2009 WRX STI Downpipe Question

[Whatfueldoiuse]

I'm looking into installing a catted downpipe on my STI and then getting a tune. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the empire performance downpipe? Seems to good to be true considering the price, however would rather not fork out 1250$ for an Invidia one.

 

Link to downpipe:

https://ppdperformance.nz/products/subaru-wrx-sti-2008-2014-race-spec-down-pipe-exhaust-with-cat?currency=NZD&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google Shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQjw852XBhC6ARIsAJsFPN0b3a7aLdmMY0rJnFDUlPIffnTP0N43fSD49CXstQzWM_6bcwblOjUaApyAEALw_wcB

[Bugle]

If it's a 2.0L and you are not set on the cat this is another option (budget $100 for an adaptor also) Sounds better than stock, this and a happy tune on  the spec c was 220Kw at the wheels

 

https://www.possumbournemotorsport.com/pbms-grb-gvb-vab-downpipe-2.0l-twin-scroll-jdm

Edited August 2, 2022 by Bugle

[Whatfueldoiuse]

4 hours ago, Bugle said:

If it's a 2.0L and you are not set on the cat this is another option (budget $100 for an adaptor also) Sounds better than stock, this and a happy tune on  the spec c was 220Kw at the wheels

 

https://www.possumbournemotorsport.com/pbms-grb-gvb-vab-downpipe-2.0l-twin-scroll-jdm

Nah its the 2.5L, I was just wondering if its worth it to fork out the extra money for the Invidia downpipe rather than the cheap one mentioned.

[boon]

It's only $750 more. There's a reason the PPD ones are so cheap. If you consider that the cat alone has to be worth a couple of hundred bucks, $300 doesn't leave a lot for things like quality, thick steel, good welding, and flanges that are actually flat.

[Whatfueldoiuse]

9 hours ago, boon said:

It's only $750 more. There's a reason the PPD ones are so cheap. If you consider that the cat alone has to be worth a couple of hundred bucks, $300 doesn't leave a lot for things like quality, thick steel, good welding, and flanges that are actually flat.

Alright I'll get the Invidia one most likely then, thanks.

[Loren]

Don't spend more than you want to just because someone on a forum tells you to!

[Andy_Mac]

PBMS has the Invidia one for $1100 which is a bit better than the other price you had

[Whatfueldoiuse]

On 6/08/2022 at 2:24 PM, Loren said:

Don't spend more than you want to just because someone on a forum tells you to!

I have the money and am willing to spend it, I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with the cheaper downpipe. Since I would be worried about buying it and finding out its terrible after spending an additional 1k on a tune for said downpipe.

On 7/08/2022 at 9:09 PM, Andy_Mac said:

PBMS has the Invidia one for $1100 which is a bit better than the other price you had

Thank you

[Andy_Mac]

Go for the Invidia then. Empire is pretty much eBay spec stuff so don’t expect bang on fitment or a decent cat in it

[boon]

The flip side that warrants mentioning - I asked around and found someone that has been running a PPD exhaust for a couple of years... admittedly on a diesel ute, not a performance car, and it has held up just fine EXCEPT that it has rusted, which is kinda funny considering it's "stainless"

[Whatfueldoiuse]

Alright cheers for the replies, I was leaning towards the Invidia to begin with but will definitely be sticking with it now.