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Old 09-22-2018, 11:57 AM
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I own a 2006 LS 2 and want to install a Borla exhaust system (along with a K&N Cold Air Intake).
Was wondering what advantages there are, if any, in going with the Cat-Back system instead of the Axle-Back system.
There's about a $300 difference in price.
I'm leaning towards the Axle-Back because the main feature creating the improved sound I want are the mufflers, which the Axle-Back alone has.
I can't see any added benefit in extending the exhaust up to the Cat Converters.
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Old 09-22-2018, 02:43 PM
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You'll only see a benefit with the cat back if you install headers.
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Old 09-22-2018, 02:50 PM
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The catback will be louder and will gain more power than the axle back since there are less restrictions with the removal of the catalytic converter.

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Old 09-24-2018, 05:43 PM
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If you plan on purchasing headers most header systems come with matching x pipes. In that case I'd go with an axleback or else you're going to end up with an extra X pipe you can't use. If you never plan on installing headers, go with the catback system.
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^ He is correct.

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