sound, and I'm not worried about extra performance but I don't want to loose any.

And would this fit a gtb? if so is it worth it or is it better to go to a muffler shop and get a brand new one

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/performance/exhaust/auction-401177210.htm

I don't have any metal skills so would be looking for a simple bolt on.

[Pappu1]

what shape legacy u got?

thats a weld on tip so u will need to get it welded to the car

if u want just rumble then get any cannon tip (way cheaper ones on TM) and get it welded on

should be done and dusted in under 100 i suppose

[gazzy2000]

some of those fijitsubo mufflers (like the one you linked to on TM) i have found to be dam near too quiet, IIRC fujitsubo have a road rated version and race version (someone will correct me) the road ones although big... are quiet.

I'd buy a big aftermarket canon

[Guest]

Cheers for the quick reply guys

Would it be cheaper to get the tip done rather than finding a muffler and bolting it on myself? I've never done anything with the exhaust

My next question if it is easier/cheaper to bolt one on myself what should I be looking for? what size is the stock piping?

I've got a wagon (BK..?). Are the exhaust different on the BD/BG/BK?

[clintondane]

Our blitzen had the factory muffler on when we got it. Took it to magoo brake and muffler and got an aftermarket one fitted. Needed welded etc, took a little ovet an hour and gave the car a really nice rumble. I didn't want anything too loud or intrusive. At highway speeds you cant hear the rumble in the cabin but around town it sounds great. From memory cost about $200 ?

[Guest]

Sweet! what size was it?

Is it size that effects the sound or brand? (or both)

[clintondane]

From what i remember it's a no name brand, just one of the generic ones they had a choice of at the shop. As for the size, wouldn't have a clue I'm afraid. Best thing to do is just go into a muffler shop and ask, they'll give you free and helpful information.

[Shale]

Bolting a proper muffler is not hard, if it's designed to fit up to the facto stuff. Size, brand, design, materials used all affect the rumble.

If you've got a BK, I'm assuming it's a USDM non-turbo...which makes me scratch my head. What are the details exactly? If it IS an N/A then don't even hope for the rumble without $$$ If it's turbo, your rumble will be different to the WRX and single-turbo Legacy sound.

Best result IMO is to save up and get a proper exhaust on. The cheap no-name fart cannons just add fart without anything extra - whereas if you get a well-designed exhaust including midpipe and axleback, you will likely get better flow (and hence less restriction), resulting in a bit more balls up front as well as a mellower, satisfying rumble that doesn't get all nasal on the motorway and cause you to fail your WOF.

Or, if you just want to get the sound, take it to a muffler shop. I stand by the full exhaust system theory myself though, the only gripe I have is WHY DO TURBO BOLTS HAVE TO HATE ME SO MUCH, but that's a story for another knuckle-busting, blood-loss-filled day of misery and snapped studs.

[Guest]

from the original post it would seem he has a GT-B??

[Shale]

Which is why the BK threw me. Also means he's got a TT, and we all know how fussy those are.

Thinking about it, Drunkenmonkey has/had a Kakimoto muffler that bolts straight on to the factory sh*t. Chrisjunkie was running it for a while, and despite being loud, it sounded bawse.

[Kiwi_Fozze]

if you can find one, get hold of an sti 'genome' tip... Beautiful deep rumble, not too loud, destinct roar at w.o.t. But its still a fairly subtle quiet rumble.

Just put one on my foz last week... Loving it!!!

If you do have a n/a legacy, in order to get the rumble would involve a UEL aftermarket header set, rather pricy and you will loose some performance.

[Guest]

 Shale said:

Which is why the BK threw me. Also means he's got a TT, and we all know how fussy those are.

Thinking about it, Drunkenmonkey has/had a Kakimoto muffler that bolts straight on to the factory sh*t. Chrisjunkie was running it for a while, and despite being loud, it sounded bawse.

http://www.clubsub.org.nz/forum/index.php/topic,19662.msg276366.html#msg276366

97 GT-B

TA must be confuzzled

[Shale]

Was quite ;D That clarifies things. Yeah, BK = flat roof, whereas most if not all of the badboys here have stepped roofs (BG).

Genome = pure sex.

[Guest]

yea, took a guess at the model. sorry for the confusion

its a TT, I'm only really after the sound. Tbh once I've got the sound I'm done spending money on it, this is my first turbo car, and got it relatively cheap but will wait for a single turbs car before I start pouring some serious cash into it and I'd spend more money on purchasing the car to start with something better.

Now I just need to win lotto ;D

[Shale]

Lawl. Makes it all much clearer ;D

If it's all just sound you're after, go hard with an axleback IMO. If done properly they bolt straight onto the factory stuff and save you having to munt up what's on the car just to fit a melon launcher of unknown origin. Easy as p*ss too, a few hangars and two bolts to wrangle and she's in.

[neil2121]

^ This.

My TT has stock exhaust and a Fujitsubo muffler on the back and it's got an awesome rumble. Not loud, but nice and deep

[chrisjunkie]

 Shale said:

Which is why the BK threw me. Also means he's got a TT, and we all know how fussy those are.

Thinking about it, Drunkenmonkey has/had a Kakimoto muffler that bolts straight on to the factory sh*t. Chrisjunkie was running it for a while, and despite being loud, it sounded bawse.

Yeah the kakimoto was awesome, but way way too loud