Rusted out exhaust. Where to find a new one? suggestions?
 

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Hmm, my exhaust seems completely rusted out. There's a huge hole in one side and vibrates real rough.

My engine also idles very low at operating temperature. When the idle is very low the driver's side section of of the exhaust vibrates loudly. But it's the passenger's side that has the hole... I was thinking the low idle may be related to the hole, but I'm not sure why that would happen.

Mostly I'm trying to upgrade the exhaust entirely. The whole thing, I'm looking for suggestions on what to look for or any options I might have. I'm going to include pictures so you can get an idea of my issues :mad:

One more thing, my exhaust got louder over time, at first it was just a whistle then gradually got louder over time. Not really important but might be useful to know.

Re: Rusted out exhaust. Where to find a new one? suggestions?
 

Those just look like heat shields that are rusted. Have them removed and go from there.

Re: Rusted out exhaust. Where to find a new one? suggestions?
 

I agree. Take the heat shields off. I have a feeling that will solve your problems. Unless there is a hole in the exhaust itself. But, from the pics, it appears to only be the heat shields.

Re: Rusted out exhaust. Where to find a new one? suggestions?
 

Thanks guys, I'll give it a shot this weekend when I have time. But in terms of upgrading the whole system anyone got any suggestions?

Re: Rusted out exhaust. Where to find a new one? suggestions?
 

Mine was replaced a couple of weeks ago.. I was very surprised to learn that the original system is/was stainless steel front to back.. no wonder Subaru NZ wanted $8000 for replacement OEM parts. They're still available ex Japan BTW.

Re: Rusted out exhaust. Where to find a new one? suggestions?
 

You should buy the Stebro for sale here. http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...ghlight=stebro It's a real bargain.

Re: Rusted out exhaust. Where to find a new one? suggestions?
 

I was actually going to buy that because I thought it was front to back. Don't know why I did! What exactly does that stebro do?