WRX VS STI Exhaust Comparison (ELH VS UEL) [4k]

The age old question, Which sounds better? RUMBLE OR NO RUMBLE.
"If i wanted my car sound like that i rather bought an evo"
"Rumble makes the car sound broken"
"ghey"
"Rumble is life"
"How do i get to make my car sound like that STi? I drive a wrx"
Mods on the Subaru WRX:
RED Mods:
Tuned by Ron Watson E50
Cobb Flex Fuel kit
DW300
Android head unit 7.1.2 www.seicane.com/2014-2015-201...
Boomba bpv amzn.to/2eSdVJz
Oil Catch Can ADD W1 v3)
Cobb big SF Intake
Mishimoto J Pipe
Q300 Catback exhaust amzn.to/2uCgtSE
Cobb Access port
Phatbotti Performance Tune phatbottituning.com/
Raceseng Shift knob
Perrin Shift Stopper amzn.to/2u2QkLm
ISC COILOVERS amzn.to/2LzxLEB
NT03+m +27 9.5
S208 Front Lip amzn.to/2M7IR4F
STi side skirt
STi rear trunk with wing
STi center shift console
S4 Stitch hood
Sti Short Shifter Package
Subispeed TR tail lights
Subispeed F1 Rear Fog Light
JDM Splash rear guards
Rally Armour Mudlaps with red lettering amzn.to/2t9f1D0
Custom Vinyl wrap rocker panel
Black Roof wrap
Avest side marker mirror turn signal. amzn.to/2uCwRCJ
Megan lower "lowered" control arms.
LED all around
Harman kardon speakers and amp
Keyless entry
Follow aj's youtube: / xbl2197
WRX STI (Blue):
Cobb Stage 1+ SF OTS
Cobb Accessport
Nameless Muffler Delete Neochrome 3” Tips
Resonator Delete
Strafe Design Diffuser
CS Style Front Lip
Rally Armor Mudflaps
Password JDM Gurney Glap
Cobb Shift Knob
Aodhan AH06 18x9 +30
Michelin PSS 255/35/18
Braum Elite Seats (Black and Red)
SubBros Rear F1 fog light
Short Shifter package

[@JohnNguyenVincent]

For the commenters: Intake or Exhaust?

[@JohnNguyenVincent]

I love that induction noise! so intake if i had to choose one

[@grassbag1]

exhaust homie

[@Menace_sti]

Turbo spools 100x over exhaust

[@AtlantaGeorgia404]

Exhaust for the STI, Intake for the WRX.

[@Jay-zd7vp]

both! but if i had to chose intake. on turbo cars they sound so good

[@305quanyboi]

That rumble is so beautiful

[@astrogennucleic5835]

In NO way does the WRX sound bad but that STi makes me smile

[@JohnNguyenVincent]

yeah the wrx sounds great. Pretty low key actually when daily. (Sounds stock until you get on it). The sti is so distinctive though!

[@wnynj1213]

so if you don`t have the sti it doesn't make that iconic sound ?

[@silent_chill_4751]

@@alecm2721 is possible to put UEL headers on a WRX?

[@rainyfields]

@@silent_chill_4751 Yes, Tomei makes UEL headers for the FA engine. You loose HP, torque, and MPG and basically all the benefit of the twin scroll turbo with them. If that doesn't bother you, go ahead. If you want a WRX that sounds like an EJ, you should really get the STI or an older WRX instead (they are cheaper and look better anyways imo), it does seem a bit silly to make the FA engine worse in every way just to make it sound better... though that lack of rumble *is* the only reason I would never buy a newer WRX lol.

[@silent_chill_4751]

@@rainyfields yea I decided to just keep the headers stock, its a shame Subaru got rid of the iconic sound on the FA, but it is what it is

[@ChloeG1984]

The rumble was one of the things that made the wrx so endearing. There's no point without the rumble.

[@stancemedia4727]

Jdm wrx are ELH better performance. UELH is American and these cars are Japanese lol do the math here

[@INumba1Stunna]

STi sounds 20 times better. I need a car that loud pls. Sign me up. The WRX does sound nice tho with all the crackles. :)

[@SpencerHogg]

Very nice bro, both sound amazing

[@woodyscrappyopenings5707]

"There's a lot of cars passing by" One car passes lmao

[@santoslorenz]

I've always dream of having an Subie that rumbles like that... Hopefully in the future 🙌🙌🙌

[@davemontoya9258]

Just ordered invidia catless down pipe and R400 and I can’t wait

[@guillermosanchez2783]

I had a WRX, but the sound of the STI was what made me buy the STI at the end of 2017. Long live the rumble! It's a category in cars by itself with that. Is the reason why the Type-R disappeared from the question when I was purchasing the car. The STI is an awesome car. I love it and the sensation it returns to the driver it's years light ahead of the WRX that I had. I will never buy a twin scroll turbo again. If STI loses the rumble I'll keep mine until one of us die. It's incredible that having developed something as good as that sound Subaru numbed the WRX. Ferrari doesn't offer manual transmission anymore and sells, but to me, a 512 TR or the 355 Berlinetta manuals would be the ones. I prefer a Porsche 911 Turbo from the '90s to the current one. The last 911R is "the" recent Porsche to me. That to give perspective on my choice. The STI is not the fastest car in its group but to me is the one that delivers happiness to the driver unlike no other.

[@jumboslice8328]

🤙

[@R33C3.]

I bet the neighbours love these cars XD

[@JohnNguyenVincent]

haha, my car is quiet, THAT STi THOUGH! That thing is a beast

[@DIESTAR2010]

R33C3 both of em sound great tbh I love hearing subies 😂

[@R3drax]

they both sound great, love them both...

[@priusgame1178]

First sat passenger in an '04. Hella nice interior and fun to ride in for wherever you want to go in it. Hella nice car

[@DevilwolfsGaming]

both of them shits sound hella nice

[@JohnNguyenVincent]

lol thank you!

[@kkdogg2011]

I Love this. We do the same...Considering a '19 STi just for the unequal sound. But also hoping for a 2.4L new motor for the 2020 STi. What a dilemma...both sound great...love the crackle on the WRX but have to go old school and vote for the STi.

[@125raydah3]

Nice comparison, bro.. Thumbs up 👍

[@Sk8ingCheese32]

Wrx engine sounds like it’s running healthier lol

[@zafar.c63s]

Fernando the fa20 motors are beast

[@SukhoiWolf]

@@zafar.c63s especially with that twin scroll turbo setup

[@mk6_juan23]

Zafar Khalilov not really lol

[@lecoureurdesbois86]

With that crackle tune, I doubt

[@Zoso714]

smashed that like!!! bro it was so cool meeting you just now. keep up with the vids. the car sounds awesome thanks for showing it to me!

[@JotaJotaSTI]

They both sound nice!

[@gregg7363]

The STI iconic boxer rumble is the only thing I miss from my wrx wagon. I'd be in heaven if my FA WRX sounded like the STI in the video. The closest I've come to an original Subaru rumble on my WRX is the Grimmspeed Catless J pipe to a non resonated Invidia R400 catback. Deep and basey, heavy drone and very minimal rasp.

[@JavonEvansJavoTheGeek]

“That Efficiency!” Killed me HAHA

[@Krayzieboy99]

Me personally i like the not obnoxious WRX has, but both are good...

[@BrianLiu]

Rewatching this video, and realized you're located in Elk Grove. Heyoo

[@makaveli3]

I like the STI more, sounds like a V8, however the WRX can sound good with certain exhaust setups like yours

[@JohnNguyenVincent]

thank you, i agree with you on the sound of the STi.

[@makaveli3]

say, have you ever heard the N1 on the WRX? I'm thinking of getting it but not sure

[@Cb_30]

Does that burble tune come with the acessport or from a shop?

[@ballenwallen]

_Makaveli I'm running full invidia catless with the dual n1 and I love the sound. Quiet for daily and loud when WOT

[@makaveli3]

damn thats what i like to hear, so hyped to get mine

[@grimey5.565]

That efficiency yo! I like my fa20. And an aggressive yet subtle exhaust too!

[@JohnNguyenVincent]

bettter mpg and faster. can't be that : )

[@grimey5.565]

@@JohnNguyenVincent Nice ride man. Looks really good.

[@lucrus25]

Best sounding fa wrx I’ve heard

[@chocOneOOne]

Ron didn't give me a crackle tune...didn't even realize such thing existed

[@kaguraspoon750]

Sti always but thats the nicest sounding wrx i heard with the pop tune

[@Stancedude1]

Damn Im seriously saving up as much as I can working at McDonald’s 😭

[@Riley.Ruppert]

Venir Lekha you can do it! Just keep workin and you’ll get there!!

[@STI.Ricardito]

Venir Lekha damn

[@toddhamlin9439]

bro you got it. I work at walmart and am deadass saving up enough for a decent down payment. Like at least 2k but going for 3k or more by summer next year. Prob getting 18 WRX Prem.

[@STI.Ricardito]

Todd Hamlin you should save up at least 10-15k in your bank, insurance is expensive.

[@toddhamlin9439]

@@STI.Ricardito 3 or so k should be fine for down payment. My credit is pretty good and the monthly payment is looking to be around $400/month

[@bills5378]

That boomba bpv 😍😍😍

[@wheressu]

Imma go with the STI. That deep rumble is unmatched.

[@dtr_dropnbodiez5517]

Both are dope. But like everyone sti sounds the best. Only thing I miss is the rumble when I’m driving my wrx.

[@Jay-zd7vp]

The STi definitively sounds a lot cooler, but a bit loud for daily duties. #rumble

[@Jay-zd7vp]

Good for a weekend car though, i feel that kind of setup isn't for a daily

[@FreshAndSimple]

Or maybe get a different exhaust? Because the STI is basically straight piped with muffler and resonator delete.

[@jdm132]

Nicolas A just removing the resonater, which is part of the exhaust system

[@ianholmquist8492]

The stock sti exhaust is super quiet. You practically have to put your mouth over the tailpipe to tell it's running. If you want it quiet just leave it stock

[@brandnewcountry]

What kind of exhaust did you put in that wrx? Sounds fresh

[@solereviews]

I’m not going to say one is better than the other because it’s about preference and also these cars deserve respect

[@islandboypopo]

I have had both the Q300 and the ETS Extreme on the STI. At first , the Q300 was way too quiet, so I switched to the ETS and was impressed. Then I got an Invidia catless dp as well and it's obnoxious af now. I feel bad for the neighbors :( It's a demanding car to drive every day. Sometimes I just want to blend in lol

[@eraseone84]

I have a 2016 wrx can you give me the list on what I need to install to sound like that sti?

[@saturnanomaly951]

Both awesome :)

[@JohnNguyenVincent]

thanks my dude!

[@jmsether]

I love them both :3

[@rcravincase]

I miss the stock turbo noise, but love my 20g

[@crislanderos6396]

Hey bro just found your channel had a quick question is driving a stick shift really bad in Los Angeles?

[@brucef9859]

That 1000 dollar ticket in California for modified exhaust 😯 omg

[@BlazedtotheMax]

Y’all from Sacramento? 100% sure I just seen that blue wrx with the carbon fiber trunk and gt spoiler today

[@fradgyt]

This shit is tough ! i love the 2 sounds but i may be leaning to the WRX (Those pops broo)

[@Smerdzy]

That STi had no exhaust setup, basically. If he had added a dp + tune & intake. He could get those pops. Even just a tune for it without adding other mods. My wrx pops and bangs without a downpipe or tune. Just running a catback with a CAI.

[@Boosted_aj]

I want a complete straight pipe with UEL headers. BUT I want it out of titanium for the massive weight savings. Loud is proud.

[@kinraashenbert9888]

Thats Cal State Fullerton! Where do u guys do ur car meets?

[@HoeLeeFuQQ]

Not cuz I have a STi but the RUMBLE all day. It’s a unique sound, u can identify anywhere “Oh that’s a subie” it just sound amazing in my opinion. Yes that means I choose Ringland Failure over the “new FA” anyway good video and sound👍🏽

[@airjordan2604]

HoeLeeFuQQ I drive an older wrx and people always say shit about ringland failure but don’t realize all you really need todo is take care of your car and maintain it well and it won’t happen! I love the classic ej. Although the the FA is more efficient, it just takes away from what the wrx and sti originally was under the hood.

[@HoeLeeFuQQ]

AiR JoRdaN agreed. both are great cars in their own ways

[@airjordan2604]

HoeLeeFuQQ just an FYI your car is sick man! Just took a peep at your channel I love the red.

[@HoeLeeFuQQ]

AiR JoRdaN thanks bro really appreciate you stopping by my channel. Love subies always been my dream car.😊👍🏽

[@ragalyisp]

I have no videos of my subie in its final form. Didn't last long. That old 5 speed was too weak. Next I'll start with an Sti...

[@nigelholland1714]

With headphones the wrx does have a rumble to it. It's just higher pitched because of the headers. The firing order still gives it thag sound it just sounds way more higher pitched because if doesn't have UEL

[@statefarmkid]

How can a wrx get the rumble? Would in equal length headers with a straight pipe do it?

[@blazers12369]

cant beat that turbo noise

[@briansylvester1589]

blazers12369 yes you can the whining of a super charged v8

[@moisescristobal6]

brian sylvester whine sounds like a old Honda going in reverse

[@stancemedia4727]

@@briansylvester1589 supercharger sounds garbage and turbo can make more power lol

[@briansylvester1589]

@@stancemedia4727 nah bro the best is a titan missile booster thrust sound fuck whatever shit your on

[@latenightclouds]

May I know which subie has the fa20 engine? And is it the same with the 14-18 Forester XT Fa20, right?

[@nickslosubi690]

I have owned both now and I can say the STI is my favorite from the two but the WRX got great gas mileage 🤔

[@mr.d7429]

Wrx all day! I like the noise of the air intake better!

[@Drxpzsedenuff]

I dont mean to sound dumb or anything but when they say tune do they mean a tune-up or a dyno tune?

[@cebastienlarochelle8182]

The rumble is nice but the equal length mainfold sounds smoother. It’s more japanese, less american.

[@rustybui739]

Tomei Everythang!

[@Gin81593]

Was that phillip from "ayeitsphillip"?

[@AtlantaGeorgia404]

I've had both a 2017 WRX and a 2017 STI. Rumble all day everyday. The WRX sounds like every other turbo 4 out there.

[@HotHatchSi]

AtlantaGeorgia404 had a 2011 wrx and immediately got rid of the restrictive and harmful uel headers lmao

[@whatiwant8898]

AtlantaGeorgia404 I don't understand why everyone insists it sounds like "every other 4 cylinder out there." The FA20DIT still sounds a different than an inline 4.

[@AtlantaGeorgia404]

@WhatIWant - I said it sounds like every TURBO 4 out there. I had a supercharged 8th gen Civic that sounded just like my WRX. The more I think about it, I lied because the SRT4 sounded pretty good, although I think it had no mufflers from the factory. I traded in my WRX because I needed that rumble in my life.

[@whatiwant8898]

AtlantaGeorgia404 and I have a friend that had a turbo 8th gen Si, catless with just a muffler, and it was more high pitched than the WRX. The WRX still has a deeper tone to it than other turbo 4s.

[@Flat_3_6]

WhatIWant yeah agreed, the FA sounds like a boxer not like an inline 4 lol

[@swordune]

I want all the lights that red sti has dang

[@Stewbob112]

So, any tickets for either of you for your exhausts? I’m looking at the AWE Track Edition for my ‘19 STi Limited.

[@Ethereal745]

Depends how you drive, I'm rocking an ETS Extreme no res and I gotta say im loud as fuck but the most trouble I had was a chp staring at me for a few seconds and a speeding ticket for 77 in a 65 (end of the month cop quota) but I think AWE MIGHT be louder than ETS

[@lordrayquaza9006]

Challenger is like my dream car, buttttttt, these Subies are a close 2nd, they're so freaking nice!

[@JohnNguyenVincent]

respect for both cars. The subaru gets a lot of thumbs up from the community.

[@lordrayquaza9006]

John Nguyen heck yeah man, and definitely a big thumbs up from me!

[@AndresGuamanquispe-hy4vw]

hello what they're called escape I want for my w

[@jokerboi526]

i will never stray from STi muffler delete, but that crackle on the wrx sounds SO SO NASTY!

[@AznDude18]

Where do you get the crackle tune!?

[@mattixmatusiak5618]

What wheels are on the wrx??👌🏼

[@ivanurietaflores9390]

El azulito si pasa las verificaciones?

[@jayzo0o]

Both are beautiful but rumble wins all day.

[@JudeDude409]

But what if the WRX deleted its muffler, would it sound as near to the STI?? Or am I wrong? I love cars but I’m not too familiar with the mechanics and stuff.

[@duncanmcgee13]

Twig the muffler only changes the volume of the exhaust note. Its the headers and amount of cylinders that change its tone. In this case, the STi runs unequal length headers which are known for making cars rumble, doesnt matter what car theyre on. The WRX runs equal length headers like every other car you seebon the road, making it slightly higher pitched like those cars.

[@anthonycoffey4699]

So I know the newer gen 2015+ Subaru runs a twin scroll turbo and it dosent allow for the unequal length exhaust that gives the subarus that boxer rumble its known for... does that only apply to the new wrx? Does the new sti still have unequal exhaust? Or do you just buy aftermarket to get that sexy rumble?

[@christianjeanbaptiste1994]

Anthony Coffey the new sti still has the ulh bc it still uses the older ej engine while the new wrx has a twinscroll turbo on the fa20 so it has equal length headers. if you want to get the dumb all you would have to do it get ulh and a different turbo

[@aranapereiraalvaromauricio6939]

its a wrx or a evolution?... we never know... love de STI rumble

[@flyingdagger97]

Is the STI on stock suspension?

[@jamiebarker5913]

Could someone tell me the wheels the red wrx has?

[@xbxspartan]

the reason why i love subaru. STi for the win. uelh always sound better, just take care of the ej and it will take care of you. both are sick though.

[@1ulixez]

Red looks Super! But ... STI all the way :)

[@JohnNguyenVincent]

Hahah fine!

[@delorianmateas1650]

Whats the sti setup?

[@dogdog4173]

Can I run that exhaust with a catless dp

[@TTVElitexEddy]

Is the jpipe resonated?

[@theblackmambaplague]

So, will there ever be a way to make the Wrx fa20 sound deep and throaty like the sti?

[@ianholmquist8492]

Nope, many have tried

[@juicearth999]

All about the crackle!!

[@tssstmeyo655]

What is the sti’s catback name ?

[@karwengwong4862]

That what I like Subaru

[@Dragunov302]

My 2011 2.5i has ELH and it sounds better than that wrx but I think that’s cause it’s a bigger displacement. My vote is the rumble

[@Menace_sti]

That flutter tho

[@Jasnman28]

UEL for me

[@Thuginater]

The wrx only bc that turbo sound the wrx just sounds so much more smooth and it just seems like the sti is just ode loud asf even tho i like loud the wrx is a clean loud

[@llnanonymousrider8407]

Cool

[@almightyjacuab1656]

What did he get for a resonator delete?? How did he do it?? I’m thinking about an exhaust setup for my STI. I’m thinking about tomei or a muffler and resonator delete to have quad tips. Both cars look and sound great btw

[@Mrlolibre]

Probably took it to a muffler shop and had them cutoff the stock resonator and weld a straight pipe in its place.

[@edwinbermudes6559]

The sti sounds like a mix of v8 and v6

[@BRedFilms]

Wrx sounds more JDM...but that Rumble is just....unique

[@juanromero4330]

the turbo is stock??

[@brandonkPGT]

Non crackle tune sounds better 👍

[@samuelfreer7788]

Is it stock?

[@Reviewerguy1228]

Cost of wrx with mods?

[@MrTheurucan]

Why is wrx el and sti uel ?

[@stevenbaros2271]

Mean ass cars

[@asuma473]

Is there a way to get that sti rumble in a 17 wrx? Got the wrx due to finances at the time but definitely want that deep tone that the sti's got.

[@JohnNguyenVincent]

not an easy way. It's not worth it.

[@tomdubois3062]

Sti sound sooooo good

[@Retro8itmods]

Why do people always say it’s the motor... it’s the elh vs the uel. Elh sti sounds the same lol

[@ScOpEzFrosty]

Noel Hernandez no they have completely different motors

[@SuitOne]

@@ScOpEzFrosty That doesn't mean completely different sound. The rumble comes from the headers. An EJ with ELH sounds practically the same as an FA20.

[@l5248]

@@SuitOne The engine must make some difference, because I've yet to hear a BRZ with UEL headers that sounds like this STI. But yes, UEL headers are the sole reason of rumble.

[@SuitOne]

@@l5248 BRZ's also run boxer engines. The difference most likely comes from the fact that they aren't turbocharged. Turbos muffle exhaust very noticably, and enrich and deepen sound.

[@l5248]

@@SuitOne Yeah, I guess that's why every video of a BRZ exhaust with a UEL header sounds like a rattly Civic.

[@jessechen724]

I LOVE my WRX and the gas mileage is more affordable but the STI EJ motor will always sound better. Always.

[@simplybuiltgarage]

U guys should completely swap full headers turbo and exhaust from sti to wrx to c how the new wrx sounds with it.

[@JohnNguyenVincent]

That's a lot of money.