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Borla Exhaust System is the only choice for most car enthusiasts especially those race-geeks, for their vehicles. So why is this brand so special? How does it compare with other exhaust system brands in the market?
I often get questions about the advantages of Borla or aftermarket exhausts. So if you are also curious about this subject, then this blog post is for you!
Let us dive in about Borla exhaust systems, its main advantages over other competitors, and if it can truly improve your vehicles overall performance.
What is Borla Exhaust?
Most people use Borla over other brands such as Magnaflow or HKS, because it is the “originator” of aftermarket performance exhausts. According to most car experts, Borla is unique in three major ways:
- Made from exotic materials (stainless steel, titanium, and carbon fiber)
- They come with a warranty that can outlast the lifetime of the vehicle
- And their product designs (especially mufflers) are bolt-on and easy-fit.
Depending on your car, Borla exhaust system offers a superior performance with a variety of sound levels which ensures your experience fits your car needs.
Yes, each exhaust comes with the maximum horsepower and torque available throughout the entire RPM range. Some of their patented technologies include XR-1, ATAK, S-Type and Touring systems. Customers can pick the sound level that will also provide power increase.
As they say, you will have your confidence back with Borla!
If you want to learn more about your car’s exhaust system, read here.
Advantages of Using Borla Exhaust System
Borla and Magnaflow are often compared together because they are both good brands. However, many enthusiasts choose Borla because it delivers impressive sound while providing overall better performance.
With that said, let me list down the advantages of Borla exhaust system.
Increases Horsepower and Torque
There’s no denial that aftermarket intake and exhaust system helps improve engine power. But how?
The engine’s capacity to produce power lies on the proper mixture of air and fuel flowing into the combustion chamber. The more pure and right mixture of air and fuel your engine gets, the more power it provides.
But stock exhaust system is restricted as it include a resonator (sound deadening device) and catalytic converter (gas emission filtration device). These components restricts the gas that are being expelled from the engine.
Borla exhaust system are designed to have optimal diameters and low restriction flow that effectively promotes scavenging. This means that your engine can breath more easily, which helps raise engine power.
According to real life tests with dynamometer, power gains of Borla exhausts ranges from 8 to 12 horsepower, some even shows 25 and higher.
Better Fuel Mileage
According to car experts, using Borla exhaust system doesn’t just increase horsepower, but it also helps reduce fuel consumption when driving in normal cruising conditions. How?
Borla has patented flow through design with proper diameter mandrel bent tubing that helps evacuate the exhaust gases out of the system much faster at cruising speeds.
Of course, it all depends on your driving habits! It is normal to get low gas mileage when you increase engine performance. So it all depends on how you drive your car and how you control your throttle!
Borla Offers the Best Better Materials
As mentioned above, Borla is made of quality materials that you will never get from other aftermarket exhaust systems, and most especially not with a factory exhaust.
Stock exhaust systems comes with a low-grade 400 stainless steel magnetic exhausts (which are the best that most car companies can offer). This type of steel are durable that can last the car’s warranty period, but is inferior to Austenitic type of stainless steel.
Borla incorporates Austenitic stainless steel to all of their products which is a better choice for automotive exhaust as it exhibits higher hardness, yield strength, excellent ductility, and is non-magnetic.
Plus, Borla steels have higher nickel and chromium content which makes them more resistance to corrosion.
Of course, Austenitic steel are expensive compared to low grade stainless steel. This is the reason why Borla exhaust systems are pricier compared to other brands. And I am not even talking about their carbon fiber products here.
You Can Install Borla Yourself
Surprised? Yes, you can install a Borla exhaust system yourself without any hassles! This fact is quite obvious with thousands of Borla installation videos on Youtube.
Of course, my channel provides the best DIY car videos for you to consume. And soon, I will replace my old stock exhaust system with a Borla exhaust system and enjoy its performance and sound benefits.
Installation is easy as most components are bolt-on fitment only. Some even says that it’s a much more challenging task to remove the stock exhaust system than to install Borla.
Of course, you need proper tools, have good clearance, and always observe standard safety procedures.
Plus, you don’t need to TUNE your engine when upgrading your exhaust to Borla.
All factory locations are utilized and all necessary installation hardware are included in each exhaust kit.
Summary
Some gearheads even say that replacing your old stock exhaust with Borla won’t void your car’s factory warranty. While this can be true, it is still best to consult your car dealership about this matter first before you decide to upgrade your exhaust system.
So are you interested in upgrading your exhaust system to Borla? Based on the facts above, Borla can give you the best performance and sound for your car.
With Borla, you will appreciate and love your car more! Until next time!
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