Borla Cat-back Exhaust Info
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Originally posted by djmano
i am very very tempted to purchase the borla right now!! however, id like to hear some more opinions about the rattling issue that was just brought up. i cant live with a rattling noise, it will just drive me insane.
i want to spit flames......
i am very very tempted to purchase the borla right now!! however, id like to hear some more opinions about the rattling issue that was just brought up. i cant live with a rattling noise, it will just drive me insane.
i want to spit flames......
Bottom line: I highly recommend the Borla exhaust!
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I really suggest waiting for the racingbeat exhaust and some of the other manufacturers to come out with their exhausts before you buy. Everyone seems to be jumping the gun on the borla. What is another month or 2? Let some other people get some longer term impressions and wait until you get to hear some competition. my 2 cents.
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if your car does break, and the dealer will have a problem, the switch it back to stock when you take it in. assuming it still looks stock and all the hangers are there...
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it cant void warranty unless it caused the problem... its like i have new rims and then boom my engine blows up... if they said it was the rims well then they would have to prove it
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Originally posted by pmacwill
I really suggest waiting for the racingbeat exhaust and some of the other manufacturers to come out with their exhausts before you buy. Everyone seems to be jumping the gun on the borla. What is another month or 2? Let some other people get some longer term impressions and wait until you get to hear some competition. my 2 cents.
I really suggest waiting for the racingbeat exhaust and some of the other manufacturers to come out with their exhausts before you buy. Everyone seems to be jumping the gun on the borla. What is another month or 2? Let some other people get some longer term impressions and wait until you get to hear some competition. my 2 cents.
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Honestly... i know Borla has a great product, but how do any of you feel about what Greddy or HKS may have? i mean, is it worth it or is it the fact only Borla has something for the 8? Im all ears.. rx8 gurus, please stand up... you are all being summoned.
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im waiting on what GREDDY or HKS has coming... just my 2 cents...
im waiting on what GREDDY or HKS has coming... just my 2 cents...
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another thing i wanted to add.......with alot of the exhaust systems for the rx8 being equal to and above $1K each, the pocketbook is very much an issue to me. i cannot really spend 1200 on an exhaust, and being as the exhaust will probably be dual, its justifiable being that expensive. if the borla can perform almost as good or just as good as the other brands, ill take borla anyday.
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Originally posted by flipstream
Honestly... i know Borla has a great product, but how do any of you feel about what Greddy or HKS may have? i mean, is it worth it or is it the fact only Borla has something for the 8? Im all ears.. rx8 gurus, please stand up... you are all being summoned.
Honestly... i know Borla has a great product, but how do any of you feel about what Greddy or HKS may have? i mean, is it worth it or is it the fact only Borla has something for the 8? Im all ears.. rx8 gurus, please stand up... you are all being summoned.
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It's a budget thing. If money is even remotely an issue, skip it or go Borla. (I'm not saying the Borla option is "cheap" in quality, I'm just saying it's very well priced).
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Originally posted by Digisan
Those are a bit to loud for me, typically...dunno what they'll do for the 8 though.
Those are a bit to loud for me, typically...dunno what they'll do for the 8 though.
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Originally posted by david borla
What types of materials does Greddy use in their exhaust systems? Do they offer a warranty?
What types of materials does Greddy use in their exhaust systems? Do they offer a warranty?
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Originally posted by david borla
What types of materials does Greddy use in their exhaust systems? Do they offer a warranty?
What types of materials does Greddy use in their exhaust systems? Do they offer a warranty?
"With laser-cut, computerized mandrel bent aluminized tubing, thick flanges, OEM style hangers, and a polished stainless-steel muffler can and tip... 3-year warranty"
The aluminized tubing is one thing that really stands out to me. The Borla exhaust is made out of stainless steel. I read a post recently that said that stainless steel retains more heat and that helps to increase flow. That sounds like a good thing to me. Plus the Borla has a "Million Mile" warranty.
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Where can I get the Borla exhaust system in Toronto, Canada...also what is the cost in Canadian price?
I can't wait to hear the new sound on my 8 and to have it spits frame.
Has anyone confirm increase in mpg?
Thank you all!!!:D
I can't wait to hear the new sound on my 8 and to have it spits frame.
Has anyone confirm increase in mpg?
Thank you all!!!:D
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I can't really compare MPG to the stock exhaust because my driving habits have temporarily changed. It seems that my right foot is connected to my ears and I love the sound of the new exhaust. So my average MPG has recently dropped from 18 to 16 with the new setup.
Don't blame the exhaust, blame my lead foot. :p
Don't blame the exhaust, blame my lead foot. :p
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i dont want to jump to any conclusions.....but most dual exhaust systems offered by greddy and hks are around 800+ dollars. im assuming the rx-8 will be the same or more.
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Originally posted by flipstream
Honestly... i know Borla has a great product, but how do any of you feel about what Greddy or HKS may have? i mean, is it worth it or is it the fact only Borla has something for the 8? Im all ears.. rx8 gurus, please stand up... you are all being summoned.
Honestly... i know Borla has a great product, but how do any of you feel about what Greddy or HKS may have? i mean, is it worth it or is it the fact only Borla has something for the 8? Im all ears.. rx8 gurus, please stand up... you are all being summoned.
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Those other companies wil be releasing their poducts in due time. Some after SEMA. The companies also carry some type of warrenty. Depending upon how well the RX8 does in Japan as a tunner car will have a direct effect upon the aftermarket performace market world wide. That's the bussiness end of it. The larger companies like HKS, GReddy, Apexi, etc may take alittle more time since they usually need to change things in production like tooling and they will service thier own patrons first before the US. It's a good thing that american companies are stepping up to the plate and delivering because it adds more variety and competition to the market and as a consumer, competition is good.
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The full stainless construction of the Borla should last longer, and be lighter as well.
One thing about GReddy...their Power Extreme exhaust is almost always voted as one of the best-sounding for the RX-7 in every poll I've seen. You have to be a fan of the giant tip style though, because at least on that one, its frickin' huge.
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One thing about GReddy...their Power Extreme exhaust is almost always voted as one of the best-sounding for the RX-7 in every poll I've seen. You have to be a fan of the giant tip style though, because at least on that one, its frickin' huge.
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Originally posted by Speed Racer
Taken straight from their website.
"With laser-cut, computerized mandrel bent aluminized tubing, thick flanges, OEM style hangers, and a polished stainless-steel muffler can and tip... 3-year warranty"
The aluminized tubing is one thing that really stands out to me. The Borla exhaust is made out of stainless steel. I read a post recently that said that stainless steel retains more heat and that helps to increase flow. That sounds like a good thing to me. Plus the Borla has a "Million Mile" warranty.
Taken straight from their website.
"With laser-cut, computerized mandrel bent aluminized tubing, thick flanges, OEM style hangers, and a polished stainless-steel muffler can and tip... 3-year warranty"
The aluminized tubing is one thing that really stands out to me. The Borla exhaust is made out of stainless steel. I read a post recently that said that stainless steel retains more heat and that helps to increase flow. That sounds like a good thing to me. Plus the Borla has a "Million Mile" warranty.
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#246
Originally posted by Speed Racer
Yes, the inside of my exhaust is now fully coated with soot. With the car running so rich in the upper revs I think that this is to be expected.
I would imagine that Canzoomer's work on the fuel maps (leaning out the top end) will help to clean this up a bit. Hopefully he will see this post and throw in his own comments.
Yes, the inside of my exhaust is now fully coated with soot. With the car running so rich in the upper revs I think that this is to be expected.
I would imagine that Canzoomer's work on the fuel maps (leaning out the top end) will help to clean this up a bit. Hopefully he will see this post and throw in his own comments.
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Originally posted by Astor
please post video of flames
please post video of flames
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Has anyone else seen flames with their Borla exhausts?
Last edited by Speed Racer; 10-22-2003 at 01:04 PM.