Difference between Borla Touring and Borla Touring EC-Type?

[pcwiek]

So there is the Borla Touring system, and there's the EU-certified equivalent Borla Touring EC-Type

At the first (and second) glance from outside they look exactly the same, so I was wondering if there is any difference in sound level, tone, components used etc?

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[GTsmoke]

So there is the Borla Touring system, and there's the EU-certified equivalent Borla Touring EC-Type

At the first (and second) glance from outside they look exactly the same, so I was wondering if there is any difference in sound level, tone, components used etc?

EC-Type is quieter.

 

[Sasuketr]

I m guessing the EC type is the first generation Borla Touring catback system which actually came with the H Pipe Resonator ( i have it in my garage), which is quieter than the current X Pipe Resonator. The outside looks the same but the resonator has a different internal design. They may also fill the mufflers with more insulation material as well.

 

[pcwiek]

EC-Type is quieter.

Any idea how much quieter? I mean, the regular Touring system isn't exactly loud either, so it might be that the EC-Type is barely louder than stock and not really 'worth it' per se, legality aside.

 

[GTsmoke]

Any idea how much quieter? I mean, the regular Touring system isn't exactly loud either, so it might be that the EC-Type is barely louder than stock and not really 'worth it' per se, legality aside.

It isn't worth to spend the money compared to stock. But it's legal
I installed the FRPP by Borla Touring Axle Back. No CE papers but a really nice sound. Not raspy and a deep sound note. It's really louder than stock, but not too extreme.
In Luxembourg I have no problem to drive with it. It's officially noted in my car papers.

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