[Z06] Exhausting Question ??? GHL/Borla/BB?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Houston Texas
Exhausting Question ??? GHL/Borla/BB?
OK- now I am ready to "pull the trigger" on a cat back for my 2002 Z06 (stock except for a magnaflow X -Pipe).
I want an aggressive idle - and WOT. I do not want to make enemies out of my middle class neighbors.
My selection is narrowed to:
1) Borla Stingers
2) GHL Magnums
3) B&B Bullets ( nasty I know)
4) B&B PRT's
I am leaning towards the GHL Magnums ( not the GHL Bullets) - thinking they will give me the agressive 60"s musclecar sound I want.
However- seems the Borla Stingers are very popular for the C5.
I know- Corsa Indy's - but they will not be aggresive enough for me. I can coast home at low rpm's with a louder system.
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I want an aggressive idle - and WOT. I do not want to make enemies out of my middle class neighbors.
My selection is narrowed to:
1) Borla Stingers
2) GHL Magnums
3) B&B Bullets ( nasty I know)
4) B&B PRT's
I am leaning towards the GHL Magnums ( not the GHL Bullets) - thinking they will give me the agressive 60"s musclecar sound I want.
However- seems the Borla Stingers are very popular for the C5.
I know- Corsa Indy's - but they will not be aggresive enough for me. I can coast home at low rpm's with a louder system.
??????????????????????????
Last edited by NatB; Apr 5, 2008 at 07:52 PM.
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OK- now I am ready to "pull the trigger" on a cat back for my 2002 Z06 (stock except for a magnaflow X -Pipe).
I want an aggressive idle - and WOT. I do not want to make enemies out of my middle class neighbors.
My selection is narrowed to:
1) Borla Stingers
2) GHL Magnums
3) B&B Bullets ( nasty I know)
4) B&B PRT's
I am leaning towards the GHL Magnums ( not the GHL Bullets) - thinking they will give me the agressive 60"s musclecar sound I want.
However- seems the Borla Stingers are very popular for the C5.
I know- Corsa Indy's - but they will not be aggresive enough for me. I can coast home at low rpm's with a louder system.
??????????????????????????
I want an aggressive idle - and WOT. I do not want to make enemies out of my middle class neighbors.
My selection is narrowed to:
1) Borla Stingers
2) GHL Magnums
3) B&B Bullets ( nasty I know)
4) B&B PRT's
I am leaning towards the GHL Magnums ( not the GHL Bullets) - thinking they will give me the agressive 60"s musclecar sound I want.
However- seems the Borla Stingers are very popular for the C5.
I know- Corsa Indy's - but they will not be aggresive enough for me. I can coast home at low rpm's with a louder system.
??????????????????????????
I bought the system through Custom Corvette Accessories and Chip was a life saver. He assisted my questions and helped me pick a style based on my needs. All in all, a great guy to deal with and made the choice very easy!
Last edited by danman_s; Apr 5, 2008 at 08:00 PM.
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From: Toronto ontario
My B&B Bullets are in the mail.....I'l let you know how it goes ..
But then I only drive my Z on the weekends and I realy dont care what the neighbors think. hehehe
But then I only drive my Z on the weekends and I realy dont care what the neighbors think. hehehe
Last edited by Zeeohrix; Apr 6, 2008 at 06:54 PM.
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From: Boise
www.ls1sounds.com might have them?
I went with the SLP Loudmouths personally...i hate my neighbors I will let you know how I like them. I was back and forth between the Bullets and the Loudmouths but I decided 'go big or go home'. However I will not be running a cam and headers (atleast for now). I can only imagine though if I was.
On a side note, how do you like that Magnaflow X pipe?
I went with the SLP Loudmouths personally...i hate my neighbors
I will let you know how I like them. I was back and forth between the Bullets and the Loudmouths but I decided 'go big or go home'. However I will not be running a cam and headers (atleast for now). I can only imagine though if I was.On a side note, how do you like that Magnaflow X pipe?
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Burning Brakes
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www.ls1sounds.com might have them?
I went with the SLP Loudmouths personally...i hate my neighbors I will let you know how I like them. I was back and forth between the Bullets and the Loudmouths but I decided 'go big or go home'. However I will not be running a cam and headers (atleast for now). I can only imagine though if I was.
On a side note, how do you like that Magnaflow X pipe?
I went with the SLP Loudmouths personally...i hate my neighbors
I will let you know how I like them. I was back and forth between the Bullets and the Loudmouths but I decided 'go big or go home'. However I will not be running a cam and headers (atleast for now). I can only imagine though if I was.On a side note, how do you like that Magnaflow X pipe?
The Magnaflow X Pipe - installed to eliminate the irritating H-Pipe jingles. However- lost the bark and popping that I liked. My suggestion - keep the H-Pipe unless you are like me and cant stand the H Pipe jingles.
Instructor
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From: Hayward California
I'm putting on some b&b bullets this weekend. I drive my car daily, but don't mind drone (I actually like it). And I don't really care what my neighbors in the apartment think when I come home after work at 4am. They have an annoying baby that screams all morning while I try to sleep, so I see it as getting even.
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From: Fairfax VA
Another vote for B&B Bullets. I've had mine for about a year and they are everything I would've wanted in a aggressive performance sound. This exhaust growls upon acceleration and pops a bit under decel. Just so you know I'm still friendly with the neighbors and receive compliments on my pipes from 911 owners to hog riders. Just pull the damn trigger, you won't be dissapointed. 
Racer
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From: West New York New Jersey
It all depends on what you are looking for. ***** out loud or Loud but doesn't drive you mad on long trips or daily use. I was faced with the same decision you are trying to make. I originally wanted the borla's but after riding in a Z with them I coulnd't take the drone. Same for the B&B.
I went with the GHL's Magnums simply because you can hear yourself think when you are driving around or if my girlfriend is in the car. I don't have a partition and the Z is my daily. Trust me they are PLENTY loud when you get on it. I also actually prefer the GHL tone a lot more then the others now as well. Definitely old muscle and there's didn't seem to be as many C5's out there with GHL's.
Either way, all 3 are top notch.
Good luck.
I went with the GHL's Magnums simply because you can hear yourself think when you are driving around or if my girlfriend is in the car. I don't have a partition and the Z is my daily. Trust me they are PLENTY loud when you get on it. I also actually prefer the GHL tone a lot more then the others now as well. Definitely old muscle and there's didn't seem to be as many C5's out there with GHL's.
Either way, all 3 are top notch.
Good luck.
Instructor
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From: Toronto ontario
I love the fact I can't hear my GF or anyone else yap in the car, So the B&B Bullets are Perfect..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMQ9B...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMQ9B...eature=related
Drifting
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From: Ringgold GA
None of those systems are loud with stock manifolds and stock cats, I'd go with the B&B Bullets since they are the loudest of the ones you listed.
I run longtubes, no cats, magnaflow X-pipe, and Borla Stingers, it's a NASTY combo.
I run longtubes, no cats, magnaflow X-pipe, and Borla Stingers, it's a NASTY combo.
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From: San Diego CA
I've got the BB PRT. Thought I'd chime in since you hardly ever hear about these. They're pretty loud at idle and WOT but they're relativley quiet while cruising on the freeway.
Of course my combo is with BB Shorties and I bought the car with those headers so I wouldn't be able to say what they sound like with the stock manifolds.
I'm a big fan, but then again I've never heard the bullets in person so I can't really compare.
Of course my combo is with BB Shorties and I bought the car with those headers so I wouldn't be able to say what they sound like with the stock manifolds.
I'm a big fan, but then again I've never heard the bullets in person so I can't really compare.
