I don't get any resonance on my Borla. The sound is awesome. Low rumble at just above idle turning to a deep growl when WOT. Regarding the quality, Borla Warrantees their exhaust for 1 million miles. How much better of a warranty can you possibly get.

I have it and couldn't be happier. Not loud, but just sounds meaner.

 

This link below I found should give you a pretty good idea how the Borla sounds at idle, WOT, etc. Check it out:

http://g35.197358246.com/

 

I was in the same boat and I went with the borla. (I have a Roadster so I really didn't want it too loud.)

I like that the Borla is a true dual system with a crossover pipe. That gives a nice deep tone that reminds me of muscle cars past a little. The stereo effect also gives the sound some depth.

I also happen to think V engines in general deserve duals. Split tail pipes were a sign of a dual exhaust poser back in my V-8 days.

The Borla quality is top notch. Some people here are critiquing the quality based on visual observation on the number of parts. Once assembled it is very strong and only a few people have reported leaks. (considering that it is probably the best selling system, a few complaints is not a big suprise.)

The system is guaranteed for 1 million miles. The fit and finish of all the parts is very nice. Much better than stock. It is also 12 pounds lighter than stock.

In a recent magazine test the Borla made the best power gains and was among the quietest systems. That is quite a combo.

 

I just said the Borla could be prone to leaks. From a visual inspection, and an inspection on the car, that is not hard to see. I didn't say anything regarding the quality.

I do think it is wise to point out that you get what you pay for. There are better quality exhausts out there, and ones that sound better, and some that are better at both. I'm not going to bring performance into the mix because it's all pretty close. Borla has the best warranty, but that's about it.

My main qualm with Borla has been the fact that I don't want my car to sound like a V8 musclecar because it isn't one.

I don't want to be a muscle car poser driving down the street in my Z.

 

30 Something and say the NISMO

I've got it and love it.

 

Im 34, i have the Borla and I love it. Not to loud, and keeps the original appearance.

 

Thanks for that link!!!!

Borla kicks a**

 

thanks guys.....
hey no offense danny350..but i thought i said it in my answer......what i thought was cool at your age and what i think is cool now are very different....and you wont understand what i mean til youre old like me lol

i was leaning towards the borla cuz of the price and i like their history.....just wanted some second opinions.

Ill have to hear a fuji and an amuse....havent heard a clip of those yet. I like that deep rumbly sound with just a hint of scream to it.....like some of the older ferrarris/etc

thanks again everyone

 

Here is a great site with most of the exhausts for the Z listed with sound clips, if you haven't seen it:

http://www.everything350z.com/exhaust.html

Hmm, it is interesting that the only true dual exhaust that has been listed so far is the borlas. The new HKS true dual exhaust is one to keep an eye on, haven't heard anything about it yet, but it looks great, although very expensive.

 

I thought the NISMO exhuast was the same as the B&B unit, BUT that is ONLY true for the B&B + NISMO headers.

Thanks
Murray

 

Is the US one designed by Fujitsubo as well? I just consider it OEM because it is covered by Nissan, not B&B.


I understand exactly what you're going for, if you'd believe it. Us young people can still read 'n all. I'm confident you'll find it with the Borla or the Nismo. Check out the Amuse for that Ferrari sound though

 

I dont know if Fujitsubo had anything to do with it, I dont believe so? Where did you hear about that?

Murray

 

Murray -

I was speaking with one of the guys at strictly Z about buying an exhaust after they did their big exhaust shootout, but that never came to fruition.

Anyway, when we were speaking about it, I had mentioned that, while I was considering the Nismo, I was also looking at the Fujitsubo Legalis, and he informed me that Fujitsubo was behind the design of the Nismo unit. So I don't have any hard evidence, but since Strictly Z was running that exhaust comparo, I took his word for it.

Dan

 

I chose Stillen for the quality, perfect fit and appearance. Nice sounds in the lower RPM ranges, yet much louder when you get into the higher ranges. Also, it's a TRUE dual exhaust, unlike some of the others.

 

So there is a difference between the US nismo exhuast and a JDM nismo exhuast. I thought that was just a fib

 

Dan,

I hadnt heard anything like that, so i can't comment. But if you do a search on the net you'll find a few things come up about it. I am 100% certain that the NISMO headers are done by B&B.

Ignore my comment on the exhaust. I just did some checking and info came up for and against, B&B + NISMO exhaust. Some sites are selling both exhausts, so they must be different, but they are only selling NISMO headers with a comment next to B&B ones saying check NISMO units.

Thanks

Murray

 

I went with the Nismo myself, for one it has an awesome sound and two, check out the warranty on the aftermarket exhuast out there, My dealer sponsors my car and they informed me that the Nismo exhaust is covered under factory warranty along with all the S-Tuned Nismo products.

 

I'm in my mid 40's and have considered xerta long pipes with borla true duals(no cats necessary in florida).how about some feedback?

 

I too think Nismo or Borla. Personally, I'm leaning towards the Nismo. It looks & sounds nicer and it doesn't void your warranty. Not that the warranty really matters. I've watched the price drop on the Nismo from 1300 to 1600 to between 800 & 900. The Borla has dropped in price as well.

 

Borla exhaust will only void your exhaust warranty, which doesn't matter anyways because you're replacing it. Like I said before, the Borla exhaust has a 1 million mile warranty on it. How can you do better than that?