Borla Exhaust
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Toy-Man
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I have had the Borla catback system on my 4R for almost a year now. Great looks and was very easy to install in about 45 minutes. To me , the sound was a bit louder than I expected in the beginning but now I am used to it and like the look and sound.
I paid more than I should have for the system, but It's a high quality product and I don't think you can get a better exhaust system for the 4R.
-TM-
I paid more than I should have for the system, but It's a high quality product and I don't think you can get a better exhaust system for the 4R.
-TM-
RJMorrow24
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Hey, not sure if it has been mentioned, but, they make it for an 04 SR5 V6? I have searched all over and have not been able to find it. If anyone knows any exhaust that would fit an 04 V6 4r please post a link, greatly apperciated!
Luxury
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Don't know if this helps anyone but this site currently has the TRD for $745.37 and the Borla for $870.55. http://trdparts4u.com/
I don't even know if they are good prices but I thought I would pass it on anyway for reference.
I don't even know if they are good prices but I thought I would pass it on anyway for reference.
golfdude54
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Ghost Rider
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Luxury said:
BTW, I just picked the TRD dual exhaust off eBay for $699...
Toy-Man
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RJMorrow24
I see that the Borla website only mentions the 2003 4runner but I suspect their exhaust will fit 2003 + years (all 4th generation). I don't think the exhaust system on the 2004 is any different than that on the 2003.
By the way. Borla makes the exhaust for both the v8 and v6 whereas, from what I can tell, the TRD is only for the V8.
GL -TM-
I see that the Borla website only mentions the 2003 4runner but I suspect their exhaust will fit 2003 + years (all 4th generation). I don't think the exhaust system on the 2004 is any different than that on the 2003.
By the way. Borla makes the exhaust for both the v8 and v6 whereas, from what I can tell, the TRD is only for the V8.
GL -TM-
4runna_sport
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Ok for the 2004
Thanks Toy-Man for your input, i was wondering if the sound was to HIGH pitched, b/c i have heard some V-6 engines with exhaust and its to much like a bumble bee for me. Is yours anything like that or does it have a pretty good sound. I had the same question as you RJ and i emailed Borla directly and this is there response:
Thank you for considering Borla Performance Industries. We are happy to inform you that we have a performance exhaust system that fits your vehicle. The Cat-Back for your
Vehicle is part # 140036 with a MSRP of $991.99
Your interest in Borla Performance Industries is much appreciated.
If you have anymore questions regarding the product you have requested or if you would
Like to place an order feel free to contact me at [email protected] or by phone 1-877 –GO-BORLA ext-205
Thanks,
Andrew J. Yurcich
BORLA PERFORMANCE
805-986-8600-205
There price is a little high for me, so i searched ebay and found some for about 200 less.
Thanks Toy-Man for your input, i was wondering if the sound was to HIGH pitched, b/c i have heard some V-6 engines with exhaust and its to much like a bumble bee for me. Is yours anything like that or does it have a pretty good sound. I had the same question as you RJ and i emailed Borla directly and this is there response:
Thank you for considering Borla Performance Industries. We are happy to inform you that we have a performance exhaust system that fits your vehicle. The Cat-Back for your
Vehicle is part # 140036 with a MSRP of $991.99
Your interest in Borla Performance Industries is much appreciated.
If you have anymore questions regarding the product you have requested or if you would
Like to place an order feel free to contact me at [email protected] or by phone 1-877 –GO-BORLA ext-205
Thanks,
Andrew J. Yurcich
BORLA PERFORMANCE
805-986-8600-205
There price is a little high for me, so i searched ebay and found some for about 200 less.
Toy-Man
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The Borla on the V6 sounds great, a bit louder than I first expected. It is not high pitched at all, more like a deep rumble. Sounds much like a V8. There are some sound clips somewhere on this site, I think they are from a V8 the sound is just like my V6.
In the posts on this site, they talk about the rumble at or around 2000 RPM. That seems to be the resonant frequecy of the system. I get the same sound at or around 2000 RPM then it starts to quite down as the RPMs increase. When cruising at 120 KPH (around 70 MPH) the exhaust is nearly silent.
I paid $1250 CDN for my system and installed it myself in about 30 min.
I am very happy with the look and sound and am sure you would be also. This is a very good quality product.
In the posts on this site, they talk about the rumble at or around 2000 RPM. That seems to be the resonant frequecy of the system. I get the same sound at or around 2000 RPM then it starts to quite down as the RPMs increase. When cruising at 120 KPH (around 70 MPH) the exhaust is nearly silent.
I paid $1250 CDN for my system and installed it myself in about 30 min.
I am very happy with the look and sound and am sure you would be also. This is a very good quality product.
4runna_sport
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Awesome!
Thanks once again for all of your input Toy, This is the reason i joined this forum and im glad to see that most everyone here has so much insite on the 4R. Yeah thats going to be the very next thing i do, unless i come across a good deal on some limited running boards( which if anyone knows of someone who wants to sell theres let me know)PLEASE!
Thanks once again for all of your input Toy, This is the reason i joined this forum and im glad to see that most everyone here has so much insite on the 4R. Yeah thats going to be the very next thing i do, unless i come across a good deal on some limited running boards( which if anyone knows of someone who wants to sell theres let me know)PLEASE!
Toy-Man
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Hank,
I found it real easy to install. No welding required. I unbolted the OEM system from behind the catalylic convertor. Just two bolts. Mine were not hard to remove since the truck was fairly new. If you have some mileage on yours, you may need to use so penetrating oil. Let the oil sit for a bit and then you should be able to force the bolts to turn.
The Borla comes in several pieces; the muffler/resonator assembly that bolts to the catalylic convertor, uses the oem donut asbestos seal and the two original bolts. The other tail pipe pieces clamp together and there are two new hangers at the back (one for each tailpipe). When sliding the rubber mounting brackets to the hangers and pipe sections, dip the rubber brackets into a mix of water and liquid detergent. This makes them slide on real easy.
I loosely assembled my system on the lawn to get an idea of which part went where before actually mounted it on the truck. There is a pictorial on the instruction sheet that comes with the system to give you an idea of how everything fits together.
Once it's together on the truck, leave the clamps snug but not completely tight so you can adjust the clearance around the spare tire and ensure the tailpipe ends are squarred up properly and pointing the way you want them. They should be straight out both sides with ends pointing ever so slightly down. I found it a bit tricky to get both pipes looking even, but after a couple of tries got it right..
I am very happy with my Borla system and am sure you will be as well. I don't notice any gas mileage improvement but there may a small increase. I do notice that the truck is more reponsive though but that may be my imagination. I use high test gas and I have tried regularr grade but quickly came back to the high test since performance is better with itl Let us all know how you made out. Good luck.
-TM-
I found it real easy to install. No welding required. I unbolted the OEM system from behind the catalylic convertor. Just two bolts. Mine were not hard to remove since the truck was fairly new. If you have some mileage on yours, you may need to use so penetrating oil. Let the oil sit for a bit and then you should be able to force the bolts to turn.
The Borla comes in several pieces; the muffler/resonator assembly that bolts to the catalylic convertor, uses the oem donut asbestos seal and the two original bolts. The other tail pipe pieces clamp together and there are two new hangers at the back (one for each tailpipe). When sliding the rubber mounting brackets to the hangers and pipe sections, dip the rubber brackets into a mix of water and liquid detergent. This makes them slide on real easy.
I loosely assembled my system on the lawn to get an idea of which part went where before actually mounted it on the truck. There is a pictorial on the instruction sheet that comes with the system to give you an idea of how everything fits together.
Once it's together on the truck, leave the clamps snug but not completely tight so you can adjust the clearance around the spare tire and ensure the tailpipe ends are squarred up properly and pointing the way you want them. They should be straight out both sides with ends pointing ever so slightly down. I found it a bit tricky to get both pipes looking even, but after a couple of tries got it right..
I am very happy with my Borla system and am sure you will be as well. I don't notice any gas mileage improvement but there may a small increase. I do notice that the truck is more reponsive though but that may be my imagination. I use high test gas and I have tried regularr grade but quickly came back to the high test since performance is better with itl Let us all know how you made out. Good luck.
-TM-
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