2008 JK Borla Exhaust - Disappointed by the Sound/Performance
03-17-2015, 05:28 AM
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2008 JK Borla Exhaust - Disappointed by the Sound/Performance
I have a 2008 4DR JK that I swapped the exhaust out on a few years back. I put on a cat-back dual pipe Borla system... with the hopes that I'd at least get a "throatier" sound if not increased performance. Sadly, I have not noticed either. Was curious if there were any pointers you guys may be able to share (mods or replacements with different/better parts) that might help out.
Any thoughts or constructive comments are much appreciated!
Dan
Any thoughts or constructive comments are much appreciated!
Dan
03-17-2015, 06:39 PM
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Thanks for the response! Yes, I do have the resonator. This is my exact system... I did my research, read tons of reviews... All signs pointed to a quality product... (That that is isnt)... It just didn't have the sound I was after.
Borla Performance 140459BC - BORLA T-304 Stainless Steel Cat-Back? Split Rear Exhaust with Black Chrome Tips for 12-15 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited JK 4 Door with 3.6L Pentastar V6 Engine - Quadratec
Borla Performance 140459BC - BORLA T-304 Stainless Steel Cat-Back? Split Rear Exhaust with Black Chrome Tips for 12-15 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited JK 4 Door with 3.6L Pentastar V6 Engine - Quadratec
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Borla makes a very good quality exhaust.
I have a borla catbak on my camaro and it sounds fantastic but my camaro is highly modified.
Here's the thing, your not going to get an 8 cylinder sound out of a 6 cylinder no matter what exhaust you put on.
Now you can get better sound than stock with a good exhaust but again, don't expect it to roar like lion.
Does your exhaust have the removable plates?
If it's a borla good chance it does.
Try the different plates and see which one you like best.
Tail pipe tip should unbolt and swap out plates until you find one you like.
I have a borla catbak on my camaro and it sounds fantastic but my camaro is highly modified.
Here's the thing, your not going to get an 8 cylinder sound out of a 6 cylinder no matter what exhaust you put on.
Now you can get better sound than stock with a good exhaust but again, don't expect it to roar like lion.
Does your exhaust have the removable plates?
If it's a borla good chance it does.
Try the different plates and see which one you like best.
Tail pipe tip should unbolt and swap out plates until you find one you like.
03-17-2015, 07:00 PM
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With my magnaflow I just have the resonator. I cut off the muffler to get more ground clearance in the back and to get rid of the nasty looking muffler. I just cut the pipe right above the axle. It sounds great, has a mean snort when you let off the pedal as well.
If you are willing to go that far to get more sound output. You could always get rid of the muffler.
If you are willing to go that far to get more sound output. You could always get rid of the muffler.
03-17-2015, 07:18 PM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al9zlo8wkjk
Try that link and if it doesn't work search (magnaflow jeep jk exhaust (3.8))
That's a video of my jeep
That's a video of my jeep
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03-17-2015, 07:30 PM
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Borla makes a very good quality exhaust.
I have a borla catbak on my camaro and it sounds fantastic but my camaro is highly modified.
Here's the thing, your not going to get an 8 cylinder sound out of a 6 cylinder no matter what exhaust you put on.
Now you can get better sound than stock with a good exhaust but again, don't expect it to roar like lion.
Does your exhaust have the removable plates?
If it's a borla good chance it does.
Try the different plates and see which one you like best.
Tail pipe tip should unbolt and swap out plates until you find one you like.
I have a borla catbak on my camaro and it sounds fantastic but my camaro is highly modified.
Here's the thing, your not going to get an 8 cylinder sound out of a 6 cylinder no matter what exhaust you put on.
Now you can get better sound than stock with a good exhaust but again, don't expect it to roar like lion.
Does your exhaust have the removable plates?
If it's a borla good chance it does.
Try the different plates and see which one you like best.
Tail pipe tip should unbolt and swap out plates until you find one you like.
I'm not familiar with the removeable plates... It didn't come with anything extra, so I'm guessing it doesn't have that.
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With my magnaflow I just have the resonator. I cut off the muffler to get more ground clearance in the back and to get rid of the nasty looking muffler. I just cut the pipe right above the axle. It sounds great, has a mean snort when you let off the pedal as well.
If you are willing to go that far to get more sound output. You could always get rid of the muffler.
If you are willing to go that far to get more sound output. You could always get rid of the muffler.
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yeah stick to what you are comfortable doing man. It's your rig. Just wanted to let you know that was an option.