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Old Feb 29, 2012, 12:45 PM
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OBX 3" Catback

Has anyone put this on their car? Seems like a cheap way out for a cat-back.

I'm just concerned with weld quality/pipe gauge (has to survive winter here in Canada, eh). Also, if the fitment is correct.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OBX-3-Dual-E...item256c9f6618
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You can get the magnaflow catback for just a little more if you know where to look. SS and lifetime warranty.
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This is $400 on EBay. Magnaflow is over $600...
Old Feb 29, 2012, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Jasoob
Magnaflow is over $600...
No it's not.


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You can get the magnaflow catback for just a little more if you know where to look.
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Magnaflow?

I've never heard the OBX, but I do know they make good products, because I've used alot of their stuff in the past. And besides, I have a buddy who did all eBay exhaust, which was cheap, but he's had it for 2 years now, still very much intact, and it sounds AMAZING!
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OBX is known for one big thing, headers for Honda's. They tend to make parts for N/A cars, they have a decent exhaust for the Impreza. I can't comment on quality of materials.

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Old Feb 29, 2012, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by razorlab
No it's not.

To get to Canada....I have yet to find one less than $600. The only thing for $600 here is a used Borla someone is selling locally for the Ralliart.
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Originally Posted by RalliAaron
Magnaflow?
FTFY

I paid $250 for mine, its nice and quiet and I am currently making ~630whp dynojet. Don't hate!
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Originally Posted by RalliAaron
Magnaflow?
The Magnaflow exhaust for the Ralliart is really good 0 fitment issues, 3" pipes, stainless steel, sounds great, etc...

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I've never heard the OBX, but I do know they make good products, because I've used alot of their stuff in the past. And besides, I have a buddy who did all eBay exhaust, which was cheap, but he's had it for 2 years now, still very much intact, and it sounds AMAZING!
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LMFAO awesome!
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Sadly, I can't get a Magnaflow in Canada for less than $600....therefore, not helping.
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to canada that obx is going to be 550... makes the magnaflow for 600 sound very worth it. i have the magnaflow and its a great catback. awesome fitment and sound.

and im sure if you hunt enough you can get it for under 600
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I made this thread two weeks ago, search.
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I saw yours....there were no answers.
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In any case, I'll be on the look out.


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