The things that make Toyota GR86 the best car to upgrade, are the same things that make it loved by many car enthusiasts, fun to drive at an affordable price! These two features are exactly why your Toyota GR86 will benefit greatly from an exhaust upgrade. In this article, we are going to share the top 5 exhaust upgrades for your Toyota GR-86 that will increase your car’s performance, and overall volume in a way that makes it much more enjoyable to drive, all while being affordable and easy to install. If you are the owner of a Toyota GR86, here are the top 5 best exhaust systems in the market right now
1. VR Performance 3-Inch Titanium Catback Exhaust Subaru BRZ | Scion FRS | Toyota GT86/GR86 2013+
Available for just $1,495, this exhaust system is a product of VR Performance, the performance division of the Vivid Racing brand. VR Performance line is known for offering high-quality blow-off valves, shift knobs, brake lines, lowering links, springs, headers, and complete cat-back exhaust systems. This exhaust system delivers an incredible-sounding boxer which the Toyota GR86 lacks. The exhaust weighs only 16 lbs and is one of the lightest systems on the market. The weight savings from this exhaust system is an upgrade in itself. Save some weight to optimize the power output from the 2.4L engine in the little Toyota! Utilizing 3-inch titanium from the catalytic converter back, the VR Performance GR86 exhaust eliminates the hindering back pressure created by the factory system.
Features:
- 3-inch titanium from the catalytic converter back
- Unlocks the true tone of the 2.4L boxer engine
- Eliminates back pressure caused by factory exhaust
- Tig welded pie cuts for exceptional flow
- Hardware and gaskets included
- No modification is required for installation
Fitment:
- Subaru BRZ 2013-2022
- Scion FRS 2013-2016
- Toyota GT86 2017-2021
- Toyota GR86 2022+
2. AWE Touring Edition Exhaust Subaru BRZ | Toyota GR86/GT86 2017-2022
Made by AWE Tuning, the Touring Edition Catback is for drivers who like their BOXER rumble to be deep, hearty, and full of crackles all without any interior drone at cruising speeds. With this exhaust system, you will get the full-bodied rumble for life from the point of installation. Comprised of 3″ and 2.5″ T304L stainless steel with a hefty wall thickness of .065″, the Touring Edition features a bullet-style resonator in the mid-pipe and a set of patented 180 Technology resonators residing in the rear to decimate any drone-prone frequencies from the exhaust note while keeping the flow of power uninterrupted. This system is available in our shop with two tip options; AWE Touring Edition Exhaust w/ Diamond Black Tips and AWE Touring Edition Exhaust w/ Chrome Silver Tips, available for $1,295, and $1,245 respectively.
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Features:
- Proudly engineered, designed, and manufactured in-house at AWE, in the USA
- Deep, aggressive BOXER tone
- Touring Edition features AWE’s patented drone-canceling solution, 180 Technology, tuned specifically for the FA24
- 5″ double-walled, slash-cut available in chrome silver or diamond black
- Handcrafted from 3″ & 2.5″ CNC mandrel-bent, U.S.-sourced .065″ wall T304L stainless steel
- Direct bolt-on for factory-like simplicity
- Weights – Touring: 34.5 lbs (stock: 35.5 lbs)
- Conversion Kits available – easily switch between editions
- Less is more: clean, straight-through design maximizes flow
- Perfect fitment, guaranteed
- AWE No Check Engine Light Guarantee
- Lifetime Warranty
Fitment:
- Subaru BRZ Limited Coupe 2.4 RWD 2013-2023
- Subaru BRZ Limited Coupe 2.0 RWD 2013-2023
- Subaru BRZ Sport-tech Coupe 2.0 RWD 2013-2020
- Subaru Subaru BRZ Premium Coupe 2.0 RWD 2013-2019
- Subaru BRZ Base Coupe 2.0 RWD 2013-2017
- Subaru BRZ Aozora Edition Coupe 2.0 RWD 2015-2015
- Subaru BRZ Series.Blue Coupe 2.0 RWD 2015-2015
- Subaru BRZ Series.HyperBlue Coupe 2.0 RWD 2016-2016
- Subaru BRZ Series.Yellow Coupe 2.0 RWD 2017-2017
- Subaru Subaru BRZ Sport-tech RS Coupe 2.0 RWD 2018-2020
- Subaru BRZ TS Coupe 2.0 RWD 2018-2020
- Subaru BRZ Series.Gray Coupe 2.0 RWD 2019-2019
- Subaru BRZ Sport-tech Coupe 2.4 RWD 2022-2023
- Toyota 86 Base Coupe 2.0 RWD 2017-2020
- Toyota 86 Special Edition Coupe 2.0 RWD 2017-2017
- Toyota 86 GT Coupe 2.0 RWD 2018-2020
- Toyota 86 TRD Special Edition Coupe 2.0 RWD 2019-2019
- Toyota 86 Hakone Edition Coupe 2.0 RWD 2020-2020
- Toyota GR86 Premium Coupe 2.4 RWD 2022-2023
- Toyota GR86 Base Coupe 2.4 RWD 2022-2023
- Scion FR-S Base Coupe 2.0 RWD 2013-2016
3. AWE Track Edition Exhaust Subaru BRZ | Toyota GR86/GT86 2017-2022
Made to fit the same vehicles that a Touring Catback Edition can, the Track Edition is the perfect exhaust for those looking to crank it to 11 with no intention of turning it down. The Track Edition retains all of the precision engineerings from the Touring Edition, and the bullet-style resonator in the mid-pipe, minus AWE’s drone-canceling 180 Technology resonators in the rear. This version is known to get rowdy and may be too much for many but it is also easy to convert from a Track Edition to a Touring Edition, or vice versa if you decide at a later date to turn it up or turn it down. This system is available in our shop with two tip options; AWE Track Edition Exhaust w/ Diamond Black Tips and AWE Track Edition Exhaust w/ Chrome Silver Tips, available for $995, and $945 respectively.
To get the AWE Track Edition Exhaust w/ Diamond Black Tips – CLICK HERE
To buy the AWE Track Edition Exhaust w/ Chrome Silver Tips – CLICK HERE
Features:
- Proudly engineered, designed, and manufactured in-house at AWE, in the USA
- Deep, aggressive BOXER tone
- 5″ double-walled, slash-cut available in Chrome Silver or Diamond Black
- Handcrafted from 3″ & 2.5″ CNC mandrel-bent, U.S.-sourced .065″ wall T304L stainless steel
- Direct bolt-on for factory-like simplicity
- Track: 23.5 lbs (stock: 35.5 lbs)
- Conversion Kits available – easily switch between editions
- Less is more: clean, straight-through design maximizes flow
- Perfect fitment, guaranteed
- AWE No Check Engine Light Guarantee
- Lifetime Warranty
4. HKS Hi-Power Muffler SPEC-L2 ZD8 Subaru BRZ FA24 2022
Available for just $1,460.95, this system was manufactured by HKS, a brand that specializes in aftermarket high-performance auto parts engineering and manufacturing. This system was designed to accentuate deep sound, and it is guaranteed to surpass the OE exhaust performance. Made to fit various cars such as Subaru BRZ FA24 2022, Scion FRS 2013-2016, Toyota GT-86 2017-2021, and Toyota GR-86 2022, this system weighs almost the same as Titanium.
Features:
- Designed to accentuate deep sound, slightly quieter than the US spec 32016-BT001.
- Constructed ultra-thin, almost weighs the same as titanium.
- Optional accessory tips will be available.
Fitment:
- Subaru BRZ FA24 2022
- Scion FRS 2013-2016
- Toyota GT-86 2017-2021
- Toyota GR-86 2022
5. Invidia Gemini Single Layer Titanium Tip Catback Exhaust Subaru BRZ Toyota 86 2012-2020
Manufactured by Invidia, a brand that sets itself apart when it comes to manufacturing high-quality exhaust systems, this exhaust is available in our shop for an affordable price of $1,027. Invidia knows that automotive enthusiasts are constantly looking for ways to extract more power from their engines and improve the driving experience so their exhaust systems are manufactured specifically for each application to guarantee precise fitment and power gains. Invidia has applied its knowledge of automotive performance to a myriad of makes and models constantly refining and improving its product and design process. Invidia catback exhaust systems are designed specifically to improve performance, they achieve this by reducing bends in the exhaust system and using larger diameter piping. The reduced restriction also gives your vehicle a more aggressive tone for the sports enthusiast to enjoy. This improves throttle response, torque, horsepower, and the overall driving experience.
Features:
- Cat Back Exhaust System
- 304 Stainless Steel
- Main Tubing Diameter: 2.75″
- Tip Outlet Diameter: 4″
- Burnt Tip Finish
- Tip Material: Titanium
- Slash Cut Single Layer
Fitment:
- Subaru BRZ 2013-2022
- Scion FRS 2013-2016
- Toyota GT-86 2017-2021
- Toyota GR-86 2022
