Borla Exhaust?

[desole1019]

i need opinions on a borla exhaust system for an 02 ser?thanks...

[nametakennow]

It's an axle back, so don't bother. It won't add any power and won't sound all that good either with the stock resonator in place.

[desole1019]

so they dont have any that would be cat back?...plus i have DC headers and i wouldnt want it to be that loud......

[nametakennow]

I checked their site, it only lists a rear section.

Having a header with an axle back is close to pointless. The stock piping between the cat and the axle restricts the extra flow you're getting.

Get an exhaust with a large, quality resonator and it won't be too loud.

Having the stock resonator in won't make it much if any quieter, and the tone will be awful anyway.

BRM, NISMO, or a custom setup are the best-sounding and quietest options.

[desole1019]

ok thanks alot for clearing that up.....ive heard the BRM and Nismo.....i dont know were to get a BRM one.....i like the Nismo exhaust but kinda pricy.....how much does the BRM go for? and were can i get one here in AZ?

[nametakennow]

The BRM runs ~$300-600 depending on metal and resonator size. They're located near Phoenix. Get in touch with Greg - [email protected]

[desole1019]

so to be clear...which one would you say is best for sound, and HP gain? in your opinion whats the best buy?

[nametakennow]

HP gains are going to be virtually the same. Both use high-flowing parts.

IMO, the BRM is the better buy because it's generally cheaper. It's also a little better sounding, IMO. Go to the Table of Contents and look at The Exhaust Thread to hear it. Sadly, we don't have a NISMO clip up in there at this point.

I may be a little biased because I have a BRM, but NISMO doesn't make an exhaust for my trim (though adapting it would have been easy) and I'd probably have gone with the BRM anyway.

[jbarbaresi]

so to be clear...which one would you say is best for sound, and HP gain? in your opinion whats the best buy?

BRM without a doubt my friend. from what i've heard on nismo its almost like a louder stock sound. brm is deep and mean sounding.

[Lazybeef]

Another good Exhaust is the Flowmaster. They use it on drag cars so it has significant power gains and it has a beefier sound than the BRM and the NISMO. Kind of expensive if you do it right though and it creates more interior noise than the other options, even with the resonator. So you have to decided power vs. noise vs. cost vs. the sound you want. Just make sure that it is a cat-back otherwise it is just a waste of money.

[desole1019]

yeah like i want one that kinda covers all those options...i mean i want one that gives me WHP gain but at the same time i wana be able to enjoy my music and be able to hear the people in the backseat of my car clearly when im talking to them....without them having to yell to be able to be heard....you know wat i mean?

[nametakennow]

Again, get a big resonator and you'll be fine. Heck, you don't even need all that big of one. I have a 13in res and can hear just fine inside unless I'm gunning it.

Email Greg, he'll help you figure out just the setup you need.