X-Force VALVED Catback Exhaust +22 GR86/BRZ

[@CPE-j1u]

Kevin - when you test exhausts, it would be great to give us dB values; so, we can compare them. Otherwise, you are doing great job... A+++ Thanks

[@PatrickGardini]

Honestly have not found anyone who’s done that but I agree

[@recca7]

he did it on his older videos. Those were useful, helped me to say no to AWE touring cause that shit is way too loud. Close to or over 120db

[@azielguerrero]

Of all of Kevin’s investments the one that’s paid off the most is the exhaust hanger tool 😂

[@StarWarsNerd134]

Been waiting to see one of these that’s actually a decent price that still sounds pretty good as well. Can’t wait for part 2!

[@MNDRCKVisuals]

Wow! That actually sounds good! This is definitely on my radar now

[@Little_Skyz]

Been watching the hell out of your videos since I'm ordering myself a GR86 soon! Thanks for all the info you've provided!!

[@KevinVo]

Glad you like them! Appreciate the support!

[@etronmp]

By far one of my favorite exhuasts on the GR86! (execpt the tomei) Thanks Kevin!!

[@scottyab]

Great video. Surprised how different the noise is closed Vs open. Looking forward to the drive by video

[@shutchyomouf4407]

I love that the electronic valve has come out for this, but I wish the sound was a bit deeper/more throaty. The higher pitch sound like you have a pop can on the back of the car has never been my favorite.

[@CarsOverPeople]

Lowkey sounds sicc but can’t judge it yet since it wasn’t tested properly. I wish they had made this fully titanium then they definitely would’ve had my money.

[@emtyracing]

I was just checking out their website and they offer the valve system as a separate part. Thats a game changer 😦

[@skullviet]

So you’re telling me I can run this with my dual exit Tomei???????

[@markvalenzuela4944]

@@skullvietmight be possible.. there’s a wide range of universal varex parts

[@randomvirus6747]

@@skullvietimma probably get it I have tomei aswelll 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@dannyfeith]

I fitted this system to my GR86 about 4 months ago and absolutely love it. I have the v/v closed on start up in the garage and open it as soon as I leave the driveway. If you get the revs just right on downshifts you can get a pop out of it. When I first had it fitted at my local exhaust shop ($1500 Aust) I left there thinking OMG what have I done, but it was a new sound I just had to get used to, and I'm so glad I did it, stock is just too quite. I'm interested in your thoughts and look forward to the update video.

[@razyydazyy]

How much did the install cost? And did they do the the electronics? I'm also in aus

[@jagovandam]

This is good to hear. Is there any drone at all? How's it sound cruising at highway speeds?

[@rosscooke3595]

Also interested in highway speed sounds. Although the car road noise so loud as it is so what's more noise 🤪

[@TYPEV3]

Whelp, adding this to the wish list

[@mrphiscal]

They made a system for the bug eye wrx when they were new. It’s was on my list way back in the day.

[@mardelfidilio2759]

Very informative and descriptive man. Gearing up for my GR86 to be delivered and you have helped me make my build decisions. Love the vid man!

[@movesmatter4514]

Did they send you the 2.5 or 3 inch exhaust? I’ve only seen videos of the 3 inch and you linked the 2.5 inch the description. Never heard you mention which one it was in the video.

[@ShinyNewPenny]

I had the same questions. Can we get an answer @KevinVo

[@movesmatter4514]

@@ShinyNewPenny he replied on Reddit. They sent him a 2.5 inch. I ordered/installed a 3 inch (plan to add forced induction in the future) so I’d be really interested to hear the difference. Larger diameters tend to be slightly louder.

[@kwchan22]

I don’t have an 86/brz but I do have the xforce on my gti. Mine got the 4 tones of valve and it’s really handy. It’s better to leave it opened for most of the time and at least for start up! Great video as always Kevin!🤛

[@jimmywen2105]

Man I need this for the Sti . I feel bad in the mornings for cold starts lol

[@markvalenzuela4944]

XForce offer a valved system for the STI’s 😏

[@casgarage]

Can't wait for that Fly by.

[@kenny-i9d]

Hi Kevin,is there any drone inside the vehicle When the valve is shut ( quiet mode) thanks Ken

[@XForcePerformanceExhaust]

Hi, when the valve is shut there is no drone at all. You'll find it quiet

[@lightningJammer]

I remember when you had a Tomei exhaust system. Love the new video!

[@Jeff.56]

Is it heavier than the stock exhaust? If so, by how much you think?

[@jbuganiza]

Thank you for the discount code. Cant wait to install🤙🤙

[@tacos2837]

watched this twice already, cant wait to install the varex exhaust im not ordering for the gr86 i dont have 😭 (yet)

[@RCMeniscus]

Glad to see you finally put all of those hacky sack skills to work!

[@marco_marvelous]

Just installed mine. A long reach low profile jack goes a long way. I would know because I thought I could do it without🤣

[@javne91]

been eyeing this exhaust for a while now. sounds good👌. is this the 2.5" or 3"?

[@Turtleswan]

Same question, sounds like the 3 inch but would like the confirmation.

[@ichigoinfinity7418]

"features a 2.5″ diameter pipe and twin 2.25″ outlets with dual 4.5″ tips"

[@markvalenzuela4944]

This is the 2.5 but it is also offered in 3”

[@entropy11]

4:42 great move

[@keithedisonmarquez4271]

You done many exhaust. can you rate all of the exhaust that you install in your car? Loudest to quiet.

[@yogimarkmac]

Great video. Can't wait for the drive-by takes!

[@IVNsubol]

Wow! That actually sounds nice!.

[@ichigoinfinity7418]

I'd still like to hear outside runs of this exhaust under load.

[@jessemorvan9353]

great video waiting for part 2

[@240sxdriver]

If you can somehow get the IPE exhaust I would be so stoked! I'm willing to pay the price so long as it sounds and looks worthwhile. Biggest pro is how much is incorporated into the system. Definitely a high premium tier exhaust.

[@KameaPrimacio]

i think you were right the first times when you said opened and closed...

[@idotg2012]

Wish we had this quality of exhausts for the GK5s

[@tinac.8609]

Kevin - which is more mild (quiter) this exhaust or the borla type s? thanks!

[@FujiboHeavy]

Sounds great! Not a bad price tag either 😎

[@gregmorris2022]

Does the phone app work with Carplay?? Would be super cool if it did…

[@Bl00dwerK]

Dude, that shit sound GOOD!!

[@desmond_2093]

question? are valved exhausts systems bad for the engine or common to seizing issues

[@johnjacobs8047]

Curious what the weight differences are between all the different exhaust systems. Good job Kevin

[@marianoree1904]

hard to tell if its quiet when the valve is closed, still sounds loud.

[@XCV_Tony]

Hey Kev! I just got mine delivered Im hearing a lot of people having fitment issues. Did you have any concerns while putting it together and has there been anything noticeable overtime?

[@ATLdaKING1]

can this be hardwired? instead of using the glove box outlet?

[@Sayenkor]

I like this exhaust!

[@martinshane603]

hello Kevin how much HP will 2.5" Varex Valved Cat Back Exhaust System add ?

[@달여행]

Hey Kevin, I def wanna see and hear it outside the enclosed area. Cabin, outside, flybys and etc. thank you!

[@KevinVo]

It's coming eventually!!!

[@tht_186]

Could you do some showcase/install videos on some of the new headlights? VLAND has a cool pair now

[@antoniqto1979]

Will this exhaust get clog up over the time and open vale get stuck?

[@mikep8933]

Kevin. Thanks for the info on this exhaust. I ordered one for my 22 Brz. It’s been a challenge installing it with just rhino ramps and no lift. Do I need to use the gaskets provided to install the flex pipe to the cat? It doesn’t seem to sit flush with it and I’m having a hell of a time trying to insert the oem spring bolt since the provided bolts from them are too big. Any tips/hints specially since I’m trying to do this on my back without a lift? I appreciate you. Thanks.

[@XKillerXPanda]

Hi Kevin, thanks for the great video on this new exhaust. Sounds really nice in the idle state and revs. Do you by chance know if the manual states the dB rating or if X-force states it, didn't see it on their website description? Wondering if this is CA compliant since they're strict here :(

[@TimurIskhodzhanov]

Thanks for the review! How much does it weigh? They don't list the weight on the website. Also, I'd rather pay $100 than get an extra pair of tips that I don't need.

[@XForcePerformanceExhaust]

The extra tips are not added in to the cost of the kit, we put those in cost free as a bonus! 😃

[@Gbrad1]

Any follow-up video for this exhaust?

[@kikiin7]

Ive been thinking on getting the AWE touring exhaust.. but this one also sounds really good 👀

[@adamestwick1997]

Kevin - Looking for an exhaust that that doesn't have the valves because its something that can break, Eyeing up the Borla Exhaust. Looking for something that adds to the car but isnt obnoxiously loud either. No Ricer Canons. recommendations?

[@RyansResolve]

How would you say it compares in volume to an axle back with the valve closed? I really want a catback but I live in a gated neighborhood. Currently have an axle back and am wondering if the catback with the valve closed is gonna be noticebly louder.

[@dimitrimolzen3581]

Hey I’ve been trying to decide on a exhaust and really want the apexi dual exhaust n1 evolution extreme I’ve heard people say it’s not very loud that being said is it at least louder then the stock exhaust?

[@julianmontoya1676]

When I get into my car, and put it on drive my doors don't close automatically like other cars, does this happen to you too? or do you know how I can fix our put that? thank you

[@Awsomeguy1236]

Bit desperate for help here so hope someone sees this. I bought the 2.5 inch varex system and can not get the midpipe to seal to the frontpipe what are you actually supposed to do here? I removed the donut gasket but the factory spring bolts won’t bring the 2 flanges together and seal with the provided 2 bolt gasket?

[@patrickyau0615]

did you only replace the muffler? do they sell just the muffler for the vbs

[@elementor100]

Out of stock 🫠 Definitely makes it harder to decide between AWE or Xforce

[@XForcePerformanceExhaust]

more stock on the way

[@nemohoesz]

Compared to an r400 invidia on previous gen does it have the same tone ?

[@gilesbradford9919]

Love your content! Any news on the 2nd part of this video?

[@philbegas]

Hey thanks for the video! I think the link is broken, was this the 2 5 or 3 inch i may have missed it

[@KevinVo]

This is the 2.5

[@491hp]

you should make a video of it with db values open/closed. Also make the same for the vb WRX ? :)

[@albertdelbosco9686]

Any drone

[@Stuka87]

How is this exhaust when cruising on the HWY in closed? Is it more or less stock sounding? As one of my own purposes would be is to have it closed on long HWY drives, but then open it up when I am out doing spirited driving.

[@XForcePerformanceExhaust]

Yes it's like stock closed

[@Rafael-wb8my]

any DB readings?

[@hocon7477]

You know How long that remote last?

[@nathankim9170]

So no chance of hearing that Apexi with a uel?

[@daniellocke9534]

Great price!

[@BETTALIFE101]

For what the price dropping on the brz. Might be picking up one soon.

[@ATLdaKING1]

will this fit gt86?

[@lawrencesalanga8470]

Can you do it with the UEL headers that you had before ?

[@daniellocke9534]

Where can we get kevins exhaust hanger tool?

[@Loiswomgawesome]

Still waiting for the drive by takes

[@dtaylor1539]

Are you still running the catless el headers and resonated front/over pipe?

[@KevinVo]

No, the rest of the exhaust is stock.

[@Reminding1996]

So many exhaust options it’s so hard to choose one.

[@johnnyj31b]

I wonder how it is going to compare to the AWE touring.

[@themexicanjesus335]

The touring sounds good. Just the cold start is loud

[@mikioni9484]

*Ahem! The Tomei dual exit you’re not using would be a nice giveaway to some fan. lol 🤔

[@gabbisan360]

is this the 2.5" or the 3"

[@peechabot]

2.5 he replied on reddit so someone said in the comments

[@chuathao299]

Yo, that sounds pretty siicck!!

[@thefloppe123]

Does the discount apply for their EU shop?

[@XForcePerformanceExhaust]

Hi, only our USA website.

[@francoispeloquin4913]

Still waiting for the sound clip

[@AmanEightSix]

Do a header install guide

[@mattpapa03]

$1350? Damn that sounds good!

[@badcam7663]

on sale right now for like 1174, and code (KEVINVO) drops it to 1057! im about to pull the trigger

[@ChinitFxt]

Sounds good

[@Madysaun]

Naaaah i heard that awe on your car and i want that soon

[@peechabot]

which awe was it?

[@jimmywen2105]

Are xforce exhaust full 3 inch ?

[@Wafflz21]

There’s 2.5 and 3

[@jimmywen2105]

I was reading something for the Sti that it’s a 3 inch then tapers to 2.5 inch

[@XForcePerformanceExhaust]

Its your choice, we offer 3" and 2.5" in this design.

[@nounou491]

What better for set header/midpipe/catback and tune 3inch or 2.5inch ? I check for order this X-force 😊

[@Mosigan]

Woo!

[@apex_gr]

open is closed. closed is open. got it! LMAO

[@justinmartinez6648]

yay

[@casgarage]

ummm, very interesting.

[@yoltsbp]

such a sweet car it just sucks they didnt put a turbo on it because it would be soo much better. theyre just too slow NA.

[@dougie041991]

First like!

[@SHiFTDI3S3L]

you desperately need an underhoist jack stand...or a mechanic's spare arm.

[@realpopcaan]

1350 for a catback 😂 Then Kevin is saying it’s on the affordable side

[@TimurIskhodzhanov]

Well, it's cheaper than a Magnaflow NEO, and on par with HKS Spec-L II and APEXi N1-x. But yes, not the most affordable.

[@noneofthisisrealanyways]

is there a way to control/open or close the valve without the smart box?

[@KevinVo]

Yes, you get a remote that controls it.

[@finermercury771]

Does this fit on a 1st gen 86?