Prodrive Backbox WRX Wagon

[UberMeister]

Hi!

I'm looking for a Prodrive BackBox for my 54 Plate Blobeye WRX Wagon.

I've read some conflicting information on the net, some say that the Wagon and the Saloon were the same fitment whereas other say that the Prodrive back box for the wagon has a longer tail to accommodate the different bumper. Can anyone confirm this?

Were there any other differences, e.g. between a Prodrive box fitted to a WRX and a Prodrive box fitted to a STI?

Quite a few for sale on eBay but none seem to have come off a wagon so I was hoping to be able to confirm before buying!

Appreciate the help!

[peter8171]

Yes, the backbox on the wagons is different to the saloon, at least on the blobeye. It is due to the difference in bumper. A saloon backbox on the wagon runs the risk of the bumper being melted as the exit pipe is shorter. Plenty of Impreza specialists offer stainless steel backboxes for wagons, and this is what I got for mine.

[UberMeister]

Ok great - thank you for confirming.

Do you have any recommendations? I've just looked on the websites for Cobra Sport, Miltek and H&S but cannot see any wagon specific backboxes.

[peter8171]

I got mine from Roger Clark Motorsport. They aren't necessarily the cheapest around, but the quality of the parts are very good and they do have specific back boxes for the wagons. It's a 2.5" system as standard, and you don't need to go bigger until you go for big power.

It made a big difference in the sound from the exhaust. Yes, it is louder, but it sounds really good and, when cruising on the motorway, doesn't drone.

Their back box has a tail pipe with a rolled edge, so it doesn't look too aftermarket! Not all their parts are on the website at the moment as they have been updating it, so give them a ring if you are interested.

I'd have thought Scoobyclinic and others would be able to help too, if they are closer to you.

[ThePlanner]

The Fitting for the Prodrive Backbox for a MY04 or MY05 WRX (Saloon or Wagon) & STI are the same.

The STi PPP pack included a sports Cat and hence the higher cost for the PPP

The PPP Pack for the WRX included a BAckbox, Second Decat Pipe and Remap
The PPP Pack for the STi included a BAckbox, Second Decat Pipe and Remap & a Sports Cat

[arthur t]

It fits perfectly.

I fitted a Pro drive back box and a Sports Cat, got it mapped and OMG it's was like a different car.

The exhaust is very restricted on the WRX, it will bring the car to life.

The advantage on The pro drive exhaust is it does not wake the locals up, is just purrs.