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sspaul · 01-16-2010, 12:57 PM

here is what i'm thinking for my exhaust and would love the help of my camaro5 family. i'm either going with magnaflow 3" comptetion part number 16483 or borla stainless S type cat back part number 140280. please let me know which one you think is better.

thanks
paul

Melson · 01-16-2010, 01:10 PM

I like the Magnaflows on mine.....

*mlee* · 01-16-2010, 01:15 PM

L99 or LS3 ?

sspaul · 01-16-2010, 01:51 PM

i have the ls3? i really wish i could hear both systems in person

Dangeruss · 01-16-2010, 01:59 PM

Have you heard both in person? This debate is really about personal preference. I've never heard the Magnaflows, but my choice was between the Corsa and the Borla. After hearing mlee's Corsa, I ended up with the Borla. His sounded great, but I just liked the deeper rumble. There is some drone at highway speeds, but I think part of that is from the AFM, which I'm about to tune out. I actually like hearing my car when I'm driving...reminds me that I'm in a Camaro!

You can listen to some clips on the internet, but it's really not the same as in person. I would see if you can get out to some street meets and find the real thing.

Good Luck!

sspaul · 01-16-2010, 02:18 PM

no i haven't heard any in person, and your right the video and audio clips aren't the same as hearing it in person. i'm gonna try and hit some street meets. also if anyone one in my area has a cat back exhaust that i can listen to in person please pm and let me know.

thanks
paul

Hopper · 01-16-2010, 04:25 PM

I've heard both and I prefer sound of the Magnaflow 16483 system, but I agree it's a matter of personal choice. I was looking at SLP LMII, Borla and this Magnaflow system. I ruled out the SLP system (which I initially thought sounded best) after riding with someone who had one installed. I didn't like the drone while cruising at normal speed. Heard a Borla and liked the deep sound, but I've also heard there is a drone with that system from reading threads on this forum. I was fortunate enough to have a ride in an LS3 with the Magnaflow system and the drone was almost non-existent to my ear. He told me the quality and design in the Magnaflow X-pipe is what minimizes the drone, but I'm not an engineer so I don't know for sure what does it. I just know I didn't hear any drone and the sound was awesome. Since I liked the sound, that's how I made my decision. Just waiting for my tax refund so I can get it done!

My suggestion...try to find an installer that can hook you up with people who have the systems installed. That's how I made my decision. Most shops know enthusiasts they can call on that are more than proud to show off their cars and help you make a decision. Good luck to you.

bpoirier · 01-16-2010, 08:37 PM

SSPaul,
Do you ever get up to the Shreveport/Bossier City area? I have the 16483 Magnaflow installed on my LS3 car. You are more than welcome to listen to it. I don't go south very often but maybe we could meet up somewhere. I love the deep sound of the Magnaflow. The only other exhaust I've heard in person was an axle back Loudmouth II. It was Ok but just not the sound I was looking for.

DZbob · 01-16-2010, 08:44 PM

I have the Borla system and have no complaints. I love the sound; loud enough to tell it's a musclecar, but not too loud that I can't have a conversation inside the car.

Just my $.02

Gotthat02fire · 01-16-2010, 09:07 PM

I have the borla I love it but I also have ARH Headers and high flow catts it sounds awsome!!!!

sspaul · 01-17-2010, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpoirier

SSPaul,
Do you ever get up to the Shreveport/Bossier City area? I have the 16483 Magnaflow installed on my LS3 car. You are more than welcome to listen to it. I don't go south very often but maybe we could meet up somewhere. I love the deep sound of the Magnaflow. The only other exhaust I've heard in person was an axle back Loudmouth II. It was Ok but just not the sound I was looking for.

nah i usually don't get that way. sometimes i make it to lafyette. yeah i def. want something deep and aggressive.

bpoirier · 01-17-2010, 08:49 PM

Go for the Magnaflow for sure!

rgc1279 · 01-17-2010, 09:17 PM

magnaflow 16483 = awesome

Hyp · 01-17-2010, 10:02 PM

I ordered the Magnaflow 16483 system after looking thru hundreds of videos on youtube. It'll be here on tuesday and ill install it when the car gets out of the shop. If you plan to make big power, go ahead and do yourself a favor and grab the 3" magnaflow.

01-16-2010, 12:57 PM	#1
sspaul Drives: 2010 ss camaro, imperial blue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: new orleans Posts: 939	i narrowed it down to 2 here is what i'm thinking for my exhaust and would love the help of my camaro5 family. i'm either going with magnaflow 3" comptetion part number 16483 or borla stainless S type cat back part number 140280. please let me know which one you think is better. thanks paul __________________ my youtube my facebook www.myspace.com/1djchampagne www.twitter.com/1djchampagne mods: borla long tube headers, borla atak catback, lingenfelter gt-9 cam, ported heads, ecs base kit running 11 psi on top end, 1" bmr drop spring, aam 3.70 gears, ported throttle body, 160* thermorstat, lethal racing tune 750/641 rwhp/rwtq

01-16-2010, 01:10 PM	#2
Melson Drives: Wild Cherry Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Keller, Texas Posts: 430	I like the Magnaflows on mine..... __________________ 2010 RJT 2SS/RS L99 CAMARO ARH 1 7/8" LT HEADERS W/ HF CATS MAGNAFLOW 3" COMP EXHAUST ADM PERFORMANCE CAI ADM PERFORMANCE CUSTOM TUNE ADM PERFORMANCE PORTED THROTTLE BODY ADM PERFORMANCE TRANS COOLER 3.45 GEARS BMR TRAILING ARMS

01-16-2010, 01:15 PM	#3
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,507 View My Garage	L99 or LS3 ? __________________

01-16-2010, 01:51 PM	#4
sspaul Drives: 2010 ss camaro, imperial blue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: new orleans Posts: 939	i have the ls3? i really wish i could hear both systems in person __________________ my youtube my facebook www.myspace.com/1djchampagne www.twitter.com/1djchampagne mods: borla long tube headers, borla atak catback, lingenfelter gt-9 cam, ported heads, ecs base kit running 11 psi on top end, 1" bmr drop spring, aam 3.70 gears, ported throttle body, 160* thermorstat, lethal racing tune 750/641 rwhp/rwtq

01-16-2010, 02:18 PM	#6
sspaul Drives: 2010 ss camaro, imperial blue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: new orleans Posts: 939	no i haven't heard any in person, and your right the video and audio clips aren't the same as hearing it in person. i'm gonna try and hit some street meets. also if anyone one in my area has a cat back exhaust that i can listen to in person please pm and let me know. thanks paul __________________ my youtube my facebook www.myspace.com/1djchampagne www.twitter.com/1djchampagne mods: borla long tube headers, borla atak catback, lingenfelter gt-9 cam, ported heads, ecs base kit running 11 psi on top end, 1" bmr drop spring, aam 3.70 gears, ported throttle body, 160* thermorstat, lethal racing tune 750/641 rwhp/rwtq

01-16-2010, 01:59 PM	#5
Dangeruss Bayoucitymusclecars.com Drives: Camaro LSX Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 4,413 View My Garage	Have you heard both in person? This debate is really about personal preference. I've never heard the Magnaflows, but my choice was between the Corsa and the Borla. After hearing mlee's Corsa, I ended up with the Borla. His sounded great, but I just liked the deeper rumble. There is some drone at highway speeds, but I think part of that is from the AFM, which I'm about to tune out. I actually like hearing my car when I'm driving...reminds me that I'm in a Camaro! You can listen to some clips on the internet, but it's really not the same as in person. I would see if you can get out to some street meets and find the real thing. Good Luck!

01-16-2010, 04:25 PM	#7
Hopper Chevy Lifer Drives: '13 Caddy ATS, '10 2SS/RS ABM M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Posts: 465	I've heard both and I prefer sound of the Magnaflow 16483 system, but I agree it's a matter of personal choice. I was looking at SLP LMII, Borla and this Magnaflow system. I ruled out the SLP system (which I initially thought sounded best) after riding with someone who had one installed. I didn't like the drone while cruising at normal speed. Heard a Borla and liked the deep sound, but I've also heard there is a drone with that system from reading threads on this forum. I was fortunate enough to have a ride in an LS3 with the Magnaflow system and the drone was almost non-existent to my ear. He told me the quality and design in the Magnaflow X-pipe is what minimizes the drone, but I'm not an engineer so I don't know for sure what does it. I just know I didn't hear any drone and the sound was awesome. Since I liked the sound, that's how I made my decision. Just waiting for my tax refund so I can get it done! My suggestion...try to find an installer that can hook you up with people who have the systems installed. That's how I made my decision. Most shops know enthusiasts they can call on that are more than proud to show off their cars and help you make a decision. Good luck to you. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Manual, ABM, Grey Leather, Painted SIM Rallys, 20" RS Painted Wheels, A9167198

01-16-2010, 08:37 PM	#8
bpoirier Drives: 2SS/RS IOM CGM Stripes Join Date: May 2009 Location: Haughton, LA Posts: 931	SSPaul, Do you ever get up to the Shreveport/Bossier City area? I have the 16483 Magnaflow installed on my LS3 car. You are more than welcome to listen to it. I don't go south very often but maybe we could meet up somewhere. I love the deep sound of the Magnaflow. The only other exhaust I've heard in person was an axle back Loudmouth II. It was Ok but just not the sound I was looking for.

01-16-2010, 08:44 PM	#9
DZbob Drives: 2010 RJT Camaro M6 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 89 View My Garage	I have the Borla system and have no complaints. I love the sound; loud enough to tell it's a musclecar, but not too loud that I can't have a conversation inside the car. Just my $.02

01-16-2010, 09:07 PM	#10
Gotthat02fire Drives: 2010 Camaro 1ss IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Williamsport,PA Posts: 2,246 View My Garage	I have the borla I love it but I also have ARH Headers and high flow catts it sounds awsome!!!!

01-17-2010, 08:49 PM	#12
bpoirier Drives: 2SS/RS IOM CGM Stripes Join Date: May 2009 Location: Haughton, LA Posts: 931	Go for the Magnaflow for sure!

01-17-2010, 09:17 PM	#13
rgc1279 Drives: Black 1SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 61	magnaflow 16483 = awesome

01-17-2010, 10:02 PM	#14
Hyp I've been lost... Drives: 2010 SW 2SS/RS W/IOM LSA Swap Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 466 View My Garage	I ordered the Magnaflow 16483 system after looking thru hundreds of videos on youtube. It'll be here on tuesday and ill install it when the car gets out of the shop. If you plan to make big power, go ahead and do yourself a favor and grab the 3" magnaflow.

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