Borla?
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,414
Likes: 1
From: NOwhere Township
St. Jude Donor '06
Borla?
A lot of posts on Corsa, GHL, Magnaflows, Bullets, is anyone putting on the Borla system? I'm considering them, but not many posts about how they sound? Opinions? 
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,937
Likes: 1
From: Costa Mesa CA
CI 6-7-8-9-10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
I have Borla Sport Cat-Backs with the X-Pipe, they are definately a great sound for a C6.
There are quite a few posts about the Borlas, try searching the forum.
I am often asked to fire them up at car shows, usually sitting next to a set of Corsas. The consensus is always that the Borlas have a much nice sound.
Gotta log - the Borla site has sound clips, BTW
There are quite a few posts about the Borlas, try searching the forum.
I am often asked to fire them up at car shows, usually sitting next to a set of Corsas. The consensus is always that the Borlas have a much nice sound.
Gotta log - the Borla site has sound clips, BTW
Racer
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 398
Likes: 0
From: Horsin' Around in Norco California
Originally Posted by icedancr
I have Borla Sport Cat-Backs with the X-Pipe, they are definately a great sound for a C6.
There are quite a few posts about the Borlas, try searching the forum.
I am often asked to fire them up at car shows, usually sitting next to a set of Corsas. The consensus is always that the Borlas have a much nice sound.
Gotta log - the Borla site has sound clips, BTW
There are quite a few posts about the Borlas, try searching the forum.
I am often asked to fire them up at car shows, usually sitting next to a set of Corsas. The consensus is always that the Borlas have a much nice sound.
Gotta log - the Borla site has sound clips, BTW
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 195
Likes: 0
Love the sound, not too wild about the appearance. The tips on mine came pitted, and they're impossible to put a shine on. In case you're wondering why I didn't send them back, I didn't want to wait another two months for replacements. 
Pro
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 646
Likes: 18
From: Cocoa, FL
Originally Posted by slowtrak
Don't get the mild ones . They are too close to stock . You want the agressive street model . I love mine .
Thanks,
Chris
Last edited by Fritz Hier; Aug 10, 2005 at 02:47 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 7,457
Likes: 144
From: NC
I have a set for sale CHEAP in the for sale section. There is a video with sound that will do a comparison.
As an added note, I am traveling up I-77 to Cleveland OH this weekend (8-13). If anyone wants them and is near I-77 from Charlotte, NC to Cleveland, OH I can take them with me if you are willing to meet me on I-77.
As an added note, I am traveling up I-77 to Cleveland OH this weekend (8-13). If anyone wants them and is near I-77 from Charlotte, NC to Cleveland, OH I can take them with me if you are willing to meet me on I-77.
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,414
Likes: 1
From: NOwhere Township
St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by cerino2000
I have a set for sale CHEAP in the for sale section. There is a video with sound that will do a comparison.
As an added note, I am traveling up I-77 to Cleveland OH this weekend (8-13). If anyone wants them and is near I-77 from Charlotte, NC to Cleveland, OH I can take them with me if you are willing to meet me on I-77.
As an added note, I am traveling up I-77 to Cleveland OH this weekend (8-13). If anyone wants them and is near I-77 from Charlotte, NC to Cleveland, OH I can take them with me if you are willing to meet me on I-77.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,414
Likes: 1
From: NOwhere Township
St. Jude Donor '06
Thanks for the reply's everyone. I want a deeper sound but not like the old glass pack's from the old days. Deep rumble would be nice. I think the Borla Cruiser series might be what I am looking for. Not too loud. 
Appreciate any other opinions.
Appreciate any other opinions.
CRAZFST
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 529
Likes: 0
From: Lawrence, KS
I had the Borla Sports with x-pipe for about 2K mi and recently changed it out for the Touring. The sports have a great loud deep almost 60's muscle car sound. The touring with X-pipe sounds the same, only noticably quieter. If Dad's Buick is a 1 on a 10scale, the stock is a 4/10, the touring is a 5-6/10, the Sport is a 9/10 and straight through (like BB Bullits) is a 10/10 in loudness. I changed out because the sports have moderate amount of resonance over the 1500-1600rpm range that is hard to avoid with my A4 at certain speeds without manually downshifting to get out of that range. Wife didnt like the resonance or all the shifting in traffic or in the mountains so I compromised on the Touring (No resonance). The MN6 would be perfect for the sports if you want an aggressive sound as you can easily select a gear out of that range for cruising. WIth a MN6 I'd probably go for the sports again. Love the tips,too. Mine look great and polish is perfect. Pics here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...5&forum_id=115
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...5&forum_id=115
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 10,516
Likes: 2
From: Virginia Bch VA
Cruise-In VI Veteran
Cruise-In VII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '06
Meeee 2
Originally Posted by KDH
Love the sound, not too wild about the appearance. The tips on mine came pitted, and they're impossible to put a shine on. In case you're wondering why I didn't send them back, I didn't want to wait another two months for replacements.
Heard Corsa & Borla side by side. Borla is deeper and louder. I have Borla Sports/Stingers with NO "X" pipe. Left the H in place cuz I'm going LG Long Tubes in a few mos.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 215
Likes: 0
From: NEW YORK
Originally Posted by JFTaylor
Heard Corsa & Borla side by side. Borla is deeper and louder. I have Borla Sports/Stingers with NO "X" pipe. Left the H in place cuz I'm going LG Long Tubes in a few mos.
me too..anyone want an x-pipe?????
Cruising
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
I had severe issues with Borla when trying to replace a cracked header.
More than eight phone calls two months and then they shipped the wrong header. Just put on B&B Route 66's tonight. Fairly easy to install, quality is good sounds much better than stock.
More than eight phone calls two months and then they shipped the wrong header. Just put on B&B Route 66's tonight. Fairly easy to install, quality is good sounds much better than stock.
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,414
Likes: 1
From: NOwhere Township
St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by drtli
I had the Borla Sports with x-pipe for about 2K mi and recently changed it out for the Touring. The sports have a great loud deep almost 60's muscle car sound. The touring with X-pipe sounds the same, only noticably quieter. If Dad's Buick is a 1 on a 10scale, the stock is a 4/10, the touring is a 5-6/10, the Sport is a 9/10 and straight through (like BB Bullits) is a 10/10 in loudness. I changed out because the sports have moderate amount of resonance over the 1500-1600rpm range that is hard to avoid with my A4 at certain speeds without manually downshifting to get out of that range. Wife didnt like the resonance or all the shifting in traffic or in the mountains so I compromised on the Touring (No resonance). The MN6 would be perfect for the sports if you want an aggressive sound as you can easily select a gear out of that range for cruising. WIth a MN6 I'd probably go for the sports again. Love the tips,too. Mine look great and polish is perfect. Pics here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...5&forum_id=115
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...5&forum_id=115
Had several people say service was really an issue with Borla, so that also carries a lot of weight. They used to monitor this forum, so if they are reading maybe they will work on their service problems.
LA Heat
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
From: LA Calif
Borla
I put Borlas Sport on our C-6 while the wife was out of town and surprise - didn't tell her. Wanted to see her reaction. When she got back and we went out to dinner, I fired it up and the first thing she said was - wow that sounds like a Vette
Be advised your previouosy "quiet" interior will be noiser.
People upon hearing the Borlas comment on the sound!
Also, they are guaranteed for (I think) one million miles! Anyway longet then I'll own the car!
Heard Corsa & Borla side by side. Borla is deeper and louder. I have Borla Sports/Stingers with NO "X" pipe. Left the H in place cuz I'm going LG Long Tubes in a few mos.
Be advised your previouosy "quiet" interior will be noiser.
People upon hearing the Borlas comment on the sound!
Also, they are guaranteed for (I think) one million miles! Anyway longet then I'll own the car!
Originally Posted by JFTaylor
Heard Corsa & Borla side by side. Borla is deeper and louder. I have Borla Sports/Stingers with NO "X" pipe. Left the H in place cuz I'm going LG Long Tubes in a few mos.