Quickly Clarified - Equal Length vs Unequal Length Headers (with Sound Comparison)

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If you are familiar with Subaru’s famous EJ engine, you probably have heard of terms like Unequal Length Headers and Equal Length Headers. In this video, I'll be going over what headers are, what are the differences between equal length and unequal length headers along with a few sound clips.
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  • @K03sport
    @K03sport3 жыл бұрын

    Don't forget the sound is also shaped by what you put after the headers too. You can get smooth and mellow or loud and raspy and combinations in btwn. That EL w/the Fujitsobo sounds nice. So, sound or power...if you want sound, change the turbo/cat/axle-back. For power, change the headers...

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    3 жыл бұрын

    mhmm, correct. I do agree that fujitsubo one sounds really nice.

  • @revy69

    @revy69

    2 жыл бұрын

    True, but the most significant variable in any exhaust system will always come from the path each tube travels prior to the main collection point.

  • @AmirPomen

    @AmirPomen

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JCMediaYT if u can get hold of the syms racing EL header, that one sounds pretty much the exact same as impreza wrc 99 rally car... I got one..loving the powerband it delivers... Especially the smoothness at higher rev rsnge in touhe/mountain passes... Too bad it made out of thin gauge tubing and prone to stress cracking... (Also reason why mine is sitting on thebstorage shelf for now)

  • @igotthemidastouch8587

    @igotthemidastouch8587

    Жыл бұрын

    I got a 93 Impreza non turbo which has el headers , I got a muffler and some exhaust work done which is 3 inch and the rest is stock, it feels restrictive it's not loud has a nice time a small suby rumble not on idle,can someone tell me why I'm losing power ?

  • @paokis1996

    @paokis1996

    Жыл бұрын

    @@igotthemidastouch8587 If it is a carb motor, you should check the air/fuel ratio after you check if you got a valve problem or debry stuck from gas to the headers, better do a cleaning from inside, and check your sparkplugs/electrics for any problem.

  • @Macaco_Branco
    @Macaco_Branco Жыл бұрын

    Even with equal length headers, you still can hear a bit of the Subaru rumble!

  • @ghostx697

    @ghostx697

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re probably referring to the Perrin ELH with this comment and when I had a set on my car I heard the described two ways. As a gateway drug to ELH or as ELH version 1.0. I never measured tube length but I noticed my tomei ELH was much smoother sounding. I’ve had my STi for nearly 10 years now and ELH was the first mod I did to that car and still my favorite.

  • @omialmanza1900
    @omialmanza19002 жыл бұрын

    I perfer the equal length for the power and torque, but also love the rumble sounding EJ's.

  • @CrazyCat229

    @CrazyCat229

    Жыл бұрын

    I love the rumble but rather have the power and tq boost... plus I believe the = length gets more heat out of the equal size...

  • @ethanol-fb

    @ethanol-fb

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CrazyCat229 yall talking about like 5 ftlb

  • @jardim23

    @jardim23

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ethanol-fb 5ft/lb is subjective, because things can be exponential as power increases.

  • @ethanol-fb

    @ethanol-fb

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jardim23 its a joke its not that deep and its probably more around 6 my bad

  • @Mr.Marbles

    @Mr.Marbles

    Жыл бұрын

    lets make a system with a flap that switches between equal and unequal. that would be really cool but would also probably break every vew monts 😂

  • @a_unit_NG
    @a_unit_NG3 жыл бұрын

    UEL header sounds so sexy. I'll sacrifice a few hp/torque for that sweet sweet rumble.

  • @toyotabrony

    @toyotabrony

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too. Definitely considered for my 2.4L 2AZ xB.

  • @Rumblefan

    @Rumblefan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yup I love driving around in my rumbly Subaru. Puts a smile on my face even when I’m going slow in traffic.

  • @oneplumpboi5317

    @oneplumpboi5317

    2 жыл бұрын

    I feel like I'm the only one that prefers screaming engines over roaring engine sounds lol.

  • @Rumblefan

    @Rumblefan

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@oneplumpboi5317 I like all exhaust notes personally. 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16 cylinders, NA, turbo, supercharged, rotary engines, 2 strokes, etc. they all sound good to me. I’ll never understand people who think v8s sound the best and bash on 4 cylinders, or vice versa. I just like engines and cars my dude

  • @oneplumpboi5317

    @oneplumpboi5317

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Rumblefan Bahahaha yeah, i like hearing a 4age screaming over 9k rpm over a v8 crossplane. Flatplane v8s tho, oof.

  • @user-yi5lc3mb7d
    @user-yi5lc3mb7d2 жыл бұрын

    Love the tone of the unequal header.. but that equal perrin sounds pretty nice 2.

  • @joedogg9836
    @joedogg98362 жыл бұрын

    wow this finally explains why the WRX and STI sound so different.

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    yup, put UELs on the 15+ WRX and it'll sound like an EJ

  • @Wilyowilly

    @Wilyowilly

    Жыл бұрын

    Did u even watch the video? Sti and wrx sound the same. It's the headers that change the sound

  • @AllenSpec
    @AllenSpec2 ай бұрын

    3:02 OMG that pull sounded really good

  • @hatefunwrx
    @hatefunwrx2 жыл бұрын

    I'll never get tired of the sound of uel with my tomei ti exhaust and will keep it that way even though you can get more power from el just dont like the honda-esk sound at all

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree, I also prefer the uel sound aswell

  • @Sando_Brown

    @Sando_Brown

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree the power difference is so small compared to the sound difference.

  • @datutturugang666

    @datutturugang666

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Sando_Brown exactly, it’s literally 2-5 horsepower more or less

  • @astroblemeRC
    @astroblemeRC2 жыл бұрын

    Oh wow! I always thought the rumble was made specifically from Subaru engine, I don’t own one but it’s my favourite vehicle of all time!

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    definitely an interesting thing to find out! never thought i'd hear a civic sound exactly like an NA EJ motor

  • @meep9935
    @meep9935 Жыл бұрын

    I prefer the rumble sound and don't care that I'm not making as much power and torque I just want my car to sound rumbly because..... idk it sounds cool to me

  • @WarriorsPhoto
    @WarriorsPhoto Жыл бұрын

    Great explanation. I knew about the sound qualities but now I know about tuning as well. Either way the EJ family of engines sound great. (:

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @WarriorsPhoto

    @WarriorsPhoto

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JCMediaYT Tu sabe. Tu sabe!

  • @gsent56
    @gsent562 жыл бұрын

    Life goal, make every car rumble

  • @bobbyneverdies
    @bobbyneverdies Жыл бұрын

    Unexpected final fantasy fan in the video. Right here with you brother.

  • @grimaman
    @grimaman Жыл бұрын

    Great video with the dyno graphs...My car has EL but I love the sound of UEL, I have a set in the garage ready to fit but I really don't want to mess with the engine performance..

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    yeah, I'm contemplating on going for an equal length on my car too...

  • @bhaskarajagadhita133
    @bhaskarajagadhita1333 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the content bro... Subbed! 👍

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the sub! Glad you like it!

  • @That_slorolla
    @That_slorolla3 жыл бұрын

    I’ll trade rumble over torque ANY DAY, with the bolt one you can do to these, you’ll reach or exceed stock torque, depending on ferocity of your build

  • @jhh631

    @jhh631

    2 жыл бұрын

    Unequal length headers can slightly improve low end torque

  • @monserenergy700r

    @monserenergy700r

    Жыл бұрын

    Unless you’re running over 500hp the difference between an equal and unequal is negligible. My coworker has a VA chassis STI that’s unequal and it’s at over 400awtq

  • @afoxwithahat7846

    @afoxwithahat7846

    Жыл бұрын

    Isn't any header better than stock?

  • @monserenergy700r

    @monserenergy700r

    Жыл бұрын

    @@afoxwithahat7846 honestly “better” is just relative to whatever your build is. My shop has a stock engine stock turbo WRX with a tomei down pipe and exhaust, on E85 making 344/363. The stock manifold is the best option in that case. It’s all relative

  • @lukasrgl
    @lukasrgl Жыл бұрын

    uel EJ is just fire :) no question... I can live with less power, because the Subi Rumble is just too good

  • @mobilkencengchannel
    @mobilkencengchannel3 жыл бұрын

    Cool.. i agreed Equal header is less rumble, but it has good torque characteristic

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍👍

  • @mohamedyasinarakkal5130

    @mohamedyasinarakkal5130

    3 жыл бұрын

    For me there’s not a huge difference between the equal length header vs the unequal length header.

  • @mobilkencengchannel

    @mobilkencengchannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mohamedyasinarakkal5130 you will notice when you do time attack with narrow cornering characteristic circuit 😁

  • @isaacsrandomvideos667

    @isaacsrandomvideos667

    2 жыл бұрын

    Really the only reason cars have it is just for the sound, and honestly. Who wants a Subaru without it? 😂

  • @mohamedyasinarakkal5130
    @mohamedyasinarakkal51303 жыл бұрын

    2:56 Sound Clips.

  • @Devil-et4cn
    @Devil-et4cn3 ай бұрын

    Never thought I would hear a civic sound like a Subaru

  • @JohnMwangi-sq1kf
    @JohnMwangi-sq1kf8 ай бұрын

    hello am john from Africa Kenya and I love your content thanks for he great knowledge

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    8 ай бұрын

    no problem! glad you enjoyed it

  • @conchobar
    @conchobar2 жыл бұрын

    Unequal length headers were common on Fox body Mustangs 5.0s, so I don't understand why people associate the rumble with boxer engines. That's why oldheads like the sound of WRXs compared with the exhaust notes of other hot hatches.

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    yup, maybe the effect of UELs are just more pronounced with boxer engines? especially 4 cylinder ones since they don't sound like any other 4 cylinder engine out there

  • @johnbelwell2461
    @johnbelwell24617 ай бұрын

    People say equal is the way, but in reality with flat plane engines where you have cylinders firing in pairs the ideal is to have a slightly unequal header so for example the gases from 1-4 don't collide in the pipe at the same time but instead make one tightly follow the previous one and create maximum flow, so instead of having 2 explosions fighting with each other which one will pass the pipe first at the same time and be depended on the vacuum of the previous pair's gases ending up creating back pressure, you get 4 guys following as 1-4-2-3 chest to back. With equal 4-2-1 headers the thing is a little better as it is due to the usually bigger size of pipe merging into one but still i'd rather have maxinum theoretical flow and rumbly sound. With unequal headers you can gain more than you lose, you only lose if the gas travel is unecessary long and not because it's unequal.

  • @AngelR1987
    @AngelR19872 жыл бұрын

    Intoxicating sounds of Subaru unequal length header

  • @wolfaja755
    @wolfaja755 Жыл бұрын

    An exhaust manifold is not the same as a header. A there are two headers on a v8 that then connect later down the exhaust. There is one exhaust manifold on an i4 that collects all the exhaust from all the cylinders and combines them immediately, usually before entering a turbo. Not the same thing because one does not combine all of the exhaust while the other one does.

  • @elrondmcbong467
    @elrondmcbong4677 ай бұрын

    At some points in his life, a man has to choose between efficiency and style, there is no right or wrong, just what you empathise more.

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    7 ай бұрын

    very well said!

  • @ichigokingsley6435
    @ichigokingsley6435 Жыл бұрын

    new sub!

  • @arsmusica23
    @arsmusica235 күн бұрын

    Subscibed!!!

  • @philscott7949
    @philscott7949 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the information overlay on Evan Shanks' videos. The rest were just noise to me. 🙂

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    anytime 😂

  • @toyotabrony
    @toyotabrony2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I’m definitely gonna get some custom UEL headers for my 2015 lifted Scion xB, with dual exhaust. 🤤🤤🤤🤤 I’ve seen on Toyota altis/corolla and it sounds beautiful

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    just looked them up, absolutely agree man, goodluck with the headers

  • @zacharyreynolds4303
    @zacharyreynolds4303 Жыл бұрын

    that Perrin EL sounded great. i just hate when it has no throat or deep sound.

  • @bleezyturbski5096
    @bleezyturbski50962 жыл бұрын

    Dont forget there are some really good uel headers that make way better low down torque than EL headers I'm in uk and there are people running nearly 700whp with uel headers and no problems in decreased engine performance

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    yup correct, the main reason why people go EL is probably to install a twin scroll setup or go for max power

  • @8828RR

    @8828RR

    2 жыл бұрын

    Which company in the UK makes the best UEL headers?

  • @poltergeist1105

    @poltergeist1105

    9 ай бұрын

    How do they run 700 horses with UEL (is it n/a)? Fully built engine or something?

  • @lawrencecarlson2425
    @lawrencecarlson2425 Жыл бұрын

    Mostly correct, but not. Buying an equal length header off the shelf is a good choice for a street/ strip application but not if you are trying to squeeze out every last hp. Ignoring tube diameter, the length of tubes and the collector can also be tuned for maximum efficiency. This all makes a difference and not engineered into off the shelf brands. A race engineered- custom header designed for the engine and turbo application is much better and turns out to be unequal in length. There are two reasons for this. First is, where the collector is located in relation to the exhaust ports and second, the firing order of the engine. Equal length tubes will cause sonic pulses that conflict at the collector destroying scavenging. Off the shelf models are designed primarily for fitment and not performance. A more thorough explanation may be found on KZread channel Powertech10 featuring David Vizard, veteran race builder/driver/engineer.

  • @jeremyjackson8643
    @jeremyjackson86432 ай бұрын

    What set-up was the last WRX?

  • @GoD_Quake
    @GoD_Quake Жыл бұрын

    Unequal length headers mean the exhaust is not scavenging properly which reduces efficiency and is what creates that “rumble” you describe. It doesn’t hurt the engine, but it does make things somewhat less efficient, so you are leaving some potential power untapped.

  • @SuperCreativeLemon

    @SuperCreativeLemon

    Жыл бұрын

    But at what cost

  • @tinyhotopicbitch

    @tinyhotopicbitch

    Жыл бұрын

    Worth it

  • @PastorOfMuppetsVIVIVI
    @PastorOfMuppetsVIVIVI Жыл бұрын

    What catback on the red hatch?

  • @lanpod
    @lanpod Жыл бұрын

    so im confused, whats better for performence? uel or el? also i heard that on the brz you need an uel to fix the torque dip at high rpms. is that true and will it be even better with el?

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    going for a uel helps with low end torque which somewhat helps with the torque dip, but you'll lose out on the top end

  • @mohamedyasinarakkal5130
    @mohamedyasinarakkal51302 жыл бұрын

    I like the UEL Sound but I will but EL. Because of the Performance benefits.

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    nice!

  • @floydarrendelo6414
    @floydarrendelo64147 ай бұрын

    ZACH JOBE AT 0:42 !

  • @jmendo2546
    @jmendo2546 Жыл бұрын

    I can hear on unequal a gargle sound / were a equal is smooth and free flowing sound

  • @csabagergelybencsik448
    @csabagergelybencsik4487 ай бұрын

    I have EJ204 NA engine on SG Facelift Forester streetcar . For NA engine which header is better for performance / fuel efficiency ? EL stock header or UEL header ?

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    7 ай бұрын

    you'll definitely get better performance and also better heat management with EL headers. The benefit of UEL headers is mainly just the rumble (which some people I know don't like anyways lol)

  • @cosmic_gate476
    @cosmic_gate4762 жыл бұрын

    What would it sound like if you put unequal length headers with the Nissan VR30DDTT engine? Would it sound more like an Alfa Quadrifoglion V6TT?

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    yeah, it will have a deeper note like the Alfa V6TT or the Ecoboost V6 engines. Going for equal length will make it more high pitched like a VQ

  • @cosmic_gate476

    @cosmic_gate476

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JCMediaYT I would love that! Plus if you could share me a way to increase the redline from 7k to 8k I think that would make my Z sound perfect :)

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cosmic_gate476 do you have a piggyback/standalone ecu? or are you on a remapped stock ecu

  • @paulmarsdensr1095
    @paulmarsdensr1095 Жыл бұрын

    Great sound clips brother. So does my base model WRX/ STI have equal length or unequal length headers?

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    you should have unequal length headers unless if you got the 15+ wrx, which has equal length headers

  • @paulmarsdensr1095

    @paulmarsdensr1095

    Жыл бұрын

    @JC Media Oh so the 2020 STI comes with unequal length headers?

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    yup, as far as I'm aware

  • @paulmarsdensr1095

    @paulmarsdensr1095

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JCMediaYT Thanks brother. 😊

  • @SkaterOrnez
    @SkaterOrnez2 жыл бұрын

    I finished the video and unless the car is at a low rpm/ idle you can't really notice the rumble.

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    yeah, the difference is much more noticeable at low rpms

  • @tiagobelo4965

    @tiagobelo4965

    2 жыл бұрын

    As someone with a tiny bit of subir experience, when you just rev it the rumble doesn't really come through, when driving hard and under load is when it really shows up

  • @TeamDrif-Tastik
    @TeamDrif-Tastik3 жыл бұрын

    I like the equal length sound

  • @mohamedyasinarakkal5130

    @mohamedyasinarakkal5130

    3 жыл бұрын

    The sound difference between the equal length and unequal length is not that big

  • @mohamedyasinarakkal5130

    @mohamedyasinarakkal5130

    3 жыл бұрын

    I rather gain power than noise and heat issues

  • @JohnnyWishbone85

    @JohnnyWishbone85

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mohamedyasinarakkal5130 -- It certainly doesn't sound like much on these videos, but in real life it's quite dramatic. Cell phone mics don't really have the frequency response or bandwidth to capture it. There's a reason that video game developers who want to capture a specific car's unique sound hire specialists who use several different mics of different types all at once. That having been said, the difference between them does decrease a bit at high RPMs and WOT.

  • @ecksdee58

    @ecksdee58

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mohamedyasinarakkal5130 makes a big difference to me, way less rumbly, sound way better with equal length

  • @daryndrew5551

    @daryndrew5551

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JohnnyWishbone85 yeah dude, in person way different. Glad I saw this comment.

  • @tescoshortage
    @tescoshortage Жыл бұрын

    I’m starting to grow on the way equal-length headers sound on a Subaru Flat-4.

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    same here man, thinking of switching over haha

  • @alkynaldovino6592
    @alkynaldovino6592 Жыл бұрын

    hey is it better for me to get a equal or unequal? in terms of performance i got a impreza 2001 NA with a cat back exhaust from xforce

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    hmmm, personally I'd get the unequal since the NA probably won't benefit much from equal length headers, and it'll sound like a usual 4 banger. the uel makes it sound a lot nicer. I also still have the tomei uel on my sti lol, just can't stand the equal length sound

  • @Twenty4kArt
    @Twenty4kArt3 жыл бұрын

    That civic sounds like a subie!

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    3 жыл бұрын

    yup, all because of the unequal length headers

  • @AzNightmare
    @AzNightmare2 жыл бұрын

    *Is there any benefits to using UEL besides the rumble sound?*

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    tbh, not really all that much

  • @RyanShannon85

    @RyanShannon85

    2 жыл бұрын

    UEL is known to effect longevity on the EJ with heat on cylinder#4

  • @dgaming9791
    @dgaming9791 Жыл бұрын

    Actually, unequal length headers may have a "Scavenging" effect, which may help efficiency

  • @Awakened133
    @Awakened133 Жыл бұрын

    I’m torn.. My 03 Bugeye is ready for a clutch due to a failed slave cylinder, as the piston was binding in the bore, causing half engagement. It takes 45 minutes to yank the engine, Vs 2-3 hours on my back to pull the trans. So decisions on Headers… My concern with my decision is Heat on the right bank.. I have a buddy that works at the dealer, and he said bore wear on the right rear cylinder is always more than the rest due to heat.

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    Yup that's correct, the 4th cylinder is always the one most prone to damage from heat. An equal length header will definitely help keeping the temps down, but installing heat wrap would also help if you want to keep unequal length headers. Additionally, you can also get a "4th cylinder cooling mod" from GDT or Torque Solutions to further help with cooling. I'm running the Torque Solutions one with a Tomei unequal length that is also heat wrapped. Personally I really like the Subie rumble so I want to try keep it while also improving reliability lol. Hope that helps!

  • @codythrasher3930
    @codythrasher39302 жыл бұрын

    Would you say it’s smarter to not run the wrap on the headers

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    i would say the cons of header wrap are quite minimal in comparison to the benefits so i would rather get header wrap on mine, especially since the headers on EJ engines go around the oil pan, filter and spread a lot of heat into the engine bay

  • @nathangaul2188
    @nathangaul2188 Жыл бұрын

    Do that make unequal length headers for the 03 2.5 legacy outback na ?

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    yup, they most likely should be available for the NA subie's too.

  • @nathangaul2188

    @nathangaul2188

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JCMediaYT thanks in honna havr to do some digging around

  • @pourtierbeatz7804
    @pourtierbeatz78043 жыл бұрын

    Is this true for exhaust manifolds for turbos too

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    3 жыл бұрын

    its true for both NA and turbo

  • @ellisjackson3355

    @ellisjackson3355

    3 жыл бұрын

    Biggest example: listen to a dsm with the cast iron manifolds then one with tubular el

  • @Zeeos27
    @Zeeos27 Жыл бұрын

    Today I learned that it's not boxer engines that I dislike, it's unequal exhausts. You have a new subscriber 😁

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks and welcome!

  • @nourmessaoudene4780
    @nourmessaoudene47802 жыл бұрын

    Should it work on a 4 cylinder camaro ?

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    theoretically yeah, but you'll probably have to custom fabricate one

  • Жыл бұрын

    Somehow i wonder if a header per cilinder output is possible. Essentially creating one exhaust per cilinder. I would like to know how that would sound like. Just food for thought. 🤔

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    that's an interesting idea... 😶

  • @wrxmike88
    @wrxmike885 ай бұрын

    Idk what i want to do just yet. Car is tuned now im deciding what set of headers i want. I do want the power of EL but i dont want to lose the rumble

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    5 ай бұрын

    Are you on the stock turbo or is it an aftermarket? I'd recommend you take a look at the Grimmspeed headers, they have a mix of the higher equal length pitch, and the classic boxer rumble.

  • @wrxmike88

    @wrxmike88

    5 ай бұрын

    @@JCMediaYT yeah it's stock. Just replaced the turbo about a month ago. Got a tune already so it's mod ready

  • @lucian7182

    @lucian7182

    Ай бұрын

    If you want some rumble and power increase skip gs and pick up the ets header.

  • @kittyztigerz
    @kittyztigerz Жыл бұрын

    3:11 remind me of anime drifting car name ae86 same sound tracks once it get up to 9k rpm it sound like fujitsobo lol i really like sound of rs legacy unequal on my ranger (it have longer rod and sound to it may be off because of it fire so slow)

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    initial d?

  • @kittyztigerz

    @kittyztigerz

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JCMediaYT yes that

  • @mikew6135
    @mikew6135 Жыл бұрын

    David Vizard says equal length headers are not optimized since every cylinder should be tuned appropriately.

  • @frankieross5398
    @frankieross5398 Жыл бұрын

    EL if you wanna sound like a Honda Civic prowling the streets at 3 AM with a loud exhaust. UEL if you wanna sound like a more fortified racecar

  • @AndrewB23
    @AndrewB23 Жыл бұрын

    Literally the only con with equal length headers is the losing the rumble other than that it's better in everyway

  • @chuckingram5966
    @chuckingram59662 жыл бұрын

    Does anyone remember Mesa headers they were unequal length tuned headers utilizing three maybe four different primary tube diameters. The original owner of Mesa headers is an old friend of mine I'm trying to find haven't seen him in years his name is Mike. If anyone who reads this knows him please leave a reply here for me I would really appreciate it thanks

  • @erlhendrichcaoile1463
    @erlhendrichcaoile14632 жыл бұрын

    Is UEL headers bad for a stock non turbo car?

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    non turbo subarus with the EJ engine come with UEL headers and no, they shouldn't do any damage, just maybe slightly less performance

  • @erlhendrichcaoile1463

    @erlhendrichcaoile1463

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JCMediaYT I don’t own a subie My car is a 1.5L ford fiesta N/A Is UEL Headers bad for my engine?

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@erlhendrichcaoile1463 hmm... it shouldn't do any damage but it might throw a check engine light or slightly decrease engine performance but not by a noticeable amount

  • @andyt5411
    @andyt54112 жыл бұрын

    Is UEL headers bad for the engine overtime?

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    nope not necessarily. while it may hold you back when going for high power, reliability is no issue as long as you have a proper tune

  • @andyt5411

    @andyt5411

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JCMediaYT I have a none turbo GTS 86, is it expensive go get it tuned with UEL headers?

  • @andyt5411

    @andyt5411

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JCMediaYT one more question, What is the different between a high end UEL like TOMEI brand compare to fairly decent brand which cost half the price? Is there a sound different or just the quality Thanks bro

  • @GavinVillarrubia
    @GavinVillarrubia2 жыл бұрын

    That civic sounds like a lot like Subaru👀

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    yupp, shows how most of the boxer rumble is caused by the unequal manifold lengths

  • @vinnyvebriany1146
    @vinnyvebriany11462 жыл бұрын

    kalau di indo bikin dmn lh tu mas? equal atau unequal ? pasti pesen di luar ya?

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    kalo Tomei sih punya nya Jepang, tapi pasti ada bengkel di Indo yang harusnya bisa replicate unequal length design nya, cuma aku kurang tau sih bengkel mana yang bisa...

  • @vinnyvebriany1146

    @vinnyvebriany1146

    2 жыл бұрын

    iyaaa si kalau tomei gk di ragukan lg, kalau brg2 subaru biasa mas cari di mna? btw makasih mas infonya dan sukses selalu yaaa buat conten nya 🙏👍

  • @sepg5084
    @sepg5084 Жыл бұрын

    Solution: unequal length headers but dual exhaust so that pulses from the right bank do not have to mix (and collide) with the left.

  • @strel0k215

    @strel0k215

    Жыл бұрын

    cries in Turbo.

  • @Xenirie
    @Xenirie Жыл бұрын

    equal sounds better to me. Less dramatic, I know, but smoother.

  • @ralfhtg1056
    @ralfhtg1056 Жыл бұрын

    The german word is "Krümmer" which translates to "bend" or "bending" or "manifold". So I wonder where the word header comes from?

  • @stephanarizona9094
    @stephanarizona9094 Жыл бұрын

    Unequal length gives you more power over a wider power band, equal length give you peek power in a very narrow power band. Typically road cars want unequal length and drag cars want equal length.

  • @amryms8256
    @amryms82562 жыл бұрын

    mantap gan, lebih suka uel

  • @isaacsrandomvideos667
    @isaacsrandomvideos6672 жыл бұрын

    Not really done much research into any of this, but how would this work (if it works at all) with different engines? (I3-I5-I6)

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't exactly know either, I'm guessing it would have a similar effect where the sound has more of a rumble/rougher sound. One example is the twin turbo I6 S55 engine where the length of the front and rear downpipe is about a foot and a half apart, this is why the sound of the F series M3 and M4 sounds more like two inline 3's since 3 cylinders go into one turbo. Try search up "S55 Equal Length Midpipe" and listen how different they sound.

  • @isaacsrandomvideos667

    @isaacsrandomvideos667

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JCMediaYT yeah I found that out, and it’s pretty cool. thanks.

  • @isaacsrandomvideos667

    @isaacsrandomvideos667

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JCMediaYT wow! I saw something similer (ish) done in an E36 or an E46, but not like that, that’s pretty awesome.

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@isaacsrandomvideos667 ah I've just checked the e36/e46 ones, that's pretty cool

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@isaacsrandomvideos667 yea of course man, no problem! have a good day

  • @jaewhite2462
    @jaewhite2462 Жыл бұрын

    You didn't specify that even length helps inline engine, but not v. Scavenging is a myth in equal length v8s.

  • @flute136
    @flute136 Жыл бұрын

    i want unequal in my vr6 engine. i wonder what the heck that would sound like, idk if anyone did it yet..

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    theoretically it should have a deeper tone, would be interesting to see what that sounds like...

  • @ararson4710
    @ararson47108 ай бұрын

    Twin scrolls are not good for hill climb attacks with equal lengths headers. Single scroll are alot better. Listen to Flatiron tuning. They explain it better.

  • @SkaterOrnez
    @SkaterOrnez2 жыл бұрын

    Lucky for me I'm located not too far from the "best" subie tuner in the states

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    prime motoring?

  • @SkaterOrnez

    @SkaterOrnez

    2 жыл бұрын

    JR Tuned

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SkaterOrnez ahh yeah I've heard he's one of the best out there... too bad I'm not in the states haha

  • @SkaterOrnez

    @SkaterOrnez

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JCMediaYT ahh snap, send your car over. It would cost around $1,350 to get a pro tune from him 😭

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SkaterOrnez ah thats not bad at all, my car is all the way over in Indonesia though haha. if I do move to the states for uni I will definitely try them out

  • @ianlerma8110
    @ianlerma8110 Жыл бұрын

    My 99 Grand Prix with the 3.8 V6 has unequal length headers factory due to it sitting transversal. But it sounds so bad and raspy. Literally sounds like wet farts

  • @hdk07
    @hdk072 жыл бұрын

    Reached the 1:35 time stamp. I jizzed my pants. Oops🤭🤭🤭

  • @tomgrant6563
    @tomgrant6563 Жыл бұрын

    Unequal all the way! Equal wrecks the sound.

  • @ferrumignis
    @ferrumignis Жыл бұрын

    Unequal length headers make your Subaru sound like a riced up Honda Civic with a dead misfire on one cylinder. Apparently some people like that sound.

  • @GhostOfSR
    @GhostOfSR2 жыл бұрын

    2:58

  • @TheFlyingPLiner
    @TheFlyingPLiner Жыл бұрын

    Unequal length or bust. What's the point of dealing with the massive pitfalls of Subaru ownership if you miss out on the best part?

  • @kmsti8677
    @kmsti8677Ай бұрын

    Equal length with EWG sounds best from an Ej.

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    Ай бұрын

    I am heavily considering switching my Tomei UEL for an EL header lately

  • @RicondaRacing
    @RicondaRacing2 жыл бұрын

    Your V1 detects laser buddy

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    what?

  • @dnpo
    @dnpo Жыл бұрын

    I think I speak for everyone here... Unequal is what we want🤣

  • @111000100101001
    @111000100101001 Жыл бұрын

    I guess for 4 poppers that want to sound like the big boy V-8s there is always the option of intentionally unbalanced exhaust. For this that truly care about power it’s all about equal exhaust pulse spacing.

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    all down to preference hehe. boxer engines with equal length headers scream like crazy though

  • @3wGaming
    @3wGaming3 жыл бұрын

    What about v8s? I heard flatplane v8s with uel header sounds like a classic v8 sound not a subie

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    3 жыл бұрын

    do you have any clips of flatplane v8's? never heard of them myself. could be due to the header design and the firing order but i have no idea either.

  • @3wGaming

    @3wGaming

    3 жыл бұрын

    Modern mustangs

  • @ts-vu3dd

    @ts-vu3dd

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dude there’s twice as many cylinders. And the unequal length on a v8 has every cylinder a different length from front to back

  • @maximus9401

    @maximus9401

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JCMediaYT The GT350. Flatplane crank V8 with unequal length headers

  • @ellisjackson3355

    @ellisjackson3355

    3 жыл бұрын

    There are flat plane v8s which create their own natural sound. Then there is cross plane, we all know that sounds. Then you can put a 180 degree header on a cross plane and get more of a flat plane sound. X pipe vs h pipe noticeable different between those two sounds too

  • @uklayz
    @uklayz Жыл бұрын

    the civic sounds more like a subaru than my subaru

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    same :(

  • @wiciuwiciu2783
    @wiciuwiciu2783 Жыл бұрын

    Funniest thing, is in n/a engines, especially prone to exhaust changes. You lose 2bhp on header, and get 2,5hp on pipe and muffler xd So the POWER is really crazy xd

  • @lexusrcf2441
    @lexusrcf24412 жыл бұрын

    Unequal sounds better

  • @JosephOjea316

    @JosephOjea316

    2 жыл бұрын

    Why

  • @mahuba2553
    @mahuba2553 Жыл бұрын

    Choose carefully: cool sound but good performance cooler sound but lost performance

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    I see that tf2 profile picture 👀

  • @mahuba2553

    @mahuba2553

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JCMediaYT my man

  • @SDMFTommySick
    @SDMFTommySick3 жыл бұрын

    Would much rather have greater torque and performance over a certain sound.

  • @Elite2832
    @Elite2832 Жыл бұрын

    One sounds better the other performs better

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    pretty much yeah

  • @GlennFrost321
    @GlennFrost321 Жыл бұрын

    All Suby's must have UEL. Subaru = Rumble

  • @elden4267
    @elden4267 Жыл бұрын

    that civic sound so cursed frroam a subaru guy

  • @sygrene
    @sygrene Жыл бұрын

    My brz is so underpowered already. I wouldn’t put equal lengths on it anyway

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    the solution is forced induction hahaha, they're great fun to drive though

  • @alexlopez2995
    @alexlopez2995 Жыл бұрын

    That fucking civic sounds like a Suby lol

  • @ericwieboldt7042
    @ericwieboldt7042 Жыл бұрын

    All subarus sound exactly the same so what's the difference

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    nah not really

  • @ericwieboldt7042

    @ericwieboldt7042

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JCMediaYT lmao listen to your own video😂

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ericwieboldt7042 yeah? they literally sound different with equal length headers vs unequal length headers. I have no idea what you're on about. The JDM STi's come with ELHs from the factory, and the new FA platform only comes with ELH.

  • @ericwieboldt7042

    @ericwieboldt7042

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JCMediaYT anyone that uses the word literally out of context is not to be taken seriously. Better luck next time though. They all sound the same, like, literally👎

  • @JCMediaYT

    @JCMediaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ericwieboldt7042 lmaoooo get your ears checked man, you must be on some shit to say they all sound the same considering no one else is saying that 😂 Oh well thanks for the views though!

  • @tkskagen
    @tkskagen Жыл бұрын

    Why don't SUBARU owners convert to "Equal Lenghth Headers" as they could gain better MPGs...

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