Borla XR-1
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Borla XR-1
After installing my first mod (blackwing and thank you for your advice); I am on the market for the loudest cat back...Borla XR-1. Now, I've been doing a lot of researching, for the best price of a new system.
Does anyone know where I can get my hands on a CoMpEtIvE priced XR-1?? Please, help. :seeya
Does anyone know where I can get my hands on a CoMpEtIvE priced XR-1?? Please, help. :seeya
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Re: Borla XR-1 (Tony and His C5)
If you want the absolute LOUDEST, you can save yourself several hundred dollars and go with the SLP loudmouth. It is without a doubt the LOUDEST system on the market.
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Re: Borla XR-1 (Nat02Z06)
Loudmouths? How much are they? Does it sound throaty?? Does anyone have a web link, so that I can compare the Loudmouth and XR-1??
What are your opinions on these two?? Please, advice.
:chevy :chevy :chevy
What are your opinions on these two?? Please, advice.
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Re: Borla XR-1
Had a little get together with some buddies Saturday. We had the following represented all in one place:
Stock 01 Z06 Titanium
Borla XR-1
Borla Stingers
SLP Loudmouth
The Loudmouth is by far the loudest and baddest sounding of them all. The two Borla systems are actually about the same in sound as each other with maybe just a little tone difference, and are definitely a step down in volume from the Loudmouth. The Z06 Titanium is by far the quietest of them all, although it does sound decent when you really get on it. I definitely loved the sound of the Loudmouth, and if I had a regular C5 I'd put one on in a heartbeat. Since I've got the Z, I think I'm going to try the double x-pipe setup that removes the cats and see how that sounds with the stock Titanium.
[Modified by EvanZ06, 9:15 AM 4/14/2003]
Stock 01 Z06 Titanium
Borla XR-1
Borla Stingers
SLP Loudmouth
The Loudmouth is by far the loudest and baddest sounding of them all. The two Borla systems are actually about the same in sound as each other with maybe just a little tone difference, and are definitely a step down in volume from the Loudmouth. The Z06 Titanium is by far the quietest of them all, although it does sound decent when you really get on it. I definitely loved the sound of the Loudmouth, and if I had a regular C5 I'd put one on in a heartbeat. Since I've got the Z, I think I'm going to try the double x-pipe setup that removes the cats and see how that sounds with the stock Titanium.
[Modified by EvanZ06, 9:15 AM 4/14/2003]
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Re: Borla XR-1 (Tony and His C5)
Loudmouths? How much are they? Does it sound throaty?? Does anyone have a web link, so that I can compare the Loudmouth and XR-1??
What are your opinions on these two?? Please, advice.
:chevy :chevy :chevy
What are your opinions on these two?? Please, advice.
:chevy :chevy :chevy
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Re: Borla XR-1 (Nat02Z06)
If you want the absolute LOUDEST, you can save yourself several hundred dollars and go with the SLP loudmouth. It is without a doubt the LOUDEST system on the market.
as for price...I HIGHLY doubt the loudmouth setup is "several hundred less" than the borla :cheers:
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If you want the absolute LOUDEST, you can save yourself several hundred dollars and go with the SLP loudmouth. It is without a doubt the LOUDEST system on the market.
and if you want the best sounding AND looking ;), stick with the XR1s ;) :D
as for price...I HIGHLY doubt the loudmouth setup is "several hundred less" than the borla :cheers:
and if you want the best sounding AND looking ;), stick with the XR1s ;) :D
as for price...I HIGHLY doubt the loudmouth setup is "several hundred less" than the borla :cheers:
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Re: Borla XR-1 (Nat02Z06)
If you want the absolute LOUDEST, you can save yourself several hundred dollars and go with the SLP loudmouth. It is without a doubt the LOUDEST system on the market.
and if you want the best sounding AND looking ;), stick with the XR1s ;) :D
as for price...I HIGHLY doubt the loudmouth setup is "several hundred less" than the borla :cheers:
Tbryne Motorsports was selling them new for $450 a month or two ago. There's a used one in the parts section for $325.
and if you want the best sounding AND looking ;), stick with the XR1s ;) :D
as for price...I HIGHLY doubt the loudmouth setup is "several hundred less" than the borla :cheers:
Tbryne Motorsports was selling them new for $450 a month or two ago. There's a used one in the parts section for $325.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=538000
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Re: Borla XR-1 (Tony and His C5)
Stellar112, I've been waiting awhile to see someone running 12's with the 2.73's. From your sig...Borla XR-1, 2:73's (hate em'). My goal when all mods are done is 12's while retaining the factory warranty.
Which has less resonance, the XR-1's or stingers?
[Modified by jim2527, 3:26 PM 4/15/2003]
Which has less resonance, the XR-1's or stingers?
[Modified by jim2527, 3:26 PM 4/15/2003]
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Re: Borla XR-1 (Flyskate)
When we talk about "resonance" is there a specific rpm range? Can I get the XR-1 and be able to have resonance at around 1500-2000 rpm?
I dont now which one to purchase :boxing. Does anyone have a sound clip of both XR-1 and Loudmouths??
I dont now which one to purchase :boxing. Does anyone have a sound clip of both XR-1 and Loudmouths??
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Re: Borla XR-1 (Tony and His C5)
When we talk about "resonance" is there a specific rpm range? Can I get the XR-1 and be able to have resonance at around 1500-2000 rpm?
I dont now which one to purchase :boxing. Does anyone have a sound clip of both XR-1 and Loudmouths??
I dont now which one to purchase :boxing. Does anyone have a sound clip of both XR-1 and Loudmouths??
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Re: Borla XR-1 (Tony and His C5)
Don't know about XR1s. But I can tell you about straight pipes. They are far cheaper than mufflers. A shop can make a nice set with 4 inch chrome extensions. However, they are loud. Driving around town or on level highways there isn't much resonance. However, at 65 mph in cruise when you start to go up a hill in 6th gear the resonance will drown out the radio. Under those type loads resonance is pretty high from 1500 to around 2300 rpm. I have gone to SuperTrapps now and there is still quite a bit of resonance but I can at least stand to drive the car for 4 hours straight.
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Re: Borla XR-1 (Bill Dearborn)
Any performance gains from the XR-1 or Stingers or is it mainly for sound?
Would you get better gains by getting a custom mandrel bent exhaust w/ high flow mufflers and X-Pipe vs getting a XR-1 and X-pipe?
I'm trying to decide what to mod next on mine also.
Thanks! :cheers:
Would you get better gains by getting a custom mandrel bent exhaust w/ high flow mufflers and X-Pipe vs getting a XR-1 and X-pipe?
I'm trying to decide what to mod next on mine also.
Thanks! :cheers: