Borla Cat-Back Exhaust, how is it?

petros · 07-26-2006, 04:10 PM

I'm looking at upgrading the exhaust in my 4Runner (3.4L). I thought about doing just a muffler but apparently the pipe is rusted and the muffler man would need to replace the pipe all the way to the catalytic convertor anyway, then I have to buy a muffler and pay for installation so I'm looking at a high price with that.

Or, my other thought, was just to buy the Borla Cat-Back Exhaust system. I've had experience with Borla before and am very impressed and wouldn't hesitate one bit on buying this system, aside from the high price (but money can ALWAYS be found for the right thing

), and I don't want it to be too loud.

I am curious though, for those who have this system on their truck, what's the sound like? Is it obnoxious at high loads or highway speed, going up hills, etc.?

Borla's website compares putting their exhaust on a car to adding a subwoofer to your system... Not any louder, but more sound.

Thanks in advance.

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Troy'sToy · 07-26-2006, 04:26 PM

My daughter and I just put one on my '93, and it took us about 45 minutes. The only reason it took this long is we had to drive into town to replace the gasket inbetween the cat and the old exhaust. It blew away in the wind. I love the sound, and actually get more sound from my K&N. At idle and under higher rpm's it sounds great, and is very quiet on the interstate. I highly recommend it. Plus the tip looks extremely awesome. Good Luck.

nrgetic99 · 07-26-2006, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petros

I'm looking at upgrading the exhaust in my 4Runner (3.4L). I thought about doing just a muffler but apparently the pipe is rusted and the muffler man would need to replace the pipe all the way to the catalytic convertor anyway, then I have to buy a muffler and pay for installation so I'm looking at a high price with that.

Or, my other thought, was just to buy the Borla Cat-Back Exhaust system. I've had experience with Borla before and am very impressed and wouldn't hesitate one bit on buying this system, aside from the high price (but money can ALWAYS be found for the right thing

), and I don't want it to be too loud.

I am curious though, for those who have this system on their truck, what's the sound like? Is it obnoxious at high loads or highway speed, going up hills, etc.?

Borla's website compares putting their exhaust on a car to adding a subwoofer to your system... Not any louder, but more sound.

Thanks in advance.

Is your 4runner CA emmisions ? e.g one cat or two ?

I hated the single cat Borla as it resonated really badly at 1800-2200 rpm which made highway crusing very tiring. I returned it and they admitted they had a problem.

I had one on my 99 CA emmisions model (twin cat) and it was night and day.
Well made, nice rumble at idle, quiet at speed, no droan.

David

manofsteele2003 · 07-27-2006, 11:48 AM

I was also thinking of getting this exhaust because I've seen it on ebay for $499 shipped brand new. My only concern is the location of the tailpipe. Does it come out just like the factory exhaust or does it come out more towards the back?

nrgetic99 · 07-27-2006, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by manofsteele2003

I was also thinking of getting this exhaust because I've seen it on ebay for $499 shipped brand new. My only concern is the location of the tailpipe. Does it come out just like the factory exhaust or does it come out more towards the back?

What year ?

Almost all of the later ones come out right at the factory location.

Some of the early TRD CAT backs made by Borla came ostriaght back

D

UNR.Grad · 07-27-2006, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nrgetic99

What year ?

Almost all of the later ones come out right at the factory location.

Some of the early TRD CAT backs made by Borla came ostriaght back

D

Where did you get your borla cat back, I also need a dual cat CA emissions version. price?

rimpainter.com · 07-27-2006, 12:28 PM

$500?! Yowzers! For that much you could buy a nice welder and some mandrel bent pipe and do it yourself. Then you would have a welder and an exhaust system.

I know, that's not realistic. Hey, have you seen Corey's exhaust comparison page? Check it out when you get a chance. I know Dr. Z was pretty happy with Jardine's system and it was way cheaper than $500.

manofsteele2003 · 07-27-2006, 01:24 PM

Well, after spending about $1000 for the exhaust on my 350Z and spending about $300 for a used exhaust for the MR2 I sold, I don't think $500 is all that bad. Most places around here would charge that much to fab one up for you. I used to work at Midas about 8 years ago and I worked with the best exhaust guys I have ever seen but unfortunetly niether one of them work there anymore.

By the way I have a 97 SR5.

Elton · 07-27-2006, 01:28 PM

wow $500 dollars im guessing its cuz its all stainless steel i spent $170 dollars on my exhaust hmm i wonder what i could do with the $330 dollars i saved

Cebby · 07-27-2006, 01:40 PM

I liked mine with the 3.0. I will run it with the 1UZ for a while until I get the itch to go duals.

petros · 07-27-2006, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nrgetic99

Is your 4runner CA emmisions ? e.g one cat or two ?

I hated the single cat Borla as it resonated really badly at 1800-2200 rpm which made highway crusing very tiring. I returned it and they admitted they had a problem.

I had one on my 99 CA emmisions model (twin cat) and it was night and day.
Well made, nice rumble at idle, quiet at speed, no droan.

David

Well, I'm pretty sure I have a CA model as it was a CA car and passed smog a few times in CA. I didn't know there was a difference on the exhaust though, I've never seen that option when looking to buy this system. But from the sounds of it it's a great system. I heard the sound clip on that link provided and it sounds great on that runner.

Elton · 07-28-2006, 11:20 AM

i bet the hard part of putting that kit on is trying to get the old bolts off the cat

07-26-2006, 04:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Troy'sToy Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rio Rancho NM, USA Posts: 47	Borla Exhaust My daughter and I just put one on my '93, and it took us about 45 minutes. The only reason it took this long is we had to drive into town to replace the gasket inbetween the cat and the old exhaust. It blew away in the wind. I love the sound, and actually get more sound from my K&N. At idle and under higher rpm's it sounds great, and is very quiet on the interstate. I highly recommend it. Plus the tip looks extremely awesome. Good Luck.

07-27-2006, 12:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
rimpainter.com Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,797	$500?! Yowzers! For that much you could buy a nice welder and some mandrel bent pipe and do it yourself. Then you would have a welder and an exhaust system. I know, that's not realistic. Hey, have you seen Corey's exhaust comparison page? Check it out when you get a chance. I know Dr. Z was pretty happy with Jardine's system and it was way cheaper than $500. __________________ www.rimpainter.com Get your O Gasket Mod Here! My SC'd 4Runner's Profile My YouTube vids

07-27-2006, 01:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	wow $500 dollars im guessing its cuz its all stainless steel i spent $170 dollars on my exhaust hmm i wonder what i could do with the $330 dollars i saved __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

07-27-2006, 01:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	I liked mine with the 3.0. I will run it with the 1UZ for a while until I get the itch to go duals. __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

07-28-2006, 11:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	i bet the hard part of putting that kit on is trying to get the old bolts off the cat __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

07-27-2006, 11:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
manofsteele2003 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 97	I was also thinking of getting this exhaust because I've seen it on ebay for $499 shipped brand new. My only concern is the location of the tailpipe. Does it come out just like the factory exhaust or does it come out more towards the back?

07-27-2006, 01:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
manofsteele2003 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 97	Well, after spending about $1000 for the exhaust on my 350Z and spending about $300 for a used exhaust for the MR2 I sold, I don't think $500 is all that bad. Most places around here would charge that much to fab one up for you. I used to work at Midas about 8 years ago and I worked with the best exhaust guys I have ever seen but unfortunetly niether one of them work there anymore. By the way I have a 97 SR5.

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