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jpf1087 · 04-23-2010, 08:34 PM

Currently I'm trying to decide between three cat-back exhaust systems:

- Flowmaster American Thunder
- Borla Touring
- Borla S-Type

I'm having trouble figuring out which to go for though. I meant to call a few exhaust shops in the area but did not get around to it. Can anyone give me an estimate for the cost of these systems if I got them installed from a local distributor? From what I've gathered, the prices for purchasing online directly for retail are much higher than local distributors.

Also, I've been watching clips but can't tell how much the of the drone I will notice with the s-type. I want something aggressive but I also have a 2000 mile roadtrip home after I graduate in May and another 1000 mile road trip later in the summer to Ft. Benning. I've never had a car with a performance exhaust so I've never experienced drone either and don't know how much of an annoyance it really is. If its something I won't really hear at 70-80 mph then I should be ok. Suggestions?

Mark Myles · 04-23-2010, 08:46 PM

I just ordered the Flowmaster American Thunder for my car from Maryland Speed, a board member here. From all the clips I listened to, I thought the Flowmaster sound was very nice & deep with out being too loud at cruising speed. Everyone seems to like it after they install it......plus it's half the price of Borla and others.

M

CamaroFTW · 04-23-2010, 09:00 PM

Mark, did you install it yourself? Where is the best link you have found that is true to the sound? Thanks

X-treme Horsepower · 04-23-2010, 09:06 PM

its all personal preference
Borla makes a really good system
i can get you a quote once you decide feel free to shoot me a pm and i will get you a quote

Mark Myles · 04-23-2010, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroFTW

Mark, did you install it yourself? Where is the best link you have found that is true to the sound? Thanks

There are a lot of video clips on Youtube, but there is also a whole list at the top of this "Exhaust, and Bolt-on" thread. Check them out. The Flowmaster sound of the Silver SS is what sold me, or, you could go to Flomaster's web site and listen to their clip.

M

010 Camaro SS · 04-23-2010, 09:22 PM

I can answer you without a doubt that the Borla type S is a
awesome exhaust...Now i installed the axle back only...Cannot
say if cat-back would be louder but...What i got 15771 Borla kit
Louder than stock but not to crazy...When you punch it you hear it...
Definetly awesome product...Fit & finish is also a premium product...
Just my 2 cents...

010 Camaro SS · 04-23-2010, 09:24 PM

If you go on Borla website...Watch & listen to the story...Very well
done video and sound is very very close...

jpf1087 · 04-24-2010, 06:16 AM

I did watch that Borla video and I definitely liked the sound! My only concern now about the Borla is price. I definitely can't spend the $1200-$1500 that are on some of the websites.

rdblan2 · 04-24-2010, 07:03 AM

Flowmaster AMT for me. You can hear it inside at cruise, but I think you're supposed to. I put on a loud exhaust so I want to hear it! Very pleased.

Ordered from LMPerformance (member here). Ordered at 11am had it the next day before 4 pm.

Darth_Emma · 04-24-2010, 02:16 PM

I am having Kooks LT 1 7/8" headers and a Borla cat back touring exhaust installed this week along with a tune. If you can wait a few days to make a decision, I'll post up a video for you when it is done.

010 Camaro SS · 04-24-2010, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpf1087

I did watch that Borla video and I definitely liked the sound! My only concern now about the Borla is price. I definitely can't spend the $1200-$1500 that are on some of the websites.

Just do the axle back for now...You won't regret it...Later i think you can still buy the rest to finish it if you want...Got mine done for $750.00
installed taxes everything...It sounds awesome huge difference...

Bbrock25 · 04-24-2010, 05:26 PM

Borla S type IMO. Like 010 Camaro SS said get the axle back (you can get them quite a bit cheaper then 750 tho) for now, and later get a set of Long tube headers down the road.

lee · 04-24-2010, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 010 Camaro SS

I can answer you without a doubt that the Borla type S is a
awesome exhaust...Now i installed the axle back only...Cannot
say if cat-back would be louder but...What i got 15771 Borla kit
Louder than stock but not to crazy...When you punch it you hear it...
Definetly awesome product...Fit & finish is also a premium product...
Just my 2 cents...

can the car next to you hear it ?

010 Camaro SS · 04-24-2010, 06:07 PM

I would say YES...When you stand on it you really here it...
Definetly louder than stock...Also round tailpipes are bigger
and double walled you REALLY see a difference...

04-23-2010, 08:34 PM	#1
jpf1087 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS CGM Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 13	Help with exhaust decision Currently I'm trying to decide between three cat-back exhaust systems: - Flowmaster American Thunder - Borla Touring - Borla S-Type I'm having trouble figuring out which to go for though. I meant to call a few exhaust shops in the area but did not get around to it. Can anyone give me an estimate for the cost of these systems if I got them installed from a local distributor? From what I've gathered, the prices for purchasing online directly for retail are much higher than local distributors. Also, I've been watching clips but can't tell how much the of the drone I will notice with the s-type. I want something aggressive but I also have a 2000 mile roadtrip home after I graduate in May and another 1000 mile road trip later in the summer to Ft. Benning. I've never had a car with a performance exhaust so I've never experienced drone either and don't know how much of an annoyance it really is. If its something I won't really hear at 70-80 mph then I should be ok. Suggestions? __________________ God bless American muscle and God bless Texas...

04-24-2010, 06:16 AM	#8
jpf1087 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS CGM Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 13	I did watch that Borla video and I definitely liked the sound! My only concern now about the Borla is price. I definitely can't spend the $1200-$1500 that are on some of the websites. __________________ God bless American muscle and God bless Texas...

04-24-2010, 05:26 PM	#12
Bbrock25 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Ky Posts: 704	Borla S type IMO. Like 010 Camaro SS said get the axle back (you can get them quite a bit cheaper then 750 tho) for now, and later get a set of Long tube headers down the road. __________________

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04-23-2010, 08:46 PM	#2
Mark Myles Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM / Silver Stripes Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northeast Michigan Posts: 601	I just ordered the Flowmaster American Thunder for my car from Maryland Speed, a board member here. From all the clips I listened to, I thought the Flowmaster sound was very nice & deep with out being too loud at cruising speed. Everyone seems to like it after they install it......plus it's half the price of Borla and others. M

04-23-2010, 09:00 PM	#3
CamaroFTW Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS-Rally Yellow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 1,284	Mark, did you install it yourself? Where is the best link you have found that is true to the sound? Thanks

04-23-2010, 09:06 PM	#4
X-treme Horsepower Drives: 2010 LSX Shootout World AM Finalist Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 795	its all personal preference Borla makes a really good system i can get you a quote once you decide feel free to shoot me a pm and i will get you a quote

04-23-2010, 09:22 PM	#6
010 Camaro SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 1,491	I can answer you without a doubt that the Borla type S is a awesome exhaust...Now i installed the axle back only...Cannot say if cat-back would be louder but...What i got 15771 Borla kit Louder than stock but not to crazy...When you punch it you hear it... Definetly awesome product...Fit & finish is also a premium product... Just my 2 cents...

04-23-2010, 09:24 PM	#7
010 Camaro SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 1,491	If you go on Borla website...Watch & listen to the story...Very well done video and sound is very very close...

04-24-2010, 07:03 AM	#9
rdblan2 Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,272	Flowmaster AMT for me. You can hear it inside at cruise, but I think you're supposed to. I put on a loud exhaust so I want to hear it! Very pleased. Ordered from LMPerformance (member here). Ordered at 11am had it the next day before 4 pm.

04-24-2010, 02:16 PM	#10
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I am having Kooks LT 1 7/8" headers and a Borla cat back touring exhaust installed this week along with a tune. If you can wait a few days to make a decision, I'll post up a video for you when it is done.

04-24-2010, 06:07 PM	#14
010 Camaro SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 1,491	I would say YES...When you stand on it you really here it... Definetly louder than stock...Also round tailpipes are bigger and double walled you REALLY see a difference...