Borla vs. B&B
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Racer
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From: Gap PA
Borla vs. B&B
Well, I think i've narrowed it down to those to for my new exhaust. I'm only doing the rear Y-pipe and the mufflers.
What do you guys think? Who has them, who loves them, who hates them?
Thanks guys, your advice is GREAT!
What do you guys think? Who has them, who loves them, who hates them?
Thanks guys, your advice is GREAT!
Team Owner
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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Re: Borla vs. B&B (85RIT)
I have B&B's on my 92 vert and the fit and finish (polished stainless steel) is great. This is a 3" set and there is a fair amount of resonance inside at 55-65MPH. With the top down, most of that disappears. The sound is a deep mellow tone, just enough to turn heads and get nice comments.
The Borlas I have heard seem to have more of a European-type note to them. I don't care for the tips they use, but that's just my $.02.
Corvette Fever did a test a few years ago on a LT-1 C4 and the B&B was at the top of the heap for HP increase (think it was 10HP and 15-20 ft-lbs of torque). They also had the highest sound output of any of the other systems tested. The test was Borla's, Flowmaster, B&B, Walker and Power Effects.
B&B now makes a 2.75" system that is supposed to reduce the resonance and you can swap the resonator for an X-pipe when you order.
The Borlas I have heard seem to have more of a European-type note to them. I don't care for the tips they use, but that's just my $.02.
Corvette Fever did a test a few years ago on a LT-1 C4 and the B&B was at the top of the heap for HP increase (think it was 10HP and 15-20 ft-lbs of torque). They also had the highest sound output of any of the other systems tested. The test was Borla's, Flowmaster, B&B, Walker and Power Effects.
B&B now makes a 2.75" system that is supposed to reduce the resonance and you can swap the resonator for an X-pipe when you order.
Le Mans Master
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From: Traverse City MI
Re: Borla vs. B&B (85RIT)
I've had both on my ZR-1.
Borlas sound better then stock. Fit and finish is not as good at the B&B as the welds on the Borlas tend to be weak. Looks wise the B&B wins hands down as it is a fully polished system, beautiful to look at. The Borlas look better the stock, but pales in comparison to the B&B sysytem
Sound wise, the B&B is deeper and louder then the Borlas. Much better sounding IMHO. The looks and sounds of the B&Bcome at the price of much more resonance then the Borlas. This is most noticible (if not down right annoying) when in 6th around 55-60 mph.
If I had to decide again, B&B all the way; the radio drowns out the resonance very well.
Borlas sound better then stock. Fit and finish is not as good at the B&B as the welds on the Borlas tend to be weak. Looks wise the B&B wins hands down as it is a fully polished system, beautiful to look at. The Borlas look better the stock, but pales in comparison to the B&B sysytem
Sound wise, the B&B is deeper and louder then the Borlas. Much better sounding IMHO. The looks and sounds of the B&Bcome at the price of much more resonance then the Borlas. This is most noticible (if not down right annoying) when in 6th around 55-60 mph.
If I had to decide again, B&B all the way; the radio drowns out the resonance very well.
Melting Slicks
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From: Lawrenceville PA
Re: Borla vs. B&B (85RIT)
I'm wondering if this is a fair comparison as B&B is about twice as expensive as Borla unless you guys know where to find a B&B system cheaper than the nearly $1,000 setup I see from vendors like Ecklers.
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From: VA
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Re: Borla vs. B&B (c4cruiser)
I have B&B's on my 92 vert and the fit and finish (polished stainless steel) is great. This is a 3" set and there is a fair amount of resonance inside at 55-65MPH. With the top down, most of that disappears. The sound is a deep mellow tone, just enough to turn heads and get nice comments.
The Borlas I have heard seem to have more of a European-type note to them. I don't care for the tips they use, but that's just my $.02.
Corvette Fever did a test a few years ago on a LT-1 C4 and the B&B was at the top of the heap for HP increase (think it was 10HP and 15-20 ft-lbs of torque). They also had the highest sound output of any of the other systems tested. The test was Borla's, Flowmaster, B&B, Walker and Power Effects.
B&B now makes a 2.75" system that is supposed to reduce the resonance and you can swap the resonator for an X-pipe when you order.
The Borlas I have heard seem to have more of a European-type note to them. I don't care for the tips they use, but that's just my $.02.
Corvette Fever did a test a few years ago on a LT-1 C4 and the B&B was at the top of the heap for HP increase (think it was 10HP and 15-20 ft-lbs of torque). They also had the highest sound output of any of the other systems tested. The test was Borla's, Flowmaster, B&B, Walker and Power Effects.
B&B now makes a 2.75" system that is supposed to reduce the resonance and you can swap the resonator for an X-pipe when you order.
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Melting Slicks
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From: ZR1 Gathering '04, '05 Northlake Texas
Re: Borla vs. B&B (85RIT)
I think the tips on the B&B look and fit better than the Borla. Every Vette that I have seen with the Borla looks like the tips are hanging to low.
The B&B fit nice and tight in the exhaust cut outs. see my sig.
The B&B fit nice and tight in the exhaust cut outs. see my sig.
Burning Brakes
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From: royal palm beach florida
Re: Borla vs. B&B (ConeKLR)
I have B&B's on my 92 vert and the fit and finish (polished stainless steel) is great. This is a 3" set and there is a fair amount of resonance inside at 55-65MPH. With the top down, most of that disappears. The sound is a deep mellow tone, just enough to turn heads and get nice comments.
The Borlas I have heard seem to have more of a European-type note to them. I don't care for the tips they use, but that's just my $.02.
Corvette Fever did a test a few years ago on a LT-1 C4 and the B&B was at the top of the heap for HP increase (think it was 10HP and 15-20 ft-lbs of torque). They also had the highest sound output of any of the other systems tested. The test was Borla's, Flowmaster, B&B, Walker and Power Effects.
B&B now makes a 2.75" system that is supposed to reduce the resonance and you can swap the resonator for an X-pipe when you order.
go back and read the article again. PE was on top. By 1-3 HP and torq. :D :lol:
The Borlas I have heard seem to have more of a European-type note to them. I don't care for the tips they use, but that's just my $.02.
Corvette Fever did a test a few years ago on a LT-1 C4 and the B&B was at the top of the heap for HP increase (think it was 10HP and 15-20 ft-lbs of torque). They also had the highest sound output of any of the other systems tested. The test was Borla's, Flowmaster, B&B, Walker and Power Effects.
B&B now makes a 2.75" system that is supposed to reduce the resonance and you can swap the resonator for an X-pipe when you order.
go back and read the article again. PE was on top. By 1-3 HP and torq. :D :lol:
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Racer
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From: Gap PA
Re: Borla vs. B&B (anjdog2003)
I respect your opinion guys. as at Mid America, there is only a $50 difference between the two (Borla at $650 for the Y and mufflers combined, B$B 700) so I think i've made my choice...
Le Mans Master
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From: Traverse City MI
Re: Borla vs. B&B (1986pacecar)
unless you guys know where to find a B&B system cheaper than the nearly $1,000
Racer
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From: langhorne
Re: Borla vs. B&B (Aaron71771)
Indy car racer Billy Boat (B&B) makes a beautiful exhaust system. He does the design work himself. Personaly I prefer to support open wheel racers :yesnod: so I would go with B&B. :D
