Borla Stage I exhaust system
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Borla Stage I exhaust system
Hello,
Has anyone installed a Borla Exhaust sytem for their C-5???
If so first of all, how does it sound? is it louder than stock and
second has anyone installed it their self?? Can you simply take off the stock
system and replace with the new or do you have to take apart any part of the car..
Thanks Joe :confused:
Has anyone installed a Borla Exhaust sytem for their C-5???
If so first of all, how does it sound? is it louder than stock and
second has anyone installed it their self?? Can you simply take off the stock
system and replace with the new or do you have to take apart any part of the car..
Thanks Joe :confused:
Racer
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From: BLMVOR R160 [] HOCVOR R305 Switzerland BL
Re: Borla Stage I exhaust system (MelloYellow87)
MelloYellow87 wrote =>
Hey Joe,
As I am driving a complete MagnaFlow-System (.....awesome System - all parts real Jewels in any scale, producing real mean deep tone V8-sound, some powerful "crying" when passing at higher rpm), including their Crossover-Pipe, I can not reply to your complete inquiry.
But for the "CatBack-Part" of your question: YES, those systems are real easy to work with (I think this goes for any Brand). There is no cutting, no welding required. They connect to the existing flanges at the end of the existing "H-Pipe". Just in front of the rear axle assembly, you have those flanges (left and right). So, they connect (use new gaskets as well) to the "over-the-axle Pipes" and those to the mufflers. The stock mufflers are kept within special rubber-/metal hangers, your new mufflers go to the very same position. The rest is: final alignment of the exhaust-tips. You are done. The hard part is probably to choose a System for your specific liking - so take your time and try to check-out all the BIG PLAYERs by driving with fellow owners all around.
Good luck to you!
Joe.
Hello,
Has anyone installed a Borla Exhaust sytem for their C-5???
If so first of all, how does it sound? is it louder than stock and
second has anyone installed it their self?? Can you simply take off the stock
system and replace with the new or do you have to take apart any part of the car..
Thanks Joe :confused:
Has anyone installed a Borla Exhaust sytem for their C-5???
If so first of all, how does it sound? is it louder than stock and
second has anyone installed it their self?? Can you simply take off the stock
system and replace with the new or do you have to take apart any part of the car..
Thanks Joe :confused:
As I am driving a complete MagnaFlow-System (.....awesome System - all parts real Jewels in any scale, producing real mean deep tone V8-sound, some powerful "crying" when passing at higher rpm), including their Crossover-Pipe, I can not reply to your complete inquiry.
But for the "CatBack-Part" of your question: YES, those systems are real easy to work with (I think this goes for any Brand). There is no cutting, no welding required. They connect to the existing flanges at the end of the existing "H-Pipe". Just in front of the rear axle assembly, you have those flanges (left and right). So, they connect (use new gaskets as well) to the "over-the-axle Pipes" and those to the mufflers. The stock mufflers are kept within special rubber-/metal hangers, your new mufflers go to the very same position. The rest is: final alignment of the exhaust-tips. You are done. The hard part is probably to choose a System for your specific liking - so take your time and try to check-out all the BIG PLAYERs by driving with fellow owners all around.
Good luck to you!
Joe.
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From: Parker Colorado
Re: Borla Stage I exhaust system (MelloYellow87)
Mine will be here late next week!
I bought them from a forum member.
Here is a pic. I currently have the SLP
system (great sound), but I saw the awesome 4" diameter
Borla tips on a C5 and I was hooked. The Borla's
make a vette sound like a vette! I can send you a mpeg
once they are installed. :cheers:
I bought them from a forum member.
Here is a pic. I currently have the SLP
system (great sound), but I saw the awesome 4" diameter
Borla tips on a C5 and I was hooked. The Borla's
make a vette sound like a vette! I can send you a mpeg
once they are installed. :cheers:
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Memphis Tn
Re: Borla Stage I exhaust system (MelloYellow87)
That's what I have in the previous picture, but my tips are 4 1/2 inches around. Easy bolt on. I have the mufflers only, no resonator, low price from Summit. Sound is the ultimate! If you watch any drag racing on TNN, you'll see them on all the dragsters, it's what the big boys use!!
Le Mans Master
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From: South Alabama
Re: Borla Stage I exhaust system (MelloYellow87)
Mine has the Borla's you're asking about. It's a complete system back to the cats put on by the previous owner so I can't tell you much about the ease of the install...BUT I can tell you that I love the sound. You can hear the exhaust when you're just toolin' around but it's not too loud.
The real joy is when you start pushing the RPM's :cheers:
The sound of the motor and the gears winding up when you're shifting is the way a Vette should sound :D
The real joy is when you start pushing the RPM's :cheers:
The sound of the motor and the gears winding up when you're shifting is the way a Vette should sound :D
