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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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Will a Borla Cat back exhaust system with or w/out the X pipe fit to the stock headers or stock H pipe? Is it a simple bolt-off, bolt-on procedure, or are there problems due to different pipe sizes?

I'm looking at the "S-type" or aggressive cat back system (not sure if I should get the X pipe)? Any Advantages or advice would be appreciated.

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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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I believe the Borla cat back for the C6 is 2 1/2", which is what the stock exhaust is also. This will be a direct bolt on straight to your stock H pipe. The straight thru mufflers like Borla, tend to sound better with a x pipe rather then the h pipe. The h pipe supposedly gives you more bottome end and the x pipe, a touch more top end. Those are usually the reasons people change out the mid pipe.
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The xpipe really does not do that much for performance... very minimal gain, if any.

The borla axelback will be a direct replacement... very easy to install if you have access to a lift. You use the stock clamps and bolts. Takes only about an hour.
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The borla axelback will be a direct replacement... very easy to install if you have access to a lift. You use the stock clamps and bolts. Takes only about an hour. [/QUOTE]

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