Do you like your Borla S axle back ? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

GraySS2011 · 10-02-2014, 10:13 AM

I have narrowed down the axle back I want to Borla S (not as loud as Atak, but a step above the Touring).

Anytime you change just the mufflers I know it is a risk; the factory exhaust is tuned at the factory from the exhaust manifold, resonators, cats and mufflers to make a predictable sound. But I have listened to many sound clips and like the Borla S axle back mufflers, although pricey at around $580.

Before I pull the trigger, is there anyone out there with just the Borla S axle back that feels it was a bad choice for them and wishes they just kept it stock?

Or if you love them, please chime in.

Thanks,

Bob

2SS2010 · 10-02-2014, 11:05 AM

I have the GMPP version of the S type with catless long tubes and I absolutely love it. Its loud, throaty and everyone gives me compliments on how it sounds. I see you're in MA, we could meet up so you could hear it.

Hotwheels426 · 10-02-2014, 11:19 AM

i like the sound and tone of the s..but you will get a little drone from them..it was ok until i added the headers..a lot of drone..added j-pipes and they are great now..

GraySS2011 · 10-02-2014, 03:18 PM

Thanks for your input ..anyone else ?

n116ebo · 10-02-2014, 03:30 PM

I have been running the borla axle back for three years on my 2010 L99 SS and I am very happy with them. I have a cold air intake, ported throttle body and stock on back to the borla's. I have no drone at any speed. The engine AFM was distasteful when it kicked in. (4 cylinder mode) I got the tune from Jannetty and now all is well. (no AFM) With all honesty-I REALLY LIKE MY AXEL-BACK BORLA'S.
Hope this answers your question.

JM20 · 10-02-2014, 03:32 PM

I have the GMPP Track Pack Version (which is basically a Borla S Type at almost double the price) and it sounds freaking mean when you get on it!

I just have an axel back on the remaining full stock exhaust (on a L99).
I can still hold a conversation in the cabin no problem! It's not that loud at idle, but really wakes up at WOT. I get compliments all the time. It's a nice deep tone.

Some have complained of drone within certain RPM's. But drone is subjective to each individual person. I personally do not think it's that bad. If you add LT headers it'll probably be a whole new story.

If you're just looking to make it sound like a muscle car, which was my main goal, then I don't think you could go wrong the S-Type. Good luck!

EDIT - I would never go back to the stock cans after installing these!

Bansheemike · 10-02-2014, 07:02 PM

Had them since June and they sound much better than stock.
I wish they were a little bit louder but not as loud as the Atak.

steakmaker · 10-02-2014, 07:15 PM

I've got Borla headers,JBA high performance cats,resonator delete x-pipe and Borla atak's on the tail,really barks at WOT.

Pace · 10-02-2014, 08:20 PM

If you are the type that's never happy with decisions. You may want to start off with a cheaper setup. I have the borla s axle back and love it. I got the axle back setup as I knew I was eventually going to get headers.

L99CAMA2011 · 10-02-2014, 08:30 PM

Just don't get crappy a$$$ Magnaflow. I love every NPP or Borla exhaust sound I hear, especially with headers.

10-02-2014, 10:13 AM	#1
GraySS2011 Drives: 2011 Cyber Gray 2SS 6 speed Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chelmsford MA Posts: 504 View My Garage	Do you like your Borla S axle back ? I have narrowed down the axle back I want to Borla S (not as loud as Atak, but a step above the Touring). Anytime you change just the mufflers I know it is a risk; the factory exhaust is tuned at the factory from the exhaust manifold, resonators, cats and mufflers to make a predictable sound. But I have listened to many sound clips and like the Borla S axle back mufflers, although pricey at around $580. Before I pull the trigger, is there anyone out there with just the Borla S axle back that feels it was a bad choice for them and wishes they just kept it stock? Or if you love them, please chime in. Thanks, Bob

10-02-2014, 11:19 AM	#3
Hotwheels426 Drives: 2013 2ss hot wheels camaro vert Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lady's island sc Posts: 83	i like the sound and tone of the s..but you will get a little drone from them..it was ok until i added the headers..a lot of drone..added j-pipes and they are great now.. __________________ SLP SUPERCHARGER,3.6 PULLEY..HEADERS,HIGH FLOW CATS,BORLA S CATBACK,CAI INTAKE,ZL1 FUEL PUMP,ELITE CATCH CAN,TUNED BY PHIL AT TAMPA TUNING

10-02-2014, 07:15 PM	#8
steakmaker Drives: '10 Camaro SS,Jeep Commander Hemi Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cicero,NY Posts: 567	Borla on both ends I've got Borla headers,JBA high performance cats,resonator delete x-pipe and Borla atak's on the tail,really barks at WOT.

10-02-2014, 08:20 PM	#9
Pace Lifestyle = Deathstyle Drives: 11 SIM 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 686	If you are the type that's never happy with decisions. You may want to start off with a cheaper setup. I have the borla s axle back and love it. I got the axle back setup as I knew I was eventually going to get headers. __________________ 11 2SS/RS

10-02-2014, 11:05 AM	#2
2SS2010 Drives: 2010 2 SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 594	I have the GMPP version of the S type with catless long tubes and I absolutely love it. Its loud, throaty and everyone gives me compliments on how it sounds. I see you're in MA, we could meet up so you could hear it.

10-02-2014, 03:18 PM	#4
GraySS2011 Drives: 2011 Cyber Gray 2SS 6 speed Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chelmsford MA Posts: 504 View My Garage	Thanks for your input ..anyone else ?

10-02-2014, 03:30 PM	#5
n116ebo n116 Drives: 2010 2SS YELLOW TRANSFORMER AUTO Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SAN ANGELO TX Posts: 633 View My Garage	I have been running the borla axle back for three years on my 2010 L99 SS and I am very happy with them. I have a cold air intake, ported throttle body and stock on back to the borla's. I have no drone at any speed. The engine AFM was distasteful when it kicked in. (4 cylinder mode) I got the tune from Jannetty and now all is well. (no AFM) With all honesty-I REALLY LIKE MY AXEL-BACK BORLA'S. Hope this answers your question.

10-02-2014, 03:32 PM	#6
JM20 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 IOM Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 178	I have the GMPP Track Pack Version (which is basically a Borla S Type at almost double the price) and it sounds freaking mean when you get on it! I just have an axel back on the remaining full stock exhaust (on a L99). I can still hold a conversation in the cabin no problem! It's not that loud at idle, but really wakes up at WOT. I get compliments all the time. It's a nice deep tone. Some have complained of drone within certain RPM's. But drone is subjective to each individual person. I personally do not think it's that bad. If you add LT headers it'll probably be a whole new story. If you're just looking to make it sound like a muscle car, which was my main goal, then I don't think you could go wrong the S-Type. Good luck! EDIT - I would never go back to the stock cans after installing these!

10-02-2014, 07:02 PM	#7
Bansheemike Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS 6speed manual Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Left Coast Posts: 32 View My Garage	Had them since June and they sound much better than stock. I wish they were a little bit louder but not as loud as the Atak.

10-02-2014, 08:30 PM	#10
L99CAMA2011 Drives: One of the baddest handling Gen 5s Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Masachusetts Posts: 4,177	Just don't get crappy a$$$ Magnaflow. I love every NPP or Borla exhaust sound I hear, especially with headers.