Borla Horse power??
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Borla Horse power??
I just ordered I set of borla quad tip stingers. Im just wondering if I can expect a HP increase? My car is 100% stock .I bought them for the great sound. But some extra HP would be nice :yesnod: :yesnod:
[Modified by waytofastvette, 7:06 PM 5/8/2003]
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Re: Borla Horse power?? (waytofastvette)
I dyno'd mine with a set of the 4-tips - dog stock '99 6-speed - no gain at all. A little weight savings over the stock pipes, but that's about it. Enjoy the sound! :cheers:
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Re: Borla Horse power?? (waytofastvette)
Before the Borla Stingers I dyno'd 295rwhp & after the Stnger install & LS1 Edit dyno'd 321.8rwhp. I realize the tuning probably liked the combo of the BPP Vortex Rammer Intake, Shaner S2 TB, & Borla Stingers. Also, keep in mind that a rwhp decrease is expected from a 2.73 rear to a 3.42 rear, nevertheless I gained 26rwhp. How much was actually due to the Stingers is hard to say, but they certainly complimented the BPP Vortex Rammer & Shaner S2 TB. :thumbs:
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Re: Borla Horse power?? (Cary)
Before the Borla Stingers I dyno'd 295rwhp & after the Stnger install & LS1 Edit dyno'd 321.8rwhp. I realize the tuning probably liked the combo of the BPP Vortex Rammer Intake, Shaner S2 TB, & Borla Stingers. Also, keep in mind that a rwhp decrease is expected from a 2.73 rear to a 3.42 rear, nevertheless I gained 26rwhp. How much was actually due to the Stingers is hard to say, but they certainly complimented the BPP Vortex Rammer & Shaner S2 TB. :thumbs:
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Re: Borla Horse power?? (waytofastvette)
Wow your going to make me get more modds :D :D
(in 1-2 months) Production G2 LT Headers. These LT's with Hi-flow Cats & Xpipe will put out an increase of 25-35rwhp. The G2 LT's Lou sales right now are around $2200.00, but the "Production" line will be in the neighborhood of $1500.00. However, do not quote me on the price cause LGM is still working out the #'s. Maybe Godspeed can chime in. He is magician with LS1 Edit, BTW.
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Re: Borla Horse power?? (waytofastvette)
I had a set of Borlas, and I don't think you're going to pick up much without other mods. I think that Cary's additional horsepower was due to a combination of things, and the Borlas were just along for the ride. Strangely, when I had the Borlas, I picked up a preignition type knock (which I really didn't like), which I thought might be due to less backpressure. The Borlas eventually went back because of quality problems, and I put on a set of GHLs which are great and the knock disappeared. I have no idea why I had it with the Borlas but don't with the GHLs.
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Re: Borla Horse power?? (C5+ZR1)
Strangely, when I had the Borlas, I picked up a preignition type knock (which I really didn't like), which I thought might be due to less backpressure. The Borlas eventually went back because of quality problems, and I put on a set of GHLs which are great and the knock disappeared. I have no idea why I had it with the Borlas but don't with the GHLs.
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Re: Borla Horse power?? (waytofastvette)
Most folks will agree that ANY aftermarket exhaust is ear candy not a performance enhancement. While that's not to say a car won't register a few extra HP but I doubt you'll get a "kick in the pants" by switching exhausts.
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Re: Borla Horse power?? (BRADS C5)
Two Tip Stingers and a Blackwing ONLY. No tuning. Dynoed 27 hp 22 ft lbs higher. My original "Bumpy" curve completely straightened out also.
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Re: Borla Horse power?? (BRADS C5)
Two Tip Stingers and a Blackwing ONLY. No tuning. Dynoed 27 hp 22 ft lbs higher. My original "Bumpy" curve completely straightened out also.
Sweet!
I hope to finish my dyno tuning this summer and see where I'm at. I assume bone stock ~300rwhp....with mods :confused:
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Re: Borla Horse power?? (TLewis4095)
Exhaust helps best when coupled with a good air intake system.....Breathless rammer, Vortex, Blackwing, etc.
