corsa or borla
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How much extra power does a new exhaust produce. Can you feel a massive difference or not? I`m looking at it and have been quoted £500 ($1000) all in for a steal exhaust or £700 ($1400) for stainless.
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I refuse to vote yes on something as overpriced as corsa, no matter what it sounds like.
I will however vote NO on the borla. I had them on my 90. Ok sound, but far too quiet.
I will however vote NO on the borla. I had them on my 90. Ok sound, but far too quiet.
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You should take a look at the TPiS catback on their website. It's reasonably priced, and sounds good AND is also pretty tough looking (it's actually unique in this regard--all blacked-out business and no shiny bling). I just installed one in my '89. Is it great? No, but it's a nice blend of qualities at a reasonable price.
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I recommend attending one of the many Corvette shows coming up in the next few months and hearing them for yourself. There's just no substitute because sound is so subjective. What one person thinks is too loud, the next thinks is too quiet. What one hears as "drone" the other hears as "sound" etc....
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I have Borlas on my 85 and they sound great. They were on the car when I bought it. They give a real muscle car sound. No resonance on mine. I have had B&B's on a C5 and a C6 and loved them. To me the Corsa exhaust sounds too European. I like American MUSCLE 
