So i just picked up a JIC Magic Ti axleback and it looks like the flange section that meets up to the resonator part tapers to 2.5in....I currently have a full 3in catback from Random tech...so I'm not gonna be able to switch out axleback peices correct?
around $75-100....more if you want stainless steel.....also MIGHT have to provide flange....mainstream might can do it and have the flange
Wow I had an entire dual exhaust system with an h pipe made for my 63 nova for $120...given it was not stainless, but just to weld a flange....$75-$100?
You could just mate them up and see if they fit regardless. Odds are the flanges will still mate, you'll just have the 3" to 2.5" at the axel.
I usually go to private individuals when possible. This person that I used was based out of Stone mtn and did an incredible job. I had a similar exhaust made for a Honda at a shop for $85, but only one side.
yeah for some wierd reason it goes back to 3in after the bend at the flange...so you think I could possibly get these to mate-up without leaks?
thats liek the flange onmy cat back my dp is 3" cat back is 3" but the damn flange tapers to 2.5 then back to 3
oh so this is kinda common then....you think there'd be any performance disadvantages to doing it this way?
Considering that you're going from a 3inch downpipe to a 2.5 inch catback it might restrict the system a bit....but it will be less noisy
well the weird thing is the axel back is 3in but the flange tapers to 2.5 where it connects to the rest of the catless back...:wiggle:
yeah my current exhaust is 3in all the way back....but i want to see something angled instead and see if I like it...
you really won't see any performance decrease in going from a 3" to a 2.5". Especially that far back in the exhaust system. (some stuff I've read make it seem like you may actually pick up some power...) Main thing to worry about is leaking.
my random tech 3in axle back peice?.....it depends on how it sounds...i might be switching back and selling the JIC..depending on noise level....unfortunately either way I won't have the whole cat-back to sell off...
Here's what he will do. Step 1: Cut the 2.5" piece off the exhaust. Step 2: Weld 3" peice and flange back on. Step 3: Give it back to you.
this is quite true, but you arent supposed to reveal jdm secrets mane!!! thats like taking vteck away from a honda......it would just be like mmmmmmmmmmmmmm and no BAHHHHHHHHHHHH.
not sure if it's worth it at this point or not...I guess I could get a quote from a muffler shop....but I kinda just want to cut my losses...I mean I already have a full 3in system, just wanted to try something different... edit: I talked to him and he was saying that maybe it was off his RS wagon and not the wrx....are they that different?
He said "maybe"? lol Yes they are that different. I'll tell you what. I'll trade you my Greddy Evo2 axleback (it will fit assuming you got it reflanged) for the JIC.