Lachute Performance

The best Lachute Performance exhausts in this collection are its axle-back system for the 2019 and newer Subaru Forester and its cat-back systems for the 2013-2020 Subaru BRZ and FR-S, including a V2 cat-back, with an axle-back for the 2020 and newer Subaru Outback XT completing the four-listing range. Check your year and model against the listing before ordering.

Axle-back and cat-back systems replace different amounts of the exhaust. An axle-back changes the rear section only, the simpler route to a different note, while a cat-back replaces the piping from the catalytic converter back and is the more complete system. The Lachute titles name the configuration, including BRZ and FR-S cat-backs described as Sport and, for the V2, Confort, so read the exact wording and confirm which type you are comparing before buying.

Lachute Performance is presented in this catalog as a Subaru-focused exhaust maker, and all four listings support that reading. Its range here covers two sides of the Subaru family: the Forester and Outback XT axle-backs for the crossover models, and the BRZ and FR-S cat-backs for the rear-wheel-drive coupe. Offering both a Sport and a V2 Confort cat-back for the same coupe shows more than one sound character for a single application.

Three larger exhaust names here are worth comparing. Invidia offers a broad exhaust range across many Japanese cars, including high-flow catted products for the WRX and STI. HKS is the long-established Japanese performance name here, with a catalog extending beyond exhausts into forced induction and electronics. Nameless Performance is another Subaru-oriented exhaust name, known for model-specific axle-back and cat-back systems. Lachute sits alongside Nameless as a focused Subaru option, with BRZ coupe coverage as its distinguishing strength here.

For the wider picture, browse the GrimmSpeed range for related Subaru exhaust hardware, and read our guide to aftermarket exhaust systems and best exhaust overview before deciding. The sampled Lachute listings have no published product links, so check the individual listing for your year before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Lachute axle-back and cat-back systems?

The axle-backs, listed for the 2019+ Forester and 2020+ Outback XT, replace the rear section only. The cat-backs, listed for the 2013-2020 BRZ and FR-S, replace the exhaust from the catalytic converter back and are the more complete systems.

What do Sport and Confort mean in the BRZ cat-back titles?

Those words are part of the product names for the two BRZ and FR-S cat-back listings, with the V2 carrying the Confort name. Treat them as the maker's labels for different system characters, and read the individual listing for the details of the version you want.

Do these exhausts fit other Subaru models?

The listings here name only the 2019+ Forester, the 2020+ Outback XT, and the 2013-2020 BRZ and FR-S. Do not assume fitment on another model or year; check your year and model against the listing, or choose a system listed for your car.

Is a cat-back or axle-back hard to install?

Both are bolt-on systems replacing factory sections at the flanges, and an axle-back is normally the quicker job. A lift or jack stands and penetrating oil for older hardware help; rusted fasteners are the usual complication.