Worx Tuning Catback + Invidia split-bellmouth dp w/cat

JoelR · 10-19-2006, 06:05 PM

I recently added an Invidia downpipe w/split bellmouth and catalytic converter + Worx Tuning catback to my 2004 STi. I love the sound!

Full review is posted here:
http://forzamotorsport.net/101806-01.htm
Video link is on the 3rd page

OR

http://soapbox.msn.com/video.aspx?vi...5-d3ad6792993d

Enjoy!
Joel

***reeksti*** · 10-19-2006, 06:07 PM

nice.....

***sti-liger*** · 10-19-2006, 06:09 PM

souds real good

good before and after vid

Islandboy630 · 10-21-2006, 06:04 PM

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I think I've finally found my Stage II setup

empunker · 10-21-2006, 07:44 PM

great video!!

how loud is your setup compared to a full invidia (g200 or N1 race) tbe?

JoelR · 10-21-2006, 09:04 PM

IslandBoy - speaking of stage 2, today I installed the Cobb Accessport + Stage 2 91 octane map and the car feels noticeably quicker, especially in the middle of the rev range.

I know this upgrade is old news for many WRX/STi owners out there but I finally hopped on the bandwagon and I'm kicking myself I didn't do it sooner.

As for sound level vs. the Invidia G200 or N1, I have no idea. There's a spreadsheet I ran across on Nasioc that lists the dB readings for a bunch of combos. The G200 was definitely on my list of possibilities but I liked the more refined, no-drone, emphasis of the Worx system so I went with it.

Joel

***Insane06STi*** · 10-21-2006, 09:42 PM

Nice.

Islandboy630 · 10-22-2006, 04:56 AM

It would be nice to see a comparison with this setup against the full Cobb TBE, or with Maddap Whisper setup...

But I love the sound... I read your review, but just to verify, this is a full 3 setup? Thanks again~

whitson01 · 10-22-2006, 06:45 AM

do you work for/at the place that makes forza motorsports? when are they gonna release the game, i heard they moved the release date back..?

JoelR · 10-22-2006, 01:23 PM

Islandboy630 - Yes, it's a full 3" system. The flex joint is slightly larger than 3" but it fits over the 3" pipe so it maintains a full 3" diameter. So, starting at the downpipe and going all the way back to the muffler exit, it's at least 3" the whole way, then terminates in a ~4" tip. Regardless of whether it affects performance at my level of tune, it really bugged me that the Cobb system necks down to 2.5".

whitson01 -- Yes, I work at Microsoft on the team creating Forza Motorsport2. I can't comment on the release date but rest assured, we're taking the time to do it right so it'll be worth the wait.

whitson01 · 10-23-2006, 04:40 AM

awesome,, i cant wait.. i LOVED the first one.. i bet it will be bad ass on the 360!! let me know if you need any testers

jredman6 · 10-25-2006, 08:04 PM

thats the sickest exhaust ive seen

its probly stupid asking but...

im getting my sti soon and didnt know if i should get the SPT exhaust system that is optional from the dealer for around $500

is it as loud?

what am i best off doing? plz and thanks

JoelR · 10-25-2006, 08:38 PM

I haven't heard the SPT exhaust in person but I'd guess it's not as loud since it's officially endorsed by Subaru. The videos I've seen on Google & YouTube have such crappy microphones it's hard to tell if the bad sound you hear is the exhaust or the recording. I think the STi Genome is louder.

I'm obviously biased to say "get the one I got" since, well, I got the one I got.

Having had the system on for a week, I love it more now than I did when I first put it on. I think that says something.

Joel

Zach STI · 10-25-2006, 08:57 PM

Damn, I might consider that catback myself. Where did you buy it from?

JoelR · 10-25-2006, 08:58 PM

There's a group buy on Nasioc:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1109445

$625 + shipping for the catback

10-19-2006, 06:05 PM	#1
JoelR Amateur STI Driver Car: Silver 04 WRX STi Posts: 10 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Worx Tuning Catback + Invidia split-bellmouth dp w/cat I recently added an Invidia downpipe w/split bellmouth and catalytic converter + Worx Tuning catback to my 2004 STi. I love the sound! Full review is posted here: http://forzamotorsport.net/101806-01.htm Video link is on the 3rd page OR http://soapbox.msn.com/video.aspx?vi...5-d3ad6792993d Enjoy! Joel This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

10-19-2006, 06:09 PM	#3
*sti-liger* this space for rent Car: 04 psm sti Fav Mod: custom 03 seats Location: california Posts: 742 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (8)	souds real goodgood before and after vid

10-25-2006, 08:58 PM	#15
JoelR Amateur STI Driver Car: Silver 04 WRX STi Posts: 10 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	There's a group buy on Nasioc: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1109445 $625 + shipping for the catback This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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10-19-2006, 06:07 PM	#2
*reeksti* 1B4DSTI Car: 06 CGM/Emotions Fav Mod: M&J Modified Location: Bensalem, PA Posts: 7,251 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	nice.....

10-21-2006, 06:04 PM	#4
Islandboy630 Spec C Club Car: 08 MBC300 Sprt 4mtic Fav Mod: RIP - 06 OBP STI Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,158 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I think I've finally found my Stage II setup

10-21-2006, 07:44 PM	#5
empunker STI Driver Car: GDF-F Fav Mod: IWSTI Location: Newport Coast, CA Posts: 206 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	great video!! how loud is your setup compared to a full invidia (g200 or N1 race) tbe?

10-21-2006, 09:04 PM	#6
JoelR Amateur STI Driver Car: Silver 04 WRX STi Posts: 10 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	IslandBoy - speaking of stage 2, today I installed the Cobb Accessport + Stage 2 91 octane map and the car feels noticeably quicker, especially in the middle of the rev range. I know this upgrade is old news for many WRX/STi owners out there but I finally hopped on the bandwagon and I'm kicking myself I didn't do it sooner. As for sound level vs. the Invidia G200 or N1, I have no idea. There's a spreadsheet I ran across on Nasioc that lists the dB readings for a bunch of combos. The G200 was definitely on my list of possibilities but I liked the more refined, no-drone, emphasis of the Worx system so I went with it. Joel

10-21-2006, 09:42 PM	#7
*Insane06STi* Nanned ® Location: Where the left lane is th Posts: 17,335 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	Nice.

10-22-2006, 04:56 AM	#8
Islandboy630 Spec C Club Car: 08 MBC300 Sprt 4mtic Fav Mod: RIP - 06 OBP STI Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,158 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	It would be nice to see a comparison with this setup against the full Cobb TBE, or with Maddap Whisper setup... But I love the sound... I read your review, but just to verify, this is a full 3 setup? Thanks again~

10-22-2006, 06:45 AM	#9
whitson01 Spec C Club Car: 06 acura tsx Fav Mod: soon to come Location: east TN Posts: 1,417 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	do you work for/at the place that makes forza motorsports? when are they gonna release the game, i heard they moved the release date back..?

10-22-2006, 01:23 PM	#10
JoelR Amateur STI Driver Car: Silver 04 WRX STi Posts: 10 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Islandboy630 - Yes, it's a full 3" system. The flex joint is slightly larger than 3" but it fits over the 3" pipe so it maintains a full 3" diameter. So, starting at the downpipe and going all the way back to the muffler exit, it's at least 3" the whole way, then terminates in a ~4" tip. Regardless of whether it affects performance at my level of tune, it really bugged me that the Cobb system necks down to 2.5". whitson01 -- Yes, I work at Microsoft on the team creating Forza Motorsport2. I can't comment on the release date but rest assured, we're taking the time to do it right so it'll be worth the wait.

10-23-2006, 04:40 AM	#11
whitson01 Spec C Club Car: 06 acura tsx Fav Mod: soon to come Location: east TN Posts: 1,417 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	awesome,, i cant wait.. i LOVED the first one.. i bet it will be bad ass on the 360!! let me know if you need any testers

10-25-2006, 08:04 PM	#12
jredman6 Junior STI Driver Car: OBP 06 STi Fav Mod: blitz nur spec turboback - invidia v3 dp Location: Springfield, Massachusett Posts: 52 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	thats the sickest exhaust ive seen its probly stupid asking but... im getting my sti soon and didnt know if i should get the SPT exhaust system that is optional from the dealer for around $500 is it as loud? what am i best off doing? plz and thanks

10-25-2006, 08:38 PM	#13
JoelR Amateur STI Driver Car: Silver 04 WRX STi Posts: 10 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I haven't heard the SPT exhaust in person but I'd guess it's not as loud since it's officially endorsed by Subaru. The videos I've seen on Google & YouTube have such crappy microphones it's hard to tell if the bad sound you hear is the exhaust or the recording. I think the STi Genome is louder. I'm obviously biased to say "get the one I got" since, well, I got the one I got. Having had the system on for a week, I love it more now than I did when I first put it on. I think that says something. Joel

10-25-2006, 08:57 PM	#14
Zach STI Spec C Club Car: 2008 335i Fav Mod: Protune Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,091 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Damn, I might consider that catback myself. Where did you buy it from?