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dissitscesar · 02-25-2011, 12:14 AM

Alright, so I'm fixing to buy Borla's full ATAK catback exhaust, but I have some questions before I do.

Ok, I also plan on getting Borla's LT's later on, but I don't know if I can have the LT's and the full catback at the same time? Is that possible? Or what would be my best route?

I'm trying to get the best sound and performance out of my car, and I'm trying to just stick to Borla.

I'm pretty much a noob at this, so your help would be great thanks

*Mindz* · 02-25-2011, 12:30 AM

yes you can.

Exhaust systems are made up of these parts.

Headers (exhaust manifold)
Mid pipes (where cats are located)
Exhaust piping
Mufflers

Cat-backs are the piping and mufflers combined into a system that replaces from the Cats, back to the mufflers. this is where the term "Cat-back" comes in.

Headers and cats, and catback systems are the two packages that most people buy, Therefore you can have both. =)

dissitscesar · 02-25-2011, 12:37 AM

Thanks Mindz!

*Mindz* · 02-25-2011, 01:29 AM

no problem. =)

MarylandSpeed · 02-25-2011, 02:03 AM

Yes you can. I would recommend something like Kooks however. They have a few more features, and you can run cats later if you want. Feel free to contact me if you have questions or want to discuss more.

TRC-SS · 02-25-2011, 02:36 AM

Just remember....Long Tube Headers, in most cases = Tune!!

Bay Area SS · 03-30-2011, 01:43 AM

Buddy just had this sett up put on. Sounds good, super loud at WOT!

Apex Motorsports · 03-30-2011, 04:55 AM

Lots of good info in this thread even after Mindz post.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarylandSpeed

Yes you can. I would recommend something like Kooks however. They have a few more features, and you can run cats later if you want.

Couldn't agree more. I know a lot of times customers like keeping everything one brand but that isn't always best.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRC-SS

Just remember....Long Tube Headers, in most cases = Tune!!

If you are going with LT you really need to get the tune. There isn't much point in doing it if you don't.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bay Area SS

Buddy just had this sett up put on. Sounds good, super loud at WOT!

A Borla ATAK and LTs id going to be pretty loud. More than most people want.

2010abmss · 03-30-2011, 08:17 AM

Agreed with chase atak and long tubes are quite loud depending on your liking the s type will have a cleaner and more setteled sound to it

MTI Racing Kevin · 03-30-2011, 10:50 AM

The other option is to put Kooks long tube headers with high flow cats and center section on your Camaro and connect it to the stock mufflers, get a tune and see how that works for you. The stock mufflers flow very well. If you decide you need more then go with the Borla system of your choice from the axle back. No tuning needed when adding a catback or axle back system.

Kooks headers make the power.

Borla Atak makes the Muscle Car ound

bigsquirrel · 03-30-2011, 02:06 PM

I agree I'd do headers before the exhaust. Doesn't sound to bad flowing our of the stock exhaust.

Jason7 · 04-01-2011, 12:41 AM

I just got finished installing my borla xr1 long tube headers and the borla attak catless system.....way loud, lol.....more than most would like..Still need a tune but waiting on the cold air inductions cai...taking it to synergy motorsports hopefully and prior to the tune im kicking the whole cam idea around....

*Mindz* · 04-01-2011, 01:11 AM

The tune will quiet it down slightly. I'd like to hear the final product. I want to see if the ATAK drones as bad as everyone says it does.

Where in NorCal are you?

Jason7 · 04-01-2011, 06:13 AM

It's Knarly but it does not drone whatsoever inside the cabin...and that is without cats 1 7/8ths headers.. no Bs..

02-25-2011, 12:14 AM	#1
dissitscesar Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baytown, Texas Posts: 186	Questions about exhaust and headers. Alright, so I'm fixing to buy Borla's full ATAK catback exhaust, but I have some questions before I do. Ok, I also plan on getting Borla's LT's later on, but I don't know if I can have the LT's and the full catback at the same time? Is that possible? Or what would be my best route? I'm trying to get the best sound and performance out of my car, and I'm trying to just stick to Borla. I'm pretty much a noob at this, so your help would be great thanks

02-25-2011, 12:30 AM	#2
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	yes you can. Exhaust systems are made up of these parts. Headers (exhaust manifold) Mid pipes (where cats are located) Exhaust piping Mufflers Cat-backs are the piping and mufflers combined into a system that replaces from the Cats, back to the mufflers. this is where the term "Cat-back" comes in. Headers and cats, and catback systems are the two packages that most people buy, Therefore you can have both. =) __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

02-25-2011, 01:29 AM	#4
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	no problem. =) __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

02-25-2011, 02:36 AM	#6
TRC-SS 700RWHP-650TQ Drives: 2011 Forged LS3 Supercharged/Cammed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shrewsbury Massachusetts Posts: 5,269 View My Garage	Just remember....Long Tube Headers, in most cases = Tune!! __________________ View Build HERE>>>>>MY 2011 2SS/RS JOURNAL

03-30-2011, 08:17 AM	#9
2010abmss Drives: 2010 ABM SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: TX Posts: 598	Agreed with chase atak and long tubes are quite loud depending on your liking the s type will have a cleaner and more setteled sound to it __________________ Sold 2010 ABM 2SS RS. Kooks, Corsa CB

02-25-2011, 12:37 AM	#3
dissitscesar Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baytown, Texas Posts: 186	Thanks Mindz!

02-25-2011, 02:03 AM	#5
MarylandSpeed Account Suspended Drives: 2012 ZL1 & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,378	Yes you can. I would recommend something like Kooks however. They have a few more features, and you can run cats later if you want. Feel free to contact me if you have questions or want to discuss more.

03-30-2011, 01:43 AM	#7
Bay Area SS Drives: 2010 rs/2ss Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ca bay area Posts: 669 View My Garage	Buddy just had this sett up put on. Sounds good, super loud at WOT!

03-30-2011, 10:50 AM	#10
MTI Racing Kevin Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 525	The other option is to put Kooks long tube headers with high flow cats and center section on your Camaro and connect it to the stock mufflers, get a tune and see how that works for you. The stock mufflers flow very well. If you decide you need more then go with the Borla system of your choice from the axle back. No tuning needed when adding a catback or axle back system. Kooks headers make the power. Borla Atak makes the Muscle Car ound

03-30-2011, 02:06 PM	#11
bigsquirrel My car runs on acorns.... Drives: 2010 SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,351 View My Garage	I agree I'd do headers before the exhaust. Doesn't sound to bad flowing our of the stock exhaust.

04-01-2011, 12:41 AM	#12
Jason7 NorCalCamaros.com Drives: 2010 2SS White Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: California Delta Posts: 1,138 View My Garage	I just got finished installing my borla xr1 long tube headers and the borla attak catless system.....way loud, lol.....more than most would like..Still need a tune but waiting on the cold air inductions cai...taking it to synergy motorsports hopefully and prior to the tune im kicking the whole cam idea around....

04-01-2011, 01:11 AM	#13
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	The tune will quiet it down slightly. I'd like to hear the final product. I want to see if the ATAK drones as bad as everyone says it does. Where in NorCal are you? __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

04-01-2011, 06:13 AM	#14
Jason7 NorCalCamaros.com Drives: 2010 2SS White Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: California Delta Posts: 1,138 View My Garage	It's Knarly but it does not drone whatsoever inside the cabin...and that is without cats 1 7/8ths headers.. no Bs..

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