Borla Headers

Gorio · 07-24-2003, 06:39 PM

Hi there.

Where can I buy the latest Borla headers (gen. 4?) for a '00 RS?
Who has the best price on it?

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Albert · 07-24-2003, 07:04 PM

http://www.rallitek.com/

Dr Ken · 07-24-2003, 09:33 PM

^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^

..What Albert Said..

imprezadan · 07-24-2003, 10:59 PM

I remember when these were like $500 AND they cracked..............what a great deal!

CheezeWeezle · 07-25-2003, 02:31 AM

Just had mine put on about a week ago...love them!!! Can't wait to get my other exhaust pieces so it sounds cool!

Actually I got mine from subarustore.com. Same price as rallitek too I think....

White2.5GT · 07-25-2003, 08:34 AM

www.ptuning.com has them for $263.95

www.performancecenter.com has them for $264.99 (just missed a sale, they had them for $251.74)

can't beat the prices on these....

MY99 2.5GT · 07-25-2003, 10:03 AM

Borla Growl can't be beaten. I wish I had some web space. I have a nice high resolution sound clip of an RS equiped with Borla Headers, Random Tech Cat, and Stromung Dual Tip.

It sounds so sweet!

Brad

Gorio · 07-25-2003, 10:47 AM

Thanks guys for all the input.

bahboy20 · 07-25-2003, 01:58 PM

those arenot equal length, right?

dan

trojan9x · 07-25-2003, 02:05 PM

correct, they are not equal length.

www.borla.com has them as well just shy over $300.00

DDMan · 07-25-2003, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MY99 2.5GT
Borla Growl can't be beaten. I wish I had some web space. I have a nice high resolution sound clip of an RS equiped with Borla Headers, Random Tech Cat, and Stromung Dual Tip.

It sounds so sweet!

Brad

How big is the clip...I may have some webspace to host for ya.

ImprezzvRS · 07-26-2003, 03:29 AM

I've heard time and again that borlas are peices of *****! and they'll crack eventually. Not from my own personal experience, but i've read that a lot in the forums. Is that just with previous generations or does the gen 4 have more integrity? I was just thinking about waiting for cobb to finish their R&D, i figure it'll at least take me another year or so to save up the cash

.

Rob

White2.5GT · 07-26-2003, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bahboy20
those arenot equal length, right?

dan

Nope, they are NOT equal length, but becasue so they enhance the boxer sound futher. Equal length will negate the boxer sound.

Albert · 07-26-2003, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ImprezzvRS
I've heard time and again that borlas are peices of *****! and they'll crack eventually. Not from my own personal experience, but i've read that a lot in the forums. Is that just with previous generations or does the gen 4 have more integrity? I was just thinking about waiting for cobb to finish their R&D, i figure it'll at least take me another year or so to save up the cash .
Rob

The gen 4 has been out for over a year now and I've yet to see a post of one cracking on it's own accord, [when properly installed, not supporting the weight of a turbo as an example]. Sure it can happen, but no where near as widespread as the earlier generations. The ONLY problem with the gen 3 was that darn crossbrace which restricted heat expansion. Essentially the header "tore itself apart" trying to expand.

The gen 4 is a gen 3 less the crossbrace, nothing else changed.

Roo · 07-26-2003, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MY99 2.5GT
Borla Growl can't be beaten. I wish I had some web space. I have a nice high resolution sound clip of an RS equiped with Borla Headers, Random Tech Cat, and Stromung Dual Tip.

It sounds so sweet!

Brad

The only difference with my setup is that I have the single tip, and it's on a Forester. Sounds LOUD!!!

Roo · 07-26-2003, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ImprezzvRS
I've heard time and again that borlas are peices of *****! and they'll crack eventually. Not from my own personal experience, but i've read that a lot in the forums. Is that just with previous generations or does the gen 4 have more integrity? I was just thinking about waiting for cobb to finish their R&D, i figure it'll at least take me another year or so to save up the cash .

Rob

Just make sure you don't hold your breath. Cobb doesn't seem to want anything more to do with N/A engines. "We have to go where the market takes us.........."(Cobb Rep @ Rim - May 2003) "The market is headed exclusively toward the turbo motors, just look at the Turbo Forester and Turbo Baja. They are going to start turbocharging the entire line of Subaru's, and we have to develop for the market." (Same rep)

BTW, Borla's customer service SUCKS!! I won't

here, but they will say anything to sell their stuff, but won't back it up with service!!

C17LOAD · 07-27-2003, 02:59 AM

well until I find another manufacturer of EJ22 headers Borla is my company!

bheinz57 · 07-27-2003, 10:58 AM

I heard the new Borla header on a 2.5 GT yesterday, coupled with a resonated cat back Magnaflow system...it rocked--low grumble and the opposing cylinder thump. And Borla apparently has stood by their product through those hard (cracked) times.

Murray · 07-27-2003, 06:32 PM

www.summitracing.com has them for about 275 plus $6 shipping(yes, $6)
my friend got em for his 02 RS, and they came in in 3 days, went on easy, and sound very nice. he's also running a Stromung dual tip cat-back with a 9 inch resonator, and it sounds very very nice. i cant wait to get them for my car.

Murray
97 2.5RS SWAP!

trojan9x · 07-28-2003, 08:48 AM

I've yet to hear of a problem of people getting their headers serviced (replaced) due to defects. I think I've even heard of them replacing headers that have been wrapped.

MY99 2.5GT · 07-28-2003, 10:53 AM

Header cracking was an issue with previous generations due to a brace plate that was welded in and didn't allow the metal to flex. This caused hairline cracking in the headers. Borla did some research and found the piping didn't even need bracing in that area and unpdated their header design.

Honestly Borla are the cheapest full stainless headers on the market. They also sound the best too. They are non equel length so you may be sacrificing a little in performance but that is negligable because headers, even full exhausts don't give that much of a noticable performance gain. .

By the way my Sound Clip is 783k and is about 10 seconds long. You will get a good idea of how deep the headers make the exhaust sound. This is a characteristic solely of the headers. Nothing else in the exhaust stream can take responsibility for the drastic tone drop. The loudness and raspiness come from the Stromung Dual Tip and Random Tech Cat.

Brad

pdlindor · 07-28-2003, 01:44 PM

Brad, if you email me the sound clip I can host it for you. PM me if you're interested.

~Paul

Jimi Dixon · 07-28-2003, 04:03 PM

I ordered my Borla header from www.renickmotorsports.com. They have it listed for $270. I paid for normal UPS ground shipping, and ordered it on Tuesday (the 22nd) and i recieved it on Saturday afternoon (the 26th). When i got the bill with the header, they charged me $249.12, while shipping was $25. Also, I live in Ohio and they're located in California. It took 4 days and cost $274.12. Damn good deal if you ask me!

Oh, yeah....lets have a listen to that sound clip!!

jrgiza · 07-28-2003, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by C17LOAD
well until I find another manufacturer of EJ22 headers Borla is my company!

Does MRT still sell equal length headers? All along I have been saving to get their exhaust package, since a header and a cat back from them, as a package, was a pretty good price (~$700 I think). I haven't checked on it in a while though...

EDIT: whoops, I think MRT only made one for the 2.5.

JC · 07-28-2003, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Murray
www.summitracing.com has them for about 275 plus $6 shipping(yes, $6)
my friend got em for his 02 RS, and they came in in 3 days, went on easy, and sound very nice. he's also running a Stromung dual tip cat-back with a 9 inch resonator, and it sounds very very nice. i cant wait to get them for my car.

Murray
97 2.5RS SWAP!

Actually $0 shipping because Summit is in Reno as is he.

JC

07-24-2003, 06:39 PM	#1
Gorio Scooby Newbie Member#: 1177 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Reno, NV Vehicle: 2000 RS Coupe Silverthorn Metallic	Borla Headers Hi there. Where can I buy the latest Borla headers (gen. 4?) for a '00 RS? Who has the best price on it? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

07-25-2003, 01:58 PM	#9
bahboy20 Scooby Specialist Member#: 6726 Join Date: May 2001 Location: DC/MD/VA Vehicle: 2002 PSM	equal length those arenot equal length, right? dan

07-26-2003, 03:29 AM	#12
ImprezzvRS Scooby Newbie Member#: 24171 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft. Collins, CO Vehicle: 2000 Impreza RS "THE" Blue	I've heard time and again that borlas are peices of ****! and they'll crack eventually. Not from my own personal experience, but i've read that a lot in the forums. Is that just with previous generations or does the gen 4 have more integrity? I was just thinking about waiting for cobb to finish their R&D, i figure it'll at least take me another year or so to save up the cash . Rob Last edited by ImprezzvRS; 07-26-2003 at 03:37 AM.*

07-27-2003, 10:58 AM	#18
bheinz57 Scooby Newbie Member#: 37870 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Neenah, WI	Borla header I heard the new Borla header on a 2.5 GT yesterday, coupled with a resonated cat back Magnaflow system...it rocked--low grumble and the opposing cylinder thump. And Borla apparently has stood by their product through those hard (cracked) times.

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07-24-2003, 07:04 PM	#2
Albert Scooby Specialist Member#: 3288 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: San Diego, CA. USA Vehicle: 1998 Impreza 2.5RS Rally Blue Pearl	http://www.rallitek.com/

07-24-2003, 09:33 PM	#3
Dr Ken Scooby Specialist Member#: 5885 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Portland Oregon Vehicle: 2000 RS (GME) SilvAr	^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ..What Albert Said..

07-24-2003, 10:59 PM	#4
imprezadan Scooby Specialist Member#: 6935 Join Date: May 2001 Vehicle: 1999 Impreza 2.5RS Rally Blue	I remember when these were like $500 AND they cracked..............what a great deal!

07-25-2003, 02:31 AM	#5
CheezeWeezle NASIOC Supporter Member#: 17187 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Fresno, CA Vehicle: 2009 Braun Entervan Gimpy White	Just had mine put on about a week ago...love them!!! Can't wait to get my other exhaust pieces so it sounds cool! Actually I got mine from subarustore.com. Same price as rallitek too I think....

07-25-2003, 08:34 AM	#6
White2.5GT Scooby Newbie Member#: 25142 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland, Cana Vehicle: 1998 Legacy 2.5GT White	www.ptuning.com has them for $263.95 www.performancecenter.com has them for $264.99 (just missed a sale, they had them for $251.74) can't beat the prices on these....

07-25-2003, 10:03 AM	#7
MY99 2.5GT Scooby Specialist Member#: 5030 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Martinsburg, WV, USA Vehicle: 1999 Legacy 2.5GT 05 Legacy GT 06 Armada	Borla Growl can't be beaten. I wish I had some web space. I have a nice high resolution sound clip of an RS equiped with Borla Headers, Random Tech Cat, and Stromung Dual Tip. It sounds so sweet! Brad

07-25-2003, 10:47 AM	#8
Gorio Scooby Newbie Member#: 1177 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Reno, NV Vehicle: 2000 RS Coupe Silverthorn Metallic	Thanks guys for all the input.

07-25-2003, 02:05 PM	#10
trojan9x Scooby Specialist Member#: 3169 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Effort, PA Vehicle: 2001 2.5 RS: Holbert Memorial Winner 2003	correct, they are not equal length. www.borla.com has them as well just shy over $300.00

07-27-2003, 02:59 AM	#17
C17LOAD Scooby Specialist Member#: 25488 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dela...where? Vehicle: 2005 Impreza WRX STi "Petter Solberg Edition"	well until I find another manufacturer of EJ22 headers Borla is my company!

07-27-2003, 06:32 PM	#19
Murray Scooby Guru Member#: 11312 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: ghettoville, PA Vehicle: 2009 Gray Legacy 2.5i	www.summitracing.com has them for about 275 plus $6 shipping(yes, $6) my friend got em for his 02 RS, and they came in in 3 days, went on easy, and sound very nice. he's also running a Stromung dual tip cat-back with a 9 inch resonator, and it sounds very very nice. i cant wait to get them for my car. Murray 97 2.5RS SWAP!

07-28-2003, 08:48 AM	#20
trojan9x Scooby Specialist Member#: 3169 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Effort, PA Vehicle: 2001 2.5 RS: Holbert Memorial Winner 2003	I've yet to hear of a problem of people getting their headers serviced (replaced) due to defects. I think I've even heard of them replacing headers that have been wrapped.

07-28-2003, 10:53 AM	#21
MY99 2.5GT Scooby Specialist Member#: 5030 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Martinsburg, WV, USA Vehicle: 1999 Legacy 2.5GT 05 Legacy GT 06 Armada	Header cracking was an issue with previous generations due to a brace plate that was welded in and didn't allow the metal to flex. This caused hairline cracking in the headers. Borla did some research and found the piping didn't even need bracing in that area and unpdated their header design. Honestly Borla are the cheapest full stainless headers on the market. They also sound the best too. They are non equel length so you may be sacrificing a little in performance but that is negligable because headers, even full exhausts don't give that much of a noticable performance gain. . By the way my Sound Clip is 783k and is about 10 seconds long. You will get a good idea of how deep the headers make the exhaust sound. This is a characteristic solely of the headers. Nothing else in the exhaust stream can take responsibility for the drastic tone drop. The loudness and raspiness come from the Stromung Dual Tip and Random Tech Cat. Brad

07-28-2003, 01:44 PM	#22
pdlindor Scooby Newbie Member#: 7446 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Madison, WI Vehicle: 2002 Impreza RS 2009 Forester Limited	Brad, if you email me the sound clip I can host it for you. PM me if you're interested. ~Paul

07-28-2003, 04:03 PM	#23
Jimi Dixon Scooby Newbie Member#: 36756 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Canton Ohio Vehicle: 2001 Impreza RS deeeeep blue	I ordered my Borla header from www.renickmotorsports.com. They have it listed for $270. I paid for normal UPS ground shipping, and ordered it on Tuesday (the 22nd) and i recieved it on Saturday afternoon (the 26th). When i got the bill with the header, they charged me $249.12, while shipping was $25. Also, I live in Ohio and they're located in California. It took 4 days and cost $274.12. Damn good deal if you ask me! Oh, yeah....lets have a listen to that sound clip!!

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