In there own product videos I don't hear it.

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This again is not my video but I've been PMing with this guy to see if we can find some resolution.

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I had to break up the post because it wouldn't let me include links on my first post. Thanks for any help.

 

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Got a tune and installed this exhaust at the exact same time. I get a high pitched whistle at peak boost and was always curious why it began happening. Was also assured it was turbo spool buy always freaked me out. Getting 19psi consistently with solid back pressure. Would love to know why...

 

Yeah, if that were true (other people said it's the wastegate) you would hear it on every single aftermarket exhaust system on the VB wrx. There is nothing unique or special about AWE's design other than the 180 degree mufflers. it's just a straight midpipe with a resonator and two mufflers. You'd also hear the dynamics of the turbo as it spools and drops, not one solid high pitched note like a whistle.

Pretty sure while the AWE touring does sounds AWESOME, it's a shittily built product that prob has leaks in the welds and they don't stand behind it or have customer service AT ALL. My shop assured me it's all fit on properly, no leaks...but i still hear the noise.

Here are two other examples of AWE Touring with zero whistling:

 

Did a healthy pull this morning assuring it was coming from the exhaust area. Very annoying and since an exhaust leak won't fix it, I guess we're stuck..

 

I had the touring version on mine. I don't know if this will help.

I couldn't get the exhaust tips on without them touching the bumper for some reason. I had to leave a gap when I attached them to the mufflers. I don't know if that is your problem.

I never felt really confident, if that's the term with the exhaust system. It never sounded like what I was expecting. I am a former BMW owner and I knew people that had AWE exhausts on their cars. They did sound good on their cars. This just wasn't the same experience. I went back and put on the Sti mufflers. I bought them from Subaru of the Rockies out of Colorado. They came with everything, including new bolts for attaching the mufflers to the pipe. It was a pain to take apart and I should have done this in the first place. It would have been cheaper, and I would have been happier right off the bat. The Sti mufflers sound so nice, even my wife likes the sound over the AWE. She said the Sti sounds deeper and the AWE she described as "tinny" sounding.

I thought they had a 30 day return policy also. I think I would do that if you can. It's not worth the anxiety. We put too much time and money in these cars. We want to enjoy them, not agonize over them. Unless you are agonizing over the next mod!!

 

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You can hear it as I approach the camera but way better after I go by.

 

You can hear it as I approach the camera but way better after I go by.

Definitely the same sound as mine

 

Kind of what I thought.

 

Trying to message you about the AWE you have for sale but it won’t let me do anything other than like the post. Not sure how to PM but wanted to show my interest!

 

After reading the FAQ on AWE website it may be a hissing from the drain hole in the resonator. They say any "hissing" is not covered by warranty. Just a wild shot that's the suspect.

 

it sounds like it's literally coming from right where the resonator is. pretty dumb design if you ask me. i wonder why it doesn't happen on 90% of other cars, though, if the hole is on every one.

 

I'm going to shop by a different shop this afternoon to see what they think.

 

Life got a little busy - have an appointment on the 10th of next month at a different shop to hopefully get a definitive - the other shop ripped you and didn't fix the leaks or it's shit quality you should try to get a replacement.

 

I'd recommend reaching out to them via their Support Form. they have been pretty responsive about this issue, and will be able to help. I'm pretty impressed with their responsiveness to date.

 

Do you still have the stock mufflers? I’m interested in buying them if you do. The STI mufflers that came with my TR are too noisy for me. Im old.

 

Received a good update this morning on a ticket I have open.

I wanted to let you know that our engineering team was able to get a Subaru back into our shop for testing of a system that was reported to whistle. They found the resonator on the E97 to be the root cause. We decided to swap out the resonator with one that we use on other platforms and there was no whistle once installed and driven on.

We placed an order for the updated E97 to be fabricated and sent out to you. Order details will be sent to you shortly, Once you get the part swapped out you should be good.

They're sending out a replacement resonator section. Can't wait for it to arrive.

 

Received a good update this morning on a ticket I have open.



They're sending out a replacement resonator section. Can't wait for it to arrive.

Yep I saw them starting to send them out. Good on them!! They worked hard to make it right.

 

Got mine installed the whistle has been banished. Now I can get back to enjoying my car.