First Borla Cat-Back Install on a 370Z

Mr_Z · 08-25-2009, 02:36 PM

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!!!

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red370

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiquidZ

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damon

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by BerkTech

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

What was the Cost and who was your Supplier?

Thanks,

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

As promissed, here are the clips!

I will comment and reply to your questions this week.

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.

08-25-2009, 03:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
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BerkTech The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 279 Drives: Lots.... Rep Power: 272	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! __________________ While the others type fast... Berk Technology goes fast.... See you at the track! OUR NEW PHONE NUMBER: (714) 546-BERK READ THE BERK BLOG HERE

08-25-2009, 06:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
INSURANCE101 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: palm beach, FL Posts: 182 Drives: susp. dl untill sept Rep Power: 15	Looks great. how does it sound?? VIDEOOOOO!!!! __________________ "Aerodynamics is for those who cannot manufacture good engines" - Enzo Ferrari

08-25-2009, 08:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
mspeasl Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 367 Drives: Red M6 Sport/Touring Rep Power: 268	Cost / Supplier What was the Cost and who was your Supplier? Thanks, __________________ Mspeasl - Central Illinois 2009 - Solid Red, M6 '370' Sport/Touring (Delivered 7 April 09)

08-30-2009, 10:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mr_Z Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 67 Drives: 2009 370Z PG-M6 Rep Power: 15	Sound clips!! As promissed, here are the clips! I will comment and reply to your questions this week. 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. __________________ 2005 350Z 35th - SilverStone 2009 370Z Touring/Sport - Platinum Grey Last edited by Mr_Z; 08-31-2009 at 06:14 PM.

08-25-2009, 03:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 295	looks good. what size are the resonators? I imagine pretty long, single muffler setups are usually raspy w/o them

08-25-2009, 03:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Damon Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: TX Posts: 12 Drives: STI Rep Power: 15	whats your thoughts on the slip joints? ive read not so nice comments from people before on borla's use of slip joints.

08-25-2009, 06:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Damon Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: TX Posts: 12 Drives: STI Rep Power: 15	^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.

08-25-2009, 07:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
Shunya A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,069 Drives: You Crazy! Rep Power: 21	that's very nice, can't wait for videos

08-25-2009, 09:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
DropTopGal Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 42 Drives: 370Z Vert (TBA) Rep Power: 15	Is there drone while driving with the Borla? Compared to stock, how deeper and louder is the sounds?

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