Borla header

[TWP987]

Looking into a borla header here soon maybe a hfc at the same time. Gotta replace front cv's and replacing both rear calipers due to a broken slide bolt. How's everyone elses cv's holding up? This is my second time replacing them thanks to remanufactered crap! Going all new this time hopefully no worries after this.

[HamSocks]

I've got some Borla UELs and a Strommung cat waiting to go on my car, if I ever get my muffler from Gruppe-S anytime soon.

[morbidgorilla]

check the warrantee on the rebuilts its usuallyrather good

[GC4-RS]

currently running the Borla UEL single-port header and have loved it since day 1...

both original CV's replaced with aftermarkets, 2 yrs ago, roughly 122k

[No Boost]

Looking into a borla header here soon maybe a hfc at the same time. Gotta replace front cv's and replacing both rear calipers due to a broken slide bolt. How's everyone elses cv's holding up? This is my second time replacing them thanks to remanufactered crap! Going all new this time hopefully no worries after this.


i think i've done front cv's on every subaru i've ever owned.... never twice though.

borla headers are a good choice. I've got a set on my RS along with a stromung cat and i love it. check out boxer4racing.com for the cat...

[TWP987]

thanks for the link. Cvs are done, done them so often it's a walk in the park now. Worst part is that my throw out bearing is squealing bad, so time for a clutch I suppose. Going with a lightweight fly at the same time, putting off the header for now. I am thinking exedy stage 2. Any comments? Thanks guys.

[apkarian100]

Has anyone decided to match up a NI style exhaust to their Borla header? I think I'm going to get a Tsudo N1 exhaust along with the Borla replicas.

[GC4-RS]

thanks for the link. Cvs are done, done them so often it's a walk in the park now. Worst part is that my throw out bearing is squealing bad, so time for a clutch I suppose. Going with a lightweight fly at the same time, putting off the header for now. I am thinking exedy stage 2. Any comments? Thanks guys.

Cable clutch or hydraulic? if its cable and the throwout bearing is squeeling, you prolly dont need a clutch, you prolly need a transmission like me because the case is worn, new clutch too and it still squeels like a motha. The only thing you can do besides replace the tranny is get the upgraded bearing/bushing kit, but it will still squeel eventually. This is the whole reason im looking for a donar with hydraulic clutch...

[TWP987]

Hydraulic clutch. It's got 145xxx on it which really ain't **** but who knows how it was pounded before my posession. I'm having my mechanic do it for me seeings how I helped him build his new garage, so I'll be getting a wicked deal just need to get parts.

[No Boost]

Has anyone decided to match up a NI style exhaust to their Borla header? I think I'm going to get a Tsudo N1 exhaust along with the Borla replicas.


I have an Apex-i N1 catback even with my borla headers and strumung cats its not too bad.

i thought it was a little noisy at first but i dont mind it at all now.

I havnt been pulled over for it yet.... :up:

[No Boost]

http://www.subaruwrxparts.com/products/5mt-transmission-snout-repair-kit-nonturbo-p-979.html <--- to fix your worn out NA tranny's squealing nioses

[apkarian100]

Nice! That's all I wanted to hear.I have an Apex-i N1 catback even with my borla headers and strumung cats its not too bad.

i thought it was a little noisy at first but i dont mind it at all now.

I havnt been pulled over for it yet.... :up:

[No Boost]

Has anyone decided to match up a NI style exhaust to their Borla header? I think I'm going to get a Tsudo N1 exhaust along with the Borla replicas.


idk about the tsudo though.....

my friend had one for his teggi and it fit and sounded like crap.... the real apex-i was a lot smoother sounding.

I havnt heard one on a subaru yet. the teggi is my only real tsudo experience.

look for the apex-i on ebay. i paid $450 for mine brand new :up:

[RCKSTR]

I had the tsudo cat back on my eclipse back in the day, sounded good IMO but it'll have a different sound on any other car anyway... have you found a sound clip on youtube or anything like that?

[No Boost]

I had the tsudo cat back on my eclipse back in the day, sounded good IMO but it'll have a different sound on any other car anyway... have you found a sound clip on youtube or anything like that?


ya i guess it cant sound that bad.... afterall it is still a subaru engine in front of it :devil:

[GC4-RS]

http://www.subaruwrxparts.com/products/5mt-transmission-snout-repair-kit-nonturbo-p-979.html <--- to fix your worn out NA tranny's squealing nioses

ah yes, thanks bud, good lookin' out :up:

unfortunately i had this installed with a new clutch bout' 3 yrs ago, became noisey again after a year :palm:

[No Boost]

that's strange....

i'd just rock it till it pops:spin:

[GC4-RS]

that's strange....

i'd just rock it till it pops:spin:

actually its not that strange, i was told by a master-tech that the kit doesnt last as long on a cable clutch setup :unamused:, but they have had good luck with them on hydraulic apparently

and yes im waiting til it either pops, or i can afford to buy my donar :shrug:

[TWP987]

Lol I'm still rocking the squeal until I have money enough to get it. Going to get my clutch and fly all at the same time. Just gotta save my money to get it. Thinking exedy stg 2 and exedy fly or ACT HD and ACT fly. Now with act should I go with the prolite or the streetlite fly?

[No Boost]

Lol I'm still rocking the squeal until I have money enough to get it. Going to get my clutch and fly all at the same time. Just gotta save my money to get it. Thinking exedy stg 2 and exedy fly or ACT HD and ACT fly. Now with act should I go with the prolite or the streetlite fly?

I've heard good things abotu both brands. I'm personally going with the ACT clutch and flywheel though because the specs for HP/TQ capacity was better suited to what i'm planning for my car. Mike H (subyfr3ak) has the act setup as well and he likes it a lot.

The weight of the flywheel really depends on what you are planning to do with the car... I've heard the lighter ones are a little harder to daily drive but give you more WHP.

[GC4-RS]

OT i kno; SETH HAZ AVATAR!!! :lol:

[No Boost]

about time right? i've spent some quality time on that never ending word thread to get here too :D

[GC4-RS]

and right on time for a ROTM nomi :up:

oh, and ROTM is being dominated by NA's this month :)

[No Boost]

and right on time for a ROTM nomi :up:

oh, and ROTM is being dominated by NA's this month :)



Right on!! you look like you are doing pretty well for ROTM though.
I wouldnt compete agenst you

Maybe next month :up:

thanks though

[GC4-RS]

i'll be sure to nominate you then :)

[No Boost]

i'll be sure to nominate you then :)


thanks,
I just ordered the rest of the stuff to finish my 4-piston brake swap. The wheels i want are out of stock till the first of next month but as soon as they are available they are mine :)

I'd also like to get my jdm 6-link rear end in before the end of next month as well.

[GC4-RS]

wheels? pics?

[No Boost]

wheels? pics?


the wheels are the Enkei RPF1's in black... 17''... next month.

they are the missing link :unamused:

my brake parts should be in next week though. I'll post pics of everything before in put it in.

[GC4-RS]

k :)

[apkarian100]

Back on subject. I have never replaced the Subaru header before, I am picking up some Borla replicas this weekend. I don't have a lift to install. Can anyone help me install my header with me so I can learn?

[TWP987]

It should be relatively easy, wish I could help but super busy lately, I think where the manifold meets the cat is a pain in the ass, I was going to take a look at my cats but then I realized I couldn't get a bolt out on the flange. It's in a terrible spot. Someone else will have to give some insight on this one... Good luck!

[No Boost]

Back on subject. I have never replaced the Subaru header before, I am picking up some Borla replicas this weekend. I don't have a lift to install. Can anyone help me install my header with me so I can learn?


it is fairly simple. my car had like 170k on it when i did mine and i managed to get it appart without breaking any bolts.

the spring bolts between the cats and the mid are a mofo though.... you shouldnt need to mess with those if you are just doing a header though...

[apkarian100]

Can I do it in my driveway?it is fairly simple. my car had like 170k on it when i did mine and i managed to get it appart without breaking any bolts.

the spring bolts between the cats and the mid are a mofo though.... you shouldnt need to mess with those if you are just doing a header though...

[No Boost]

Can I do it in my driveway?


ya shouldnt be a problem. i did mine in my driveway with the car on ramps. the only thing i'm going to suggest is that you do an oil change at the same time and use some sort of a filter with a grip on it (like fram). The headers make it real hard to get at the filter after and if the one thats on there is stuck ur probably screwed.

[apkarian100]

Thanks for the advice. I did the oil change myself a week ago, should I do it anyways?ya shouldnt be a problem. i did mine in my driveway with the car on ramps. the only thing i'm going to suggest is that you do an oil change at the same time and use some sort of a filter with a grip on it (like fram). The headers make it real hard to get at the filter after and if the one thats on there is stuck ur probably screwed.

[GC4-RS]

the only thing i'm going to suggest is that you do an oil change at the same time and use some sort of a filter with a grip on it (like fram). The headers make it real hard to get at the filter after and if the one thats on there is stuck ur probably screwed.

preach on brotha! :lol:

it also makes a t-stat change kinda challenging too

[apkarian100]

I'm willing to sacrifice, I want the subie rumble. :Dpreach on brotha! :lol:

it also makes a t-stat change kinda challenging too

[GC4-RS]

and you shall have!

equal length or UEL?

[apkarian100]

UEL, borla replicas.and you shall have!

equal length or UEL?

[No Boost]

UEL, borla replicas.


if you just changed the oil a week ago then i wouldnt worry about it. just make sure the filter doesnt get stuck on there. I'll see if i can get you a pic of the filter/header. my car is kinda low so no promises though :D

[apkarian100]

Alright, that's fine. I now need to find some ramps, don't have any. :oif you just changed the oil a week ago then i wouldnt worry about it. just make sure the filter doesnt get stuck on there. I'll see if i can get you a pic of the filter/header. my car is kinda low so no promises though :D

[No Boost]

if you just changed the oil a week ago then i wouldnt worry about it. just make sure the filter doesnt get stuck on there. I'll see if i can get you a pic of the filter/header. my car is kinda low so no promises though :D


http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=69&pictureid=432

[No Boost]

it's kinda close but i couldnt make it any smaller because the ground was in the way;)

[apkarian100]

Ah, I see. Whateva, that won't bother me much.

[No Boost]

you'll have a little more room withou the heat wra on there too...

[GC4-RS]

UEL, borla replicas.

so if its a replica that means its not made by Borla? whos it made by?

[apkarian100]

It's an ebay header. Can't find the name of the seller at the moment. I'm buying it locally, brand new.so if its a replica that means its not made by Borla? whos it made by?

[GC4-RS]

i bought mine on ebay, but its a real UEL Borla, or at least it better be for what i paid :lol:

[GC4-RS]

i should heat wrap it tho, been meaning to

[No Boost]

i'm pretty happy with the header wrap. it even held up all through winter even with the 2 inch drop...

[GC4-RS]

can you wrap it with header still on car?

[No Boost]

probably not, you might be able to but i think it would be worth it to take it back off. you wet the wrap then it takes about 2 days for it to dry out completely before you spray it with the high temp paint to seal it. if you stuff a heat gun in the end where the cats are supposed to go and leave it on high the wrap dries in a few hrs though... it only took me 3 sets of headers to get pissed enough to come up with that strategy. :D

[Dhurteau]

i have borlas currently im thinking about trading them for some el headers. I like my sound but it sounds like a dead skip at idle which is annoying to me haha

[No Boost]

i have borlas currently im thinking about trading them for some el headers. I like my sound but it sounds like a dead skip at idle which is annoying to me haha


there really arent many options for EL headers are there?

i've seen the ebay ones but i wouldnt trade my borlas for them....

TWE makes a nice set but they are like 800bones...

[HamSocks]

can you wrap it with header still on car?

Hahaha, you can barely wrap them while they're OFF the car, let alone already installed. :lol:

It's a pain in the ass.

[GC4-RS]

probably not, you might be able to but i think it would be worth it to take it back off. you wet the wrap then it takes about 2 days for it to dry out completely before you spray it with the high temp paint to seal it. if you stuff a heat gun in the end where the cats are supposed to go and leave it on high the wrap dries in a few hrs though... it only took me 3 sets of headers to get pissed enough to come up with that strategy. :D

maybe i'll attempt it this winter when the car is down in the garage for some other mods

[No Boost]

good plan

[GC4-RS]

im holding off on the "other mods" i was planning so i can save money for the mini-truck i found...

[No Boost]

i need to fix some issues before i buy more "fun" parts.

[GC4-RS]

im holding off on the "other mods" i was planning so i can save money for the mini-truck i found...

guy already sold it :( and i decided to hold off on the mini-truck thing til next year...

[legacygt]

Looking into a borla header here soon maybe a hfc at the same time. Gotta replace front cv's and replacing both rear calipers due to a broken slide bolt. How's everyone elses cv's holding up? This is my second time replacing them thanks to remanufactered crap! Going all new this time hopefully no worries after this.
I never buy remanufactered crap.. they never fit correctly. I always buy from subaru now when it comes to axles and CV joints.

[Nemesis]

Lol I'm still rocking the squeal until I have money enough to get it. Going to get my clutch and fly all at the same time. Just gotta save my money to get it. Thinking exedy stg 2 and exedy fly or ACT HD and ACT fly. Now with act should I go with the prolite or the streetlite fly?

i have a squeal.. in my case its dry clutch bearing only squeals when its cold out.... daymn aftermarket clutches bearings