Thoughts before choosing a Borla Exhaust.... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

southerncarparts · 07-24-2010, 12:05 PM

The Borla Exhaust have been HUGE sellers...Since they are so popular and I get the same questions, I wanted to share some thoughts before you make a decision on which one to go with...

There are several flavors for the Camaro now.....
In the ATAK Series you have the
Camaro ATAK CatBack Exhaust System

Camaro Axleback ATAK Exhaust
Camaro ATAK Catback Exhaust for Camaros with Ground Effects Package
Camaro ATAK Axleback Exhaust for Camaros with Ground Effects Package

Then you have the Borla Camaro Catback Touring System (which does not sound much different than stock. For the person who wants the increased performance with no additional change in exhaust note)

and then in the Borla Sport lineup (which is my favorite)...
Camaro Borla Sport Catback
Camaro Borla Sport Axleback Exhaust

and the only 3" Borla system (OEM system and the other above systems are 2.5")
Borla 3" Camaro Sport Catback Exhaust If you get the 3" system, you will also want to get a new Camaro Billet Tunnel Brace as the 3" system will most likely touch your OEM tunnel Plate and rattle, which will drive you nuts!!!

Some thoughts before purchasing any of them.....

All of the Axle back systems require cutting them OEM system (which i am not a fan of, just in case you ever want to go back to stock). There is also one more "dirty"secret about the Axelbacks which needs to be known....When you install the Axleback it leaves in place the OEM Pre Muffler that is up towards the middle of the car. Not a big deal, but it DOES change the exhaust note slightly as compared to the Catback systems and does not make the system a true dual exhaust as the Catback does.

Both Axle Back and Catback systems are great systems and make a huge improvement in sound, but if you can afford to spring for the extra cash, do it right and get the Catback.

From a sound perspective, you have the touring which sound not much different than stock. Then the Sport (my favorite) which bumps it up a notch from the sound perspective, but not too much. At the ATAK which is the most aggressive sounding of them all.

All of Borla's systems are awesome, but thought prospective shoppers would want to know the down and dirty on each one...

See ya,

Jim

Michael_Js · 07-24-2010, 12:08 PM

Good info! Thanks for sharing!

Memphis SS · 07-24-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael_Js

Good info! Thanks for sharing!

Very Good Info!!!

GB EB · 07-24-2010, 12:43 PM

thanks-
i'll be ordering atak cat in a couple months.... have to order the car first.

papabearcamaro · 07-24-2010, 02:44 PM

Great info on the Borlas'. Really looking foreward to my S Type installation in alittle more than a week. If I knew the 3" was available I would have probably sprung for that but I am sure I will be happy with the 2 1/2"

R Kern · 07-24-2010, 03:30 PM

I've been considering a few different companies' exhaust, including Borla's S-Type. Now I can't decide on the axle-back or the cat-back system. Decisions, decisions............

tytus03 · 07-24-2010, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by papabearcamaro

Great info on the Borlas'. Really looking foreward to my S Type installation in alittle more than a week. If I knew the 3" was available I would have probably sprung for that but I am sure I will be happy with the 2 1/2"

just wrapped up my s type install today.... really like it. Makes that bad boy growl! Does seem to quiet down a bit at the higher rpms though. Maybe I just like drone.

nessa131 · 07-24-2010, 04:38 PM

tytus - you got any videos or audio of the system? this is what I am looking at.......

tytus03 · 07-24-2010, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by nessa131

tytus - you got any videos or audio of the system? this is what I am looking at.......

yes I'm actually in the process of putting together a thread to post on my exhaust swap project from start to finish. I'll get it on the forum asap. (need to install software from my wifes camera so i can upload the sound clip)

cybercoaster · 07-24-2010, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 2SS/RS

thanks-
i'll be ordering atak cat in a couple months.... have to order the car first.

You WONT be disappointed! The ATAK is AWESOME

HeavyD · 07-24-2010, 08:19 PM

Borla was my first choice. I wanted the S type catback system. I have the L99 and heard too many complaints of drone and just overall terrible sound when cruising in 4 cylinder mode because that center resonator gets eliminated. I had to pass. :(
Borla is by far, the best sounding exhaust for the LS3 guys, especially with LT!

papabearcamaro · 07-25-2010, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by HeavyD

Borla was my first choice. I wanted the S type catback system. I have the L99 and heard too many complaints of drone and just overall terrible sound when cruising in 4 cylinder mode because that center resonator gets eliminated. I had to pass. :(
Borla is by far, the best sounding exhaust for the LS3 guys, especially with LT!

LS3 and long tubes here

mrvenicess · 07-25-2010, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by nessa131

tytus - you got any videos or audio of the system? this is what I am looking at.......

Go to Borla's web site, they compare the Touring, S type, and Atak.

southerncarparts · 07-30-2010, 02:39 PM

The comparison video made by Borla is a great way to learn about the systems and hear each one. Their Camaro systems are far and away my favorite exhausts for the Camaro, and I personally like the ATAK system the most. All of them have their own fantastic benefits to both performance and sound and are worth a look.

-Matt

07-24-2010, 12:05 PM	#1
southerncarparts Drives: 2009 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 2,141	Thoughts before choosing a Borla Exhaust.... The Borla Exhaust have been HUGE sellers...Since they are so popular and I get the same questions, I wanted to share some thoughts before you make a decision on which one to go with... There are several flavors for the Camaro now..... In the ATAK Series you have the Camaro ATAK CatBack Exhaust System Camaro Axleback ATAK Exhaust Camaro ATAK Catback Exhaust for Camaros with Ground Effects Package Camaro ATAK Axleback Exhaust for Camaros with Ground Effects Package Then you have the Borla Camaro Catback Touring System (which does not sound much different than stock. For the person who wants the increased performance with no additional change in exhaust note) and then in the Borla Sport lineup (which is my favorite)... Camaro Borla Sport Catback Camaro Borla Sport Axleback Exhaust and the only 3" Borla system (OEM system and the other above systems are 2.5") Borla 3" Camaro Sport Catback Exhaust If you get the 3" system, you will also want to get a new Camaro Billet Tunnel Brace as the 3" system will most likely touch your OEM tunnel Plate and rattle, which will drive you nuts!!! Some thoughts before purchasing any of them..... All of the Axle back systems require cutting them OEM system (which i am not a fan of, just in case you ever want to go back to stock). There is also one more "dirty"secret about the Axelbacks which needs to be known....When you install the Axleback it leaves in place the OEM Pre Muffler that is up towards the middle of the car. Not a big deal, but it DOES change the exhaust note slightly as compared to the Catback systems and does not make the system a true dual exhaust as the Catback does. Both Axle Back and Catback systems are great systems and make a huge improvement in sound, but if you can afford to spring for the extra cash, do it right and get the Catback. From a sound perspective, you have the touring which sound not much different than stock. Then the Sport (my favorite) which bumps it up a notch from the sound perspective, but not too much. At the ATAK which is the most aggressive sounding of them all. All of Borla's systems are awesome, but thought prospective shoppers would want to know the down and dirty on each one... See ya, Jim

07-24-2010, 12:08 PM	#2
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	Good info! Thanks for sharing! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

07-24-2010, 02:44 PM	#5
papabearcamaro Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: WI. Posts: 1,744	Great info on the Borlas'. Really looking foreward to my S Type installation in alittle more than a week. If I knew the 3" was available I would have probably sprung for that but I am sure I will be happy with the 2 1/2" __________________ SOLD(Traded for 2012 Silverado Z71 4x4 and 2012 Sonic Hatch.)...2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/LS3,yellow with House of Kolor Tangerine Pearl rally stripes,manual trans.Hurst short throw shifter,4 pack rally gauges,Roto-Fab air intake,Kooks long tube headers with high-flow cats,Borla S-Type catback exhaust,Comp Cam,PRC ported heads,Maggie with 3.6 pulley and 1:1 cog drive,secondary fuel system with 65lb injectors,ADM digital A/F and Boost gauge,Pfadt trailing arms and subframe bushings.614.25rwhp/566.82rwtq on 8# of boost. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EX.Cab 4X4 Z71.

07-24-2010, 03:30 PM	#6
R Kern NFRNO SS Drives: 2010 IOM SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Holland, Pa. Posts: 650 View My Garage	I've been considering a few different companies' exhaust, including Borla's S-Type. Now I can't decide on the axle-back or the cat-back system. Decisions, decisions............ __________________

07-24-2010, 04:38 PM	#8
nessa131 Nessa131 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS IBM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 326	tytus - you got any videos or audio of the system? this is what I am looking at....... __________________ IBM 2SS/RS "Blue Beauty"

07-24-2010, 12:43 PM	#4
GB EB Drives: 2014 Stingray 2LT/Z51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NAS PENSACOLA, FL Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	thanks- i'll be ordering atak cat in a couple months.... have to order the car first.

07-24-2010, 08:19 PM	#11
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,329	Borla was my first choice. I wanted the S type catback system. I have the L99 and heard too many complaints of drone and just overall terrible sound when cruising in 4 cylinder mode because that center resonator gets eliminated. I had to pass. :( Borla is by far, the best sounding exhaust for the LS3 guys, especially with LT!

07-30-2010, 02:39 PM	#14
southerncarparts Drives: 2009 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 2,141	The comparison video made by Borla is a great way to learn about the systems and hear each one. Their Camaro systems are far and away my favorite exhausts for the Camaro, and I personally like the ATAK system the most. All of them have their own fantastic benefits to both performance and sound and are worth a look. -Matt

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