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Old 04-10-2013, 08:49 PM   #1
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Borla not loud enough?

Just installed a borla atak cat back system and I gotta say i'm a bit dissapointed. I was expecting it to be louder. Maybe after i get it broke in
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Old 04-10-2013, 08:53 PM   #2
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With the stock cats in place it will only ever be so loud. High flow cats might be in order.
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Old 04-10-2013, 08:53 PM   #3
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headers ...need high flow cats also...


Or no cats
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Old 04-10-2013, 08:55 PM   #4
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Old 04-10-2013, 08:56 PM   #5
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headers ...need high flow cats also...


Or no cats

Thats just what im thinking now. had a borla stingers back on my C5 and it was very loud. Its time for headers and high flow cats
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Old 04-10-2013, 08:57 PM   #6
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time for some Long Tubes, you will be very happy
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Old 04-10-2013, 09:06 PM   #7
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Word to everyone above. Headers will get you your loud .
And a cam will get it even LOUDER
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Old 04-10-2013, 09:17 PM   #8
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Just installed a borla atak cat back system and I gotta say i'm a bit dissapointed. I was expecting it to be louder. Maybe after i get it broke in
High flow cats are the key.

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Old 04-10-2013, 09:31 PM   #9
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i had the same problem but with magnaflow exhaust ..i just got qtp cutouts ..solved that problem quick almost too loud
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Old 04-10-2013, 10:45 PM   #10
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I have the same exhaust system and high flow cats and it is plenty loud. Cat swap is a must to get the sound I think. My .02
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Old 04-10-2013, 10:47 PM   #11
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You need long tube headers with out them it won't be loud.
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Old 04-10-2013, 10:55 PM   #12
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Word to everyone above. Headers will get you your loud .
And a cam will get it even LOUDER
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Old 04-10-2013, 11:05 PM   #13
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Yep, mine with long tubes, high flow cats and cams are hella loud......I love it!
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Old 04-11-2013, 05:33 PM   #14
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I have the same exhaust system and high flow cats and it is plenty loud. Cat swap is a must to get the sound I think. My .02
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