Custom mid-pipe question

[younoleit]

I currently have a NP 5" muffler axle back for my 2011 WRX sedan. I'm looking to get the NP down-pipe as well, which is 3" in diameter. From there I'd like to get a mid/y-pipe, but IMO 600$ is way too much for to pay for it. Have a friend with a shop who has offered to make me one with SS. Would getting the NP DP -> custom mid/Y -> NP axle back be a good set up? Does anyone have this? I was thinking of putting in a resonator in the mid to help tone it out with the expansion to 3"

[MainFrame]

Sounds like a good plan to me. I'm planning on having a custom midpipe made with a resonator in it to go with my rotated downpipe so I can sell my TurboXS midpipe along with the TurboXS downpipe I have.

[younoleit]

Sounds like a good plan to me. I'm planning on having a custom midpipe made with a resonator in it to go with my rotated downpipe so I can sell my TurboXS midpipe along with the TurboXS downpipe I have.

Was your mid 3"? How did it sound in comparison to stock?

[MainFrame]

I can't say about just the midpipe alone, I originally installed my 3" midpipe along with the 4" bellmouth downpipe. It had considerably more rumble compared to stock on the same muffler, although I'm sure going from the stock three catalytic converters to completely catless was also a big factor in the sound change.

[EJ257]

Sure, why not? The midpipe really isn't something that needs to be R&D spec to get the most power out of it.

In terms of resonators, depending on how much straight piping you have, there are a few options available on the Vibrant Performance site for bottle resonators:
Vibrant Performance ::.

I've debated adding one to my XR-1 catback, but will likely just give it back to my buddy when I buy a Q300.

[MainFrame]

Summit Racing is also a good source for various generic resonators.

[younoleit]

Sure, why not? The midpipe really isn't something that needs to be R&D spec to get the most power out of it.

In terms of resonators, depending on how much straight piping you have, there are a few options available on the Vibrant Performance site for bottle resonators:
Vibrant Performance ::.

I've debated adding one to my XR-1 catback, but will likely just give it back to my buddy when I buy a Q300.

That was my thought. No need to spend crazy money on it. I can get it made with flanges so it is removable right?

[plasmarex12]

im doing mine hopefully in 2 weeks. cobb dp and nameless axleback. my buddy is doing it at his shop for 250 with flanges so it removable. im going with no resonator...

[younoleit]

im doing mine hopefully in 2 weeks. cobb dp and nameless axleback. my buddy is doing it at his shop for 250 with flanges so it removable. im going with no resonator...

I'd really appreciate it if you let me know how it sounds. I'm curious as to how it will sound going from 2.25" -> 3" then that will help me decide on the resonator.

[plasmarex12]

will do just waiting on my tax return

[younoleit]

will do just waiting on my tax return

Same. Although at the moment I'm getting an Escort ZR4 Laser Shifter. I was a holiday worker at Best Buy and have employee discount for one more week, so I have to take advantage of it.

[plasmarex12]

well cancel that, might be a while. my grage door springs broke and the opener broke so there goes that money... spending the rest of my return going tp stage 3

[younoleit]

OK, another question - same topic. Still no DP, but getting the mid-pipe. What do I need to connect my current DP (stock) to my custom mid (3") that is soon to be made?