Help! Borla Exhaust same as stock sound.

[8RZ]

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by pakunodafie

Does the sound change overtime? Or is there a break-in period?

I would suggest you give it a few weeks for you to get used to it. It seems that several people buy an exhaust system and after a while get annoyed because it is too loud.


After a while, you may decided that a more mature exhaust note is more to your liking -


humfrz

[new2subaru]

Originally Posted by pakunodafie

Does the sound change overtime? Or is there a break-in period?

Not that I recall. Ive since gutted the interior so everything is loud

[SuperTom]

I have the Borla full catback with ACE headers and High flow catted front pipe and its plenty loud.
Going with a catless header or catless FP will make it another level louder and you will be happy you chose a quiet catback


You have to ask yourself if you are going for just sound or do you want performance?? If you want performance then a catless header is your ticket which most people opt for a quieter catback.
If you just want sound then any of the cannon style exhausts will do the trick, the stock suitcase style mufflers tend to be quieter.

[RToyo86]

Originally Posted by pakunodafie

My goal is to have a little bit loud exhaust not really loud but when you push it you feel and hear it. I was planning to purchase (Borla :11839 axle back S-TYPE) but I ordered a different Item which is the Touring version.

I have no plans for additional setup which will cost me more..

For me stock is 1/10 Sound, and Invidia N1 9/10 -
I am looking for a 5-6/10 exhaust. My choices are the new Invidia N2, MXP Comp RS, Borla axle 11839 or a custom made exhaust with Valvetronic.

If you plan on adding a header in the future, your current setup will be perfect. The header as others mentioned adds a lot of volume on its own.

The N2 is relatively new and there isn't a lot out there yet to see how it is to live with. It's said to sit between the N1 and Q300.

MXP certainly will give you the noise without a header. I have a Corsa system which sounds fantastic on its own. Sits around a 5-6/10 and has zero drone under normal driving. Header choices are extremely limited on exhausts like the MXP, N1 and Corsa as they are ungodly loud with catless headers.

[randomthoughts]

Originally Posted by pakunodafie

Yes that's exactly what I am looking for. But the problem is I purchase the wrong one.

Yeah that's unfortunate you bought the wrong one. I have the S-Type. It sounds great. It is quiet at idle but really opens up at WOT.


I had it paired with the Rev Works UEL header and it was perfect with no drone at all. I am now turbo with the S-type and it is a little quitter but still sounds great at WOT. I can post a video if anyone is interested.

[pakunodafie]

Originally Posted by randomthoughts

Yeah that's unfortunate you bought the wrong one. I have the S-Type. It sounds great. It is quiet at idle but really opens up at WOT.


I had it paired with the Rev Works UEL header and it was perfect with no drone at all. I am now turbo with the S-type and it is a little quitter but still sounds great at WOT. I can post a video if anyone is interested.

Please send me the video link.

[pakunodafie]

Originally Posted by 8RZ

That's sounds good, Similar sound that I have right now. DO you have another sound clip without the exhaust leak?

[pakunodafie]

Originally Posted by RToyo86

If you plan on adding a header in the future, your current setup will be perfect. The header as others mentioned adds a lot of volume on its own.

The N2 is relatively new and there isn't a lot out there yet to see how it is to live with. It's said to sit between the N1 and Q300.

MXP certainly will give you the noise without a header. I have a Corsa system which sounds fantastic on its own. Sits around a 5-6/10 and has zero drone under normal driving. Header choices are extremely limited on exhausts like the MXP, N1 and Corsa as they are ungodly loud with catless headers.

If I keep this setup, might probably Ill get a header soon. If not I can straight swap it to N1 or Greedy Evo.

[new2subaru]

Have you tired folding the back seat down? It makes a big difference in volume when folded.

[randomthoughts]

Originally Posted by pakunodafie

Please send me the video link.

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHlGOdPWQKs[/ame]

[Vital]

Originally Posted by pakunodafie

That's sounds good, Similar sound that I have right now. DO you have another sound clip without the exhaust leak?

This is what it should sound like.
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXhxuYYyxA8[/ame]

[pakunodafie]

Originally Posted by Vital

This is what it should sound like.

This is far different with the Borla Axle-back I purchased.

[Go Frogs]

is it lighter than the stock system (axle back)it replaced? If so, then you have that going for you.

The only thing you can really do it order the "S-Type" and install it (have it installed) and then sell the "T-Type" to another FRS/86/BRZ owner in your area (for half of what you paid to encourage the sale).

Not knowing what laws/regulations that exist for car modifications in your area or the restrictions on receiving parts, it is tough to say what the best course of action is.

I guess, double/triple check before hitting "submit/approve" the final time or go in knowing the exact part number.

When life gives you lemons, you sell them and go buy oranges.