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direct bolt ons

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Well I want to upgrade my exhaust system on my 1994 N/A legacy. I was just wondering what year wrx/legacy exhaust systems are direct bolt ons? If that makes any sense. http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/pts/3866236658.html I found that one for cheap. Thats why I am asking. Or what other exhaust systems are good?
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You need an exhaust from an N/A car for it to be anywhere remotely close to bolt on. I'd suggest looking at exhausts for the 93-01 Impreza, but it would still need to be extended roughly 12" to fit. My exhaust was $90 to lengthen and install at a shop.
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James614 wrote:You need an exhaust from an N/A car for it to be anywhere remotely close to bolt on. I'd suggest looking at exhausts for the 93-01 Impreza, but it would still need to be extended roughly 12" to fit. My exhaust was $90 to lengthen and install at a shop.
So these r.s headers are a good start? http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/3877486398.html
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Those should bolt up, but I'd caution that you may not see any improvement simply going to newer OEM. Your best bet IMO is to look for an aftermarket cat-back to start with, it will give it some "subie rumble" and improve flow a bit.
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James614 wrote:Those should bolt up, but I'd caution that you may not see any improvement simply going to newer OEM. Your best bet IMO is to look for an aftermarket cat-back to start with, it will give it some "subie rumble" and improve flow a bit.
Any good online sources?
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James614 wrote:Those should bolt up, but I'd caution that you may not see any improvement simply going to newer OEM. Your best bet IMO is to look for an aftermarket cat-back to start with, it will give it some "subie rumble" and improve flow a bit.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem ... 0615226470 something like that? Sorry for the million questions.
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Yeah, something like that *should* work. Although you can find much cheaper ones if you keep looking, unless you've got the $$$ to burn for big name brands.
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James614 wrote:Yeah, something like that *should* work. Although you can find much cheaper ones if you keep looking, unless you've got the $$$ to burn for big name brands.
I was looking at eBay exhausts all I could find is like 2002 impreza cat back.they're like 150$
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I currently have an OBX header for an 98 RS impreza on my 90. I like it a lot, smoother engine and little better on low end power. Also no cats and flowmaster muffler, and gas mileage not really effected 25/29 and its been on for 130,000 miles.
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