Bye Bye Borla, Hello Brombacher

[Oldcarguy]

Installed the Brombacher today. Started the 986 on the Quickjack to check for leaks (none). Sounds more ‘solid’ and much quieter at idle than the Borla. I can already tell that I’m going to be a happy camper.

As an aside, I really don’t see how anyone can install a standard size muffler like this without removing the rear bumper cover, rear bumper w/heat shield and the rear fender skirts w/heat shields. Especially because these parts are so easy to remove.

Here’s a couple of pics.






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[boxxster]

Originally Posted by Oldcarguy

As an aside, I really don’t see how anyone can install a standard size muffler like this without removing the rear bumper cover, rear bumper w/heat shield and the rear fender skirts w/heat shields. Especially because these parts are so easy to remove.

I did this. It got to the point where I knew it would be so much easier without the bumper on but I figured I had gotten that far with it on that I might as well finish it with it on, if that makes sense. It was the biggest PITA job I have ever done on any car. I vowed to never touch the muffler ever again. But if I were, I'd probably go with one of these or the fister.

Let us what you think of it!

[tommy583]

It's going to be in the mid 50's for the next few days......So you better take it out for a spin with the new muffler

[Oldcarguy]

Originally Posted by tommy583

It's going to be in the mid 50's for the next few days......So you better take it out for a spin with the new muffler

I’d love to except. . .no wheels. They’re ready but I can’t make it to Albany until Wednesday to pick them up

[tommy583]

Originally Posted by Oldcarguy

I’d love to except. . .no wheels. They’re ready but I can’t make it to Albany until Wednesday to pick them up

Uggg. If I could get the day off from work i'd drive down there and put my wheels on your car.

[Oldcarguy]

Originally Posted by boxxster

I did this. It got to the point where I knew it would be so much easier without the bumper on but I figured I had gotten that far with it on that I might as well finish it with it on, if that makes sense. It was the biggest PITA job I have ever done on any car. I vowed to never touch the muffler ever again. But if I were, I'd probably go with one of these or the fister.

Let us what you think of it!

Will do. Kudos for being able to do the muffler change with the bumper on

[10/10ths]

...get ready for those FVD tips to turn gold after a few cycles.

[Boxstard]

Originally Posted by Oldcarguy

Will do. Kudos for being able to do the muffler change with the bumper on

I did replace my original muffler with PSE without taking rear bumper off.... My axles and shocks were out to replace wheel bearings so some access but still took some swearing, and did I mention it is sooo heavy?

But you know it is worth the effort, a year later I still smile just looking at it, and it sounds very pleasing.

So yours is internally bypassed, right? Looking forward to sound clip!