Borla UEL fix? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

HoustonM · 12-13-2015, 10:33 PM

I have the Borla UEL, with the donut looking flex joints which I know are prone to leak, starting to get some sound from them now and was wondering if anyone has removed completely to replace with standard piping. Because I noticed that a lot of the headers do away with the flex joint.

Any and all help is very appreciated thank you

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humfrz · 12-14-2015, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by HoustonM

I have the Borla UEL, with the donut looking flex joints which I know are prone to leak, starting to get some sound from them now and was wondering if anyone has removed completely to replace with standard piping. Because I noticed that a lot of the headers do away with the flex joint.

Any and all help is very appreciated thank you

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Welcome to ......The Group, ...... @HoustonM ........

If you're sure it's leaking, and it's under warranty, I'd call them and discuss sending it back.

I don't see why one couldn't cut out the flex joints and weld in a solid piece of pipe.

HOWEVER, you might want to have them bolted onto the engine to do most of the welding ...... to make sure they fit.

Now, what could go wrong with THAT project .......

* finding the right size piece of pipe
* SS is not all that easy to weld
* one could mess up the whole header with crummy welding
* welding on a car engine which is full of gas
* maybe, the rest of the piping is relying on that flex piece to maintain its integrity .. ?

humfrz

Spartarus · 12-14-2015, 02:09 PM

If you're the original owner, they warranty it for life, no questions. And you'll get the new joints.

HoustonM · 12-14-2015, 02:54 PM

I'm not I bought it used :'(

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cdq85 · 12-14-2015, 02:57 PM

I thought borla still backed up their product even if it's not original owner. I may be very wrong though.

edit: nevermind, their website clearly says original owner only. sorry buddy.

HoustonM · 12-14-2015, 02:58 PM

Let me chekc

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raven1231 · 12-14-2015, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cdq85

I thought borla still backed up their product even if it's not original owner. I may be very wrong though.

edit: nevermind, their website clearly says original owner only. sorry buddy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoustonM

Let me chekc

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No need:

BORLA® PERFORMANCE INDUSTRIES, INC. warrants its products to the original purchaser of record and for the original vehicle on which the product was installed, against defects in materials and workmanship for one million miles for non-moving parts.

HoustonM · 12-14-2015, 04:00 PM

Can anyone help me I'm getting super confused what does the current version of the Borla header look like

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Teseo · 12-14-2015, 06:16 PM

Take the header to a reputable muffler shop, they can fix it

rosol16 · 12-14-2015, 06:32 PM

Do Borla make a good product for the BRZ I've always like there stuff on other cars?

humfrz · 12-14-2015, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HoustonM

Can anyone help me I'm getting super confused what does the current version of the Borla header look like

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I'll betcha they have pictures on their Internet site .........

humfrz

HoustonM · 12-15-2015, 01:52 PM

Good news all they warrantied it! Said I should expect my new on mid to late Jan.

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cdq85 · 12-15-2015, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rosol16

Do Borla make a good product for the BRZ I've always like there stuff on other cars?

I have had their UEL header on for roughly 10k miles and all is well with no leaks or any rattling. When they first designed the header, the joint was extremely prone to leaking but since the 2nd version came about, I've been seeing hardly any complaints. There are definitely headers out there that will give you better performance but they are not worlds better and for the money, I couldn't pass up my deal.

HoustonM · 12-16-2015, 12:41 PM

New one here!

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12-13-2015, 10:33 PM	#1
HoustonM Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited Location: Gatlinburg, TN Posts: 42 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Borla UEL fix? I have the Borla UEL, with the donut looking flex joints which I know are prone to leak, starting to get some sound from them now and was wondering if anyone has removed completely to replace with standard piping. Because I noticed that a lot of the headers do away with the flex joint. Any and all help is very appreciated thank you Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-14-2015, 02:09 PM	#3
Spartarus ...Just add nauseum Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: 2003 (AP1) S2000 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 546 Thanks: 310 Thanked 785 Times in 335 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	If you're the original owner, they warranty it for life, no questions. And you'll get the new joints. __________________ There are many ways to displace. -Spartarus

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HoustonM Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited Location: Gatlinburg, TN Posts: 42 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm not I bought it used :'( Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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cdq85 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: 2013 Raven FR-S Location: Greensburg, PA Posts: 249 Thanks: 107 Thanked 285 Times in 113 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I thought borla still backed up their product even if it's not original owner. I may be very wrong though. edit: nevermind, their website clearly says original owner only. sorry buddy.

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HoustonM Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited Location: Gatlinburg, TN Posts: 42 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Let me chekc Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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HoustonM Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited Location: Gatlinburg, TN Posts: 42 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Can anyone help me I'm getting super confused what does the current version of the Borla header look like Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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HoustonM Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited Location: Gatlinburg, TN Posts: 42 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Good news all they warrantied it! Said I should expect my new on mid to late Jan. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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