How Loud are Borla Pro XSs?
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How Loud are Borla Pro XSs?
I have bought them (#40352) off EBay so have to put up with them or discard them if too noisey. They were shipped today from Oklahoma. Any comparisons to contemporary cars? The Mustang GT. The Pontiac Grand Prix GTP/GTS? I know Slickman commented on this, and has a sound bite, but are these units obnoxious? Or just a nice sound at idle and cruise? Can I hear my stereo at 60mph? I am impulsive at times so bear with me ;) .
http://www.borla.com/proxs/?cartID=2...664.230.82.123
http://www.borla.com/proxs/?cartID=2...664.230.82.123
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Re: How Loud are Borla Pro XSs? (paul79)
I've never honestly heard of them, but remember, most mufflers are dependent on what's in front of them... piping, cats, crossovers, exhaust manifolds and of course, engine...
If you still have 2-1-2, the idle shouldn't really get too bad.
Of course, take your mufflers off and you have an example of pretty much how loud it could get, theoretically, and the Borla Pro Xs probably won't be half as bad. :)
-Steve
If you still have 2-1-2, the idle shouldn't really get too bad.
Of course, take your mufflers off and you have an example of pretty much how loud it could get, theoretically, and the Borla Pro Xs probably won't be half as bad. :)
-Steve
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Re: How Loud are Borla Pro XSs? (Pacin'California)
Just looked at them on the website. Same setup as the Walker Ultra Flows.
Much louder than stock, but not horrible. They'll really get throaty when you get on it.
-Steve
Much louder than stock, but not horrible. They'll really get throaty when you get on it.
-Steve
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Re: How Loud are Borla Pro XSs? (Simon Alexander)
They are offset/offset to match the 1979 configuration. Here is the sale on EBay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1876477614
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1876477614
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Re: How Loud are Borla Pro XSs? (paul79)
Paul, if your current exhaust is not welded, I would try clamping them on and giving them a test run around the neighborhood. I'm sure you'll be able to pick up a good chunk of the cost if you pass the mufflers on to someone in the forum.
Do you have any idea how much CFM they'll flow?
BTW, the Ultraflows, for as much flow as they have, are very mild @ idle.
-Steve
Do you have any idea how much CFM they'll flow?
BTW, the Ultraflows, for as much flow as they have, are very mild @ idle.
-Steve
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Re: How Loud are Borla Pro XSs? (Pacin'California)
My current rear Y-pipe is SS and clamped. So the de-install will be simple. I may follow your suggestion. Thanks!
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Re: How Loud are Borla Pro XSs? (paul79)
Slickman,
Help me with this one. You have these mufflers. This is your sound bite. How loud are they? Give a comparison to a stock Mustang GT for example. Or a stock Pontiac Grand Prix GTP?
http://www.hotrodder.com/nick/sounds/78.wav
PS-These are the stock-look Borla 40352s, courtesy of Slickman.
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Help me with this one. You have these mufflers. This is your sound bite. How loud are they? Give a comparison to a stock Mustang GT for example. Or a stock Pontiac Grand Prix GTP?
http://www.hotrodder.com/nick/sounds/78.wav
PS-These are the stock-look Borla 40352s, courtesy of Slickman.
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Re: How Loud are Borla Pro XSs? (paul79)
I have the same Borlas as SLICKMAN. They are by far the best sounding mufflers I have ever had on a corvette and make the car so much fun to drive.
The sound is just perfect for me. Yes you can hear them. Yes they are loud. No they are not too loud. Yes they are absolutely perfect for me and I highly recommend them. According to SLICKMAN, quieter than Flowmaster 40 and 50.
Takes a little work to get them on; about 14X9 inches. Whata you got to lose?
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The sound is just perfect for me. Yes you can hear them. Yes they are loud. No they are not too loud. Yes they are absolutely perfect for me and I highly recommend them. According to SLICKMAN, quieter than Flowmaster 40 and 50.
Takes a little work to get them on; about 14X9 inches. Whata you got to lose?
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Re: How Loud are Borla Pro XSs? (OHSIXX)
I have nothing to lose. I can always re-sell if need be. The price was right for the creme-de-le-creme of the muffler world. I am sure that I will enjoy them. Stock was just...quiet. But I did not wish to shake up the neighbourhood too much or annoy the local police. Given Borla's excellent reputation for quality I have no regrets on the purchase. And I read somewhere in my research that the decibel level is accepted at a federal level in the USA. I cannot see Borla marketing a product otherwise. Thanks for the reply. I shall post pics (as usual) when they arrive. The SS will be blacked out with high-heat exhaust paint as I like that look. Thanks!
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Re: How Loud are Borla Pro XSs? (paul79)
Paul, if you don't mind, let me know where in Oklahoma these things shipped from when you get them. If it is from the Tulsa area (I live 25 miles from there), and it is a store, I will run over there and see what all they have as far as exhaust is concerned. There arent a whole lot of performance shops in this area, and good ones are hard to find.
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Re: How Loud are Borla Pro XSs? (Simon Alexander)
It looks like an EBay/internet/warehouse operation based on the web site. No telephone numbers but you could e-mail them. They have been very professional in their messaging so far. I will post an address when the packages arrive but that will not be until late next week (6-10 business days according to US Mail).
http://www.gotta-have-it.net/index.html
http://www.gotta-have-it.net/index.html
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Re: How Loud are Borla Pro XSs? (paul79)
Based upon SLICKMANS' advice I ordered mine from Royal Auto Parts, Inc.
Hopewell Junction, New York, 12533. I think this is in SLICKMANS neighborhood.
The price was $219.98, plus $20 shipping to Florida. The telephone number is 221-2211, but I do not have the area code.
They have a web page at: http://www.royalautoparts.com
The sales guy will be familiar with Borla.
Hopewell Junction, New York, 12533. I think this is in SLICKMANS neighborhood.
The price was $219.98, plus $20 shipping to Florida. The telephone number is 221-2211, but I do not have the area code.
They have a web page at: http://www.royalautoparts.com
The sales guy will be familiar with Borla.
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Re: How Loud are Borla Pro XSs? (OHSIXX)
I dealt with those folks by telephone last week based on Slickman's recommendation. They said no stock and #40352 discontinued by Borla. They said they called Borla on my behalf. That muffler is not available on Borla's shelves. So I went EBay. If you search the recent posts you will see the story. Since they are available to you, I will change my deoderant. My VISA card is still Gold but perhaps two showers a day instead of one will help me out in getting parts from the USA.
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Re: How Loud are Borla Pro XSs? (Pacin'California)
Here's an interesting question (for me anyway)... Of all the straight-thru, packed mufflers, like the Borlas or Ultraflows, etc., what happens over time when soot builds up in those perfed tubes? Do the holes ever get plugged up somewhat and start getting louder?
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Re: How Loud are Borla Pro XSs? (paul79)
I dealt with those folks by telephone last week based on Slickman's recommendation. They said no stock and #40352 discontinued by Borla. They said they called Borla on my behalf. That muffler is not available on Borla's shelves. So I went EBay. If you search the recent posts you will see the story. Since they are available to you, I will change my deoderant. My VISA card is still Gold but perhaps two showers a day instead of one will help me out in getting parts from the USA.
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