Lets get a better sound

[jimbubbawade]

New T-Bird'er... I'd love for my 05 to have a better sound... a deep rumble maybe....

[Vegas Retrobird]

Re: Lets get a better sound

Hey Jim...head to the Garage forum and do a search for "exhaust." You will no doubt find many threads that can help you achieve your goal!

[4LOWBIRDS+7]

Re: Lets get a better sound

THE BORLA EXHAUST SYSTEM WILL GIVE YOU SUCH A SOUND AND IMPROVE PERFORMANCE.

[Lindy]

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Welcome to TBN Jim!

This is just my humble opinion.: I bought a Borla system and had it installed on my '05 for one week (only actually used it one day), wasn't impressed much by the sound, and it was a bit loud in the cabin. Outside it sounded a bit "tinny." The Ford mechanic must have thought I was crazy, when I asked to have the stock exhaust re-installed, but he asked: "What didn't you like about it? Was it tinny sounding"? I said "yes" and He replied: "that is because the cylcinders on a 3.9L V-8 are small." OK, I like the stock exhaust sound better, but that's my opinion. These little Jaguar engines aren't going to growl like the big mustang engines. In another vein: at a recent local car show that featured three red Ferrari's: the drivers got in them and took off after the feature. They also all sounded "tinny." Of course, they are all V-12's which would also have smaller cyclinders.

Well, I now own a spare, slightly used Borla System.

Lindy

[DaiUyTed]

Re: Lets get a better sound

Welcome to TBN Jim!

This is just my humble opinion.: I bought a Borla system and had it installed on my '05 for one week (only actually used it one day), wasn't impressed much by the sound, and it was a bit loud in the cabin. Outside it sounded a bit "tinny." The Ford mechanic must have thought I was crazy, when I asked to have the stock exhaust re-installed, but he asked: "What didn't you like about it? Was it tinny sounding"? I said "yes" and He replied: "that is because the cylcinders on a 3.9L V-8 are small." OK, I like the stock exhaust sound better, but that's my opinion. These little Jaguar engines aren't going to growl like the big mustang engines. In another vein: at a recent local car show that featured three red Ferrari's: the drivers got in them and took off after the feature. They also all sounded "tinny." Of course, they are all V-12's which would also have smaller cyclinders.

Well, I now own a spare, slightly used Borla System.

Lindy

Hmmm...If we can have hardtop relays, can we have a Borla relay? I want my car to sound like a Ferrari!

[islandtime]

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Lindy - did you know there is a 500 mile "breaking-in" period for Borlas? I does sound better after that.

[Ski]

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There are a couple of ways to tackle this Jim and everyone advocates for the solution that they use. I did Borla's and think they are great. But I suspect other options may yield good results too. This is an attempt to avoid the heated exhaust system discussions that come up whenever the topic is mentioned.

[Lindy]

Re: Lets get a better sound

Lindy - did you know there is a 500 mile "breaking-in" period for Borlas? I does sound better after that.

No I did not know about the break-in period. While, there are many, many satisfied customers of the Borla System, to be sure, there are a couple of other reasons for me not to don them as of yet. I do like the idea of a "sleeper" where the chrome tips are not as notice-able (i.e., the stock tips) and I am a stickler for stock. When my Borla's were temporarily installed, I did some oversight of the mechanic. He had to cut about 5/8 to 3/4 inch off of the passenger-side pipe, to keep the tail tips even. Next, he had to use a body spreader to spread and tweak the "Y" pipe, a couple of times, because the tail-tips were too close together. But when the job was finally done, they were perfectly aligned and looked dandy. Will admit though, I simply did not give them the chance. Who knows? maybe I'll put 'em back on one of these days. When or if I get bored of the stock system.

[Sealy]

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Borla sux - let's get real about stock look. Stock look sux. If your're gonna go, go big and show some chutzpah. It's just a shame we're stuck with these dopey 8's when 4 bangers are so much cooler.




Need to get some spoiler action going, too!

[steelblue5505]

Re: Lets get a better sound

I installed the Borla system on my 05 myself. A very simple easy 1 hour job that requires no special tools, don't even need a lift. Just a pair of ramps to back up onto.

May not have even been an hour to do the whole thing. You must have had a tech who did not know even though the included instructions are very simple & easy to follow.

There is absolutely no reason to cut anything or alter anything on either the Borla System or the car. What "Y" pipe? There is not a pipe. There is a left side & a right side, both attach separately to the new muffler. The new muffler has 2 forward pipes that attach separately to the catalytic converter.

There is NOT a "Y" pipe.

[Gobird]

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Mike is correct. I did mine myself too. You just unbolt old system and bolt the new one on. No need to cut anything. That is if you got the correct one, there is a difference between the 02 and 03 and above.

[Red Bird Dave]

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I have had a Borla systm for 7yrs. I love the sound. I don't want my bird to sound like something its not. My car is a cruiser not a Corvette or big block mustang etc. My wife and I love the sound and the sound level. Give the Borla system another chance or I'm sure someone out there will be very happy take them off your hands.

Red Bird Dave

[Salprint]

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I don't have my PCR anymore, but I had the Borlas on it for the 3 years I owned it and I loved the sound. I respect other peoples opinions, but I don't know where there is a "tinny" sound with borlas. To me it sounded anything but "tinny". I thought it gave the car a kind "50's" car sound.

[SixPac]

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Heres a link to the TBN Borla Club maintained by Spence. Many comments.

http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11589&highlight=Borla+club

[JAB02LHS]

Re: Lets get a better sound

No I did not know about the break-in period. While, there are many, many satisfied customers of the Borla System, to be sure, there are a couple of other reasons for me not to don them as of yet. I do like the idea of a "sleeper" where the chrome tips are not as notice-able (i.e., the stock tips) and I am a stickler for stock. When my Borla's were temporarily installed, I did some oversight of the mechanic. He had to cut about 5/8 to 3/4 inch off of the passenger-side pipe, to keep the tail tips even. Next, he had to use a body spreader to spread and tweak the "Y" pipe, a couple of times, because the tail-tips were too close together. But when the job was finally done, they were perfectly aligned and looked dandy. Will admit though, I simply did not give them the chance. Who knows? maybe I'll put 'em back on one of these days. When or if I get bored of the stock system.

No "Y' pipe


You also need a K&N CAI to really make the pipes sing and as said before about 500 miles break in .

Here is a link to a video I made .

THUNDERBIRD / BORLAS