Updated 11/10/2020! Muffler Model used: HKS Universal Muffler. Purchased from (eBay) Shell size: 130mm Tip Size: 96mm Pipe diameter: 60mm www.evasivemotorsports.com/store/product/hks-hi-power-muffler-96mm-tip/ UEL Header used: *Please remember that this header model had to be modified by a professional muffler shop. I highly recommend taking this to a muffler so they can easily modify this header to fit the 03-05 NA 2.5 Forester. Purchased from (eBay) Searched " 1997-2005 SUBARU IMPREZA FORESTER 2.5L RS EXHAUST HEADER OUTBACK Legacy GT" Seller ID: speedyracerparts ebay auction link: www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2005-SUBARU-IMPREZA-FORESTER-2-5L-RS-EXHAUST-HEADER-OUTBACK-Legacy-GT/391834774396?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
How well does it drone ? I am really considering this setup for my 2.5na forester. I want a nice rumble but nothing obnoxious like a muffler delete and uels.
Yea i mean its not that bad at all to me. Since i still have the OEM midpipe/cat. All of that is still restricted. So most of the sound is exiting from the muffler
How much sound are you looking for? Do you want something fairly mellow? The HKS is a pretty aggressive sounding muffler. The reason i went with HKS is because i really like the style of the muffler. However its still a little too deep for me at times, however most of the time, im listening to music lol. So if you wanted to go a more Mellow route but still have rumble when you get on it, id look into Magnaflow or Borla Mufflers. Then you can choose a tip to your liking! If you wanted something more mellow sounding/oem looking
.Yes exactly, Im looking for a clean smooth sound to enhance the boxer rumble because stock oem is to quiet and can barely notice the car running. A muffler delete with the uel headers is to obnoxious and loud. So I am looking for the best of both basically. Do uel headers and a slip on muffler so it will sound better than stock but not to deafening sounds like its the best way to go?
Gotcha! So in your case, i would start with UEL header, and see how you like the sound with UEL Header+OEM Muffler. Then if its still not enough, i highly recommend a Borla or Magnaflow Muffler! They can range from $100-$300+. The reason is that they are well made, and will last awhile, as well as still give you that OEM+ look. Heck if you can even find an STI Muffler, i bet that would give you the sound youre looking for! Sti muffler: www.ebay.com/itm/JDM-SUBARU-2000-2002-STI-MUFFLER-STI-GENOME-MUFFLER-WRX-STI-GENUINE-MUFFLER/253022147358?hash=item3ae94b931e%3Ag%3AmK0AAOSwBLlVexUf&_sacat=0&_nkw=sti+muffler&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR4.TRC0.A0.H0.Xsti+muffler.TRS0
Yea, i mean it looked fine to me! Then again it was only $100 so i wasnt expecting alot, but it seemed good for the price! The exhaust shop did have to cut and modify it to fit, but was an easy mod for the shop. If youre looking for better quality header i know Borla makes one for the NA Forester, i think around the $600+ range
I’m getting my first Subaru 2000 forester on Tuesday and I’m f@@@@@@ pumped!!! First things I’m doing is lowering it and exhaust. Is this just the muffler or do I have to do all new pipe with header? HKS brand
Congrats bro! So the rumble comes from the header design itself. Piping is stock until the muffler which was upgraded to HKS. However if you just change the muffler itself, it does have a nice tone! Rumble just makes it that more special :D
GOTT MIT UNS definitely not recommended! The fitment wasn't that close imo. They had to add about 2" of additional piping to the drivers side part of the header to make it a direct fit. However if youre feeling brave, try it out! But I just think you'd be better off spending the extra $100 to have the exhaust shop modify it to properly to fit, and not have to deal with the headache lol. The choice is yours!
Unfortunately, that ebay link was from 6 yrs ago. You may have to search ebay for the similar description items to see if other sellers are selling similar part
Nice!! Well if you want the "rumble" you can pick the Unequal Length Header for fairly cheap. However i do recommend taking it to an exhaust shop because more than likely they will have to modify it to fit, ran me about $100 for the installation and modification. Not too bad though, the UEL was like $100 anyways. Then if you want to add some tone to bring out the rumble you can have an aftermarket muffler welded on! I chose the ricer HKS muffler lol, but you can go with like a Flowmaster or Borla Muffler and choose a muffler tip for that finishing touch!
Anytime! Actually after doing some research the 06+ models already have UEL headers! So you already got the "rumble". So all you would need, is to pick out a nice aftermarket Muffler to bring out that rumble! Are you going for like a Tuner look? Or OEM look?
They are DEPO LED lights! They were very hard to find, and popped up once in awhile on eBay! I actually had to message the ebay seller, and they had an extra set on hand, so i was able to snag them!
So, the Defouler method works temporarily! the CEL use to come on every 50-100 miles. Now the CEL comes on maybe every 3-4k miles. So, its not a complete elimination, but it keeps the CEL off for a much longer period of time!
@@FujiboHeavy so does the cel come on because of the header or was it a combination of stuff ? i ask cause mine already comes on occassionaly and i read somewhere to disconnect the battery and reconnect and let idle for about 20 mins and so far the last time i did it it hasnt come back on for 600 miles and counting (first time i did it it came on about 100 miles later) so i just "passed" my emmissions test the other day. also im a fellow MD res too
Yup if you get the P0420 code only, immediately after doing the header install, the code is because of the aftermarket header. I did the Non Fouler method and the CEL comes on like every 4-5k miles now instead of 100ish!
They are Depo LED tails! Very hard to come by but I got lucky and found a set from a seller off eBay! Unfortunately the Forester has been sold along with the tail lights :( hope this info helps!
If you didnt know btw its Fake Hks . If you look closer to welds you can understand .Original hks muffler Welds are very Professional but the sound Is very identifical to original. Nice Car btw
Muffler Model used: HKS Universal Muffler. www.evasivemotorsports.com/store/product/hks-hi-power-muffler-96mm-tip/ UEL Header used: *Please remember that this header model had to be modified by a professional muffler shop. I highly recommend taking this to a muffler so they can easily modify this header to fit the 03-05 NA 2.5 Forester. Seller ID: speedyracerparts ebay auction link: www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2005-SUBARU-IMPREZA-FORESTER-2-5L-RS-EXHAUST-HEADER-OUTBACK-Legacy-GT/391834774396?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
I found them on ebay! Just keep checking, they pop up from time to time. When i first saw them they had 3 sets, so i started saving up to get them. Each day i checked 1 was sold. So by the 3rd day, they were all gone. So i messaged the seller if they had anymore in stock, and luckily they did! So i was able to snag a set. But it took alot of hunting, patience and persistence lol
@Mike sain You don't need to street race to enjoy the sound of your vehicle. As long as you like the way your car is then who gives a fuck what you do to it. LOW & SlOW baby! PS you should consider that other people may have a different perspective and situation than you do before you put them down.
Updated 11/10/2020!
Muffler Model used: HKS Universal Muffler.
Purchased from (eBay)
Shell size: 130mm
Tip Size: 96mm
Pipe diameter: 60mm
www.evasivemotorsports.com/store/product/hks-hi-power-muffler-96mm-tip/
UEL Header used:
*Please remember that this header model had to be modified by a professional muffler shop. I highly recommend taking this to a muffler so they can easily modify this header to fit the 03-05 NA 2.5 Forester.
Purchased from (eBay)
Searched " 1997-2005 SUBARU IMPREZA FORESTER 2.5L RS EXHAUST HEADER OUTBACK Legacy GT"
Seller ID: speedyracerparts
ebay auction link:
www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2005-SUBARU-IMPREZA-FORESTER-2-5L-RS-EXHAUST-HEADER-OUTBACK-Legacy-GT/391834774396?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
not sure the ebay link is right cos its showing me a $1,000 header
Hey sir, the ebay link appears to be none existent at this time. Care to link the new one? Appreciate it if it happens. Thanks
question for and na ej20 swap would this set up still be able to fit ??
It sounded best with just the muffler considering it then went to high flow header to stock piping for the cat, weird resonance that way.
Is this really loud? I want the rumble but I'd like it to not be obnoxious. Sounds Good!
Cody Elkin the tone is actually perfect imo. Highway cruising is fine, most of the rumble is at low rpms. I'm very happy with this setup!
Ayyyy, MD pride lol. Nice to see another MD Subaru owner here
My 03 doesn't even have an exhaust..
Great gas smell after letting it idle for 5 minutes and backfires a lot.
You need to get that checked...
Can u link the muffler I can’t find it
I am so sorry for the delay. I have pinned the comment with links! Hope it helps!!
Love the UEL headers
How well does it drone ? I am really considering this setup for my 2.5na forester. I want a nice rumble but nothing obnoxious like a muffler delete and uels.
Yea i mean its not that bad at all to me. Since i still have the OEM midpipe/cat. All of that is still restricted. So most of the sound is exiting from the muffler
Thats exactly what I am looking for. Seeing someone do it this way is hard to find and It is the way I want to go.
How much sound are you looking for? Do you want something fairly mellow? The HKS is a pretty aggressive sounding muffler. The reason i went with HKS is because i really like the style of the muffler. However its still a little too deep for me at times, however most of the time, im listening to music lol. So if you wanted to go a more Mellow route but still have rumble when you get on it, id look into Magnaflow or Borla Mufflers. Then you can choose a tip to your liking! If you wanted something more mellow sounding/oem looking
.Yes exactly, Im looking for a clean smooth sound to enhance the boxer rumble because stock oem is to quiet and can barely notice the car running. A
muffler delete with the uel headers is to obnoxious and loud. So I am looking for the best of both basically. Do uel headers and a slip on muffler so it will sound better than stock but not to deafening sounds like its the best way to go?
Gotcha! So in your case, i would start with UEL header, and see how you like the sound with UEL Header+OEM Muffler. Then if its still not enough, i highly recommend a Borla or Magnaflow Muffler! They can range from $100-$300+. The reason is that they are well made, and will last awhile, as well as still give you that OEM+ look. Heck if you can even find an STI Muffler, i bet that would give you the sound youre looking for! Sti muffler: www.ebay.com/itm/JDM-SUBARU-2000-2002-STI-MUFFLER-STI-GENOME-MUFFLER-WRX-STI-GENUINE-MUFFLER/253022147358?hash=item3ae94b931e%3Ag%3AmK0AAOSwBLlVexUf&_sacat=0&_nkw=sti+muffler&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR4.TRC0.A0.H0.Xsti+muffler.TRS0
Do a video of the car idling outside wow terrible sound in the car 🤯
did the forester logo fall off in the middle of filming this lol? I had to superglue mine back on the other day
Lol, she held on there!
Did the header look ok tho? Like quality wise. Cuz I've been looking into one but I wasn't convinces yet
Yea, i mean it looked fine to me! Then again it was only $100 so i wasnt expecting alot, but it seemed good for the price! The exhaust shop did have to cut and modify it to fit, but was an easy mod for the shop. If youre looking for better quality header i know Borla makes one for the NA Forester, i think around the $600+ range
+Fujibo Heavy ok cool man thanks , yea I've seen that one but it's a bit out of my price range.
no problem man! Yea i wish there was like an in between option for the 2.5NA, but it either really cheap or really expensive lol
Fujibo Heavy I know right ! Like what the hell ,all I'm asking for is a happy medium
Where did you get those tail lights
Did you by chance get a check engine light ?
See that's always been my worry. I know how in balance a Subaru needs to be without setting off a code or screwing the tranny lol
I’m getting my first Subaru 2000 forester on Tuesday and I’m f@@@@@@ pumped!!! First things I’m doing is lowering it and exhaust. Is this just the muffler or do I have to do all new pipe with header? HKS brand
Congrats bro! So the rumble comes from the header design itself. Piping is stock until the muffler which was upgraded to HKS. However if you just change the muffler itself, it does have a nice tone! Rumble just makes it that more special :D
Fujibo Heavy thanks! I’ll definitely be looking for more Forster videos for ideas
Hey I have a SG9 Forester, where did you get the headers?
Lol after exhaust, make sure to debage the forester emblem for more hp
you already know it yerrrrr!
Is a UEL Header set possible at the new Forester ?
There's a off-road one for the Legacy and OB... Fits 2019's so I'm assuming it'll work on the Forester
Could you make the headers fit without taking it to a shop? like hammer it or muscle it to fit?
GOTT MIT UNS definitely not recommended! The fitment wasn't that close imo. They had to add about 2" of additional piping to the drivers side part of the header to make it a direct fit. However if youre feeling brave, try it out! But I just think you'd be better off spending the extra $100 to have the exhaust shop modify it to properly to fit, and not have to deal with the headache lol. The choice is yours!
ruclips.net/video/osUeEv7vNeQ/видео.html check out my channel I've gone over what you can do when the headers won't fit. Maybe just an idea
Yess
Did it effect performance? Alot of people say it becomes alot slower
Not that Ive noticed! Fuel economy stayed the same. The car is already a slouch, lol. I just wanted to give it the rumble :)
@@FujiboHeavy I think I'm going to do the same. Thanks for the reply!
@@Britcherbrianjr my pleasure! Let me know how it turns out!
I see yours has the annoying lifter sound or whatever it is on start up too
Resonator delete? catless? Cool car !!
Hey! Nope everything else was oem (Resonator and Catalytic Converter :)
Hey bro how and what did you use to put stripes on your tail lights bro? Thanks for your reply
allan justin gonong they are replacement led tail lamps from depo :)
@@FujiboHeavy oh okey bro I thought you put something in there like a strip or painted it LOL thanks though looking good on your foz
what led tail lights are those or what kit are you running?
Dawson Lockwood they are from Depo! They are rare to come by. But I got lucky and snagged a pair off of eBay!
The link for the headers don't work
Unfortunately, that ebay link was from 6 yrs ago. You may have to search ebay for the similar description items to see if other sellers are selling similar part
@@FujiboHeavy Hey man, did you need any other hardware for the muffler?
@Ben74349 nope. The muffler shop was able to weld it on in place of the oe muffler
Been looking everywhere to change the sound on my name Forester. Any suggestions? Thanks
SuperJulian357 nice man! What year and model Fozzy do you have?
Fujibo Heavy 06 na forester
Nice!! Well if you want the "rumble" you can pick the Unequal Length Header for fairly cheap. However i do recommend taking it to an exhaust shop because more than likely they will have to modify it to fit, ran me about $100 for the installation and modification. Not too bad though, the UEL was like $100 anyways. Then if you want to add some tone to bring out the rumble you can have an aftermarket muffler welded on! I chose the ricer HKS muffler lol, but you can go with like a Flowmaster or Borla Muffler and choose a muffler tip for that finishing touch!
Fujibo Heavy awesome thanks a lot man I appreciate it 👍 is there any way you can send me the links for the unequal headers
Anytime! Actually after doing some research the 06+ models already have UEL headers! So you already got the "rumble". So all you would need, is to pick out a nice aftermarket Muffler to bring out that rumble! Are you going for like a Tuner look? Or OEM look?
Can you link all of the parts
What make are those tail lights? JDM?
They are DEPO LED lights! They were very hard to find, and popped up once in awhile on eBay! I actually had to message the ebay seller, and they had an extra set on hand, so i was able to snag them!
@@FujiboHeavy Sick tails...would you be able to give me the name of the eBay seller you got the lights from? Cheers!
@@christophercaballes3477 thanks man! Yes name of the seller was "neondials" :)
I’m in Maryland also and mines sounds a little better like yours
I have the same xs
How'd the CEL work out?
So, the Defouler method works temporarily! the CEL use to come on every 50-100 miles. Now the CEL comes on maybe every 3-4k miles. So, its not a complete elimination, but it keeps the CEL off for a much longer period of time!
@@FujiboHeavy so does the cel come on because of the header or was it a combination of stuff ?
i ask cause mine already comes on occassionaly and i read somewhere to disconnect the battery and reconnect and let idle for about 20 mins and so far the last time i did it it hasnt come back on for 600 miles and counting (first time i did it it came on about 100 miles later) so i just "passed" my emmissions test the other day.
also im a fellow MD res too
Yup if you get the P0420 code only, immediately after doing the header install, the code is because of the aftermarket header. I did the Non Fouler method and the CEL comes on like every 4-5k miles now instead of 100ish!
bro what taillights are those?
They are Depo LED tails! Very hard to come by but I got lucky and found a set from a seller off eBay! Unfortunately the Forester has been sold along with the tail lights :( hope this info helps!
If you didnt know btw its Fake Hks . If you look closer to welds you can understand .Original hks muffler Welds are very Professional but the sound Is very identifical to original. Nice Car btw
How about links for items
Updated the description and pinned the links in comments! My apologies for the delay :(
Muffler Model used: HKS Universal Muffler.
www.evasivemotorsports.com/store/product/hks-hi-power-muffler-96mm-tip/
UEL Header used:
*Please remember that this header model had to be modified by a professional muffler shop. I highly recommend taking this to a muffler so they can easily modify this header to fit the 03-05 NA 2.5 Forester.
Seller ID: speedyracerparts
ebay auction link:
www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2005-SUBARU-IMPREZA-FORESTER-2-5L-RS-EXHAUST-HEADER-OUTBACK-Legacy-GT/391834774396?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
Where you find this taillights?
I found them on ebay! Just keep checking, they pop up from time to time. When i first saw them they had 3 sets, so i started saving up to get them. Each day i checked 1 was sold. So by the 3rd day, they were all gone. So i messaged the seller if they had anymore in stock, and luckily they did! So i was able to snag a set. But it took alot of hunting, patience and persistence lol
Firrrrrrrrrrstttttttt geeearrrrrrrr... 2nd gear .. 2nd geeeeeeeeeaaaarrrrrr. 1st geaaarrrree second geaaaaarrrrrrre
also just subbed
Thanks man! MD reppin! What part of MD?
ruclips.net/video/osUeEv7vNeQ/видео.html check out my channel thanks
Omfg who does shit like this to an Auto..
Sounds like you're going to get challenged by every STi .. laughed at and smoked.. if its NA go for a stereo, shocks etc
lmfao you clearly dont own a subaru
@@mathewsenn I own an 04 forester thanks
@@mathewsenn you probably lost horsepower.. Subaru's are tuned , now it sounds cool and is slower good job!
@@msain427 you're such a beta
Lmao you are a loser.
What the hell would you do that sounds like a garbage can rolling down the road ugh
I own a Forester 2.5 XS... WHY DOES ANYONE WANT A SLOW CAR THAT SOUNDS FAST?? IT MAKES NO SENSE AND WILL DISAPPOINT THE FEMALES
I agree! I just love that rumble! Def not a speeder. I just Cruise around, and make noise🤘
@@FujiboHeavy yeah im in the same book, im fine with not being able to go super fast, i just want to be able to hear my engine, i got an '02 fozzie
Lol people don't get loud exhaust to "sound fast" get outta here
@Mike sain You don't need to street race to enjoy the sound of your vehicle. As long as you like the way your car is then who gives a fuck what you do to it.
LOW & SlOW baby! PS you should consider that other people may have a different perspective and situation than you do before you put them down.
What about Teslas? V: