Got my sweet new Borla 14814 exhaust the other day for my 2006 Land Cruiser and braved the cold to install it this morning.
First - my review.
Giant Box!
All the components that Borla included laid out on my workbench
Make sure you buy qty 2 of the new exhaust gaskets, and new exhaust bolts if yours are super rusty. Mine came off with some CRC freeze off and MAPP gas. Gaskets are Felpro 23591, stock at Advance Auto and your 25% coupon code will work with them.
Side view of stock main muffler.
Rear view of stock rear muffler.
Borla Tip
Borla Resonator and Mid-Pipe Fitment
Borla Resonator
Borla main muffler
Borla inlet pipes. Fit excellent, I rattle canned them black so they don't stick out so much.
This is the inlet to the factory muffler. No bueno. Should really wake up the truck, especially the VVTi 06 and 07s.
Tools required:
Long handle 3/8" drive ratchet (I used my Snap-On long handle flex head, it was the bees knees.)
15mm ratcheting and combo wrench for Borla-provided clamp
14 mm ratcheting and long pattern combo wrenches for exhaust bolts
Tape to wrap the tip to keep from scratching it or your bodywork during install
Mapp gas torch
Sawzall with metal blade to cut stock exhaust over axle
Your favorite penetrating oil
Antiseize for the slip joint and the bolts
And most important! Exhaust hanger pliers. One of those tools you will use once and wonder how you lived without them.
Stock, cold start
Borla, cold start
First - my review.
- Fitment: A- Fits very well, main muffler could be put up a little higher. Everything mated up perfect. No rattles even over some serious bumps. Works with my Reese hitch on my 2006. Exhaust tip is subtle but sticks out just a hair, centered up nicely on the hitch opening.
- Quality: A Its a 304 stainless exhaust from the best in the business. Believe it or not, it should outlast your cruiser. Flanges and welds are very excellent
- Sound: B- Sounds good, pretty quiet for an upgraded exhaust. Has a nice rumble to it when accelerating, no additional noise at cruise. I wish it was a little louder but the wife likes it and thats what is important. Really no noticeable cabin noise change over stock at cruise. No drone at all. I have comparable cold start videos I need to upload.
- Kitting/Customer Experience: C- No installation instructions were found in my box, no replacement gaskets were included, no hardware, no stickers. Did include an ugly non-flexfit hat. Was packaged well. Intermediate pipe not included. Mine was in good shape, and I am a fabricator so I can whip up a larger stainless version once it warms up.
- Overall: B Definitely would recommend to anyone needing an exhaust replacement especially if you can get it at a discount (I paid a hair under 600 for it, shipped to my door Amazon Prime. To replace a stock exhaust that is in good condition I am a little more meh. Its cool and all and I love an exhaust on my vehicles, but its pretty spendy for what it is. Will be interesting to see if my MPGs pick up at all.
Long handle 3/8" drive ratchet (I used my Snap-On long handle flex head, it was the bees knees.)
15mm ratcheting and combo wrench for Borla-provided clamp
14 mm ratcheting and long pattern combo wrenches for exhaust bolts
Tape to wrap the tip to keep from scratching it or your bodywork during install
Mapp gas torch
Sawzall with metal blade to cut stock exhaust over axle
Your favorite penetrating oil
Antiseize for the slip joint and the bolts
And most important! Exhaust hanger pliers. One of those tools you will use once and wonder how you lived without them.
Stock, cold start
Borla, cold start
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