aw305

whats up guys, I recently had a borla x pipe installed in my z06 and while I was at the shop recorded most of the install. How I came about choosing borla over corsa and other brands is through the info on this site and the corvette techs recommendation of borla. Even though some of my car buddies feels like it changed the sound too much and lost the muscle tone and changed it to the raspy side of exhaust notes, I enjoy it.


The install was straight forward and pretty quick with the right tools and a lift really helps. I want to say thank you to Josh at Meraki Auto works for the fast delivery(1 day turn around) well here is the video and hope you guys enjoy.

Watch till the end for the before and after sound clip

sTz

Sounds great

MikeyTX

I have one on the Z along with the aFe CAI. Talk about nasty on take off ........

skvette

I also have one on my Z. Crazy sound at startup and WOT. Love it.

upcharger

i started with an x-pipe. Made a big difference. Then I got axle back magnaflows. Made a big difference. Now I have 2in American racing headers with arh xpipe into the magnaflows. The car absolutely screams.

Boba Fett

Nice. I have mine, just have to install it.
Where in NY are you?

aw305

Long Island

Boba Fett

Cool bud. Enjoyed the vid

MikeyTX

I know it sure woke up the exhaust. The CAI simply enhances the sound.

Torquem

are those just resonators that are being removed behind the flanges?

aw305

Yes it's two small ones. So basically the xpipe eliminates them and also shaves off about 10 pounds I believe. Less restrictions on the air flow

MikeyTX

according to GM they are cats. I had several muffler shops validate it. Removing them does not throw any codes as there are not any sensors down stream from them.

PharoNDmist

me too. Where at?

Z06NJ

Excellent video. This will greatly help the DIYer's. Very good addition.

aw305

Maybe a moderator can insert the video in the how to or diy sticky if they feel it can help others.

spearfish25

Any of you guys doing HPDEs with the xpipe? While I'm sure I'd like more sound on the street, even the stock exhaust gets super loud on track when very hot. Wondering how much louder the xpipe makes things when tracking the car.

xkilo16x

I track it with the Borla, the sound is even more satisfying on the track. No overheating problems for me at all.

MikeyTX

This Unless I'm trying to listen to Led Zeppelin. 😆

RFBHD

nice video.... sounds great