Thoughts on Borla X-pipe
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Don't want to send the thread in a different direction, but any thoughts on the differences between the Borla and Corsa x pipes? Are they similar enough that it comes down to just a matter of which you can the better deal on?
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Thanks for the thread link. After going through it, it seems the main differences between the two x-pipes is that the Corsa is a 3" pipe with a double X design, and the Borla is 2.75" single X. It also seems that owners of both brands are about equally happy with their choice. I believe the stock npp exhaust on the C7 is 2.75", so would the Borla be a better match than the 3" Corsa or does it matter?
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The removal of 2 catalytic converters is where the power gain, and increased volume, is found.
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one vendor told me was a waste of gold.. so be it. is my gold so..
but thanks
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i agree, the tone is there. but i doubt very much any hp gains, i have talked with a few vendors and shops on this. i am not saying it is not a bad thing doing, it, cause i am doing it myself, but for tone, not hp.
one vendor told me was a waste of gold.. so be it. is my gold so..
but thanks
one vendor told me was a waste of gold.. so be it. is my gold so..
but thanks
if they were referring to hp then i agree and am fine with that. if anyone claims they can feel, seat of the pants, any hp gain less than ~50 i would debate that all day long and i dont think these systems allege that.
if they were saying there were no sound changes i would be interested in more data to back that up.
this would be a sound improvement purchase for me. i could care less about hp; cant use the hp i have in stock form as it is.
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Installed the Corsa X pipe. Great fit. Zero issues with the 2.75" to 3" diameter pipes. Wanted it to breathe a little better with less restrict. The stock x pipe was fine but I did it mainly to rid the two rear cats (resonators). Hope this helps.
oh, and it does sound better. A little raspier.
oh, and it does sound better. A little raspier.
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Installed the Corsa X pipe. Great fit. Zero issues with the 2.75" to 3" diameter pipes. Wanted it to breathe a little better with less restrict. The stock x pipe was fine but I did it mainly to rid the two rear cats (resonators). Hope this helps.
oh, and it does sound better. A little raspier.
oh, and it does sound better. A little raspier.
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can you clarify their "waste of gold" comment? was that directed at a hp gain, tone change, or both?
if they were referring to hp then i agree and am fine with that. ]if anyone claims they can feel, seat of the pants, any hp gain less than ~50 i would debate that all day long and i dont think these systems allege that.[/COLOR]
if they were saying there were no sound changes i would be interested in more data to back that up.
this would be a sound improvement purchase for me. i could care less about hp; cant use the hp i have in stock form as it is.
if they were referring to hp then i agree and am fine with that. ]if anyone claims they can feel, seat of the pants, any hp gain less than ~50 i would debate that all day long and i dont think these systems allege that.[/COLOR]
if they were saying there were no sound changes i would be interested in more data to back that up.
this would be a sound improvement purchase for me. i could care less about hp; cant use the hp i have in stock form as it is.
totally agree
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Here is a startup and rev of my Borla Xpipe to give you an idea of the sound:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGc5DDNgGM8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGc5DDNgGM8
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Here is a startup and rev of my Borla Xpipe to give you an idea of the sound:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGc5DDNgGM8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGc5DDNgGM8
Sounds nice
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