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Equal length vs. Un-equal Length Headers

41K views 36 replies 20 participants last post by  livid_wrx  
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So I'm in an argument on my local subaru forum that in my opinion, UEL headers sound a ton better on our cars vs. EL. Examples below:

BRZ but its the new 2.0l engine that the WRX/STI will have next year. Obviously it has EL headers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLEU_MjWls0&feature=youtube_gdata_player


A 2011 that is a great example of UEL vs. EL headers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGykinGlPno&feature=youtube_gdata_player

The traditional sound was a big reason why i bought my car. Not the only one, but a big one. Knowing that the new 2.0 will likely have EL headers is a big turn off to me. Local forum members are basically telling me i'm an idiot because EL headers are so much more efficient and better for power. All of which I know, but losing that sound is a big no no for me.

Thoughts?