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Mr_Z 08-25-2009 02:36 PM

First Borla Cat-Back Install on a 370Z
 
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Hello guys,
After all this wait, I finally got my Borla Cat-Back Exhaust!!!

Installation only took 1h and all parts fitted perfectly in place without any trouble.

This is the First Borla Cat-Back Install on a 370Z in Canada. …And just as I did in my 350Z, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this exhaust!!! :excited:

Since there is no good Borla exhaust clip on a 370Z (except some kind of prototype), I will post a clip very soon so that you can hear it from outside and inside.

It is not loud at all and it has a deep sound. For the moment, it is a little softer than on my 350Z but I have to wait at least 500km before the padding inside the muffler settles. It will become a little louder then.


My only wish so far: Larger Tips (Currently same size as oem)

If you are looking into a Borla Exhaust and you have any questions, feel free to ask!

Red370 08-25-2009 03:05 PM

looks good. what size are the resonators? I imagine pretty long, single muffler setups are usually raspy w/o them

LiquidZ 08-25-2009 03:37 PM

Do you have plans for an independent dyno?

Mr_Z 08-25-2009 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370 (Post 168716)
looks good. what size are the resonators? I imagine pretty long, single muffler setups are usually raspy w/o them



Hi,
There are no resonators (if I understand you correctly). The two original resonators where removed and they where replaced by an “H” pipe. Check the CAD images in attachment.



Damon 08-25-2009 03:40 PM

whats your thoughts on the slip joints?

ive read not so nice comments from people before on borla's use of slip joints.

Mr_Z 08-25-2009 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LiquidZ (Post 168759)
Do you have plans for an independent dyno?



Sorry, no plans for a Dyno. I don't care that much about a few HP (+15 or +18 or whatever…) but I do know that Borla is a very respected company for their products. This exhaust gives me pleasure only with the nice angled tip finish, the great sound and roar… Basically, that's enough for me…


Mr_Z 08-25-2009 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Damon (Post 168774)
whats your thoughts on the slip joints?

ive read not so nice comments from people before on borla's use of slip joints.



Ahh the slip joints... Well what can I say? Not the most beautiful thing out there but it is simple, light and it does the job!

I’ll bring back my car to the shop in 4 days to lift it again (The shop proposed it to make final adjustments if needed)… I’ll have a closer look and let you know what I think of them once more.

At that point the exhaust sound should have changed a little and I’ll also take this opportunity to post the Sound Clip! :-)



BerkTech 08-25-2009 04:23 PM

Looks pretty good! Slip joints work in the hands of a very well made exhausts. The problem is that many manufacturers use them to allow themselves to build sloppy fitting exhausts. Then slip fits don't fit correctly and leak.

Handsome looking exhaust! :)

Red370 08-25-2009 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BerkTech (Post 168870)
Looks pretty good! Slip joints work in the hands of a very well made exhausts. The problem is that many manufacturers use them to allow themselves to build sloppy fitting exhausts. Then slip fits don't fit correctly and leak.

Handsome looking exhaust! :)

I agree, my magnaflow setup leaked like a siv, had to constantly tighten the clamps.

Damon 08-25-2009 06:33 PM

^borla's official reason is to lower shipping costs. smaller boxes with everything broken down and crammed in = cheaper to ship. makes sense, but on a couple of other car boards ive read people saying they wouldnt buy borla simply because of slip joints, even though borla has an absolutely stellar reputation.

INSURANCE101 08-25-2009 06:49 PM

Looks great. how does it sound?? VIDEOOOOO!!!!

Shunya 08-25-2009 07:05 PM

that's very nice, can't wait for videos

mspeasl 08-25-2009 08:59 PM

Cost / Supplier
 
What was the Cost and who was your Supplier?

Thanks,
:tiphat:

DropTopGal 08-25-2009 09:17 PM

Is there drone while driving with the Borla?

Compared to stock, how deeper and louder is the sounds?

Mr_Z 08-30-2009 10:45 PM

Sound clips!!
 
As promissed, here are the clips!
:tup:

I will comment and reply to your questions this week.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mhJrA4phEU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8V6Xn1S8Q8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAl4dHQWE6M

The small vibration while reving down that you can hear on the last clip in the garage is due to a mall leak that I need to get fixed.



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