Borla TD and cutom x-pipe?
09-23-2007, 06:19 PM
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Borla TD and cutom x-pipe?
I want to replace the Borla H-pipe with an X-pipe. Has anyone donw this? If so who's x-pipe did you find fits correctly?
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09-24-2007, 03:34 AM
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As followup, I did find a little data on folks using the x-pipe but I want to know if the Borla resonators should come off if I use a Magnaflow x-pipe/muffler?
If they should come off is it for performance reasons or just sound?
If they should come off is it for performance reasons or just sound?
09-24-2007, 05:41 AM
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The Magnaflow X pipe is a 4" center on center measurement. Make sure you have enough room. You shouldn't have an issue getting it to fit, as when the Borla H is disconnected, it will spread out anyway.
You will see a ~3 hp gain as well.
Keep the Borla resonators, unless you want to change sound specifically.
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You will see a ~3 hp gain as well.
Keep the Borla resonators, unless you want to change sound specifically.
Rick
09-24-2007, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by meaj82
Do you know the part # ? Thanks!
you can then go to the shop that is doing teh work to find out which will work best.
They have different sizes and spreads...Rick
11-02-2007, 11:37 AM
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Just ordered the magnaflow x-pipe muffler. I will get it sometime next week and have it installed by the end of next week.
Lets see how it comes out. I will keep everyone posted on the results. Hopefully I can get a couple of vids of before and after comparisions.
Stay tuned
Lets see how it comes out. I will keep everyone posted on the results. Hopefully I can get a couple of vids of before and after comparisions.
Stay tuned
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11-08-2007, 02:50 PM
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update:
Well it finally came in today.
Hopefully I can get it installed tommorow. If not for sure over the weekend. I will start a new thread when its done. I will try to get some before and after videos. Wish me luck guys.
Hopefully I can get it installed tommorow. If not for sure over the weekend. I will start a new thread when its done. I will try to get some before and after videos. Wish me luck guys.
11-08-2007, 09:22 PM
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I would cut the resonators off, as your new xpipe is basically a resonator/muffler. I was going to go that xpipe route but the muffler shop said even w/cutting out the resonators it would be real quite? so i didnt do it just had the resonators cut out and the hpipe welded. I'm anxious to hear the sound clip also.
11-09-2007, 03:19 AM
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I dont know if I want to cut the resonators.Wouldnt that change the sound? I mostly got this to eliminate rasp and hopefully get rid of some of that hissing sound borla is known for.
If I could make it sound like when I had my stock cats that would be awesome. All the flow without the other noises.
What do you guys think, should I keep the resonators or cut them?
If I could make it sound like when I had my stock cats that would be awesome. All the flow without the other noises.
What do you guys think, should I keep the resonators or cut them?
11-09-2007, 06:33 AM
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do not cut the resonators off your borla exhaust. Unlike the H-Pipe design, the resonators are quite efficient. I've seen Supra owners take one of the resonators and add into thier line up for a much cleaner sounding exhaust. You can look at them and tell they are of high quality. Keep them in there, you would regret taking them out. (you would sound like a topspeed exhaust)
11-09-2007, 10:37 AM
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Yes sir it is. Thats what I'm hoping for. I'm not into the loud exhaust note anymore. I love how some of the z's sound on here, but I dont think I can manage it on a daily basis.
11-09-2007, 12:03 PM
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I'm interested on knowing what it sounds like as well...I have Borla/RT cats/popcharger/Plenum and while it sounds great (like a deep tone outboard motor) it is pretty loud at WOT...to the point where I don't take my car to redline often because it draws too much attention. If this quiets the exhaust down, but still keeps a nice deep tone, I'm definitely going to have to get this.
11-09-2007, 03:09 PM
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Results are in
Just got back from the muffler shop. I am proud to say that I can push my car past 3200rpm without any rasp whatsoever
. It sounds like I have cats on. A more amped up version of stock. No hissing on deceleration
or while reving it.
The tone is very nice. I highly reccomend this mod to people w/ the borla/header/test pipe combo. I'm going to try to get a vid in a little bit.
EDIT:
I started a new thread w/ a video
https://my350z.com/forum/intake-exhaust/313956-sound-clip-headers-testpipes-borla-td-w-magnaflow-x-pipe.html
. It sounds like I have cats on. A more amped up version of stock. No hissing on decelerationor while reving it.
The tone is very nice. I highly reccomend this mod to people w/ the borla/header/test pipe combo. I'm going to try to get a vid in a little bit.
EDIT:
I started a new thread w/ a video
https://my350z.com/forum/intake-exhaust/313956-sound-clip-headers-testpipes-borla-td-w-magnaflow-x-pipe.html
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