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Black Widow · 05-23-2010, 03:37 PM

Ok Gentlemen, Looks like i have narrowed my exhaust choice down to Borla S Type.....with the help from my 10 yr old son LOL. My only question is should I go with the 2 1/2" or 3" ? I remember reading in here something about it and I was wondering if it was worth it considering I will only be doing exhaust and CAI. Someone told me the 3" is only if you have done more extreme modifications. Specs say 20 hp gain on the 2 1/2" and 25 on the 3". Can I actually expect to see this? Next major crisis.....deciding on the CAI. Final thing.......fuse pull on LS3???????????

Thanks

Bonemaro · 05-23-2010, 03:57 PM

3" is nice for sound, but don't expect any gains unless you add headers. You get your exhaust benefits from the headers. A Cold Air Inductions CAI adds 13 rwhp and is a nice add, i love mine. Fuse pull on LS3 unecessary.

2010 SSRS · 05-23-2010, 03:59 PM

Borla sounds awesome.

Apex Motorsports · 05-23-2010, 04:11 PM

If your only doing exhaust and intake then 2.5 inch is all you need. As for intake, I would recommend either ADM "street" or CAI Inc. for your application. The fuse pull is for the L99, just disconnect the battery overnight for the LS3.

sspaul · 05-23-2010, 05:44 PM

2.5" is all you need

*Mindz* · 05-23-2010, 05:46 PM

until you go Forced induction or at the very least (long tube headers), you won't be needing 3".

sspaul · 05-23-2010, 11:00 PM

even with long tubes you won't need 3"

chappy48 · 05-24-2010, 12:18 AM

Won't see close to those gains. Probably more around 5rwhp.

05-23-2010, 03:37 PM	#1
Black Widow Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 17	Borla Ok Gentlemen, Looks like i have narrowed my exhaust choice down to Borla S Type.....with the help from my 10 yr old son LOL. My only question is should I go with the 2 1/2" or 3" ? I remember reading in here something about it and I was wondering if it was worth it considering I will only be doing exhaust and CAI. Someone told me the 3" is only if you have done more extreme modifications. Specs say 20 hp gain on the 2 1/2" and 25 on the 3". Can I actually expect to see this? Next major crisis.....deciding on the CAI. Final thing.......fuse pull on LS3??????????? Thanks

05-23-2010, 03:59 PM	#3
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Borla sounds awesome. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

05-23-2010, 05:44 PM	#5
sspaul Drives: 2010 ss camaro, imperial blue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: new orleans Posts: 939	2.5" is all you need __________________ 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

05-23-2010, 05:46 PM	#6
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	until you go Forced induction or at the very least (long tube headers), you won't be needing 3". __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

05-23-2010, 11:00 PM	#7
sspaul Drives: 2010 ss camaro, imperial blue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: new orleans Posts: 939	even with long tubes you won't need 3" __________________ 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

05-23-2010, 03:57 PM	#2
Bonemaro Drives: 2010 RJT 1SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi. Posts: 1,692 View My Garage	3" is nice for sound, but don't expect any gains unless you add headers. You get your exhaust benefits from the headers. A Cold Air Inductions CAI adds 13 rwhp and is a nice add, i love mine. Fuse pull on LS3 unecessary.

05-23-2010, 04:11 PM	#4
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	If your only doing exhaust and intake then 2.5 inch is all you need. As for intake, I would recommend either ADM "street" or CAI Inc. for your application. The fuse pull is for the L99, just disconnect the battery overnight for the LS3.

05-24-2010, 12:18 AM	#8
chappy48 Drives: 2010 Camaro Auto 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 878	Won't see close to those gains. Probably more around 5rwhp. __________________ Built by Jannetty Racing 670rwhp/649rwtq...Scariness to be determined. Jannety Racing forged 416. TVS2300 Supercharger w/Maggie Max Stage 2, 3.6 Pulley, Innovators West 8 rib conversion, OD rear Cog belt drive. Jannetty Racing Rough Idle Cam, LS3 Conversion. Jannetty Racing built 6l80e Trans, Jannetty Racing Custom Converter, Built rear diff w/ 3.45 gears, DSS driveshaft and 1400 hp axles. ADM Twin Pump Fuel System, ADM CAI, Dynatech 1 7/8" Coated Headers, Borla "S" Catback. Custom 18" Forgestar F14's, Nitto 305/45-18 DR's

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