Catback system and axle back...

[CrazyKZ]

The Borla ATAK is actually larger (even though it has less "guts") than the S, so it will not fit. I just found out from Corsa that they DO have a Pro Series as an axle-back that would fit the Bronco Sport! CP300CTR
They said it's much louder than stock and much louder than Borla S. So, I'm game. My installer is checking to see what price he can get for the Corsa's. The problem is there is no returns on the Borla.

Anyone interested in purchasing the 3" axle-back Borla S (black tips included) from me? PM me if interested.

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[Mwittke5857]

Some of the systems I've looked are very nice looking but way too expensive. Why is an axle back system $900?

Flomaster FX $550 through Summit

 

[Babybronc21]

following and interested if anyone who installed Borla or Corsa have any updates or sound clips.

 

[BLUEOVALRACER]

I swapped out my factory muffler and resonator for custom exhaust using two 2.25" SS Vibrant mufflers with 3" tips. This cost less than half what Borla and others are selling and sounds better IMO. Alone there was next to no HP gain. Simply replacing the exhaust rarely gets you the expected gain unless you install a CAI at the same time. Both compliment each other. Open up the exhaust you need to open the intake to see some gain. In my case there wasn't a huge difference but it was noticeable, especially in MPG gain. Without doing a Dyno Test its really hard to say how much I gained in HP. Along with full synthetic oil, Bell Labs oil additive, increased tire pressure 4lbs and ethanol free 90 I get a 24K avg of 31 mpg. At best 50mpg crusing at 55 on the flats with no headwinds and 10' above sea level. The sweet spot is between 45 and 55. My driving style is very conservative which also makes a big difference.
By changing out only the exhaust you get the cool factor and nice sound but not much else. Adding programming performance chip is where you will get the best bang for your buck in a HP gain. But beware, this also may void the warranty on engine problems if any. IMO i would wait until the warranty expires. The money I've spent has already been paid back in MPG gain, plus it sounds awesome and looks good too. I would definitely do it again if I ever buy another BS.

Do you have any pictures of your exhaust you can post it sounds interesting i would like to see them?

 

[BLUEOVALRACER]

I had the Flowmaster FX on my BB BS at idle it sounded great and didn't sound too loud accelerating but the drone at 1,500 and 2,000 i didn't like!!And IMO even with the Pedal Max it seemed like it lost low end torque over the stock exhaust!!They claim 4hp and 4 lb.ft of torque increase but at 5,700 rpm!!

 

[California Big Bend]

I have the MBRP catback system for my Big Bend. Been good so far

 

[Warped9]

Borla system for 1.5L Bronco Sport.



Works for me.

 

[Mark S.]

Borla system for 1.5L Bronco Sport.

You might wanna take it easy on that engine until it's broken in...

 

[Warped9]

You might wanna take it easy on that engine until it's broken in...

Yeah, wasn’t really planning on it this Spring or anything. Also the way things are uncertain now with the trade and tariff craziness I’m inclined to wait. Man, I hope they sort that out, but I suspect it’s going to be nuts for awhile.

 

[21Broncosaurus]

I had the Flowmaster FX on my BB BS at idle it sounded great and didn't sound too loud accelerating but the drone at 1,500 and 2,000 i didn't like!!And IMO even with the Pedal Max it seemed like it lost low end torque over the stock exhaust!!They claim 4hp and 4 lb.ft of torque increase but at 5,700 rpm!!

That’s interesting. Then again I don’t think the exhaust is a restriction on the 1.5L seeing how it’s the same exhaust used on the 2.0.

 

[Mwittke5857]

I prefer the sound of the Flowmaster FX, less "tuner" sounding

 

[Warped9]

Okay, so last week I picked up a plug for the trailer hitch. Today I picked up the rear seat back rubber liners. I have my aftermarket wheels on order and I’ll pick up the tires to go with them when the wheels arrive.

Awhile back before Christmas I swapped in a K&N air filter. I still have to install my Redline hood struts.

While I was at the dealership we got to chatting about exhaust systems when they asked me if I had any other upgrades in mind. I mentioned my interest in making my Bronco Dport a little more “growlly“ in sound. They made a few suggestions and assured me installing a cat-back or axle-back system would not void my warranty, but that an axle-back would be simpler to achieve the same effect.

So I will be looking into that.

Now it’s a matter of choice. I understand Borla offers a cat-back for the 2.0, but not the 1.5. But somewhere I read the exhaust on both engines is the same so the cat-back should fit on the 1.5. Can anyone verify that?

MBRP makes a cat-back for the 1.5, but I’m hearing different opinions on this system with some complaining of drone while others not.

I’m not as familiar with Magnaflow or Flowmaster.

But so far what I’m seeing I like Borla or Magnaflow best.

 

[Black Rob]

I understand Borla offers a cat-back for the 2.0, but not the 1.5. But somewhere I read the exhaust on both engines is the same so the cat-back should fit on the 1.5. Can anyone verify that?

The badlands exhaust pipe is larger diameter than the other models.

 

[Warped9]

The badlands exhaust pipe is larger diameter than the other models.

Good to know. Thanks.

 

[Mwittke5857]

Okay, so last week I picked up a plug for the trailer hitch. Today I picked up the rear seat back rubber liners. I have my aftermarket wheels on order and I’ll pick up the tires to go with them when the wheels arrive.

Awhile back before Christmas I swapped in a K&N air filter. I still have to install my Redline hood struts.

While I was at the dealership we got to chatting about exhaust systems when they asked me if I had any other upgrades in mind. I mentioned my interest in making my Bronco Dport a little more “growlly“ in sound. They made a few suggestions and assured me installing a cat-back or axle-back system would not void my warranty, but that an axle-back would be simpler to achieve the same effect.

So I will be looking into that.

Now it’s a matter of choice. I understand Borla offers a cat-back for the 2.0, but not the 1.5. But somewhere I read the exhaust on both engines is the same so the cat-back should fit on the 1.5. Can anyone verify that?

MBRP makes a cat-back for the 1.5, but I’m hearing different opinions on this system with some complaining of drone while others not.

I’m not as familiar with Magnaflow or Flowmaster.

But so far what I’m seeing I like Borla or Magnaflow best.

I can't report on the Magnaflow, but I am extremely pleased with my Flowmaster Fx! Install took about 20 minutes and after a a year, I would definitely do it again. It just sounds right, not at all like the jap "tuner" rigs of the 90s & 2000s. No "drone" just a nice deep tone and a beastly growl when you feed it the onions. I purchased mine off the "jungle web site" with points I earned off one of my credit cards, so it was basically free.

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