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Hey peeps, I ran across a used Borla catback, and I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on it. My question is...will it fit my 2002 Trans Am? The ad says it will fit 82-02, but that doesn't seem possible with that wide of a year range. Does anyone know?? My car came with a Flowmaster catback. Just looking to switch to something with a little better sound and nice tips without spending over a grand. Thanks in advance!
Pitch $200 or even $150 at him and see what happens. The least he'll do is either say no or counter offer. Go for it.
Sounds like a winner. Overall, f-body parts are pretty reasonable, but most of the big name catbacks are still pretty expensive. Hopefully I can get this one for a song.
I'm pretty sure you're good to go. I have that exhaust on my camaro, and it's a 2000. It looks identical. Check and see if he has any of the plates in the passenger side. It's probably wide open, but worth a check before putting it on.
1982 to 2002 for Borla sounds right & it should fit. If it isn't beat up that a pretty decent find.
My (1982-1992) 3rd Gen 91 RS Camaro has a 4th Gen SLP Dual/Dual. So the 1982-2002 cat backs & axle over pipes are interchangeable. An exhaust hang might need a tweak but it will interchange. Any competent muffler shop can do it.
BTW - 4th Gen's are almost 3.5 Gen's as many parts are interchangeable between the two platforms 1982 to 2002. Seats, driveshafts, rear ends, rear shocks, rear LCA's, Panhard rod, rear sway bar etc for example.
I'm pretty sure you're good to go. I have that exhaust on my camaro, and it's a 2000. It looks identical. Check and see if he has any of the plates in the passenger side. It's probably wide open, but worth a check before putting it on.
Yeah, I asked about the plates, and he said he had no idea what I was talking about. Looks like I can buy them online if I find it's too loud for my taste. Thanks for the advice.
1982 to 2002 for Borla sounds right & it should fit. If it isn't beat up that a pretty decent find.
My (1982-1992) 3rd Gen 91 RS Camaro has a 4th Gen SLP Dual/Dual. So the 1982-2002 cat backs & axle over pipes are interchangeable. An exhaust hang might need a tweak but it will interchange. Any competent muffler shop can do it.
BTW - 4th Gen's are almost 3.5 Gen's as many parts are interchangeable between the two platforms 1982 to 2002. Seats, driveshafts, rear ends, rear shocks, rear LCA's, Panhard rod, rear sway bar etc for example.
Well, I was able to pick up the exhaust for $200. The only issue now is that one of the tips is jacked. I'll probably try to locate some cheap Corsa clones to replace them with. Between that and paying an exhaust shop to install everything I'm probably gonna save a little money, but not as much as I'd like. Oh well, I'm excited to get it on eventually. I had a 98 Z28 with the same catback, and I'm excited to hear that sound again!
Well, I was able to pick up the exhaust for $200. The only issue now is that one of the tips is jacked. I'll pYou got the dealrobably try to locate some cheap Corsa clones to replace them with. Between that and paying an exhaust shop to install everything I'm probably gonna save a little money, but not as much as I'd like. Oh well, I'm excited to get it on eventually. I had a 98 Z28 with the same catback, and I'm excited to hear that sound again!
Alright! You got the deal!
Hey, don't sweat the tips. This way you can get something to look the way you want it.
Well, I was able to pick up the exhaust for $200. The only issue now is that one of the tips is jacked. I'll probably try to locate some cheap Corsa clones to replace them with. Between that and paying an exhaust shop to install everything I'm probably gonna save a little money, but not as much as I'd like. Oh well, I'm excited to get it on eventually. I had a 98 Z28 with the same catback, and I'm excited to hear that sound again!
Nice buy. Considering that catback is $1,000 new, I'd say you will still save quite a bit even after install and new tips.
Well, thought I would take a moment to button up this thread since I finally got the exhaust installed. Here's how it broke down:
-Used Borla cutback from Facebook marketplace ($200)
-3.5" Corse clone tips from SSclones.com ($155)
-Installation ($120)
That means I'm at $475 all in on this exhaust system. I feel like I got a very good deal, and it looks and sounds awesome. I have a restrictor plate in there for now. I might pull it at some point for giggles, but I'm really happy with how it sounds. It's pretty deep and tame at low RPM like the Flowmaster was, but the difference really happens at 3k. It's a different animal in the mid to high RPM range. The tips aren't perfectly centered, and I may get that fixed at some point. It just not enough to bother me at present time. Overall, I'm very pleased. Thank you for your time.
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Exhaust question - will it fit? 
