Borla ATAK on 2019 ZL1

Camaro1973 · 03-08-2019, 04:58 PM

Hi guys, first time poster here so just want to say hello first

Ok so as the title says, I’m looking to put the Borla ATAK system on my new 2019 ZL1 but I’m in a dilemma because wherever I look I only see fitment for 2017-2018. I was just on the phone with Borla sales and the person on phone told me that they never test fitted a 2019 version yet and couldn’t guarantee it would fit, however he did say most likely there was no change.

So I’m trying to find out if anyone installed the 2017-18 version on a new 2019 yet? Or maybe if someone knows the OE part numbers on 2018 and 2019 that may help too. If those are the same I would assume the exhaust is the same.

Thanks

Gunkk · 03-08-2019, 05:28 PM

Tell Old Man Borla you’ll test fit it for him for 10% off.

Stephen12ZL1 · 03-08-2019, 05:33 PM

19 is 99.5% likely the same

Camaro1973 · 03-08-2019, 05:50 PM

It’s that .5% I’m worried about

PROMETHEUS · 03-08-2019, 06:31 PM

Very nice color, got the same!

Camaro1973 · 03-08-2019, 06:36 PM

Thank you, yes shadow gray metallic. Has hints of blue/green in it. Think it’s one of the best looking colors. Now to make sure parts fit. Can’t believe this big companies haven’t released 2019 info yet.

fosterelli · 03-08-2019, 08:21 PM

I just put the ATAK on my '19, cat-back, P/N 140727, no fitment issues whatsoever. I did install differently compared to instructions...I removed the entire exhaust from secondary cats to rear of car (as one unit) and made my cuts on the ground with my abrasive chop saw, then reinstalled the cats, then installed the Borla. Didn't want to cut the pipes while on the car.

Pretty straightforward install, although I wasn't pleased with the number of clamped connections - makes lining everything up and slipping the pipes together not-so-fun. I suspect they could've eliminated a couple of clamp points and charged me a few more bucks - which I would've paid to not be so annoyed.

Threw the car on the lift, uninstalled factory exhaust, made the cuts, reinstalled the cats = half hour/45 mins
Left car on the lift overnight.
UPS showed up, install took about an hour including tip line-up time...installed by myself (used my extendable oil drain tank to hold up one end when necessary).

Camaro1973 · 03-08-2019, 08:56 PM

That’s awesome news!! And yes that’s the same part number I was looking to get.

How does it sound now compared to stock ?

I’m having the performance shop by me install it as I’ve got a Roto fab and a crank pulley going on as well so there going to tune it.

Let me know how that exhaust sounds. I was going to go with corsa at first but I think the Borla sounds better and is louder.

Thanks for the reply !

Scottyz · 03-08-2019, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fosterelli

I just put the ATAK on my '19, cat-back, P/N 140727, no fitment issues whatsoever. I did install differently compared to instructions...I removed the entire exhaust from secondary cats to rear of car (as one unit) and made my cuts on the ground with my abrasive chop saw, then reinstalled the cats, then installed the Borla. Didn't want to cut the pipes while on the car.

Pretty straightforward install, although I wasn't pleased with the number of clamped connections - makes lining everything up and slipping the pipes together not-so-fun. I suspect they could've eliminated a couple of clamp points and charged me a few more bucks - which I would've paid to not be so annoyed.

Threw the car on the lift, uninstalled factory exhaust, made the cuts, reinstalled the cats = half hour/45 mins
Left car on the lift overnight.

UPS showed up, install took about an hour including tip line-up time...installed by myself (used my extendable oil drain tank to hold up one end when necessary).

Which tips did you get? I was considering the carbon fibre tips

OVERPAR73 · 03-09-2019, 12:36 PM

Please post a sound clip for us all. How do you think the fitment would be on a vert?

staples87 · 03-09-2019, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OVERPAR73

Please post a sound clip for us all. How do you think the fitment would be on a vert?

From my understanding, you could run the Axleback, but not the full Catback on the Convertible. You would have to run the Camaro SS axleback.

fosterelli · 03-11-2019, 01:55 PM

I have the standard tips. My son did a video of before/after, including removal and installation. Also have cold start, revs, rural drive, freeway, etc. He'll be posting it on YT in the next few days...I'll expedite his butt and post the link here.

Markoz28 · 03-11-2019, 03:00 PM

I had a 1973 camaro

staples87 · 03-12-2019, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fosterelli

I have the standard tips. My son did a video of before/after, including removal and installation. Also have cold start, revs, rural drive, freeway, etc. He'll be posting it on YT in the next few days...I'll expedite his butt and post the link here.

I'm putting mine on tomorrow. Looking forward to having the NPP option back.

03-08-2019, 04:58 PM	#1
Camaro1973 Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: NJ Posts: 1,537	Borla ATAK on 2019 ZL1 Hi guys, first time poster here so just want to say hello first Ok so as the title says, I’m looking to put the Borla ATAK system on my new 2019 ZL1 but I’m in a dilemma because wherever I look I only see fitment for 2017-2018. I was just on the phone with Borla sales and the person on phone told me that they never test fitted a 2019 version yet and couldn’t guarantee it would fit, however he did say most likely there was no change. So I’m trying to find out if anyone installed the 2017-18 version on a new 2019 yet? Or maybe if someone knows the OE part numbers on 2018 and 2019 that may help too. If those are the same I would assume the exhaust is the same. Thanks Attached Images

03-08-2019, 05:33 PM	#3
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,824	19 is 99.5% likely the same __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

03-09-2019, 12:36 PM	#10
OVERPAR73 2018 Garnet Red ZL1 conve Drives: 2013 & 2018 ZL1 vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,472 View My Garage	Please post a sound clip for us all. How do you think the fitment would be on a vert? __________________ Build Thread: 2018 ZL1 Vert Purchased (Overpar73)

03-11-2019, 03:00 PM	#13
Markoz28 Drives: 18 ZL1 nightfall grey A10 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,527	I had a 1973 camaro Attached Images

03-08-2019, 05:28 PM	#2
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 5,156 View My Garage	Tell Old Man Borla you’ll test fit it for him for 10% off.

03-08-2019, 05:50 PM	#4
Camaro1973 Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: NJ Posts: 1,537	It’s that .5% I’m worried about

03-08-2019, 06:31 PM	#5
PROMETHEUS Drives: 2019 ZL-1, Shadow Gray, Sold Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,390	Very nice color, got the same!

03-08-2019, 06:36 PM	#6
Camaro1973 Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: NJ Posts: 1,537	Thank you, yes shadow gray metallic. Has hints of blue/green in it. Think it’s one of the best looking colors. Now to make sure parts fit. Can’t believe this big companies haven’t released 2019 info yet.

03-08-2019, 08:21 PM	#7
fosterelli Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 129	I just put the ATAK on my '19, cat-back, P/N 140727, no fitment issues whatsoever. I did install differently compared to instructions...I removed the entire exhaust from secondary cats to rear of car (as one unit) and made my cuts on the ground with my abrasive chop saw, then reinstalled the cats, then installed the Borla. Didn't want to cut the pipes while on the car. Pretty straightforward install, although I wasn't pleased with the number of clamped connections - makes lining everything up and slipping the pipes together not-so-fun. I suspect they could've eliminated a couple of clamp points and charged me a few more bucks - which I would've paid to not be so annoyed. Threw the car on the lift, uninstalled factory exhaust, made the cuts, reinstalled the cats = half hour/45 mins Left car on the lift overnight. UPS showed up, install took about an hour including tip line-up time...installed by myself (used my extendable oil drain tank to hold up one end when necessary).

03-08-2019, 08:56 PM	#8
Camaro1973 Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: NJ Posts: 1,537	That’s awesome news!! And yes that’s the same part number I was looking to get. How does it sound now compared to stock ? I’m having the performance shop by me install it as I’ve got a Roto fab and a crank pulley going on as well so there going to tune it. Let me know how that exhaust sounds. I was going to go with corsa at first but I think the Borla sounds better and is louder. Thanks for the reply !

03-11-2019, 01:55 PM	#12
fosterelli Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 129	I have the standard tips. My son did a video of before/after, including removal and installation. Also have cold start, revs, rural drive, freeway, etc. He'll be posting it on YT in the next few days...I'll expedite his butt and post the link here.

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