Borla Exhust Systems
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Borla Exhust Systems
My C7, Z51, was just fitted with a Borla ATAK exhaust system... first, the bad: the ATAK system was ordered with an X-pipe which did not fit, too short (their fault). Now the good news: Borla's customer service was quick to respond with providing replacement parts "OVERNITE". The Vette sounds great (deep & mellow, loader than track mode) and the increase in HP can be felt, particulary after 1,200 RPM. There are several excellent manufactureres of performance exhaust systems availble... however, it would difficult to surpass Borla's quality, sound, and especially their customer service.
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Looks great and thanks for your post! I really like the black tips and it gives me a good reference since my C7 GS is the same color. With that said, I've been torn between the Corsa and the Borla catbacks and online sound clips are hard to really compare. I've installed Borla's on my previous cars and know the excellent quality, fitment, and performance. Because I have the NPP, a negative for me is Corsa's solution which requires cutting the stock over the axle pipes vs the Borla kit which provides those pipes with the NPP adapters fitted. Would I ever reinstall the stock system, doubt it unless maybe someday down the road I return to stock and trade.
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Corsa does offer a NPP setup, believe some members have it. Do a search to find some of those threads.
I've had Borla and Corsa, completely different sounds, depends on what you are after. Hearing in person really is the best if possible.
I've had Borla and Corsa, completely different sounds, depends on what you are after. Hearing in person really is the best if possible.
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Congrats on the exhaust upgrade. Sounds like Borla's customer service came through for you - that's very good to hear. Enjoy the exhaust note from your car.
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Just got my car back last week after ARH headers and x-pipe, BTR Stg 3 cam...hooked up to my Borla ATAK and I'm telling ya its loud! Sounded good before but unbelievable now. Very happy with the Borla system.
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Looks great and thanks for your post! I really like the black tips and it gives me a good reference since my C7 GS is the same color. With that said, I've been torn between the Corsa and the Borla catbacks and online sound clips are hard to really compare. I've installed Borla's on my previous cars and know the excellent quality, fitment, and performance. Because I have the NPP, a negative for me is Corsa's solution which requires cutting the stock over the axle pipes vs the Borla kit which provides those pipes with the NPP adapters fitted. Would I ever reinstall the stock system, doubt it unless maybe someday down the road I return to stock and trade.
Just get the NPP version of the Corsa now that it's an option.