Borla S-type Cat-back exhaust system ordered

[BTrainer]

Has anyone added a Borla s-type Cat-back exhaust system to their Z.

 

[JimmyRocket]

I had one on for a week. The drone between 2-3k RPM's was simply too much for me. I had the stock put back on and returned it. (They did offer to send another but I was already out 1k in labor at that point.) The frustrating part was it's advertised as no drone.

 

[BTrainer]

Jimmy, appreciate your response and hope this will not be my experience. Had this system on my Corvette for many years and was pleased. Will post pictures and sound clips once received and installed.

 

[BTrainer]

I have installed the Borla S-Type and must say I love the additional sound and quality of product. I have taken the car out for three long drive under various conditions and have no drone at any speed in inside the vehicle. wonderful sound when you start up and at any time you hit the accelerator. So, if you are looking for some enhanced attitude this system is worth your consideration.

 

[Zplz]

Thanks for posting your experience with the Borla S-Type. Glad to hear your getting no drone. If I decide to change out my Z's exhaust, the Borla S will probably be the one. I'll have to say, though, I haven't been all that displeased with the stock exhaust. It sounded OK to me during a 500 mile road trip and, so far, about town. Not too long ago I had a Fiat 124 and changed out the exhaust for a Goodwin Racing one and was glad I did. It made the car sound like a mini Lamborghini.

 

[garfias503]

Can’t go wrong with Borla, they got great reputation and been in business for sometime now. The exhaust is pricey, curious to see your results.

 

[Zplz]

Can’t go wrong with Borla, they got great reputation and been in business for sometime now. The exhaust is pricey, curious to see your results.

Agree. From listening to various exhaust setups online, which isn't perfect but at least it gives you some ideas, the Borla S sounds best to my ears. If Goodwin Racing made something for the Z like I had on the Fiat, I'd go with it. I loved that sound and I got a lot of positive comments on it. I remember taking it in for routine maintenance and the lady who was arranging my service remarked that she had never heard a 124 sound so good. She wanted all the details for when she got her car.

I've got plenty of time to consider, though. If I do it, it won't be until the end of this year.

 

[msquared94]

I installed the Borla ATAK. if you access to a lift, it's a fairly cut and dry install. Took about 30 minutes to remove factory exhaust. Installation of the Borla took about an hour, just me not wanting to mess anything up. Definitely has a sweet rumble on start up, sounds great running through the gears. Really haven't noticed a drone, I like to play tunes at louder volumes.

 

[KCZ]

I had a Borla on my 350Z and it was awesome with great sound. So I put an S-type on my new Z, and was hugely disappointed. It sounds like a high-pitched bunch of buzzing bees, which becomes a giant swarm when I accelerate. It's much inferior to the stock exhaust, and they're going to be swapped back asap. I can't drive the car when it sounds like this.

 

[heritageownerKurosawaz400]

I have installed the Borla S-Type and must say I love the additional sound and quality of product. I have taken the car out for three long drive under various conditions and have no drone at any speed in inside the vehicle. wonderful sound when you start up and at any time you hit the accelerator. So, if you are looking for some enhanced attitude this system is worth your consideration.

Nice upgrade! Do you have any sound clips by any chance?

 

[BTrainer]

Nice upgrade! Do you have any sound clips by any chance?

I haven't created one yet but will upload for you soon. You can also go to the Borla website for sound clip if you want now.

 

[thesilverbullet]

I love the tips - looks good.


Borla Is one of the more refined exhaust in general. I was surprised see comments about drone issues.

 

[Apex_Z]

I installed the Borla ATAK. if you access to a lift, it's a fairly cut and dry install. Took about 30 minutes to remove factory exhaust. Installation of the Borla took about an hour, just me not wanting to mess anything up. Definitely has a sweet rumble on start up, sounds great running through the gears. Really haven't noticed a drone, I like to play tunes at louder volumes.

You still have this on the car? I am thinking about pulling the trigger on one, it sounds amazing in all the clips. You running the stock tune?

 

[msquared94]

Yes, still installed on the car and yes, running stock, no upgrades other than a CAI.

You still have this on the car? I am thinking about pulling the trigger on one, it sounds amazing in all the clips. You running the stock tune?

 

[Apex_Z]

Yes, still installed on the car and yes, running stock, no upgrades other than a CAI.

How you liking it after running it for a while?