Borla cat-back installed...pics & video

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Tue Apr 29, 2003 5:47 am

This is one of the easiest mods that I have done so far. Unbolt the flange (Two bolts) and remove from the rubber brackets. Install front pipe and muffler assembly and check your tip alignment. Tighten the clamp to 32-35 ft. lbs. and your done. Took about 30 mins. to complete. I will post a sound file later.

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rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Tue Apr 29, 2003 5:49 am

Pic #2

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rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Tue Apr 29, 2003 5:50 am

Pic #3

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Triton · Post by **Triton** » Tue Apr 29, 2003 5:53 am

Looks really good. I'm still not sure of the somewhat oval tip, but I don't think it is as odd looking as I thought it would be. How is the sound with the CAI?

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Tue Apr 29, 2003 6:15 am

Pic #4 The 68 firebird is my neighbors.

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dmitri · Post by **dmitri** » Tue Apr 29, 2003 6:28 am

please do post a sound file!! Im stuck between getting the borla package on ptuning.com or just going to a muffler shop with a bomb muffler and getting it custom because i want something loud. I want to see if the borla is loud enough/good sounding.

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Tue Apr 29, 2003 7:42 am

quote:please do post a sound file!! Video and sound....

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millster · Post by **millster** » Tue Apr 29, 2003 7:54 am

Aha, finally what I've been waiting for! Thanks Rasermon! You not only got the photo angle I've been waiting for (pic #4) but a sound file! Maybe I will be going Borla after all. I was thinking about just a Flowmaster muffler, but I think maybe this is the better choice. Good show!

QUIKAG · Post by **QUIKAG** » Tue Apr 29, 2003 8:25 am

Thanks for posting the clip!! Sounds pretty good!! Any chance you might be able to get in-car sound on an acceleration run?

savedbyzero · Post by **savedbyzero** » Tue Apr 29, 2003 8:51 am

What's the noise level like inside? Any bad droning?

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Tue Apr 29, 2003 9:16 am

quote:Thanks for posting the clip!! Sounds pretty good!! Any chance you might be able to get in-car sound on an acceleration run? This clip is with the windows & moonroof open.

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cohocarl · Post by **cohocarl** » Tue Apr 29, 2003 11:01 am

That overpass looks very familiar....Sounds good. Can't wait to hear it in person. Usually sound clips of exhausts aren't that great, but your clips are very clear.

ShotInTheDark · Post by **ShotInTheDark** » Tue Apr 29, 2003 11:10 am

didn't seem to sound too much different then the flowmaster. No offense. I would have gone full catback had I had the money to spend as well.

dmitri · Post by **dmitri** » Tue Apr 29, 2003 11:26 am

thanks for posting it you saved me alot of money. This exhaust isnt loud enough for me

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Tue Apr 29, 2003 9:43 pm

Thanks for posting the pic from the side rasermon. You post has definatley put Borla at the top of my exhaust list.

Ironman · Post by **Ironman** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 5:45 am

MAN! That sound cool (second clip).I have family in Essexville and would love to stop by and say hi next time I'm up there. I would love to hear your ride in person. I really like the way the tail pipe looks - not too crazy. Good job.

jackospades · Post by **jackospades** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 9:05 am

Great pics and great sound!!!! I always loved Borla. Now I really want one.

jackospades · Post by **jackospades** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 9:11 am

Oh yeah where did you order yours from?Thanks

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 10:33 am

quote:Oh yeah where did you order yours from?Thanks ptuning.com

Kissfan79 · Post by **Kissfan79** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 3:07 pm

Have you noticed any difference in your engines performance? Jim

lordyogi · Post by **lordyogi** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 4:23 pm

dont want to burst all you borla fans out there's bubbles, but just a simple exhaust switch will get you damn near the same sound. the magnaflow that i got pretty much gets the sound done, and frees up some airflow. and it did take about .1s off of my quarter time so it did do something. if you have the money i would say go with the cat back, but if i am correct the cat-back is about $450-500usd which you are buying mostly the borla name. my muffler cost me 90 bucks installed.yogi from floridaout

ChuckP · Post by **ChuckP** » Thu May 01, 2003 1:31 am

I like my TRD exhaust, it has a good deep roar to it and a perfect sized tip thats not overly big. Sure it is a little expensive but it is very high quality, and I did notice a power increase with it.

DopeVibeGT · Post by **DopeVibeGT** » Sat May 03, 2003 12:47 pm

Did you get into lift on that driving clip?? The Borla sounds almost like the Thermal, but Thermals more deeper sounding and gets VERY loud when the lift kicks in, which I love.Oh, and how did you mount the camera? Or someone holding it?

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:32 pm

quote:Did you get into lift on that driving clip??Yes, I didn't get to crazy with it and hit the lift slowly.quote:Oh, and how did you mount the camera? Or someone holding it?A convenient place to mount your camera. When I do my next Gtech run I will also have my DV camcorder on to record the results.

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cohocarl · Post by **cohocarl** » Sat May 03, 2003 11:06 pm

Very ingenius way to mount the camera!!! I don't know if I still have it, or if I burned it, but I made up a video camera mount made out of wood that fit in the back of my Vette. Darned thing weighed about 50 lbs.

DopeVibeGT · Post by **DopeVibeGT** » Sun May 04, 2003 9:42 am

Cool! Gonna have to bum my bro's camera again. Never thought of the headrest mount.

Lorin · Post by **Lorin** » Sun May 04, 2003 11:29 am

I passed a riced-up Civic Si on instate 70 going through Columbus today - his exhaust sounded TERRIBLE! Really buzzy fart-can sound, but it really got bad when he would let off the gas. It literally sounded like something you might hear in bathroom. sptsptsptsptspt! LOL!

micheles_bad_vibe · Post by **micheles_bad_vibe** » Mon May 05, 2003 11:33 am

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Mon May 05, 2003 12:11 pm

Thanks. I'm going to capture another video/sound clip to post later this week. This time I need a camera man. It's going to be a drive by 3rd gear in lift. I hope it produces a good note at that speed.

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Mon May 05, 2003 9:10 pm

Cool raser! I can't wait to hear it.

Big_Red · Post by **Big_Red** » Tue May 06, 2003 12:45 am

Sweeeeeeeeet sound.

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Tue May 06, 2003 11:10 am

Another video/sound clip with the camera mounted to the back seat head rest with the rear hatch open. This gives the true sound from the Borla cat-back.

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Triton · Post by **Triton** » Tue May 06, 2003 12:04 pm

Awesome sound rasermon!!! A lot better than stock.

Pablo1669 · Post by **Pablo1669** » Wed May 07, 2003 11:40 pm

I've read a lot of the articles so far about Borla, but how much does this actually increase performance... anything noticable enough to spend the money, or is it all just for the sound?

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Tue May 13, 2003 9:23 am

quote:I've read a lot of the articles so far about Borla, but how much does this actually increase performance... anything noticable enough to spend the money, or is it all just for the sound?Sorry Pablo1669 for taking so long for a reply.From what I read on other sites the average gain was 2.0 HP. After the install it was like removing a cork from the stock exhaust system.

Pablo1669 · Post by **Pablo1669** » Tue May 13, 2003 9:47 pm

quote:Sorry Pablo1669 for taking so long for a reply.From what I read on other sites the average gain was 2.0 HP. After the install it was like removing a cork from the stock exhaust system.No big deal on the wait. I've already ordered one anyhow. I'm not a big fan of the stock exhaust (big round opening) so I thought at least the new sound and the smaller oval opening might look better.

MJN2 · Post by **MJN2** » Fri Jun 06, 2003 5:21 am

Well, I'm sold lol. I had a Borla system on my last car ('99 Cougar V-6) and loved the bass tone and slight power increase I got with it (plus, the dual exhaust exits just looked cool).Guess I'll be going with Borla again. Great sound/vid clips!

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 10:53 am

I want one Now I can't decide if I want a couple of Audiobahn subs and amp for $300 or the exhaust and CAI for $515! Help me.

wicked1981 · Post by **wicked1981** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 11:43 am

sounds great im interested. Price? Did you have to weld anything?

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 11:55 am

Quote, originally posted by wicked1981 »sounds great im interested. Price? Did you have to weld anything?At the time I paid $362 for it. No welding involved, just follow the instructions and in 30 mins. your done. http://www.ptuning.com/html/se...rand=

cdFxer · Post by **cdFxer** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 3:48 pm

Dang beat me to it! Ive been drooling over the same setup at ptuning myself. Im not gonna get it until sping though. Its coooold.....lol

cool vibes · Post by **cool vibes** » Wed Jan 14, 2004 12:04 am

Just curious as to why you bought the Borla i have this exhaust on my vibe .i"ved noticed something different about yours it has a oval muffler mine has a pop can type muffler i guess they both sound the same? i have checked out ptuning and they got the new Magnaflow exhaust with extension pipe what is your thoughts on this exhaust system?

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Wed Jan 14, 2004 9:53 am

Quote, originally posted by cool vibes »Just curious as to why you bought the Borla i have this exhaust on my vibe . My last two trucks (GMC Sonoma HighRider & GMC Yukon) I had Borla's installed on them. I was sold on them after the first one. Quote, originally posted by cool vibes »i"ved noticed something different about yours it has a oval muffler mine has a pop can type muffler i guess they both sound the same?You have a Borla, right. Maybe your system is one of the first that came out. Quote, originally posted by cool vibes »i have checked out ptuning and they got the new Magnaflow exhaust with extension pipe what is your thoughts on this exhaust system? Yeah, I notice that a couple weeks ago. Looks like a nice system. Also It's a true Cat-Back. I would like to hear one.

NY Pete · Post by **NY Pete** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 9:57 am

Oval vs. tiny round muffler - oval is for the GT, tiny round is for the base. I have the small round one on my base - smallest muffler I have EVER seen, no joke...Pete

wicked1981 · Post by **wicked1981** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 10:25 am

I liked the exhaust its $360 for the complete exhaust. Is there anything that has to be welded? Or is it all bolt on? I want to get the SC by next month then the exhaust if it all goes according to plan. So im trying to fugure out costs.

NY Pete · Post by **NY Pete** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 11:32 am

Quote, originally posted by wicked1981 »I liked the exhaust its $360 for the complete exhaust. Is there anything that has to be welded? Or is it all bolt on? Bolt-on. Takes about 10 minutes to put it on, VERY easy to install!

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 7:52 pm

Quote, originally posted by NY Pete »Oval vs. tiny round muffler - oval is for the GT, tiny round is for the base. Pete, thanks for clearing that up!I never seen a Borla on a base vibe yet, so I didn't know.

wicked1981 · Post by **wicked1981** » Fri Jan 16, 2004 3:23 am

Im gonna order it right now. I saw they have a discount code does GENVIBE members get any discounts with them?

NY Pete · Post by **NY Pete** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 12:00 am

Check this link - pics of both GT and base... http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=4614 Pete

wicked1981 · Post by **wicked1981** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 6:56 am

Well just ordered the exhaust $359.95 no taxes or shipping not bad. The onlyu problem will be same as when I ordered CAI took 2 weeks to get it.