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Old 11 August 2018, 12:25 PM
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Default can you modify a 2.5" backbox to fit a 3" center section?

ive just had a 3" center section fitted along with a raptor backbox as on my previous impreza's thats what i had and i loved the sound BUT on my current impreza it just doesnt sound as good, i actually prefer the sound of the vortex box that was removed.

would headers and up-pipe make it sound different as this one has a decat up-pipe and standard headers.

my only option really is to modify the vortex i removed to fit my current 3" section, there is a custom exhaust place near me that i would use, would it dampen performance going from a full 3" down to the 2.5" at the back box?

perhaps they could chop off the 2.5" pipe work all together from the vortex and weld on some 3" pipework.

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There are adaptors that are sleeve fit 3" and 2.5" flange. I'm pretty sure the one I have in the garage is a jetex part.

you'd have to cut the 3" section flange off, but it should be possible to use a sleeve as above.
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Can't seem to find one now off the shelf online

However could use something like this: https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Exhaust-Adaptor-Reducer-Joining-Sleeve-Connector-Any-Size-/111083884881?_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1
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Sell me the raptor???

Sorry had to ask.
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Originally Posted by rsjohn
Sell me the raptor???

Sorry had to ask.
if i take it off then yes i will.

im trying to replicate the sound of my previous imprezas but i cant seem to do it
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Originally Posted by Henrik
There are adaptors that are sleeve fit 3" and 2.5" flange. I'm pretty sure the one I have in the garage is a jetex part.

you'd have to cut the 3" section flange off, but it should be possible to use a sleeve as above.
would there be a performance restriction going from 3" downpipe/center into a 2.5" back box?

i know you can go 2.5 into 3 inch but not sure about the other way around
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thanks buddy will keep that in mind
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