Borla plus Kooks -will it work
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Borla plus Kooks -will it work
Hey guys, ordered the Borla Stingers. Getting ready to get the Kooks with High flow cats. Will I have any problem bolting it all up, or should it fit just fine? Thanks in advance.
Cheers!
Cheers!
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I like the Borlas on my C4. But I can't imagine them with headers.
My C6 has headers and Corsas, less drone than my C4 with just Borlas.
It depends what you like.
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I obviously ride inside the car but have the windows down the majority of the time. That's why I answered him like I did. With the top out, it just takes it to another level.
It all depends upon what you like.
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Hey, If the cops don't mess with you and you don't mind a monster sounding Vette go for it
I bet that combo will sound amazing!*Please post a few sound clips if you go that route
Oh I almost forgot, Yes it should bolt on fine...Not 100% sure, but you should probably use the Kooks Catted X. Best of luck
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Awesome! Thanks. Getting ready to pull the trigger in the next 24 hours on the headers, getting very anxious to get the Borlas...! Hopefully by the end of the weekend I will have it all installed. I'll be sure to post a sound clip as soon as I do! Cheers.
Also, since it looks as if I will receive the Headers and catted x - BEFORE - I receive the Borlas, will I have any problem installing the Headers, cats an using the factory axle back exhaust? Then when I get the Borlas it should be a quick install. Anyone see any problems with that plan? Thanks!
Also, since it looks as if I will receive the Headers and catted x - BEFORE - I receive the Borlas, will I have any problem installing the Headers, cats an using the factory axle back exhaust? Then when I get the Borlas it should be a quick install. Anyone see any problems with that plan? Thanks!
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Well I just pulled the trigger on a set of LG long tubes with high flow cats - Thanks Bobby! After talking with them it was just nice to have a knowledgable voice on the other end of the line to give me some info. That in addition to the fact that I have always loved Borla made it a fairly easy choice. When all is said an done I will have the LG Longtubes, high flow cats, and Stingers. I will be sure to post before and after pics and videos.
A couple of quick questions on the install -
- Everyone keeps saying to re-use the old gasket instead of getting the new ones that come with it - why??
- I saw an installation article that says the torque specs are 11 on the first pass and 18 on the second pass. Is that correct?
- Do I have to remove the plugs/wires to do the install?
Thanks again!
A couple of quick questions on the install -
- Everyone keeps saying to re-use the old gasket instead of getting the new ones that come with it - why??
- I saw an installation article that says the torque specs are 11 on the first pass and 18 on the second pass. Is that correct?
- Do I have to remove the plugs/wires to do the install?
Thanks again!
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Well I just pulled the trigger on a set of LG long tubes with high flow cats - Thanks Bobby! After talking with them it was just nice to have a knowledgable voice on the other end of the line to give me some info. That in addition to the fact that I have always loved Borla made it a fairly easy choice. When all is said an done I will have the LG Longtubes, high flow cats, and Stingers. I will be sure to post before and after pics and videos.
A couple of quick questions on the install -
- Everyone keeps saying to re-use the old gasket instead of getting the new ones that come with it - why??
- I saw an installation article that says the torque specs are 11 on the first pass and 18 on the second pass. Is that correct?
- Do I have to remove the plugs/wires to do the install?
Thanks again!
A couple of quick questions on the install -
- Everyone keeps saying to re-use the old gasket instead of getting the new ones that come with it - why??
- I saw an installation article that says the torque specs are 11 on the first pass and 18 on the second pass. Is that correct?
- Do I have to remove the plugs/wires to do the install?
Thanks again!
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Well I got the gaskets from GM, they had them in stock. They look like multi-layer sandwich type gaskets. Is that what they are supposed to look like? Also, I have not opened the package yet, but is there a right and wrong side to install them? Thanks!
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Good Wayne. Trying to figure out if that's a good thing.