Borla Cat-back Exhaust Info
11-13-2003, 09:40 AM
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The dyno for the borla is here https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...threadid=13696
Are you asking about real world racing gains?
Are you asking about real world racing gains?
11-14-2003, 01:57 PM
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Rikki, that hanger clears fine. It may be my idle which is around 800 RPM. there isn't any rattling, just the exhuast vibrates a little, only when the car is warmed, kinda like a hopped up mustang, but not that severve.
11-14-2003, 05:51 PM
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Best question might be, can you tell specifically where the rattle is coming from, maybe by laying down under the muffler while the car is running and listening? You can help pinpoint a specific area of noise by using a short length of hollow tube or hose.
11-15-2003, 04:35 AM
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It's not a rattle. It's the exhuast vibrating at idle, 800RPM, anything higher and it's just fine. Myabe it's just the norm, everthing is tight and there is plenty of clearance by the diff.
11-18-2003, 04:40 PM
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Have had my Borla for about a week and love it (knew I would, had one on the Miata). Didn't remove wheels or any trim or exhaust ports. But I couldn't separate the cat-to-muffler pipe on the stock system from the muffler, so, assuming I wasn't going to reinstall the stock system, I got my angle grinder and cut it off just upstream of the clamp. After that, everything was slick. Sprayed the hangers with Armor-all so they'd come off easier and then used a big, long screwdriver to pry them off. Reassembly was a snap. No buzz, no rattle, and quieter from inside than I had expected. But definitely a healthy sound from the outside.
11-24-2003, 08:31 PM
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borla exaust
sorry for my english guy i am a french canadian
i would like install a borla exaust on my rx8 titanium its possible for you to tell me if a adjustement for my rotary is necessairy.
thank you
i would like install a borla exaust on my rx8 titanium its possible for you to tell me if a adjustement for my rotary is necessairy.
thank you
11-25-2003, 08:44 AM
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no adjustment necessary to the engine. i plan on ordering borla in 2 weeks. it's a simple add on, maybe an hour or an hour and a half of work. it'll give hp and maybe save some fuel :P and did i mention it sounds great? i can't wait!
11-25-2003, 11:34 AM
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Real simple. It was my first time installing an aftermarket exhaust myself and a friend and I had it done in less than an hour. I had to get back under the car to take care of a rattle (documented in other threads) but that was pretty simple also.
11-25-2003, 01:13 PM
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Best prices found so far for borla
I hope this helps out...trying to save people with their time by using MINE! 
if u see better deals HELP ME OUT
http://www.hopupracing.com/mazdarx8.html
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if u see better deals HELP ME OUT
http://www.hopupracing.com/mazdarx8.html
https://pagemall.com/GoodwinRacing/d...ECTIONSword=ww
11-26-2003, 09:03 PM
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Originally posted by mikeb
amen
but not on this forum
amen
but not on this forum
No way, buy the best you can afford. Do you think you can get a better JDM exhuast for $550? Even $1000? I think not, unless your goal is to have your 8 to sound like a chainsaw.
11-27-2003, 09:20 AM
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i don't think anyone will ever believe me but i got mine for $350 and one for the mazda sales manager (a buddy of min) for $400.... i ordered it about 2 monthes ago and will get it sometime this thanksgiving weekend
How i got it so cheap is a LOOONG story but if i'm holdng my breath until i have it in my hands!!!
How i got it so cheap is a LOOONG story but if i'm holdng my breath until i have it in my hands!!!
11-27-2003, 01:25 PM
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Originally posted by Digisan
No way, buy the best you can afford. Do you think you can get a better JDM exhuast for $550? Even $1000? I think not, unless your goal is to have your 8 to sound like a chainsaw.
No way, buy the best you can afford. Do you think you can get a better JDM exhuast for $550? Even $1000? I think not, unless your goal is to have your 8 to sound like a chainsaw.
you might have to pay more than 500
11-27-2003, 03:16 PM
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Originally posted by SDFLY
Would someone with the Borla please post a wav or mpeg with the new sound of the exhuast??? Pretty please!
Kevin
Would someone with the Borla please post a wav or mpeg with the new sound of the exhuast??? Pretty please!
Kevin
11-27-2003, 04:51 PM
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Originally posted by SDFLY
KC,
It's a loong weekend so I'm all ears for a good story....do share.
Kevin
KC,
It's a loong weekend so I'm all ears for a good story....do share.
Kevin