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Old May 18, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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Question Borla 3" adjustable for '02 trans am

I understand that the borla 3" adj catback system is in fact adjustable because of some kind of different plates...My question, then, is where do these plates go, how hard are they to change out, and which one is recommended for street use? Thanks
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Old May 18, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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right after the exhaust pipe comes over the axle, it splits, passenger side goes into a 3 bolt flange, then out to the tip. at that flange is where you can insert the plates.

the other side of the split goes into the muffler and out the driver side tip.

as for which one is for street use, depends on local law enforcement tolerances, and your personal tolerances and preferances.

but in all reality...performance wise...a borla is a $600 cutout.

stick with a cheaper exhaust, install a $30 cutout and be done with it.
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Old May 19, 2007 | 04:16 PM
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I run an open borla plate on my T/A and I was running LT's and ORY and it was loud and i loved it!

The borla is nothing but a giant cut out, but keep in mind the plates can be changed and even with a closed plate flows very well, jsut as good as corsa and the other big names. its stainless steel, and the adjustable plates and those sexy tips make it well worth the cost IMO. I wouldnt get rid of mine for the world.

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Old May 20, 2007 | 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Tainted
I run an open borla plate on my T/A and I was running LT's and ORY and it was liud and i loved it!

The borla is nothing but a giant cut out, but keep in mind the plates can be changed and even with a closed aplte flows very well, jsut as good as corsa and the other big names. its stainless steel, and the adjuatable lpates and those sexy tips make it well worth the cost IMO. I wouldnt get rid of mine for the world.
Ditto that and jseus crhsit aer yuo drnuk?
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Old May 20, 2007 | 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by INMY01TA
Ditto that and jseus crhsit aer yuo drnuk?

I kinda was actually, had a few friends over celebrating
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Old May 20, 2007 | 01:59 AM
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I run LT's, ORY, no cats, and an open Borla and like it. Not as loud as a cutout but pletny for a DD.

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Old May 20, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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Thanks for the input everyone...I'm glad I found this forum, it's a big help.
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Old May 20, 2007 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by skeels
I run LT's, ORY, no cats, and an open Borla and like it. Not as loud as a cutout but pletny for a DD.
The only reason it doesn't sound as loud as an open cutout is because it's not dumping under the car. It is the same thing as an open cutout though.
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Originally Posted by skeels
I run LT's, ORY, no cats, and an open Borla and like it. Not as loud as a cutout but pletny for a DD.

Same here! Loud as Bawls and I love it! .. I'm loving the rasp! .. and ORY = No cats..

THe I pipe is split. One pipe goes to the driver's side is muffled. THe pass side can be adjusted like a cutout.
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i have one of these borlas for sale. 300 plus shipping, i went with a flowmaster instead
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dang I wish you would have said that sooner; I've already ordered the catback
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Old May 20, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnFrazee02SS
i have one of these borlas for sale. 300 plus shipping, i went with a flowmaster instead
Where in texas are you? My 4" is driving me nuts. I need something else.
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Old May 20, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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i have borla and i love it. when it's plugged it's kinda of quiet but it sounds great!!! very similar to slp dual dual when plugged
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