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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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Borla Sport or Magnaflow?

Having a real hard time between the two. Any thoughts from the masses with experience?
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 05:48 PM
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I have the Borla Sport, and really like it.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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If you dont mind me asking, how much did you pay? Ive seen the Borlas, although there is no clarity on the auctions if it is street or sport, on Ebay for just over $700....... I am interested in the sport. Wheres the best place to buy?
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by stargate823
Having a real hard time between the two. Any thoughts from the masses with experience?
I'm having the same problem! I've been a huge magnaflow fan over the years. I've seen and heard it on a MCS... lovely.

I don't know the realistic HP differences... I'm still leaning towards the Magnaflow! I know it's loud in the cabin!
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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hp wise, ive been told they are about the same. I bought and had mine installed at Seven Enterprises, up in Auburn.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 06:21 PM
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Maganflow isn't out for the 06's yet. Or the 04 or 05s for that matter. I got tired of hearing 3-4 weeks whenever I called.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by stargate823
Having a real hard time between the two. Any thoughts from the masses with experience?
From an unbiased perspective...Borla Honestly...you need to hear the two in person to make that decision...we can't do that for you...
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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I just installed my magnaflow on my 05 and i love... Its perfect... I have seen alot of talk about it being to loud, with me not at all. When i first bought it was afraid it was gonig to be loud, and i wish it was a bit louder. Also, you can put it on an 05, it just takes a little welding.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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There is a thread that compares all the exhausts which has some great and helpful info!

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=23789
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 06:59 PM
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I'll be at the show in Carlisle, PA next month..... hopefully someone there has a Borla installed.

I'm more partial to the Borla.... I have a custom Borla on my 86 Bertone X 1/9 and love it.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by meg
Maganflow isn't out for the 06's yet. Or the 04 or 05s for that matter. I got tired of hearing 3-4 weeks whenever I called.
Well trickedmotoring seems to have one on his '05 and I know I've seen one on an '05. As far as I know the hangers are identical between the '05 and '06.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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Hanger change was from the facelife (January '05s) Change from a fore-aft inner clip to a side-to-side clip.

You can either heat up the present clip and bend it or have one welded on for $20.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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Borla does not officialy make an exhaust for the 06...according to there website
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jfunkmd
Hanger change was from the facelife (January '05s) Change from a fore-aft inner clip to a side-to-side clip.

You can either heat up the present clip and bend it or have one welded on for $20.
Thanks for the info. I was wondering what the difference may have been.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 11:19 PM
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Borla sport, sounds good. not too loud. Got mine on Ebay for under $700. with delivery, install was easy, simple hand tools under 1 hour. I'm very happy with the results
 
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by obehave
Well trickedmotoring seems to have one on his '05 and I know I've seen one on an '05. As far as I know the hangers are identical between the '05 and '06.
Well it doesn't fit the verts, because of an extra brace under the car.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 07:57 AM
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i have a welder

what has to be done to the magnaflow for it to fit the 05. im planning on get one very soon. do you need to get different parts? i can weld so that not a problem if thats what u have to do.
 
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