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An X-pipe sounds even better on the Z06! The Borla matches up better with the stock piping than the Corsa and seems to be the fan favorite. If you add an axle-back system, then the Corsa is my personal favorite.
Definitely makes a difference. I have a Corsa that sounds so sweet. I wanted more and added a Magnaflow Competition system. Sounds like a race car now.
Added a Borla to my Z51 and it made it growl a bit more. I loved it. Believe it or not I pulled and sold it before I’d be REALLY tempted to put on the Z. Trying damn hard to stay stock. I’m sure it would sound awesome.
I was going to make a post on x-pipes, but I'll throw it in here. does anyone make an x-pipe that sounds mean like the corsa but adds power like the borla? Seems like the only two that get thrown around is these 2 but I'm guessing others make them, no?
Borla is the way to go for weight loss and power gains. According to an email exchange I had with David Borla they also tested a 3.0" design (which is what the Corsa and eBay versions are) but experienced a loss in torque, presumably because it hurts exhaust gas flow velocity. Billy Boat also makes a 3.0" X-pipe, but its silly-priced compared to all the others.
Borla is the way to go for weight loss and power gains. According to an email exchange I had with David Borla they also tested a 3.0" design (which is what the Corsa and eBay versions are) but experienced a loss in torque, presumably because it hurts exhaust gas flow velocity. Billy Boat also makes a 3.0" X-pipe, but its silly-priced compared to all the others.
Does the borla sound good with the stock exhaust or does it make it sound worse?
Good info here, I just got 15' Z06 and I was staring to look at various X pipes. I'd like to do the AFE front deletes also with the Borla X pipe eventually.
Thank you ALL !
Last edited by MarkRacerX; 11-15-2017 at 02:21 PM.
Does the borla sound good with the stock exhaust or does it make it sound worse?
I think it sounds great, I haven't heard anyone else complain either! It's similar to stock but with a little something extra (volume + growl) since its similar in design but with the secondary cats removed.
I sell and install both. THe corsa sounds better way the double helix design is. My main cat delete kit/corsa x pipe is what i have on my car and sounds really good. Also a customer gained 19/22 at rear wheels doing my main cat delete pipe/corsa x.
I sell and install both. THe corsa sounds better way the double helix design is. My main cat delete kit/corsa x pipe is what i have on my car and sounds really good. Also a customer gained 19/22 at rear wheels doing my main cat delete pipe/corsa x.
Is there a reason not to just go with a shorty header. I would do the cat deletes, but it just isn't enough savings justified over long tubes . Maybe AFE should and will lower their prices, until then why not do the shorties $650 which are cheaper or the TSP Headers and X-Pipe for 1K or Kooks for $1300. Cat Deletes & Corsa X $750+550= $1300 Yes, I understand install is a little easier.
11-13-2017, 04:56 PM
Borla or Corsa X Pipe? Is it needed?
