Question on Borla.....
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Cruising
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Question on Borla.....
Once again I am seeking the advice of my corvette forum peers....I so hate being incapable of decision-making....
I'm looking at getting the Borla Touring Mufflers (oval tip)....should I get the X-pipe too... (I'm not really in it for the hp...just the sound....)
Thanx!
I'm looking at getting the Borla Touring Mufflers (oval tip)....should I get the X-pipe too... (I'm not really in it for the hp...just the sound....)
Thanx!
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Los Angeles CA
From what I've managed to gather from my research on this topic:
1. X-Pipe reduces the amount of drone
2. X-Pipe reduces the amount of burbling sound when decelerating
I cant really confirm both on your particular setup but I do have the X-Pipe on the Stingers and I still get plenty of burbling (which I really like) and yes there is still some resonance between 1600-1800 rpm (its bearable and its an ON/OFF thing.. none below non above that rpm range) -
I've yet to find someone that didnt think it lowered the amount of resonance so I would do it just for that.. besides the cost of it will be a lot more if you do it afterwards (labor to remove and add the xpipe)
1. X-Pipe reduces the amount of drone
2. X-Pipe reduces the amount of burbling sound when decelerating
I cant really confirm both on your particular setup but I do have the X-Pipe on the Stingers and I still get plenty of burbling (which I really like) and yes there is still some resonance between 1600-1800 rpm (its bearable and its an ON/OFF thing.. none below non above that rpm range) -
I've yet to find someone that didnt think it lowered the amount of resonance so I would do it just for that.. besides the cost of it will be a lot more if you do it afterwards (labor to remove and add the xpipe)
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Siler City North Carolina
Originally Posted by Mocoso
From what I've managed to gather from my research on this topic:
1. X-Pipe reduces the amount of drone
2. X-Pipe reduces the amount of burbling sound when decelerating
I cant really confirm both on your particular setup but I do have the X-Pipe on the Stingers and I still get plenty of burbling (which I really like) and yes there is still some resonance between 1600-1800 rpm (its bearable and its an ON/OFF thing.. none below non above that rpm range) -
I've yet to find someone that didnt think it lowered the amount of resonance so I would do it just for that.. besides the cost of it will be a lot more if you do it afterwards (labor to remove and add the xpipe)
1. X-Pipe reduces the amount of drone
2. X-Pipe reduces the amount of burbling sound when decelerating
I cant really confirm both on your particular setup but I do have the X-Pipe on the Stingers and I still get plenty of burbling (which I really like) and yes there is still some resonance between 1600-1800 rpm (its bearable and its an ON/OFF thing.. none below non above that rpm range) -
I've yet to find someone that didnt think it lowered the amount of resonance so I would do it just for that.. besides the cost of it will be a lot more if you do it afterwards (labor to remove and add the xpipe)
I have the touring with the X pipe, I have heard it both ways and the X pipe is an improvement.
CRAZFST
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From: Lawrence, KS
Originally Posted by robertellis
I have the Borla Touring with x-pipe. I love the sound. Some drone 1500-1600, but not bothersome for me.
Pro
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Horseshoe Bay TX
Originally Posted by Mocoso
From what I've managed to gather from my research on this topic:
1. X-Pipe reduces the amount of drone
2. X-Pipe reduces the amount of burbling sound when decelerating
I cant really confirm both on your particular setup but I do have the X-Pipe on the Stingers and I still get plenty of burbling (which I really like) and yes there is still some resonance between 1600-1800 rpm (its bearable and its an ON/OFF thing.. none below non above that rpm range) -
I've yet to find someone that didnt think it lowered the amount of resonance so I would do it just for that.. besides the cost of it will be a lot more if you do it afterwards (labor to remove and add the xpipe)
1. X-Pipe reduces the amount of drone
2. X-Pipe reduces the amount of burbling sound when decelerating
I cant really confirm both on your particular setup but I do have the X-Pipe on the Stingers and I still get plenty of burbling (which I really like) and yes there is still some resonance between 1600-1800 rpm (its bearable and its an ON/OFF thing.. none below non above that rpm range) -
I've yet to find someone that didnt think it lowered the amount of resonance so I would do it just for that.. besides the cost of it will be a lot more if you do it afterwards (labor to remove and add the xpipe)
I have a Vert with Borla Aggressive, which includes the X pipe. Burbling sounds great, not real "poppy". Very minor resonance @1700. My only complaint are the tips. They're curled at end and allow moisture to accumulate. Very hard to keep sharp looking. But, I still wouldn't trade that awesome sound. Love 'em.
