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dlp Member
Joined: 28 Mar 2005 Posts: 374 Location: Bothell, Wa
1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:13 pm Post subject: Car is on the trailer and ready to be dropped off at ...... |
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Stans Headers in Auburn. The car would be my wifes convertible IROC that needs some custom 3" SS exhaust stuff made up.
SLP headers + after market cat + ( crappy a$$, over priced, po%, not even close to complete ) Borla cat back and.......walla, need three custom peices of 3" mandrel bent pipe to make it all connect. The muffler and over the axle pipe doesnt fit correctly either, depending on price I may have them "adjust " these also.
I would never recomend a BORLA exhaust to anyone. Lots of money for a generic kit. |
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izcain 9sec Club
Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 1306 Location: Port Angeles WA
1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
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Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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ahhhh pics please?
Sharp bends are needed or what? figured most of that stuff was bolt on. _________________
1983 Z28 383 + 201ci more = New Heart for this season!
9.17 @ 148 |
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dlp Member
Joined: 28 Mar 2005 Posts: 374 Location: Bothell, Wa
1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 6:25 pm Post subject: |
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OK, car is home, passed emmissions with flying colors, new tabs ( and plate) are installed and the wife is out cruising.
Every F'in piece of the BORLA cat back had to be cut, added to, or just tossed. The only part that was used without having a torch or welder " adjust" was the muffler. The car sounds great but it didnt come cheap.
If I had to do it again, I would have purchased just the muffler and let a decent shop fab up the rest, it would have been cheaper and would resulted in a better fitting product. BORLA FTL, or better yet, my checking account  |
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iansane Member

Joined: 16 Jan 2004 Posts: 5742 Location: Bothell
1991 Pontiac Trans Am
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Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:48 pm Post subject: |
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But at least the car is home now! Vid or sound clip? _________________
| Quote: | | Sometimes I actually think I'm slightly retarded in the mouth. |
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dlp Member
Joined: 28 Mar 2005 Posts: 374 Location: Bothell, Wa
1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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My wifes convertible sounds great, all fitment gripes aside, the Borla muffler and the selective sound option makes for a fantastic sound that is adjustable. It is noticably quicker also with the SLP headers, new cat and Borla cat back. If the full block off plate is installed the car is really quite until upper rpms are reached. The weird thing is that the 1990 is louder than my wifes old RA T/A with the same system and size of plate.
I still think the SLP exhaust on my 87 sounds better, but that is subjective. |
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dlp Member
Joined: 28 Mar 2005 Posts: 374 Location: Bothell, Wa
1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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| I will get a sound clip up in the next couple of days. I want to do a complete reveiw and also include my car with the SLP TOTL at idle and at full throttle for reference. |
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91RSVert Member
Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 2736 Location: AR
1991 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 5:42 am Post subject: |
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| Yea, would like to here what a borla sounds like on an fbody. Most people around here are all flowmaster fans. |
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dlp Member
Joined: 28 Mar 2005 Posts: 374 Location: Bothell, Wa
1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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When I posted my experience with the Borla cat back I told Borla I would not comment further about their products until they contacted me and we came to a resolution.
David Borla contacted me via email the next day and was determined to make things right by me, the consumer. I am pleased with Borla's professional attitude and diligence in handling a difficult situation. I would not think twice about purchasing one of their products now.
The car sounds awsome and has alot more power.
This is my personal thank you to David Borla for standing behind Borla's product and making things right for the average Joe.
Dave P. |
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Leejo2005 Member

Joined: 12 Jul 2009 Posts: 466 Location: Kennewick
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Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 8:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Did Borla kick down your front door and take your wife hostage? Such a sudden change in outlook. |
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