Cfoust Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Hey guys im trying to do a full exhaust system on my 96 obw, its a 2.2 5spd. I am looking for a exhaust manifold and cat back system, but everything im finding is for a 2.5 and the sedan. Will 2.5 manifolds fit a 2.2 and a sedan exhaust fit a wago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 You most likely have a single port exhaust on the 96 2.2. You can find the aftermarket Y-Pipes and they are pretty good. Cats you can't get from the yards anymore, but can find them used. I have a few in Colorado Springs, CO. Mid and rear exhaust pipes can be swapped out. Just need to match the length. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Partsgeek.com has the Y-pipe with single port. RockAuto.com has the center pipe for an Outback. Click the INFO button. You can also download the PDF parts manual from Walker and AP Exhaust and get part numbers and then find someone that sells that brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cfoust Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 How do you tell if its single or dual port exhaust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Look at the bottom of the head where the exhaust Y-pipe connects. It will have 1 or 2 pipes going to the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cfoust Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 23 minutes ago, Rampage said: Look at the bottom of the head where the exhaust Y-pipe connects. It will have 1 or 2 pipes going to the head. So would this be a dual port style? If i recall from when i did my oil change this was what the manifold looked like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Yes, that is duel port. I am surprised because partsgeek lists the 96 2.2 as a single port. It lists the 2.5 as a dual port. Our 97 had the single port, but I changed the heads to 95 heads because they have hydraulic lifters and they have dual port like in your picture, so I had to use the 95 Y-Pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cfoust Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Rampage said: Yes, that is duel port. I am surprised because partsgeek lists the 96 2.2 as a single port. It lists the 2.5 as a dual port. Our 97 had the single port, but I changed the heads to 95 heads because they have hydraulic lifters and they have dual port like in your picture, so I had to use the 95 Y-Pipe. Oh ok, i will definitely take a closer look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 I most likely have a complete exhaust for it in Colorado. Shipping is not cheap but neither are cats. What's up with yours that you are changing it? Did it come from the rust belt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cfoust Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 5 hours ago, lmdew said: I most likely have a complete exhaust for it in Colorado. Shipping is not cheap but neither are cats. What's up with yours that you are changing it? Did it come from the rust belt? I think the car came from the east coast, it it all rusty and cracked in spots. The previous owner "welded" parts together instead if replacing burnt out gaskets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 If you want to measure lengths and send pictures I'll see what I have. 80919 is my zip for shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 On 1/11/2020 at 7:47 PM, Cfoust said: Hey guys im trying to do a full exhaust system on my 96 obw, its a 2.2 5spd. Verify. Originally that had a single port exhaust, but you're thinking dual. First task is to look and take a photo or verify this. Could have easily had an engine swap....or three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cfoust Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 So i just look and saw its a single port setup. Will a impreza manifold fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtdash Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Yes....as long as it's single. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 The rest of the system CAT back are the same. Look at your O2 Sensor placement. They do vary year to year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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