I personally chose the AWE track exhaust for my 21 STI. Got it from Subispeed and I don’t have a single complaint from either company. AWE just has that perfect balance between rumble and how loud it is. Cold starts can be on the louder side but quiets down quickly after a bit. AWE made my STI sound how it should of came from the factory. Im running a stock down pipe and driving around reminds me why I love my Subaru so much.
@@gregjackson2655 Still love the exhaust! My only slight complaint is that theres only one bar for the exhaust hanger to hold onto instead of two. So it makes the fitment a little off. It tends to sit really close to my bumper but the sound is still great. Crazy pops come out when you downshift!
@@GKkingg not loud at all with stock exhaust. Barely could hear the rumble at all. The track exhaust made the car sound like how it should of came from the factory. Plus you get the pops when you downshift, and sometimes you can hear it on the up shift. It is definitely louder with the cold start and driving around town. I would say the sounds goes from a 2 to an 8 with the track exhaust. You can always get the touring version that has a muffler. Track is just a pipe all the way to the cats.
I actually love my Nameless muffler delete full catback on my STI. I got the 3.5 burn tip. I fell in love. The Sound of the muffler delete sound fenomenal!
I’m glad to see AWE on the list and I’m so glad I chose them. On top of the fantastic sound, AWE has been a great company to do business with in my experience. I will def buy more products from them in the future
@@WedgewoodGarage AWE also researches and engineers the drone to be canceled out on the highway. They are definitely not over priced for what you get. If you just want a loud exhaust and you don't care about the drone go with a cheaper brand. If you want a deep rich sound without drone, you have to pay to play.
I got the AWE Touring Edition on my STI. It sounds amazing even when I drive it at normal speeds. No drone on the highway either. It's the way it should have come from the factory.
Invidia Gemini R400 has the most bass/ raspless you can get that doesn't sound like a straight pipe rasp but It gave me Tinnitus so be ready for drone extravaganza but It is the best looking quad exhaust out there with the thin-walled exhaust looks massive than a double wall even similar size.
AWE fan boy here, lol. Had their stuff on my VA and now on my VB. I run Touring and it's perfect. I tried a bunch before making the switch. Sooooo good. Great vid!
Glad the R400 made the list, and pleased we got direct comparisons between the engines and exhausts! I just picked up an R400 for my '17 WRX over the July 4 sale, and having seen this video I definitely still feel my choice was the right one for me.
If I had an STI, Mbrp would be my go to. I'd go with AWE for my WRX, but I do like the Tomei sound also. Just looks weird as a single when the rear bumper has dual exhaust outlets.
I looked at these 3 for my S209. I ended up going with the Magnaflow xMOD Series Cat-back performance exhaust. I liked the sound and single exit of the magnaflow over these.
I have a stock 2018 WRX STI. Watched lots of exhaust videos like most people and went with the invidia r400 exhaust. Wow this exhaust is fantastic. Car sounds great on cold starts, sounds excellent on acceleration. As with everything their is always a catch, people who sit in the back seats of the car will no doubt go deaf eventually but it is a perfect note from the drivers seat haha
Go with Borla. If you have doubts, find someone local with it and listen to it yourself. A Catback is best appreciated in person because sound is very subjective. Even the AWE Touring is on the louder side of the spectrum. Follow the link to this video, it does a good job reviewing the Borla system ( ruclips.net/video/w0TVdMEHR88/видео.html ).
@@anthonyc.6170 thanks man! I love the sound clips I’ve heard but can’t find a wrx with one. I figured If it’s not loud enough get a jpipe when my warranty is up?just don’t want to be disappointed with all that money spent
@@Basedgodnick69 . My friend made this video when he bought a WRX. When he went to a 2021 STi last year, he went with Borla as well. (ruclips.net/video/fhnXnth71O8/видео.html)
I started with the R400s then did my downpipe. Traded the R400s for a Tomei and love it. However have been entertaining the thought of the AWE track, anyone have any comparison of the Tomei vs AWE track?
On my 2016 with 400whp I have the borla catback exhaust. It sounded the best and amazing to me. It sounds almost like a V8 muscle car with how aggressive it is. I dislike the old wrx/subi rumble exhaust sounds of old. I like more aggressiveness that represents the power.
I, personally think that the COBB is the best sounding and highest quality product. That's what I chose to put on my GOD given 2013 Subaru WRX Ltd. Enjoy and GOD Bless 🙏.
Tomei hands down better than any on this list. Also the ets extreme is another great one. The r400 has some nasty drone. The awe track is a nice exhaust.
On my fa I got Killer B headers, PLM j pipe, r400 mid pipe, nameless performance muffler delete for r400 axel back ... R400 wasn't loud enough for me with their mufflers
I really hesitate between awe touring...and mbrp race... I'm all stock...I love loud sound ... (I have muffler delete right now...) what do you suggest guys
Hola buenas, después de 2 años de usar mi RSQ3 Performance 2018 con 420hp. Me compré un WRX STI 2021 con 1.800 kmts esta nuevo. Mi pregunta es de los 305 hp de fábrica cuánto sube con escape Awe y el cobb que la verdad no se cómo funciona.
I got a stock 2018 sti and I wanna do Downpipe and a intake but I keep reading fuel system can’t handle both of them. Anybody out there that installed both ?
I went from an N1 to an R400 and I had to cut the resonator out it was to quiet and it felt like the car was choking vs the straight thru non resonated system.
I have the AWE Track on my 21’ WRX, stock j-pipe. I personally like my cars loud. Cold start is decently loud but when the car gets warmer it’s get quiet. Quiet until you get on it then you really hear the car. That’s why I chose this option plus I don’t plan on installing a aftermarket j-pipe right away so this will keep me content for awhile. Hope this helps.
@@zumiez7ful This did help a ton, I am honestly just wanting an exhaust that is noticeably loud on cold starts and when I get on it. (dont want it to overpower the sound of the intake/ bpv at stage one). All without being overly obnoxious.
I want just a step above stock exhaust loudness, but with no pops or as few possible. I’m trying to rid my car of the stock drone while making it a tad louder when I get on it. What y’all got for that? I’ve heard good about the Invidia q300 and r400 A LOT but don’t really know which is better for me. Oh and I’m stuck with a CVT so no aggressive down shifts for me
I don't think you're telling the whole story in the WRX and STi comparisons. To get that sort of note from the STi you're going to need UELH's, without these it's going to sound quite similar to the WRX. That STi clearly has UELH's, the WRX doesn't.
I have the MBRP on my 2017 STI and all of my family member complain my car is too loud. Yes, that’s perfect 🤩. Pops and bang a lot. ❤
I personally chose the AWE track exhaust for my 21 STI. Got it from Subispeed and I don’t have a single complaint from either company. AWE just has that perfect balance between rumble and how loud it is. Cold starts can be on the louder side but quiets down quickly after a bit. AWE made my STI sound how it should of came from the factory. Im running a stock down pipe and driving around reminds me why I love my Subaru so much.
I just bought the AWE track exhaust. I hope I feel the same way.
@@gregjackson2655 Still love the exhaust! My only slight complaint is that theres only one bar for the exhaust hanger to hold onto instead of two. So it makes the fitment a little off. It tends to sit really close to my bumper but the sound is still great. Crazy pops come out when you downshift!
@@Julez4112 how loud was your sti stock? Like if you had to guess how much louder did the AWE make it
@@GKkingg not loud at all with stock exhaust. Barely could hear the rumble at all. The track exhaust made the car sound like how it should of came from the factory. Plus you get the pops when you downshift, and sometimes you can hear it on the up shift. It is definitely louder with the cold start and driving around town. I would say the sounds goes from a 2 to an 8 with the track exhaust. You can always get the touring version that has a muffler. Track is just a pipe all the way to the cats.
To me the MBRP sounds the best. I really like that sound and can hear it all day long.
I have mbrp on my 21 wrx. It was the only exhaust I found that didn't make the car sound like a honda.
@@whitenoise6252how loud is it? I’m looking for one for my 21 wrx that’s loud but not too loud that it’s annoying
@immiinent cruising speeds its barely noticeable. Same with idle. It gets loud when you are getting on it and cold starts.
@@whitenoise6252 Do you have video clips? I would like different video perspective of it.
@@chowchow4558 if you still need clips i have a few on my 19 WRX
I run the AWE track and it definitely has the deepest rumble tone out of most exhausts I’ve heard. Glad I went with AWE
Same
For wrx 🦴
On a WRX or STI?
What does AWE stand for?
@@immiinent STI
I actually love my Nameless muffler delete full catback on my STI. I got the 3.5 burn tip. I fell in love. The Sound of the muffler delete sound fenomenal!
Got the AWE Track for my 15 WRX. ZERO complaints. Amazing sound
Stick with my home build, no leaks, all vbands, purged pipe for proper welds, proper fitment, great sound and quad tips ftw!
I’m glad to see AWE on the list and I’m so glad I chose them. On top of the fantastic sound, AWE has been a great company to do business with in my experience. I will def buy more products from them in the future
I love that exhaust and constantly I'm asked what exhaust I have. Black tips are the way to go.
They're overpriced... just a muffler delete with a unresonated midpipe
@@WedgewoodGarage AWE also researches and engineers the drone to be canceled out on the highway. They are definitely not over priced for what you get. If you just want a loud exhaust and you don't care about the drone go with a cheaper brand. If you want a deep rich sound without drone, you have to pay to play.
@ElevenBravo the touring?.?
Experience any leaks?
I got the AWE Touring Edition on my STI. It sounds amazing even when I drive it at normal speeds. No drone on the highway either. It's the way it should have come from the factory.
Ended up running the Corsa Sport Black series on my 2019 STI, really happy with it.
Yes sir same on my 2020 sti
Invidia Gemini R400 has the most bass/ raspless you can get that doesn't sound like a straight pipe rasp but It gave me Tinnitus so be ready for drone extravaganza but It is the best looking quad exhaust out there with the thin-walled exhaust looks massive than a double wall even similar size.
Gotta love the r400. I have it paired with a cobb intake and bpv. Definitely looking forward to add a j pipe to it
SO much better with a J-Pipe, especially a Cobb.
AWE fan boy here, lol. Had their stuff on my VA and now on my VB. I run Touring and it's perfect. I tried a bunch before making the switch. Sooooo good. Great vid!
I love my Cobb titanium cat-back, very mature sound.
I run the Cobb titanium on stg 3, 20' STI & it's middle of loud & quiet....exactly what i was looking for.
Single exit on a 2015+ WRX 🤮
@@cdbig9er the Cobb titanium isn't single exit.
Awesome seeing you and Kevin out at subie fest! Thanks for taking pics with me bro!
There's nothing better than Japanese made exhaust systems, quality is superb.
What kind
@@JF-nc7bw Hks
ELH, Cobb downpipe and Fujitsubo catback. Perfect.
Top 3 for me.
1. Amuse Power House R1
2. Fujitsubo
3. Kakimoto
The EJ sounds soooo much better than the FA
Mad?
I’d take the reliability of the FA over EJ 🤷♂️
@@VB_Bryan oh I 100% would too. Doesn’t make it sound better tho
@@kevinnctc maybe a little deeper but the only thing making me take it over an FA would be a hatch
@@kevinnctc FA owner here, i’m in the same boat. EJ sounds better but i got FA for reliability
Glad the R400 made the list, and pleased we got direct comparisons between the engines and exhausts!
I just picked up an R400 for my '17 WRX over the July 4 sale, and having seen this video I definitely still feel my choice was the right one for me.
If I had an STI, Mbrp would be my go to.
I'd go with AWE for my WRX, but I do like the Tomei sound also. Just looks weird as a single when the rear bumper has dual exhaust outlets.
Exactly, single exhaust screams CIVIC !
You can get a cover for the exhaust exits if you go with a single tip
Borla S-Type is my favorite; AWE is a close second
I looked at these 3 for my S209. I ended up going with the Magnaflow xMOD Series Cat-back performance exhaust. I liked the sound and single exit of the magnaflow over these.
We just picked up a 2020 STI and will be putting an ETS extreme exhaust on it.
The R400 sounds a lot better when combined with a Cobb J-pipe. (WRX)
I love this combo !
I have a stock 2018 WRX STI. Watched lots of exhaust videos like most people and went with the invidia r400 exhaust.
Wow this exhaust is fantastic. Car sounds great on cold starts, sounds excellent on acceleration.
As with everything their is always a catch, people who sit in the back seats of the car will no doubt go deaf eventually but it is a perfect note from the drivers seat haha
MBRP makes you to turn the radio off and just enjoy the sound of the exhaust🥰
How’d you get the pops? Are you just running the MBRP alone or is there others? I have a 19 WRX and it’s not as nice sounding, just wondering
Invidia DP with the Cobb S3 on my STi is doooooope.
i have borla catback on my 2020 series white wrx sounds amazing also not to loud
I got r400 with burnt tips on black wrx…very sexy.
awe touring 🥶🥶
Any borla fans here? I’m leaning towards this but don’t want to wish I went louder down the road. This will be for my daily
Go with Borla. If you have doubts, find someone local with it and listen to it yourself. A Catback is best appreciated in person because sound is very subjective. Even the AWE Touring is on the louder side of the spectrum. Follow the link to this video, it does a good job reviewing the Borla system ( ruclips.net/video/w0TVdMEHR88/видео.html ).
@@anthonyc.6170 thanks man! I love the sound clips I’ve heard but can’t find a wrx with one. I figured If it’s not loud enough get a jpipe when my warranty is up?just don’t want to be disappointed with all that money spent
@@Basedgodnick69 . My friend made this video when he bought a WRX. When he went to a 2021 STi last year, he went with Borla as well. (ruclips.net/video/fhnXnth71O8/видео.html)
I wanted that R400, but it doesn't come in single exit! So I ended up getting the Q300 instead and I'm loving it.
You guys should do a comparison with catless downpipes. I would to hear how they would sound catless
Love my AWE track exhaust thank you for subispeed got it from y'all. I need someone to drive my car for me so I can hear it from the outside
Looking to get this for my WRX. How loud is it ? Is it too loud that my neighbors would get mad? Or just the perfect loud?
AWE TOURING ALL DAY
I started with the R400s then did my downpipe. Traded the R400s for a Tomei and love it. However have been entertaining the thought of the AWE track, anyone have any comparison of the Tomei vs AWE track?
Is there any other modifications to the exhaust system on the WRX?
On my 2016 with 400whp I have the borla catback exhaust. It sounded the best and amazing to me. It sounds almost like a V8 muscle car with how aggressive it is. I dislike the old wrx/subi rumble exhaust sounds of old. I like more aggressiveness that represents the power.
@SubiSpeed Well done comparison between top choices 👍🏻 What are the spec on that STI ?
Think you should try the Ark Grip Exhaust with the burnt titanium tips.
I have just purchased a wrx sportswagon tS. What exhaust modification would you recommend?
I, personally think that the COBB is the best sounding and highest quality product. That's what I chose to put on my GOD given 2013 Subaru WRX Ltd. Enjoy and GOD Bless 🙏.
Tomei hands down better than any on this list. Also the ets extreme is another great one. The r400 has some nasty drone. The awe track is a nice exhaust.
Power House Amuse > Tomei
The Tomei exhaust people here are buying in the states aren’t even made in Japan 😂
The R400's look tucked in more than mine do on your WRX. Is that with or without catted downpipe? Or moded length of oem downpipe?
Did the car got any tune when using R400? I am using the same R400 but I didn’t have much of that pops sound.
What bov/ bpv is in that sti? Sounded crazy good
I personally run the Greddy SP which is missed on alot of lists like this.
Intrigued bt the AWE, hoping the release one for the new VB wrx.
would the mbrp race exhaust be too loud for a daily with a GS catted J Pipe?
AWE all day
I wish you made this video a few months ago. I was trying to sell my AWE Touring Exhaust on fb marketplace for like 6 weeks.
Hello does the WRX used in this have a catted downpipe at the time of filming?
RkTitanium is top tier over all of these
I notice not a lot of people go with RK Ti hence why I chose it.
Whats your opinion on the MBRP Race catback vs the AWE Track Exhaust? I want an aggressive exhaust for my '19 WRX
which exhaust has the biggest piping? the biggest i see is the greddy RS at 80mm. is that the biggest available?
Ur tuned for speed density though. Standard stock won't do most of that. My ets quite pops alil but I hear the flutter. Speed density tune.
Can these all work with the Cobb Accessport?
On my fa I got Killer B headers, PLM j pipe, r400 mid pipe, nameless performance muffler delete for r400 axel back ... R400 wasn't loud enough for me with their mufflers
Yes I’d love to order except you don’t ship to Canada
I really hesitate between awe touring...and mbrp race... I'm all stock...I love loud sound ... (I have muffler delete right now...) what do you suggest guys
And we don’t have to tune it since it’s cat back? Sweet
Hola buenas, después de 2 años de usar mi RSQ3 Performance 2018 con 420hp. Me compré un WRX STI 2021 con 1.800 kmts esta nuevo. Mi pregunta es de los 305 hp de fábrica cuánto sube con escape Awe y el cobb que la verdad no se cómo funciona.
Forgot borla s type
I noticed the catalytic converter was removed from the car. Has this caused any issues for anyone? Thanks.
What’s the color of the wrap on the STI ?
I got a stock 2018 sti and I wanna do Downpipe and a intake but I keep reading fuel system can’t handle both of them. Anybody out there that installed both ?
Did anyone need an adapter for the mbrp exhaust for the stock downpipe?? Thanks
No borla s type for STI ?
How much extra performance gain can you expect from a catback alone? Does catback become restrictive if you just have an aftermarket jpipe installed?
Nothing you will notice, but you will enjoy the sound when you are accelerating even at normal speeds.
How u make tht blow off flutter on your sti?
The awe don’t like sitting in place right tho
Nameless here, I think gives more rumble than these options imo
I went from an N1 to an R400 and I had to cut the resonator out it was to quiet and it felt like the car was choking vs the straight thru non resonated system.
Is that that Mesh metal looking part towards the middle end before it goes into the Y-Pipe?
The AWE exhaust is something I am leaning towards, I just can’t decide between the touring or the track edition…
Track is really loud, it's not muffled at all really.
I have the AWE Track on my 21’ WRX, stock j-pipe. I personally like my cars loud. Cold start is decently loud but when the car gets warmer it’s get quiet. Quiet until you get on it then you really hear the car. That’s why I chose this option plus I don’t plan on installing a aftermarket j-pipe right away so this will keep me content for awhile. Hope this helps.
@@MostlyFlyFishing77 Thank you, I figured so. I want it to be noticeable on start up and when driving so I guess we will have to see.
@@zumiez7ful This did help a ton, I am honestly just wanting an exhaust that is noticeably loud on cold starts and when I get on it. (dont want it to overpower the sound of the intake/ bpv at stage one). All without being overly obnoxious.
@@Koyzu117 The awe touring on the ej is as loud as the track on the fa engine. I have the touring on my sti and sounds amazing
Why no Cobb titanium catback ?
Expensive and VERY quiet.
Why doesn't anyone like or run the Renmark Cat-back exhaust?
Can I have the link to your website?
I want just a step above stock exhaust loudness, but with no pops or as few possible. I’m trying to rid my car of the stock drone while making it a tad louder when I get on it. What y’all got for that? I’ve heard good about the Invidia q300 and r400 A LOT but don’t really know which is better for me. Oh and I’m stuck with a CVT so no aggressive down shifts for me
no REMARK?
Please do a video on underrated exhaust this list just seems very clout chasing
Can you pass inspection with these? i really want one, stock sound is very un-satisfying...
U can pass inspection with anything if u go to the right place lol
FGK and HKS have to be the top choices, cannot agree with MBRP and AWE.
How do I get that stustustu on my sti?
go big turbo
I don't think you're telling the whole story in the WRX and STi comparisons. To get that sort of note from the STi you're going to need UELH's, without these it's going to sound quite similar to the WRX. That STi clearly has UELH's, the WRX doesn't.
STis come stock with UELs
The problem is picking just one😂
I run just the jpipe
Rowland Branch
Foster dawg, replace your steering wheel.. my lord that’s chippin bad
What is up with that steering wheel my dude?!
TOMEI POWERED👍
Yeah if I would've known my headers were even length...I probably wouldn't have bought my 17 WRX.
Adolphus Brooks
Hills Brooks
Tomei for me haha im being biased 😅
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