Borla vs. Flowmaster
Heel & Toe
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 22
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From: San Antonio Texas
I agree. I bought B&B bullets but couldn't stand the drone so switched to stingers and couldn't be happier. Stingers do have a little drone, but after having them on for a while, you won't even notice it
I'd save for the stingers. Keep an eye on in the C6 parts section. You will find used/new stingers with decent prices every now and then(That's where I bought mine from
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I'd save for the stingers. Keep an eye on in the C6 parts section. You will find used/new stingers with decent prices every now and then(That's where I bought mine from )
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 217
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From: Azusa Ca.
I also have the stingers and still loving it. It really sounded really cool when I first installed it but then after couple of weeks or so it sounds like a little less louder now :-( but then I again it could be just my hearing getting blown two weeks prior 
Goodluck!
Mike
Goodluck!
Mike
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2007
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St. Jude Donor '08-'10
Borla fan here too.
The biggest difference;
Borla is a full 304 stainless steel system. Flowmaster is not stainless and will rust out inside of a few years if you drive in all weather.
The biggest difference;
Borla is a full 304 stainless steel system. Flowmaster is not stainless and will rust out inside of a few years if you drive in all weather.
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Advanced
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 57
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From: New Jersey
The car is a fair weather car and is garage kept so I'm not too worried about flowmasters rusting. I'm sure I won't have them on all that long. I just hate the sound (or lack there of) of the stock system. So much power and so little noise. Trust me, as soon as i can afford a new set of Borlas, i will grab them.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,746
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From: Jupiter Fl
I have flowmasters on my 07 Convertable for over one year , they didnt cost me & arm & leg ,no droane , nice deep idle, ....... had them installed by Menake muffler for 75 bucks.........previously had flowmasters on my 90 convertable .........nice product & works for me.................. paying $1,000 to &1,500 for mufflers are you crazy, for that much ..they must be gold plated
Flowmasters 
Flowmasters
I use Melrose headers and catted x pipesback to American Thunder Flowmasters. Great sound, no drone at speed no problems.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,486
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From: Las Vegas NV
My opinion:
Flowmaster is pure musclecar -- lots of deep rumble at lower RPM's; at higher RPM's it tends to just get louder, without much change in sound characteristics.
Borla is mix of musclecar and Lamborghini -- medium tone rumble at idle, but just gets better and has a very exotic snarl as the RPM's increase.
Cheers,
Kent
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Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,008
Likes: 1,487
From: Ashland, OH
getting Borla Stingers put on my 08 Mustang GT as we speak. Flowmasters on a Vette just arent quite right, as a matter of fact unless you have an 85-95 Mustang 5.0 with an off-road H-pipe Flowmasters arent the same....hmmm those 5.0's sounded pretty lol ive been missing some of mine lol! 
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 7,158
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From: Chicago IL
The only thing I'm not crazy about... On the other hand I spend a lot less time cleaning them than I did the stock S.S. tips... Added an exhaust filler panel(from Josh @ RPI) to dress the rear end up a bit...
Pro
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 520
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From: Triangle Area NC
Magnaflow all the way. I was in the same boat looking for an exhaust last year and went with the C6 Magnaflow Catback and it has no drone with an awesome idle rumble and better @ WOT. Cheaper than Borla's with beautiful tips and are stainless steel. Definately a quality product.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 844
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From: The Villages, FL
Flowmasters on my VY Coupe with manual transmission. No drone. Nice sound. Cost me about $370 at the time. Loud enough, sounds great when you stomp on it, but no drone when cruising. I've heard more drone complaints from people with automatic transimissions.
I used to have Borla Stingers on my '02 Z06. Sounded great! Much louder. Loved the sound. Gave me headaches until I bought a partition to knock down the inside drone. That worked. Never heard Borlas in person on a C6.
I figured I would try the Flowmasters and if I didn't like them I could sell them for $200 easily. Didn't need to. Love them.
You can hear them on the video in my sig.
I used to have Borla Stingers on my '02 Z06. Sounded great! Much louder. Loved the sound. Gave me headaches until I bought a partition to knock down the inside drone. That worked. Never heard Borlas in person on a C6.
I figured I would try the Flowmasters and if I didn't like them I could sell them for $200 easily. Didn't need to. Love them.
You can hear them on the video in my sig.
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Massachusetts , USA,
[QUOTE=Tom_Slick;1566603149] The only thing I'm not crazy about... On the other hand I spend a lot less time cleaning them than I did the stock S.S. tips...
Comment >> Just my 2 cents , I have single tip (each muffler )flowmasters on my 07 A6 & think they look great ..................
The only thing I'm not crazy about... On the other hand I spend a lot less time cleaning them than I did the stock S.S. tips...Comment >> Just my 2 cents , I have single tip (each muffler )flowmasters on my 07 A6 & think they look great ..................
Last edited by StrayDog; Aug 6, 2008 at 04:17 PM.
Pro
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 667
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From: Eagle River Alaska
I'm using FlowMaster American Thunder Mufflers along w/:
- Kooks Headers (1-7/8)
- Kooks X-Pipe Catless (3" - 2-1/2)
- Patriot Extreme .660 Springs
- Englandgreen Whiplash Cam
and the vehicle sounds like a beast. I can't really say anything about a drone though. I don't really pay any attention to that.
Love the FlowMaster American Thunder Mufflers!!
- Kooks Headers (1-7/8)
- Kooks X-Pipe Catless (3" - 2-1/2)
- Patriot Extreme .660 Springs
- Englandgreen Whiplash Cam
and the vehicle sounds like a beast. I can't really say anything about a drone though. I don't really pay any attention to that.
Love the FlowMaster American Thunder Mufflers!!
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,545
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From: Bartlett Tennessee
Flowmasters
I have the American Thunders from Maryland Speed on my 05 Coupe (auto) and couldn't be any happier ! There is VERY little if any drone and they have that deep rumble muscle car sound at idle .I have been asked by alot of folks what kind of exhaust is on your Vette.I 'm not knocking the Borla or Corsa's but these just worked out better for me.At $671 shipped to my door (NO SHIPPING CHARGES !) I figured I came out ok. JMO
(NO SHIPPING CHARGES !) I figured I came out ok. JMO
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,446
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From: Garden State
I have flowmaster and a MN6. I really don't hear the drone that everyone hates around here so much. There is drone at about 1600 to 1800 RPM which I never stay at so maybe that is why I don't hear it. Even then it is not that bad imo. I also had them professionally welded and did not use those POS clamps they come with as they are worthless. I can see more drone and rattle if you ONLY uses the clamps that come with the kit.
AS far sound I really like it and get compliments on it. For the money they are great IMO.
AS far sound I really like it and get compliments on it. For the money they are great IMO.
Last edited by edv2122; Aug 6, 2008 at 12:05 PM.