Borla stinger + QTP CUTOUTS
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Borla stinger + QTP CUTOUTS
I have a C6 2005 a4, only mods is borla stingers , if i was to add xpipe offroad and qtp cutouts i wanted to know if there is a power diffrent with qtp"s open or is it just a sound thing , also what is the pros n cons any one ever do this or have and sound video let me know. Thanks in advance
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Cutouts aren't as loud as Borlas. If you get headers, and particularly a cam, those Borlas will drive you nuts. They are so loud all the time.
When I put on headers I went back to stock mufflers and QTP cutouts. I love it. Loud when I want it, quiet when I don't. Cutouts don't add much power until you get close to 500 rwhp.
Here is my thread with pics and videos.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...-on-my-c6.html
When I put on headers I went back to stock mufflers and QTP cutouts. I love it. Loud when I want it, quiet when I don't. Cutouts don't add much power until you get close to 500 rwhp.
Here is my thread with pics and videos.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...-on-my-c6.html
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Cutouts open are not as loud as Borlas, because the sound is dumped down at the ground. It rumbles and it's deep.
Stock with stingers is ok. Headers with stingers is difficult for daily driving, and a cam with headers and stingers sounds like a race car. Fun at the track or car show...lousy at every stop light with everyone looking at you like your mufflers fell off.
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I speak from experience. I had stingers on my c5 and had to get rid of them when I got a cam.
Cutouts open are not as loud as Borlas, because the sound is dumped down at the ground. It rumbles and it's deep.
Stock with stingers is ok. Headers with stingers is difficult for daily driving, and a cam with headers and stingers sounds like a race car. Fun at the track or car show...lousy at every stop light with everyone looking at you like your mufflers fell off.
Cutouts open are not as loud as Borlas, because the sound is dumped down at the ground. It rumbles and it's deep.
Stock with stingers is ok. Headers with stingers is difficult for daily driving, and a cam with headers and stingers sounds like a race car. Fun at the track or car show...lousy at every stop light with everyone looking at you like your mufflers fell off.
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Cutouts aren't as loud as Borlas. If you get headers, and particularly a cam, those Borlas will drive you nuts. They are so loud all the time.
When I put on headers I went back to stock mufflers and QTP cutouts. I love it. Loud when I want it, quiet when I don't. Cutouts don't add much power until you get close to 500 rwhp.
Here is my thread with pics and videos.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...-on-my-c6.html
When I put on headers I went back to stock mufflers and QTP cutouts. I love it. Loud when I want it, quiet when I don't. Cutouts don't add much power until you get close to 500 rwhp.
Here is my thread with pics and videos.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...-on-my-c6.html
Thanks for the info , in do time i will get headers but for now im gonna add a xpipe soon maybe borla offroad with my stingers should sound nice i might do qtps also so will QTPs be louder open then just closed running thru xpipe offroad n stingers
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Cutouts will add a deep bass tone to your stingers. Listen to my video in my link above.
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But wait doesnt cut outs bypass my stingers wen u open them they should disconnect air flow to my stingers and drop exhaust around midpipe area
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You are missing my point. When you install cutouts in the stock midpipe, you will end up doing the work again when you put on headers as headers come with new midpipes.
I would not encourage cutouts with borla stingers. The stingers are already so loud that you won't really notice them. Get your headers first and see if you still like your borla stingers.
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My wife (44) says...nice. You made another car sound like your high school car.
That's why I LOVE the cutouts with stock mufflers. Loud when I want, and a normal car for my daily drive.
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Ha ha, i've heard your clips before. Nasty, for sure, but not quite what I'm looking for.
The sound through cutouts just isn't quite the deep sound through borla mufflers that I'm looking for.
The sound through cutouts just isn't quite the deep sound through borla mufflers that I'm looking for.