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Old 11-05-2018, 10:02 AM
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Planning to do a Halltech CAI + X-pipe on my 2019 Z06. Need recommendations between Corsa, Borla, and Billy Boat X-pipes. I'm more concerned with how they sound versus horsepower gains.
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I chose Borla because I wanted a deeper tone rather than raspier tone
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Originally Posted by jabeasley1
I chose Borla because I wanted a deeper tone rather than raspier tone

me too with a bms filter that's all no other mods yet
Old 11-05-2018, 10:49 AM
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I still have to find time to put the borla x-pipe on my car...
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Originally Posted by jabeasley1
I chose Borla because I wanted a deeper tone rather than raspier tone
same.

plus it was proven to be lighter, gain slightly more power and easier install.

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Borla here on my 17 M7. I suggest the BMS filter unless you upgrade the blower and tune. The stock intake is good to 620-630 rwhp.
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I have the Borla x-pipe due to being cheaper, lighter, gaining slightly more power, and having (in my opinion) a better sound. To me it was a no brainer. I also have the BMS air filter and SHOULD be getting it on the dyno next weekend to see what these things added power wise. I have a few videos on my YouTube page showing the sound of the Bora x-pipe if you're interested in hearing it.

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Old 11-05-2018, 11:47 AM
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Had the Borla X-Pipe before going with Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust. If only doing the X-Pipe, Borla is definitely the best option.
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Old 11-05-2018, 11:53 AM
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Uninstalled off road Borla x-pipe went back to stock. Sold it. Way to loud for me on my z06. Also neighbors complained.
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Originally Posted by ritroman
Uninstalled off road Borla x-pipe went back to stock. Sold it. Way to loud for me on my z06. Also neighbors complained.
This is why I installed the mild to wild switch. Very easy to quiet it down out of respect for the neighbors or on long highway cruises. I love mine.
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None of these interfere with NPP right?
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Borla here also, 2015 M7. X pipes do not interfere with NPP
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We sell Borla like hotcakes.. Depending where you are.. If you're in CA, then can't do the Borla due to regulations.

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I had Borla on my 15, now i want try the Corsa, a lot of folks are saying its sounds better than the Borla! As for the power both wouldnt be noticeable anyway!
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On the recommendation of a fellow forum member I tried this one out instead of Borla or Corsa and I couldn't be happier:

Amazon Amazon

It's 304 Stainless, comes with all the hardware and fits perfectly. Here's a quick vid of the first time my tech at the dealership fired it up. You can hear me giggling like a little schoolgirl when he revs it up...the sound from my phone doesn't even begin to capture how awesome it sounds in person.

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Originally Posted by BMadden
On the recommendation of a fellow forum member I tried this one out instead of Borla or Corsa and I couldn't be happier:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's 304 Stainless, comes with all the hardware and fits perfectly. Here's a quick vid of the first time my tech at the dealership fired it up. You can hear me giggling like a little schoolgirl when he revs it up...the sound from my phone doesn't even begin to capture how awesome it sounds in person.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dLxV5MEVI4
fitment was good!!?? Pretty cheap compared the borla or corsa!!
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The fitment was perfect....simple bolt on with no installation issues whatsoever. Like I said, another forum member recommended this to me after he put it on his car and he promised I wouldn't be disappointed so I decided to give it a shot. The minute my tech fired up the car I knew it was a good decision(and the look on his face in that clip says all you need to know). Honestly, it almost sounded like I'd put an aftermarket exhaust on the car and I definitely wasn't expecting that drastic of a difference from just changing x-pipes.

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If you are keeping the 2.75" factory exhaust you should rule out the 3" Billy Boat X-pipe. The abrubt transition from 3" to 2.75" would cause restriction and you'd lose a little power.

As far as Corsa vs Borla for sound the Corsa is more exotic sounding and the Borla is more traditional American muscle sounding. I personally went with the Borla because I feel the Corsa double crossover creates unnecessary turbulence and I want my Corvette to sound like a Corvette, not a European exotic. Plus the Borla is a high quality piece that is significantly cheaper than the Corsa.

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Originally Posted by MerakiAutoworks
We sell Borla like hotcakes.. Depending where you are.. If you're in CA, then can't do the Borla due to regulations.

Contact us for pricing!

-Josh
...Unless you have a friend with a non-CA address that will forward it to you...
(or so I've heard... I would never circumvent CA's ridiculously asinine EPA regulations)
I got my Borla from Josh, and you won't beat the price or delivery times. I ordered on a Friday night, and I think it was delivered the following Wednesday.

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Summit will ship the x-pipe to a California address, after you acknowledge that you will be installing it on an off-road vehicle:

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/b...model/corvette
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