[Z06] Corsa vs Borla vs Unknown?
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From: Providence RI
Corsa vs Borla vs Unknown?
Im looking to purchase a new cat-back system for my vette. I still have the stock system on it and want something more aggressive. Ive heard sound bites of the different Corsa exhausts and I like the Indy Pace Car Exhaust. My question to anyone who reads this is are there any other better systems for aggressive sound? Ive heard good things about the Borla Stinger. Any suggestions or info would be great.
Thanks,
mark
Thanks,
mark
Drifting
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From: Alamosa CO
Take a look at the GHL Magnums,,aggressive 60's muscle car sound at WOT, nice sound at idle, and no resonance like some of the others out there. Very high quality polished all stainless construction too!
Highly recommended
Jim
Highly recommended
Jim
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From: Laurel MD
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I've got Borla Stingers and I've never been happier, best mod I've done to the car by far. Not that they add much horsepower, but they sound awesome, like a world-class race car should. I know the GHL's are pretty good too, I personally can't stand the Corsa models, I thought they sounded good in internet sound bites, but then I heard them in person 
I just couldn't stand the "boat motor" sound. Hope that helps 
I just couldn't stand the "boat motor" sound. Hope that helps
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From: I'm not quite middle aged and I only own one gold chain! San Jose CA
You need to hear the various systems live and not depend on the sound files via computer. The sound files do not give a realistic picture of the true sound of the catbacks. I have heard most of the Corsa exhausts live and hate their sound! I prefer the Borla Stingers over any of the systems I have heard, but would like to hear the GHL's live.
Ask around or attend a GTG in your area in order to listen to the various exhaust options before you make a purchase decision based on what you hear through your computer speakers...you will be glad you did. Exhaust sound is very subjective and you may like something that others do not. Finding out that you don't like the setup after it is installed on your car is not fun!
BTW...my intent is to first install some longtube headers with my stock TI's before I consider a catback system. The stock system has a very nice sound with LT's and it may be all you need.
Good luck with your decision!
Ask around or attend a GTG in your area in order to listen to the various exhaust options before you make a purchase decision based on what you hear through your computer speakers...you will be glad you did. Exhaust sound is very subjective and you may like something that others do not. Finding out that you don't like the setup after it is installed on your car is not fun!
BTW...my intent is to first install some longtube headers with my stock TI's before I consider a catback system. The stock system has a very nice sound with LT's and it may be all you need.
Good luck with your decision!
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From: kennett square PA
My 2 cents!
I agree 100% with Scott. I have an '02 with LG's, high flow cats, and stock TI's. The sound is awsome! The K&N intake adds a few notes at higher RPM. I've had guys at the track (road racing) tell me they wish their car sounded as good as mine. That combo plus a Diablo tune really woke-up the car -- a major HP boost.
