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where could i get a borla cat back system for my SVTC at? also:
how much?
how does it sound?
and how much horsepower gains could i expect?
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I understand that Borla no longer sell exhaust systems for the Contour. Not enough sales, even when they were newer.
It is generally felt that you have better options. The Borla doesn't provide much if any gains over the stock SVT exhaust.
How much power you gain will be mostly dependant on what mods you have made to the engine.
You might try telling us what mods you have made along with what year it is and asking for suggestions from those that have tried various systems.
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Originally posted by my98SVTturbo:
where could i get a borla cat back system for my SVTC at? also:
how much?
how does it sound?
and how much horsepower gains could i expect?
1) New, if anyone still has the system, it's usually over a thousand dollars. If you absolutely want Borla, I'd recommend sitting on your thumb until you see a system in the classifieds; that's what I did.
2) A good deal like stock. Fairly quiet at low RPMs, but it screams when you stomp on it. You will NOT sound like a racecar; if you want that, go for one of the TruBendz systems. The Borla deepens the stock sound; it adds a bit of a snarl, as opposed to the flat drone of, say, stock exhaust with no resonator. I was looking for a system that purrs around town, and roars when you get on it; I found that.
3) Butt dyno says some, not a ton. I think most people would agree that freeing up your exhaust BEFORE the cat yeilds more power than after the cat. Still, you do notice a bit of a difference.
4) The unasked question: Quality. Borla lays the smack down in this department. The walls of the exhaust are thick, high quality steel; the clamps are exceedingly well-designed, and everything fits like a glove, even when it's being installed on its second car. There's been a good deal of happy TruBendz customers, and a fair amount of people whose exhaust didn't fit correctly. Not bashing TruBendz, I love their Flowmaster systems, but something to consider.
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Originally posted by Matty K:
Originally posted by my98SVTturbo:
where could i get a borla cat back system for my SVTC at? also:
how much?
how does it sound?
and how much horsepower gains could i expect?
1) New, if anyone still has the system, it's usually over a thousand dollars. If you absolutely want Borla, I'd recommend sitting on your thumb until you see a system in the classifieds; that's what I did.
2) A good deal like stock. Fairly quiet at low RPMs, but it screams when you stomp on it. You will NOT sound like a racecar; if you want that, go for one of the TruBendz systems. The Borla deepens the stock sound; it adds a bit of a snarl, as opposed to the flat drone of, say, stock exhaust with no resonator. I was looking for a system that purrs around town, and roars when you get on it; I found that.
3) Butt dyno says some, not a ton. I think most people would agree that freeing up your exhaust BEFORE the cat yeilds more power than after the cat. Still, you do notice a bit of a difference.
4) The unasked question: Quality. Borla lays the smack down in this department. The walls of the exhaust are thick, high quality steel; the clamps are exceedingly well-designed, and everything fits like a glove, even when it's being installed on its second car. There's been a good deal of happy TruBendz customers, and a fair amount of people whose exhaust didn't fit correctly. Not bashing TruBendz, I love their Flowmaster systems, but something to consider.
Thoussands, ha. I have yet to see a borla exhaust system listed for thousands.
Try checking ebay as they come up from time to time, but as mentioned before, they are discontinued.
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Originally posted by posthuman63t:
Originally posted by Matty K:
Originally posted by my98SVTturbo:
where could i get a borla cat back system for my SVTC at? also:
how much?
how does it sound?
and how much horsepower gains could i expect?
1) New, if anyone still has the system, it's usually over a thousand dollars. If you absolutely want Borla, I'd recommend sitting on your thumb until you see a system in the classifieds; that's what I did.
2) A good deal like stock. Fairly quiet at low RPMs, but it screams when you stomp on it. You will NOT sound like a racecar; if you want that, go for one of the TruBendz systems. The Borla deepens the stock sound; it adds a bit of a snarl, as opposed to the flat drone of, say, stock exhaust with no resonator. I was looking for a system that purrs around town, and roars when you get on it; I found that.
3) Butt dyno says some, not a ton. I think most people would agree that freeing up your exhaust BEFORE the cat yeilds more power than after the cat. Still, you do notice a bit of a difference.
4) The unasked question: Quality. Borla lays the smack down in this department. The walls of the exhaust are thick, high quality steel; the clamps are exceedingly well-designed, and everything fits like a glove, even when it's being installed on its second car. There's been a good deal of happy TruBendz customers, and a fair amount of people whose exhaust didn't fit correctly. Not bashing TruBendz, I love their Flowmaster systems, but something to consider.
Thoussands, ha. I have yet to see a borla exhaust system listed for thousands.
Try checking ebay as they come up from time to time, but as mentioned before, they are discontinued.
They retailed at most places for $850 when they were still offered. What he was getting at, I'm betting, is if someone still manages to have a Borla cat-back system in stock they will want a pretty penny for it since it's discontinued, probably around $1k.
Oh and yes there are exhaust systems for over $1k, some systems built for the Corvettes and Vipers are that much. Look around.
-Mike
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I have seen them for a thousand on a few jank sites... most are mid-700's right now. If your car IS turbo, though, TruBendz all the way; as straight and uninterrupted as possible. Do they make a 3" version?
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Originally posted by Matty K:
Do they make a 3" version?
Yes.
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Borla is only good for the 2.5L. The piping is too small for any FI or 3L.
And anyone who pays $1000 for a contour exhaust (especially a 2.25" one) is a 'tard, plain and simple.
Originally posted by CSVT#49:
is if someone still manages to have a Borla cat-back system in stock they will want a pretty penny for it since it's discontinued, probably around $1k.
Since when is a discontinued contour exhaust a collectors item that people are beating down doors for? Please. 
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