Tony Harrington

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As a first time subaru owner I am very happy with the car. It came with a PPP & the exhaust noise is ok but a little understated for my liking, this was more exacerbated when a Wagon came past my home & sounded awesome! If I want more grunt & volume what would I be looking at & how, but I don't want to get into issues of the car failing the MOT due to excessive noise or emission issues etc.
Hope I'm making myself clear. Appreciate any advice from you guys.

chrishigham

Hi i just added a afterburner vortex backbox, £209. It's not too loud but louder than my prodrive backbox and i now sounds more subaru.

Steve001

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i have a TSL firestorm for sale if you want it. some say its load and i agree took it off my old car as i passed it on to my daughter and for insurance it went back to standard. never had an issue with MOT even passed noise test for a couple of scatter rallys

will post up a pic later if your interested

steve

Matt23

I think the afterbuner is a good choice mate. Not to loud, but loud enough if you know what i mean.

chrishigham

plus it looks good, nice and shiney

Richy P1984

Ninja II is a good middle of the road backbox. You get a nice rumble when at idle and a good bit of shout when you apply the right foot. Not as loud as the neighbour waker otherwise known as the Blitz Nur Spec, but more potent that the standard exhausts you get.

You also get an extra 50hp as well

chocolate_o_brian

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50bhp from a change of backbox?

Fat Boy

nope - maybe 10 bhp if you're lucky but v little difference if cats are still upstream.

Steve001

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thats what i thought

10 - 15 max on a standard WRX maybe a bit more with a decat


BTW its 100 more with the firestorm!!

Richy P1984

Thought I should be cautious with my numbers. I mean if you get dump valve, you can add an extra 10hp on that.

bushiwarrior

serious? 10 bhp must get a DV on quick

Matt23

Here is mine with the afterburner on.

madmarx

iTrader: (1)

How much are you wanting for the backbox ? Could you courrier it ?

Richy P1984

Sarcasm obviously doesn't work on the internet.

KAS35RSTI

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Looking gorgeous mate

Tony Harrington

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Thanks for the advice guys.

Can anyone give me any further advice on how much I could sell my prodrive backbox for as someone is interested.

Is theTSL Firestorm a straight fit on my system and how much are you asking?

Cheers

BAD BOY V

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go for the the afterburner vortex backbox not too loud but noticebly better burble, i changed mine aswell, as i had the prodive exhaust system, sounds wicked when you boot it!

regards

VJ

Tony Harrington

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Is there any noticable difference in the Afterburner & Ninja 2 backbox or is it just a case of preference. They come in at the same price'ish at scoobyworld. Afterburner is looking favourite though.
Is Scoobyworld the best place to go. I don't mind travelling Wigan to Leics if the service and price are good & competetive. The reviews appear to be very good for both company & exhaust.
Does anyone know if I can get one fitted in the North West area & for what price

Cheers

midnight

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In a word YES I have had both systems and the ninja2 is a good compromise for someone who wants a system that is not to ott. A real nice bassy note on tickover and a real growl when giving it some. Incidentally I never used the bung once with this backbox.
The afterburner vortex is louder and better flowing due to its angled exit and vortex baffle.
The posts above that say this backbox is not loud must be running with all std cats in coz fully decatted it is loud. Not blitz nur spec loud , but not to far off especially on tickover. I am on my 3rd vortex and it is a big difference in noise compared to a prodrive backbox(had one of these as well). Early morning / late nights I tend to find myself using the bung to quiet things down a tad.
If I decide that the vortex is to much one day,then i shall be opting for a ninja2 again or a miltek system(which I sold one 4 months ago )

Luckyscoob

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I have an afterburner vortex on my 06 STi and with the cats in it sounded just right. Lovely low dowm rumble. Since decatting though I find it too loud. Dont get me wrong, it sounds awesome in the right circumstances (ie travelling to a meet with others) but for day to day its too much so I am changing it but have the same dilema, as I still want the flat four sound but quieter. Been looking at the TSL group N and scoobyworld Racebox, but sounds like I should look at the Ninja awell.

Tegra Boy

I have just bought the Milltek 2.75" cat back and it is perfect, I can do a 100 mile round trip on it and it just burbles away nicely but then if I give it touch of the loud pedal it will increase in volume but does not drone or boom in the cabin.

bushiwarrior

afterburner vortex backbox

Tony Harrington

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Thanks guys for all your comments & pics I have gone for a very good 2nd hand Ninja at a good price should be arriving end of week. Coo coo Cachoo!!

midnight

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Good choice imho ,you won't be disappointed. Make sure you post up your thoughts/pictures after you have had it fitted .

Matt23

Thank you mate. Only just had the wheels painted in satin black last week. Still cant make my mind up.

timmyajmy93wrx

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As mentioned I have had both vortex an currently have ninja 2. Vortex is loud when decatted but again as mentioned not tot like the gorgeous sounding blitz. Vortex has the great deep rumble an you know when it's on it's way. Ninja I have is a nice compromise of not ott but a nice rumble and it's got a good noise when you accelerate.

I am however using the scoob as a 2nd car so I am looking to change from a ninja 2 to a vortex angled if anyone is interested!?!

Both boxes are really good though, you will smile with either of them fitted.