Borla Stinger
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Borla Stinger
I'm poised to spring for the Borla Stinger system for my 99 C5 6 speed. Any advice on where I might find the best price? Is this system obnoxiously loud? Can you still listen to music at times (I have a convertable)? Thanks! gh
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If your exhaust is basically stock, it won't be overly loud at all. I got mine
before I added the headers and cam and absolutely loved it, even after
the headers/cam I absolutely love it! I agree with other previously stated
opinions on the forum, its the way the car should sound from the factory.
before I added the headers and cam and absolutely loved it, even after
the headers/cam I absolutely love it! I agree with other previously stated
opinions on the forum, its the way the car should sound from the factory.
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Originally Posted by Vetteran
If your exhaust is basically stock, it won't be overly loud at all. I got mine
before I added the headers and cam and absolutely loved it, even after
the headers/cam I absolutely love it! I agree with other previously stated
opinions on the forum, its the way the car should sound from the factory.
before I added the headers and cam and absolutely loved it, even after
the headers/cam I absolutely love it! I agree with other previously stated
opinions on the forum, its the way the car should sound from the factory.
To me, this as close to a 60s sound as you'd be likely to find anywhere. I wouldn't trade mine for anything!As far as finding the best price, I recommend that you first check with Forum vendors and then do a Google search. I lucked-out when a CF member found an incredible Group Purchase by an outside vendor, but this type of thing happens periodically, so keep your eyes and ears open. You're bound to find a good deal.
Last edited by Dave68; Jan 12, 2005 at 04:02 PM.
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Originally Posted by Dave68
To me, this as close to a 60s sound as you'd be likely to find anywhere. I wouldn't trade mine for anything!
yes , you can hear the music , but why would you want to...
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Watch/Listen to my vids and see for yourself - awesome sound!!
2 Tip Stingers
Stingers at Idle
Stingers at Serious Speed
2 Tip Stingers
Stingers at Idle
Stingers at Serious Speed
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LOVE my 2-tip Stingers!! Not too loud at all (wish they were louder...) Andy at A&A had the best price on them (including shipping) of any of the forum vendors when I bought mine a few monhts ago. Also got from him the rail guards and frame savers together for BY FAR the best price.
Andy at A&A had the best price on them (including shipping) of any of the forum vendors when I bought mine a few monhts ago. Also got from him the rail guards and frame savers together for BY FAR the best price.
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There is some resonance at high RPM but at low RPM they are pretty quite. With the top down they are perfect. I would highly recommend them.
Here's a great price. I bought from east coast corvettes before and everything went smooth
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW free shipping
Here's a great price. I bought from east coast corvettes before and everything went smooth
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW free shipping
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PFYC.com has them for $589 for the dual tips (which I prefer). I don't think they are too loud at all. In fact, I was sitting in traffic just this morning and thinking how quiet they are at idle, and I have headers!
Here's a clip of mine (with headers).....4MB video - right click and save.....
http://nelsonresidence.com/vettestuf...s_Stingers.wmv
Here's a clip of mine (with headers).....4MB video - right click and save.....
http://nelsonresidence.com/vettestuf...s_Stingers.wmv
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I must qualify the data below by saying that I have headerws, heads/cam, VaraRam and a couple other mods that make my car louder than your average bear. These readings were taken the day I swapped out my Stingers for a set 0f Z06 Ti's. Remember that the decibel scale is logarithmic. 
YMMV
Stinger-Z06 Decibel readings
Outside readings taken at the center/rear, 10 ft. from the back of the car
Interior readings measured from the passenger seat
Stingers
Cold start - 110 dB
After 1 min. – 100 dB
Oil temp @ 100 deg. F – 96 dB
Interior idle - 90 dB
Interior rev - 98 dB
4K rev – 96 dB
Brief hits of 100dB in interior while driving
Z06 Ti
Cold start - 96 dB
Warm idle - 87 dB
Interior idle - 84 dB
Interior rev – 92 dB
YMMV
Stinger-Z06 Decibel readings
Outside readings taken at the center/rear, 10 ft. from the back of the car
Interior readings measured from the passenger seat
Stingers
Cold start - 110 dB
After 1 min. – 100 dB
Oil temp @ 100 deg. F – 96 dB
Interior idle - 90 dB
Interior rev - 98 dB
4K rev – 96 dB
Brief hits of 100dB in interior while driving
Z06 Ti
Cold start - 96 dB
Warm idle - 87 dB
Interior idle - 84 dB
Interior rev – 92 dB
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I love mine and I want more. Looking at headres (for real this time) You can not go wrong. I have head BB Bullets where too load but I can not imagine it. Good luck!Patches,
Wow you car looks great1 Is that Zaino? I am using the new McGuires (NX I think???) over Zaino and love it but it is not as wet looking as yours. Thanks!
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The Borla system is sold by a number of forum vendors - you may want to check with them and see who gives you the best price. I heard the Stingers on a Z06 and they sounded sweet.
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I got a awesome deal on my stingers from Corvette Garage. I put a magnaflow X-pipe on at the same time with the stingers. While its a little bit louder, there is popping sound on deceleration. Doesn't have a obnioxous sound, and you def can hear the sterio.
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I just Love that popping noise.. yes, I'm one of the very few.... 'cause nothing scares a Ricer like a Vette's exhaust popping on his tail..
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Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
I just Love that popping noise.. yes, I'm one of the very few.... 'cause nothing scares a Ricer like a Vette's exhaust popping on his tail..
I'm with you 100% Bro.......
