Quick answer

If you want one catback that covers both the 2022+ GR86/BRZ and the 2013–2021 86/BRZ/FR-S, the REMARK Elite Spec Catback is the straightforward daily-driver choice. Pick it for a hand-welded T304 stainless system with a tip option, not for a track-only sound.

Why the Elite Spec suits a daily-driven GR86 or BRZ

A daily driver exhaust has to do two jobs: sound good when you want it and stay livable when you don't. The Elite Spec is built as a full catback in T304 stainless steel, so it replaces the factory mid-pipe and muffler section rather than just the axleback. That gives you a more complete tone change than a muffler-only swap, while the hand-welded construction is the durability point that matters on a car driven in rain, salt, or year-round.

The same part number family covers the 2022+ GR86/BRZ and the earlier 86/BRZ/FR-S, which is unusual and useful if you own or shop across generations. It does not promise identical sound on every year, because engine and header differences remain, but it simplifies the buying decision.

The honest trade-offs before you commit

A catback is not a silent upgrade. Expect more volume and more character than stock, especially on cold starts and under load. If you leave early or have neighbors close by, plan for that. The Elite Spec is also a full system, so installation is more involved than an axleback and may need a lift or pro install.

Tip choice is the main cosmetic decision. Stainless and burnt stainless are the two listed options; burnt adds a color shift that some owners love and others find too showy on a daily. Neither changes fitment. The catalog does not list pipe diameter, weight, or measured decibel figures, so treat those as unknowns and ask before buying if they matter to you.

Decision rules for the Elite Spec catback

  • Match the generation: Confirm your car is a 2022+ GR86/BRZ or a 2013–2021 86/BRZ/FR-S. This catback is listed for those, not for other Toyota/Subaru models. Check the year and model on your registration before ordering.
  • Choose tip finish by taste, not performance: Stainless is the understated daily choice; burnt stainless adds a visible color shift. Fitment and construction are the same.
  • Decide if a catback is right for your noise budget: If you need stock-level quiet or live in a strict noise area, an axleback or stock system is the safer call. The Elite Spec is a full catback and will be louder than stock. Be honest about early starts and shared parking before you buy.
  • Plan the install: A catback replaces more pipe than an axleback, so budget for a lift or a professional install rather than a driveway swap.

Product facts

Who should buy it

Best for

  • Owners of a 2022+ GR86/BRZ or 2013–2021 86/BRZ/FR-S who want one catback for daily driving
  • Drivers who value hand-welded T304 stainless construction and a tip finish choice

Not for

  • Owners who need stock-level quiet or have strict neighborhood noise limits
  • Drivers who want a track-only or maximum-volume system
  • Cars outside the listed GR86/BRZ/86/FR-S generations