This Borla cat-back exhaust system is built for the verified 1996-2001 Subaru Impreza L application listed below. Select it by exact manufacturer part number 14885 and confirm the full engine, drivetrain, body, wheelbase, factory-exhaust, and Borla application notes before ordering.

Key Features

• T-304 Stainless Steel: Premium material resists corrosion for long-lasting performance and durability over lesser steels.
• 2.00-inch Mandrel-Bent Tubing: Ultra-smooth bends ensure maximum flow, power, and precise fitment.
• Polished 4-inch T-304 Stainless Tip: Single left rear exit adds aggressive styling with 4.00-inch inlet/outlet diameter.
• Straight-Through Muffler Technology: Patented multi-core design increases exhaust velocity for horsepower gains and the Borla Sound of Power.
• Direct bolt-on replacement, no cutting or welding needed for stock setups.
• Bolt-on system uses factory mounting points, 2-4 hours typical labor.

Fitment

Specifications

What’s Included

One new Borla product identified by manufacturer part number 14885. Clamps, hangers, gaskets, tips, pipes, tools, and companion parts are included only when expressly listed for this exact part number.

About Borla

Borla develops stainless-steel exhaust systems, mufflers, tips, pipes, and related components for vehicle-specific and universal performance applications. Product selection remains exact-application and exact-part-number specific.

Related Borla Products

• 2001-2006 Audi TT Quattro Cat-Back Exhaust System S-Type Part # 14957
• 2001-2006 BMW 323i Cat-Back Exhaust System S-Type Part # 140084
• 2000-2002 Audi S4 Cat-Back Exhaust System S-Type Part # 14902

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will this Borla part fit my 1996-2001 Subaru Impreza L?
That application is listed, but confirm the engine, drivetrain, body or cab style, wheelbase, factory exhaust layout, tip opening, and every Borla application note before ordering.

Will this change require an engine tune?
A cat-back, axle-back, tip, muffler, or post-catalyst component usually does not require tuning, but confirm the exact application, emissions configuration, oxygen-sensor locations, and local requirements before installation.

What should I inspect before installation?
Check the shipping carton and components against the exact part number, then inspect clamps, hangers, gaskets, mating flanges, clearances, tip alignment, and required reused factory hardware before removing the original exhaust.

Installation Instructions

Follow the current Borla instructions and vehicle service information for this exact part number. Let the exhaust cool, support the vehicle safely, compare all parts before removal, protect sensors and wiring, use the specified clamps and torque values, align all joints and tips without preload, confirm body and suspension clearance, check for leaks, and retorque after the first heat cycles. Professional installation is recommended.