Which to buy: Borla UEL or OFH???? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Mixlplix · 04-14-2014, 09:01 PM

I want to buy an UEL header but dont want to spend too much. Would the borla or openflash header be better for power or are they about the same? Also for those that own them are there any fitment issues with either one?

s2d4 · 04-14-2014, 09:12 PM

Everything is better with OFH.

Turdinator · 04-14-2014, 09:26 PM

OFH for sure.

fstlane · 04-14-2014, 10:21 PM

In my opinion the only reason to choose a Borla header over the OFH is the warranty. Aside from that, it's no contest in terms of materials and workmanship. Had the OFH been on the market when I purchased my Borla I would have absolutely choosen it instead. Here's a little review with pictures I wrote on Amazon of my Borla's build quality.
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Borla-17284-Exhaust-Header-Subaru/dp/B00APWHW2C/ref=cm_cr-mr-title"]Amazon.com: Borla 17284 Exhaust Header for Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ: Automotive[/ame]

FR-S Matt · 04-14-2014, 10:28 PM

JDL, go big or go home.

Jolaessss · 04-15-2014, 02:00 AM

haha OFH all the way. Borla UEL is a POS!

FRS_Jack · 04-15-2014, 02:19 AM

You mean Revworks!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jolaessss

haha OFH all the way. Borla UEL is a POS!

Jolaessss · 04-15-2014, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRS_Jack

You mean Revworks!!!!

RevWorks is awesome too!

IAmNotTheDriftKing · 04-15-2014, 03:26 AM

If you have the cash go with something higher quality. Otherwise, I recommend Revworks as well. Then OFH. I say buy most of the exhaust used(whatever quality works) but make sure the header is good quality and new! I did this, and it came out to around 1300 after all is said and done.

86viper · 04-15-2014, 03:35 AM

So these are pics of the collectors.

The Borla is crap
The OFH is not.

You decide

brz_star21 · 04-15-2014, 03:46 AM

I'm sure OFH will certainly be worth it... when I actually receive mine that is

. I love my Open Flash Tablet, which is why I wanted the header but be warned that their production runs are severely small each batch by their supplier so you may be waiting in line for quite sometime. My original date given for the header batch seems to have been pushed back further. Totally

to hear.

I'm also tempted each time by the Raceseng header when Raceseng starts releasing teaser pics of the development process on their Instagram page.

6speed_Sam · 04-15-2014, 04:09 AM

I say OFH. I have the Borla ..it performs and sounds excellent. My flanges were good but the flex joints rattled till I wrapped/clamped them. The OFH is a much nicer piece....much higher quality.

Fast_Freddy · 04-15-2014, 04:12 AM

Borla, OFH, Revworks and JDL UELs all make about the same power and sound very similar (unless you're really into splitting hairs). OEM, Borla and JDL feature flex sections to help prevent cracking. Borla and JDL offer essentially lifetime warranties. OFH and Revworks both come without flex joints and only 1 year warranties. Revworks and Borla are made entirely of 304SS while JDL and OFH use mild steel flanges. Borla, Revworks and JDL are made in the USA while OFH is made somewhere overseas (Openflash won't say where). Caveat emptor.

frslee · 04-15-2014, 09:22 AM

I recently installed Borla UEL header and I think it's okay. Like 6speedsam mentioned, there are some rattles either from flex joint or the collector. Make sure you inspect before you install, so you don't have to install twice. OFT is a really nice affordable piece too, but I just didn't want to wait so long to get it. Overall I'm happy with the borla header here. Sounds great, performs great with OFT stage2!!

04-14-2014, 09:01 PM	#1
Mixlplix Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Earth Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Which to buy: Borla UEL or OFH???? I want to buy an UEL header but dont want to spend too much. Would the borla or openflash header be better for power or are they about the same? Also for those that own them are there any fitment issues with either one?

04-15-2014, 02:00 AM	#6
Jolaessss Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: SWP FR-S Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 620 Thanks: 346 Thanked 172 Times in 114 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	haha OFH all the way. Borla UEL is a POS! __________________

04-15-2014, 03:35 AM	#10
86viper Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2013 Toyota 86 GTS Location: Australia Posts: 76 Thanks: 2 Thanked 30 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So these are pics of the collectors. The Borla is crap The OFH is not. You decide Attached Images

04-15-2014, 04:09 AM	#12
6speed_Sam Thumper Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 250 Thanks: 97 Thanked 59 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I say OFH. I have the Borla ..it performs and sounds excellent. My flanges were good but the flex joints rattled till I wrapped/clamped them. The OFH is a much nicer piece....much higher quality. __________________ Car is gone - parts for sale

04-15-2014, 04:12 AM	#13
Fast_Freddy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Passat Location: East Coast Posts: 626 Thanks: 331 Thanked 188 Times in 130 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Borla, OFH, Revworks and JDL UELs all make about the same power and sound very similar (unless you're really into splitting hairs). OEM, Borla and JDL feature flex sections to help prevent cracking. Borla and JDL offer essentially lifetime warranties. OFH and Revworks both come without flex joints and only 1 year warranties. Revworks and Borla are made entirely of 304SS while JDL and OFH use mild steel flanges. Borla, Revworks and JDL are made in the USA while OFH is made somewhere overseas (Openflash won't say where). Caveat emptor. Last edited by Fast_Freddy; 04-17-2014 at 05:51 PM. Reason: Correct information per JDL

04-14-2014, 09:12 PM	#2
s2d4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: R32 GTR, AW11 MR2 SC, GTS86 R Location: OZ Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 603 Thanked 1,224 Times in 708 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Everything is better with OFH.

04-14-2014, 10:21 PM	#4
fstlane Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Limited Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 289 Thanks: 742 Thanked 316 Times in 149 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In my opinion the only reason to choose a Borla header over the OFH is the warranty. Aside from that, it's no contest in terms of materials and workmanship. Had the OFH been on the market when I purchased my Borla I would have absolutely choosen it instead. Here's a little review with pictures I wrote on Amazon of my Borla's build quality. [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Borla-17284-Exhaust-Header-Subaru/dp/B00APWHW2C/ref=cm_cr-mr-title"]Amazon.com: Borla 17284 Exhaust Header for Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ: Automotive[/ame]

04-15-2014, 03:26 AM	#9
IAmNotTheDriftKing Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: I own an FR-S. . . whatelse! Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 318 Thanks: 114 Thanked 140 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you have the cash go with something higher quality. Otherwise, I recommend Revworks as well. Then OFH. I say buy most of the exhaust used(whatever quality works) but make sure the header is good quality and new! I did this, and it came out to around 1300 after all is said and done.

04-15-2014, 03:46 AM	#11
brz_star21 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: DGM BRZ Location: HI Posts: 239 Thanks: 31 Thanked 123 Times in 67 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm sure OFH will certainly be worth it... when I actually receive mine that is . I love my Open Flash Tablet, which is why I wanted the header but be warned that their production runs are severely small each batch by their supplier so you may be waiting in line for quite sometime. My original date given for the header batch seems to have been pushed back further. Totally to hear. I'm also tempted each time by the Raceseng header when Raceseng starts releasing teaser pics of the development process on their Instagram page.

04-15-2014, 09:22 AM	#14
frslee Just drive it Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 13' FR-S Location: Maryland Posts: 1,122 Thanks: 97 Thanked 321 Times in 218 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I recently installed Borla UEL header and I think it's okay. Like 6speedsam mentioned, there are some rattles either from flex joint or the collector. Make sure you inspect before you install, so you don't have to install twice. OFT is a really nice affordable piece too, but I just didn't want to wait so long to get it. Overall I'm happy with the borla header here. Sounds great, performs great with OFT stage2!!

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