Cat-Back / Air Intake opinion
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Heel & Toe
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Cat-Back / Air Intake opinion
Hi,
I just bought my first corvette this week.
I bought a 2007 Z06 and i would like to put some bolt on parts on it.
I was considering to put a Borla atak cat-back because i like the sounds of this kit.
The things is that i reed many posts on the web saying that borla is only good on maketing and overpriced products...
Honnestly i dont know if its true.
I would like to have a cat-back with a loud noise.
I was considering at the beginning Akrapovic / Borla atak / B&B and even magnaflow.
I dont really need to get the BEST GAIN in HPs with the cat-back i prefer to have a nice sounds.
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For my air intake i was considering Vararam & K&N or other kits.
For the air intake i will consider to get th BEST gain in HPs.
--------------------------
If you can give me some infos about those kit it will help me to make my choice !
Thank you
I just bought my first corvette this week.
I bought a 2007 Z06 and i would like to put some bolt on parts on it.
I was considering to put a Borla atak cat-back because i like the sounds of this kit.
The things is that i reed many posts on the web saying that borla is only good on maketing and overpriced products...
Honnestly i dont know if its true.
I would like to have a cat-back with a loud noise.
I was considering at the beginning Akrapovic / Borla atak / B&B and even magnaflow.
I dont really need to get the BEST GAIN in HPs with the cat-back i prefer to have a nice sounds.
--------------------------
For my air intake i was considering Vararam & K&N or other kits.
For the air intake i will consider to get th BEST gain in HPs.
--------------------------
If you can give me some infos about those kit it will help me to make my choice !
Thank you
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 6,457
Likes: 297
From: corpus christi Texas
Hi,
I just bought my first corvette this week.
I bought a 2007 Z06 and i would like to put some bolt on parts on it.
I was considering to put a Borla atak cat-back because i like the sounds of this kit.
The things is that i reed many posts on the web saying that borla is only good on maketing and overpriced products...
Honnestly i dont know if its true.
I would like to have a cat-back with a loud noise.
I was considering at the beginning Akrapovic / Borla atak / B&B and even magnaflow.
I dont really need to get the BEST GAIN in HPs with the cat-back i prefer to have a nice sounds.
--------------------------
For my air intake i was considering Vararam & K&N or other kits.
For the air intake i will consider to get th BEST gain in HPs.
--------------------------
If you can give me some infos about those kit it will help me to make my choice !
Thank you
I just bought my first corvette this week.
I bought a 2007 Z06 and i would like to put some bolt on parts on it.
I was considering to put a Borla atak cat-back because i like the sounds of this kit.
The things is that i reed many posts on the web saying that borla is only good on maketing and overpriced products...
Honnestly i dont know if its true.
I would like to have a cat-back with a loud noise.
I was considering at the beginning Akrapovic / Borla atak / B&B and even magnaflow.
I dont really need to get the BEST GAIN in HPs with the cat-back i prefer to have a nice sounds.
--------------------------
For my air intake i was considering Vararam & K&N or other kits.
For the air intake i will consider to get th BEST gain in HPs.
--------------------------
If you can give me some infos about those kit it will help me to make my choice !
Thank you
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 2,360
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From: San Jose California
I have done several exhaust systems and the ATAK system is my favorite. No drone and great sound.
I did however have an issue with my X-pipe being bent wrong, this was an early kit. I imagine that was either a fluke or has been rectified.
I did however have an issue with my X-pipe being bent wrong, this was an early kit. I imagine that was either a fluke or has been rectified.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 6,457
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From: corpus christi Texas
The X pipe does not come with the axle over system. If he gets headers the X pipe comes with that kit. It looks like the Stingers are now called the S-TYPE.Borla has a life time guarantee & great customer service......
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: San Jose California
Stingers and ATAK systems are not the same. They look alike, but the internals are different.
The ATAK system gas four internal perforated pipes that are all different from each other to cancel out resonant frequencies. They did a real good job of taking out the drone.
The ATAK system gas four internal perforated pipes that are all different from each other to cancel out resonant frequencies. They did a real good job of taking out the drone.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,307
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From: Tucson AZ
None of the cat back exhausts add HP. For almost the same cost as the Borla cat back, you can get a set of quality headers with X pipe and perform the muffler mod on your stock mufflers. This will definitely improve the sound and add HP.
For the second part of your question, I'm not a fan of the Vararam. Very poor quality. After 6 months mine was warped and pulling in unfiltered air. Look at HallTech air intake systems.
For the second part of your question, I'm not a fan of the Vararam. Very poor quality. After 6 months mine was warped and pulling in unfiltered air. Look at HallTech air intake systems.
Last edited by Vito.A; Apr 30, 2015 at 07:35 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 6,457
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From: corpus christi Texas
Borlas website does not show the Stingers anymore?? There is no drone with the Stringers, and I have LTs with a small cam.
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Burning Brakes
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If you want great sound, you can't beat the Bullets. The ATTAK copied them to a large degree, but are much more expensive. Vararams give the best numbers, but I went with a Halltech 105S Superbee with minor shroud opening. Vararams seem to have many detractors from a quality perspective, another thing to consider. Chevy says the NPP gives 6 hp with a much smaller and more restrictive setup, so it's not hard to believe Bullets give you 12 or so. Some don't like the Bullet's supposed drone, but it doesn't bother me at all. And nothing is louder, if that's key to you.