Greddy SE Exhaust - 08 STi - Install Pics and Brief Review

jbkonis · 03-30-2009, 07:53 PM

Just installed my new Greddy SE CBE last Saturday on my 08 STi, and figured I'd post some pictures and comments for everyone on the forums.

The build quality, welds, bends, flanges, muffler, and tips are all excellent quality (very clean and precise). Fitment was amazing.

The Greddy CBE is substantially lighter than the stock unit, and the muffler is about half the size of the OEM.

The exhaust has a very deep rumble, with the signature "boxer" sound. The exhaust is generally not loud, unless you are WOT throttle, then it really shines. I would say this exhaust is perfect for someone who wants to "hear" their car, and is looking for a moderate "loudness" for daily driving (not attracting undesired attention).

The exhaust also looks fantastic, and for the first time, I actually like the blue Ti tips on this unit.

Just incase anyone is wondering, the piping is 2.75", which on a stock turbo, I think is all anyone needs. The exhaust buts up against my Crawford Performance 3" catless downpipe perfectly, and should also fit perfectly on a stock DP.

The pictures were taken on my iPhone, and are decent quality. I'm not quite sure how to post pictures, so I have posted them on MobileMe Gallery, please see the link below.

MobileMe Gallery

If anyone has any questions or comments, please let me know.

MarkRacerX · 03-30-2009, 10:55 PM

Thanks for sharing!! Looks Great! I wish I had the $$$ for catback...GRrrrr so EXPENSIVE!!!

lvgary · 03-31-2009, 10:36 AM

yeah it's a really nice catback, the greddy test 08 sti lives here in Las Vegas and it sounds great, the only thing i don't like about it is that the center pipe isn't a full 3 inches it's like 2 3/4.

**CygnusPerformance** · 04-01-2009, 01:41 PM

Very Nice!!

Subie 2.5 STI · 04-01-2009, 02:43 PM

pics look great, how much was the exhaust? how long was the install too? thx

jbkonis · 04-01-2009, 04:35 PM

I paid $1,300 shipped on the Speed Element group buy. I think you can get it for that much even without the "group buy".

Installation was very easy. If you have a lift, and the car is cool, you can get it done in 15-20 minutes. Fitment is perfect. After having driven the car more, and more carbon has deposited in the exhaust system, the exhaust sounds even better. Very deep, aggressive sound, but absolutely not obnoxious. I just got pulled over the CHP for speeding, and they didn't even notice the system.

Subie 2.5 STI · 04-01-2009, 08:44 PM

yes because its hidden...

sweet ride.

04turbowagon · 04-02-2009, 05:03 PM

Looks good! Anyone in Canada bringing this exhaust in? I want one for my car.

Andy STI · 04-03-2009, 05:56 PM

Nice exhaust. I take it your CHP Foundation plate holder didn't help you? :-)

jbkonis · 04-07-2009, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy STI

Nice exhaust. I take it your CHP Foundation plate holder didn't help you? :-)

The funny thing is, the next day after your post, someone stole my CHP 11-99 plate frame..... Amazing what people are capable of....

03-30-2009, 07:53 PM	#1
jbkonis Amateur STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: Red 08 WRX STi Fav Mod: Crawford Stage 2 and Greddy SE CBE Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 14 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2009	Greddy SE Exhaust - 08 STi - Install Pics and Brief Review Just installed my new Greddy SE CBE last Saturday on my 08 STi, and figured I'd post some pictures and comments for everyone on the forums. The build quality, welds, bends, flanges, muffler, and tips are all excellent quality (very clean and precise). Fitment was amazing. The Greddy CBE is substantially lighter than the stock unit, and the muffler is about half the size of the OEM. The exhaust has a very deep rumble, with the signature "boxer" sound. The exhaust is generally not loud, unless you are WOT throttle, then it really shines. I would say this exhaust is perfect for someone who wants to "hear" their car, and is looking for a moderate "loudness" for daily driving (not attracting undesired attention). The exhaust also looks fantastic, and for the first time, I actually like the blue Ti tips on this unit. Just incase anyone is wondering, the piping is 2.75", which on a stock turbo, I think is all anyone needs. The exhaust buts up against my Crawford Performance 3" catless downpipe perfectly, and should also fit perfectly on a stock DP. The pictures were taken on my iPhone, and are decent quality. I'm not quite sure how to post pictures, so I have posted them on MobileMe Gallery, please see the link below. MobileMe Gallery If anyone has any questions or comments, please let me know.

03-30-2009, 10:55 PM	#2
MarkRacerX Amateur STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: OBP 08' STI Fav Mod: Stage 1 tune Location: Spokane,WA Posts: 48 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2009	Re: Greddy SE Exhaust - 08 STi - Install Pics and Brief Review Thanks for sharing!! Looks Great! I wish I had the $$$ for catback...GRrrrr so EXPENSIVE!!!

03-31-2009, 10:36 AM	#3
lvgary Amateur STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 08 Aspen White STI Fav Mod: BC Racing ER Coilovers Location: Las Vegas Posts: 49 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2008	Re: Greddy SE Exhaust - 08 STi - Install Pics and Brief Review yeah it's a really nice catback, the greddy test 08 sti lives here in Las Vegas and it sounds great, the only thing i don't like about it is that the center pipe isn't a full 3 inches it's like 2 3/4.

04-01-2009, 01:41 PM	#4
CygnusPerformance Authorized Vendor Feedback Score: 43 reviews Car: UGM 07 STi Ltd My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: Whiteline Lateral Links Posts: 1,670 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2009	Re: Greddy SE Exhaust - 08 STi - Install Pics and Brief Review Very Nice!!

04-01-2009, 02:43 PM	#5
Subie 2.5 STI Professional STI Racer Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 08 WRB WRX STI Fav Mod: HKS,V-Lip,Rallymud,laminx Location: Southern California Posts: 817 IWSTI Addict since: May 2008	Re: Greddy SE Exhaust - 08 STi - Install Pics and Brief Review pics look great, how much was the exhaust? how long was the install too? thx

04-01-2009, 04:35 PM	#6
jbkonis Amateur STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: Red 08 WRX STi Fav Mod: Crawford Stage 2 and Greddy SE CBE Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 14 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2009	Re: Greddy SE Exhaust - 08 STi - Install Pics and Brief Review I paid $1,300 shipped on the Speed Element group buy. I think you can get it for that much even without the "group buy". Installation was very easy. If you have a lift, and the car is cool, you can get it done in 15-20 minutes. Fitment is perfect. After having driven the car more, and more carbon has deposited in the exhaust system, the exhaust sounds even better. Very deep, aggressive sound, but absolutely not obnoxious. I just got pulled over the CHP for speeding, and they didn't even notice the system.

04-01-2009, 08:44 PM	#7
Subie 2.5 STI Professional STI Racer Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 08 WRB WRX STI Fav Mod: HKS,V-Lip,Rallymud,laminx Location: Southern California Posts: 817 IWSTI Addict since: May 2008	Re: Greddy SE Exhaust - 08 STi - Install Pics and Brief Review yes because its hidden... sweet ride.

04-02-2009, 05:03 PM	#8
04turbowagon Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: DGM 09 STI Fav Mod: Kartboy SS Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 120 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2009	Re: Greddy SE Exhaust - 08 STi - Install Pics and Brief Review Looks good! Anyone in Canada bringing this exhaust in? I want one for my car.

04-03-2009, 05:56 PM	#9
Andy STI Silver Member Feedback Score: 7 reviews Car: '08 STi My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: Yakima Location: Bend, OR Posts: 911 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005	Re: Greddy SE Exhaust - 08 STi - Install Pics and Brief Review Nice exhaust. I take it your CHP Foundation plate holder didn't help you? :-)

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