Borla Cat Back Exhaust System

[069532]

Hey guys. Been thinking about getting a Borla Cat Back Exhaust System for my 2012 sonic sedan 1.8 liter, and wanted to know if they were easy to install on your own or if you need a dealership to do it. Also, if anyone already has one installed on their Sonic, share a video of it if you can
Thanks, and here's where I'm getting it from:

2012 Chevy Sonic Performance Exhaust Systems - Borla Performance Industries 140491 - Borla Exhaust Systems

 

[Scot]

I have one on my 1.4L - had the dealership install it. I like the way it sounds - but any sound clip I record for you will have the turbo whine from my catless 3" downpipe and not be a good example. I will say that it is a quality exhaust and sounds good without being loud or like a fart can.

I think it is relatively easy to DIY - you just need to have a way to cut the old exhaust near the rear suspension to get it out. of the car.

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Too much turbo noise to hear.
http://youtu.be/pZ99g81HgVM

 

[$ub$onic]

Borla makes good stuff

I bought the magnaflow system and installed it myself. It's easier to cut the oem exhaust off the car if your doing it in your driveway. May want to look at your warranty to see if the dealer needs to install it.

I like my magnaflow and would buy it again.

 

[069532]

Yea, I didn't want a sound that sounded like a fart can, I was just wanting something that made a huge difference in sound over stock and to have a cool growl to it. I think the Borla will be perfect!
Just to be on the safe side I might let my dealership do it for me, and I think it's like $40.
Thanks guys!


AveryO97

 

[$ub$onic]

For $40 I would not even piss with it. Just let them do it

 

[MachineGun]

If your going to have the dealership install the exhaust you might want to look into the NEW Chevy Performance exhaust for the Sonic. This exhaust will include a dealer-installed calibration that will provide 10hp and a 10% increase in torque and will be covered for one year under warrenty. This info comes from the Chevy Performance catalog

I dont think anyone on this site has this new exhaust yet.

Usaully dealership labor rates are $70-$90...$40 is a steal.

 

[Scot]

If your going to have the dealership install the exhaust you might want to look into the NEW Chevy Performance exhaust for the Sonic. I believe this will have an update for the ECU too and will be covered under warrenty for one year.

I dont think anyone on this site has this new exhaust yet.

Usaully dealership labor rates are $70-$90...$40 is a steal.

I believe it is the same system.

 

[MachineGun]

I didn't see the BORLA stamp on the exhaust tips...?

 

[069532]

The Borla Stamp is very light on the tip of the exhaust system.


AveryO97

 

[MachineGun]

From what I can tell the Chevy Performance Exhaust has the bowtie stamped on the tips.
But it could still be a Borla exhaust.

 

[Natesriv]

here's the link to the exhaust and their suspension (scroll down)..

what's their price compared to everyone else?

2014 Sonic Hatchback Accessories | Chevrolet

 

[MachineGun]

Here's the link to the exhaust with tune.

Chevrolet Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Crossovers and Vans

page 43

 

[Natesriv]

Here's the link to the exhaust with tune.

Chevrolet Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Crossovers and Vans

page 43

nope...bad link, just takes you to chevy.com

 

[069532]

How about this:

Sonic Sedan Accessories: Wheels, Roof Rack & Z-Spec | Chevrolet

Just click on Performance

 

[laborsmith]

Based on history, the GMPP will be by Borla. Corsa also does GMPP exhausts for the Corvette but I do not see Corsa doing one for the Sonic.


Laborsmith

 

[069532]

I just came across this forum and I think it is the best example of what the whole Borla Exhaust would look like underneath the car, and it, to some degree, shows you where everything goes under there.

So do you just unscrew the old exhaust part like in the top right corner of the pic below and then screw in the new Borla exhaust like how he has it? Or do you have to actually saw it off where the two meet at that bolt area?

http://www.sonicownersforum.com/for...la-cat-back-exhaust-pictures-installed-4.html

 

[laborsmith]

Either saw or drop the rear. Sawing is easier and takes less time.

Laborsmith

 

[gasonright]

I just came across this forum and I think it is the best example of what the whole Borla Exhaust would look like underneath the car, and it, to some degree, shows you where everything goes under there.

So do you just unscrew the old exhaust part like in the top right corner of the pic below and then screw in the new Borla exhaust like how he has it? Or do you have to actually saw it off where the two meet at that bolt area?

http://www.sonicownersforum.com/for...la-cat-back-exhaust-pictures-installed-4.html

Unbolt there... have to cut back around the rear axle.

 

[rdss]

Gasonright is correct, cut the section going straight back to the rear bumper at the drivers side rear passenger door. I cut in the middle of this section with a sawzall and when I had it welded back in the muffler shop guy thanked me for a two straight sections and a clean cut.

 

[Natesriv]

Gasonright is correct, cut the section going straight back to the rear bumper at the drivers side rear passenger door. I cut in the middle of this section with a sawzall and when I had it welded back in the muffler shop guy thanked me for a two straight sections and a clean cut.

wait wait wait.... the Borla exhaust shouldn't require any cutting to install.. am I wrong? The OEM exhaust requires cutting to get the axle section removed...