Borla Performance, manufacturer of T-304 stainless steel performance exhaust systems and components, has announced it will begin offering Borla aftermarket exhaust system components and complete exhaust systems to the commercial vehicle industry.
“This is a natural evolution and a growth area for our business,” said Alex Borla, founder and CEO. “We will be utilizing our well-developed engineering and manufacturing expertise to produce parts for commercial vehicle fleets that require very high durability and will provide exceptional service life.”
Borla exhaust pipes, mufflers, hangers and clamps are manufactured from high-quality T-304 austenitic stainless steel, which is extremely resistant to rust and corrosion. The products carry a 1 million mile warranty. The Borla parts and components can be used to replace OEM parts manufactured of steel or aluminized steel, which are prone to corrosion both from external sources (road salt, sodium and magnesium chloride) as well as internal moisture and acid exposure for exhaust gases which results in ultimate failure. T304 stainless steel used by Borla is highly resistant to these chemicals.
Borla pipes are mandrel-bent, which the company says can nearly eliminate wrinkles in the material that result in stress risers and failure points, adding to their durability and longevity.
David Borla, vice president of sales and marketing, said, “We recognize that it’s very important to commercial truck and bus fleets that their vehicles stay out of the repair shop and on the road every day, producing revenue and serving their customers. We believe that once a Borla Commercial exhaust systems or component is installed on a light- or medium-duty truck, it will be the last time that it will need attention for the life of the vehicle.”
Borla’s engineering and sales teams also will work closely with commercial fleet managers to better understand and correct weaknesses in design that may exist in the OEM exhaust systems vehicles were originally equipped with, which result in part failure and shortened service life.
Borla’s initial entry into the commercial vehicle market will begin with complete exhaust systems (less catalytic converter) for gasoline-powered Workhorse Custom Chassis W42 and W62 delivery trucks.
Amy Goodman, OE/fleet relations manager, has stated that Borla plans to expand the commercial system offering to include more makes and models of light-/medium-duty commercial trucks and busses, throughout 2016.
