GHL vs Borla
5th Gear
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From: Dayton OHIO
I have the Borla Stingers and X-pipe. Very loud. From 65-75mph it is to loud to talk on your phone. Once I heard it was that loud, I decided to go with headers too. Very disappointed with the HP gain per cost.
I have not heard the GHL Bullets. So I am not much help.
If you are looking for a power gain: X-pipe and Stinger 7.11 RWP
Stainless works headers 9.28 RWP
I have not heard the GHL Bullets. So I am not much help.
If you are looking for a power gain: X-pipe and Stinger 7.11 RWP
Stainless works headers 9.28 RWP
Instructor
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From: Dandridge Tennessee
^^^^^ has an automatic.
<<<<<< has a manual convertible. I can hardly hear the Stingers/headers at 70 mph (in fifth gear).
TAKE IT BACK!!!! I just read Hardtop's profile - it's a manual! I have no explanation!
<<<<<< has a manual convertible. I can hardly hear the Stingers/headers at 70 mph (in fifth gear).
TAKE IT BACK!!!! I just read Hardtop's profile - it's a manual! I have no explanation!
Last edited by duegatti; Dec 7, 2012 at 07:02 AM. Reason: facts interfering with opinions
Instructor
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From: Dandridge Tennessee
On my club's trip to Bowling Green, I listened carefully to the exhausts while we were driving. I found that the Corsa's were loud enough, but I didn't like the tone at all. I found two that I liked - one was a Borla, the other a GHL. I don't think they sounded that much different.
Inside my car, there are only a couple of sets of transient conditions where the sound becomes - let's say strident. One of the is bogging the motor below 2 grand, which I don't do with the manual. The rest of the time I'm enjoying the aural kaleidescope of layers of tuned sound.
Inside my car, there are only a couple of sets of transient conditions where the sound becomes - let's say strident. One of the is bogging the motor below 2 grand, which I don't do with the manual. The rest of the time I'm enjoying the aural kaleidescope of layers of tuned sound.
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Instructor
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From: Franklin indiana
Thanks for the replies, I don't mind a little loud, just don't want to sound like a farm truck. Loudmouth and regular glasspack type bullets just too loud. I think I'm going to try Stingers, mine is a manual also.
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From: Guinness Its whats for B'fast JAWGA
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I ran GHLs and loved them. A friend like them so much he sold his Borla Stingers. Deep sound outside, and the GHLs had less drone in, and the tips would stay alligned, the Stingers would be perfect one day and then off the next.
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From: Oklahoma City
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One thing to note is Borla changed their exhaust line up quite a bit. Most of us are only familiar with the older stinger. They now have more with different sound levels etc.
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From: Guinness Its whats for B'fast JAWGA
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Melting Slicks
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From: Rochester New York
I have Stingers... absolutely love them. They aren't as loud as Bullets, but they are one of the louder mufflers. Very aggressive sounding with a near perfect deep tone. A little drone at certain loads, but it's manageable.
Melting Slicks
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From: Bay Area CA
They sound different -here's a video courtesy of forum member Toque
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=BvmL1hYWOSo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=BvmL1hYWOSo
Racer
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Sayreville, New Jersey
I'm running the GHLs on my '02 Z and I am absolutely in love with the sound! They sound nice and crisp at idle with a deep rumble when you're just cruising. However, once you put your foot into it, it starts to come alive. Dare to mash the go pedal to the floor, it sounds like all hell breaking loose
Also note that my exhaust setup also consists of American Racing headers and catted x-pipe so my Z obviously sounds more aggressive. Unfortunately, I don't have any videos on my YouTube channel with the setup.