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Stebro questions...
For those who have or know about the stebro exhaust system (complete from exhaust manifold to muffler)...will this system be a good match for a NA engine with upgraded camshafts/valvetrain, injectors and the hydra EMS? Meaning will it be more of a hindrance to overall performance or will it allow a more efficient flow as opposed to the stock system? Thanks, Chris
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Re: Stebro questions...
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The system is designed very well and the only flow hinderance I would guess at would be the rear muffler as it is similar to the stock muffler. The piping connects to it at a straight-on 90* angle, which could easily be improved upon. FYI: I have the cat-back portion of the Stebro. Dustin
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-Dustin 1992 Ebony LS-L w/191k miles Mods: a few and acouple more 1995 Brilliant Red L/AWD w/154k miles Mods: Stebro catback exhaust, K&N drop in filter, ECUtune ST1v5, 4.44, lots of JDM goodies 1992 Pearly LS-L w/154k miles Sold Mods: 4.11, rust 2008 DGM Legacy spec.B w/245k miles Mods: Cryotune Stage3, VF52, bushings galore, STi pink springs, Bilstein HDs My Locker The only man alive who drives three "Subu SVS's".......according to my insurance company |
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Re: Stebro questions...
Why pay so much for it though? You could get one custom built by one of the Tom's with almost the same performance gains!!
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1992 Pearl White LS-L "Ruslana" #4946 - 180k on body, 95k on engine. Mods: ECU bead crush, 15 min mod, 20 min mod, drilled/slotted rotors & Axxis ceramic brakes, SS lines, 17" Evoke F1 wheels, XS-HF137 Sony Xplod speakers, 6000k HID's (lows & fogs), resistor mod, 1½" Sleek Spoiler mod, custom exhaust by svxfiles, '02 WRX aluminum racing radiator by svxfiles, Summit Racing 400# x 300# springs w/ Koni's by svxfiles, ClassGlass fiberglass hood /w scoop, Nevin's rear sway bar, '97 grille, phenolic spacers, custom LED interior lighting, custom paint. †"War doesn't determine who is right, only who is left"† Work to be done: Tinted windows, clear/LED tail lights, tailbar mod, "Power Mode" mod, Supertone horns, clear corners & headlight lenses, 2 pc splitters or custom bumper, Alcyone side skirts, TruSpeed Stage III SVX Intake, Hydra, 4.44 tranny swap, JDM auto folding side mirrors, engine rebuild, super charger, STi seats, bone leather interior /w SVX emblem, dash overhaul, SVX decals, paint (stock color). Total cost?: 22k At least it's going down..
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Re: Stebro questions...
The Stebro has such a buttery-smooth sound. I have yet to hear something custom that comes close. (as far as sound is concerned)
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Re: Stebro questions...
Sound and performance are always mixed w/ the 3.3
the #1 thing if you want power from the exhaust is the headers a nice 30" equal length header will do more than any cat-back. In this case sound are performance are a compromise. I sacrificed a little flow from my exhaust by using a flowmaster muffler for a little better sound. Stebro is nice for sound.... but prob not the best solution for power Tom |
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To answer Freeman's question: I didn't purchase my Stebro seperately, it came with the car YT: I agree, the Stebro deffinetly isn't the best thing for performance. But I wouldn't trade mine for the world (of course, its also not on my "performance oriented" car so everything is all good). Dustin
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-Dustin 1992 Ebony LS-L w/191k miles Mods: a few and acouple more 1995 Brilliant Red L/AWD w/154k miles Mods: Stebro catback exhaust, K&N drop in filter, ECUtune ST1v5, 4.44, lots of JDM goodies 1992 Pearly LS-L w/154k miles Sold Mods: 4.11, rust 2008 DGM Legacy spec.B w/245k miles Mods: Cryotune Stage3, VF52, bushings galore, STi pink springs, Bilstein HDs My Locker The only man alive who drives three "Subu SVS's".......according to my insurance company |
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I wouldn't doubt that for a second it would be more sufficient than stock. The stock system can be much improved with new technology and through many experiments from other people. My argument was, why pay so much for a system when you can get one for cheaper with almost identical, if not better performance gains. Guess I got my answer. There is no comparison in sound when it comes to a stebro system. I imagine the sound is so distinct, that another stebro owner can note when someone else has a similar system!
Now if you wanted sound as well as gains in performance, it does not, in fact, have to be a sacrifice sound for performance situation. In a recent post, someone stated that they had an electronic cut out on their exhaust. This, I think, is a wonderful idea. You can keep everything sealed and quiet with great performance but at the flip of a switch, have an exhaust that announces that you are around, lol. I recently had one of these systems put in front of me, and my jaw dropped. If you want a world where sound and performance are there without sacrifice, check into the electric cut out..
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1992 Pearl White LS-L "Ruslana" #4946 - 180k on body, 95k on engine. Mods: ECU bead crush, 15 min mod, 20 min mod, drilled/slotted rotors & Axxis ceramic brakes, SS lines, 17" Evoke F1 wheels, XS-HF137 Sony Xplod speakers, 6000k HID's (lows & fogs), resistor mod, 1½" Sleek Spoiler mod, custom exhaust by svxfiles, '02 WRX aluminum racing radiator by svxfiles, Summit Racing 400# x 300# springs w/ Koni's by svxfiles, ClassGlass fiberglass hood /w scoop, Nevin's rear sway bar, '97 grille, phenolic spacers, custom LED interior lighting, custom paint. †"War doesn't determine who is right, only who is left"† Work to be done: Tinted windows, clear/LED tail lights, tailbar mod, "Power Mode" mod, Supertone horns, clear corners & headlight lenses, 2 pc splitters or custom bumper, Alcyone side skirts, TruSpeed Stage III SVX Intake, Hydra, 4.44 tranny swap, JDM auto folding side mirrors, engine rebuild, super charger, STi seats, bone leather interior /w SVX emblem, dash overhaul, SVX decals, paint (stock color). Total cost?: 22k At least it's going down..
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Infact, even though the sound quality in my Stebro video is of very low quality; the first time I played it I had people running into my room telling me someone was outside starting my car! I'll try and get a good recording of it sometime soon. Dustin
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-Dustin 1992 Ebony LS-L w/191k miles Mods: a few and acouple more 1995 Brilliant Red L/AWD w/154k miles Mods: Stebro catback exhaust, K&N drop in filter, ECUtune ST1v5, 4.44, lots of JDM goodies 1992 Pearly LS-L w/154k miles Sold Mods: 4.11, rust 2008 DGM Legacy spec.B w/245k miles Mods: Cryotune Stage3, VF52, bushings galore, STi pink springs, Bilstein HDs My Locker The only man alive who drives three "Subu SVS's".......according to my insurance company |
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1992 Pearl White LS-L "Ruslana" #4946 - 180k on body, 95k on engine. Mods: ECU bead crush, 15 min mod, 20 min mod, drilled/slotted rotors & Axxis ceramic brakes, SS lines, 17" Evoke F1 wheels, XS-HF137 Sony Xplod speakers, 6000k HID's (lows & fogs), resistor mod, 1½" Sleek Spoiler mod, custom exhaust by svxfiles, '02 WRX aluminum racing radiator by svxfiles, Summit Racing 400# x 300# springs w/ Koni's by svxfiles, ClassGlass fiberglass hood /w scoop, Nevin's rear sway bar, '97 grille, phenolic spacers, custom LED interior lighting, custom paint. †"War doesn't determine who is right, only who is left"† Work to be done: Tinted windows, clear/LED tail lights, tailbar mod, "Power Mode" mod, Supertone horns, clear corners & headlight lenses, 2 pc splitters or custom bumper, Alcyone side skirts, TruSpeed Stage III SVX Intake, Hydra, 4.44 tranny swap, JDM auto folding side mirrors, engine rebuild, super charger, STi seats, bone leather interior /w SVX emblem, dash overhaul, SVX decals, paint (stock color). Total cost?: 22k At least it's going down..
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Re: Stebro questions...
I'm with Dustin on this one.
My SVX also came with a Stebro. It's probably my favorite part of the car. I wouldn't give up for the world, I don't care if someone offered me MORE than what they cost new! The sound just feels like what the SVX SHOULD sound like...
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-Craig 94 LSi 5spd Barcelona Red, 14Xk miles. Full custom exhaust (Stebro cat-back, custom rest of the way forward) 8000K HID kit from Tom (SVXfiles), Energy Suspension front sway bar bushings, Non-Droopy visors, Race Concepts C/D + Dimpled Rotors, Axxis Ultimate pads,SS brake lines, Bontrager Works #009 (or something like that), stripped interior. (up next) Full cage, fuel cell, 327 swap |
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Re: Stebro questions...
Would clearance be any harder at 28 or 29 inches?
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Re: Stebro questions...
No I wouldn't see why they would. It is harder to make them longer than 32 but to make them shorter would be relatively simple
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Re: Stebro questions...
Those ELHs cost about as much as a catback though, don't they? Or are you planning on offering those as bolt ons as well? That would be awesome.
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