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Rico · 11-29-2010, 06:43 PM

I just installed my Borla ATAK catback exhaust and I love it! The sound is awesome but not too bad when cruising. The only thing is on startup and when decelerating there is popping noises like backfire. It's pretty noticeable and kind of annoying. I called Borla and they said that it should slowly go away when it breaks in more. Has anyone else had this problem before? This is my first experience with Borla, but I have never had this problem before with other exhausts. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks

Oh, and I will try post video clip later this week.

sfgiantsfan9 · 11-29-2010, 06:49 PM

I love that popping sound! I just ordered the atak on Friday to install with my longtubes so hopefully that will even amplify the popping! Scares people.

W2WSS · 11-29-2010, 08:42 PM

i dont view it as a problem. i enjoy mine and enjoy decelerating around town

*mlee* · 11-29-2010, 08:46 PM

Has nothing to do with Borla... decel pop is normal w/ these cars... you just hear it now.

Scruffage · 11-29-2010, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sfgiantsfan9

I love that popping sound! I just ordered the atak on Friday to install with my longtubes so hopefully that will even amplify the popping! Scares people.

I have the atak now with the stock manifolds. When you get your exhaust installed please tell us how loud it is, I'm thinking of getting some headers also.

2010 SSRS · 11-29-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sfgiantsfan9

I love that popping sound! I just ordered the atak on Friday to install with my longtubes so hopefully that will even amplify the popping! Scares people.

sfgiantsfan9 · 11-29-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Scruffage

I have the atak now with the stock manifolds. When you get your exhaust installed please tell us how loud it is, I'm thinking of getting some headers also.

Sure thing. I am hoping to install next week. I will do a full write up when I get it all put together

StevoH4 · 11-30-2010, 06:05 PM

I did the same thing... installed Borla's ATAK a few months ago and loved the sound. Right before Thanksgiving I added LG Motorsports long tube headers to complete the exhaust. You should definitely spring for headers, you'll be glad you did. It is loud, and the combination of ATAK mufflers with headers makes the car finally sound as mean as it looks. I'm turning heads everywhere I go. Headers are a must if you really want to wake up your Camaro. And, just my 2-cents, but I've been extremely pleased with the LG/Borla combination.

Soundwave · 11-30-2010, 06:34 PM

I've had my ATAK for a few months now, the deceleration popping seems to have tapered off a bit compared to when I first installed it. I'm sure it has something to do with that layer of carbon that forms over time. Either that or I've just gotten used to it.

Anthony @ LG Motorsports · 12-15-2010, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by StevoH4

I did the same thing... installed Borla's ATAK a few months ago and loved the sound. Right before Thanksgiving I added LG Motorsports long tube headers to complete the exhaust. You should definitely spring for headers, you'll be glad you did. It is loud, and the combination of ATAK mufflers with headers makes the car finally sound as mean as it looks. I'm turning heads everywhere I go. Headers are a must if you really want to wake up your Camaro. And, just my 2-cents, but I've been extremely pleased with the LG/Borla combination.

That is what was on the car? Had no clue...sounded nice under cruise during the tune.

GB EB · 12-15-2010, 10:38 PM

I've got the same on SS A6. The only time it pops is at first start up with remote start.
Not sure why..... but it does.

mcdoogle6969 · 12-16-2010, 01:21 PM

Mine pops a lot at decel, also very raspy which is what I like.

I have LT headers on it though.

Blackshirt56 · 05-04-2011, 02:32 AM

Just installed my ATAK last week and it pops BAD on deceleration(very loud and annoying), not really on start up. I was told it's either running too rich or too lean and that a tune should help work I out along with time. BUT mine might be worse because I had my car Street and Dyno tuned with a CAI and the stock exhaust a few weeks ago (I know, bad idea since it now has to be re-dyno tuned with the exhaust! My first muscle car) luckily my friend tunes my car and this time I only have to pay the $60 dyno time.

P.S. If you stay in 6th coasting to lights it cuts down if not eliminates the popping. Or if you push the clutch in and coast into lights it cuts the popping completely.

11-29-2010, 06:43 PM	#1
Rico Flying da helicopter Drives: Black SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: HI Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	Borla ATAK I just installed my Borla ATAK catback exhaust and I love it! The sound is awesome but not too bad when cruising. The only thing is on startup and when decelerating there is popping noises like backfire. It's pretty noticeable and kind of annoying. I called Borla and they said that it should slowly go away when it breaks in more. Has anyone else had this problem before? This is my first experience with Borla, but I have never had this problem before with other exhausts. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks Oh, and I will try post video clip later this week.

11-29-2010, 08:46 PM	#4
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,486 View My Garage	Has nothing to do with Borla... decel pop is normal w/ these cars... you just hear it now. __________________

11-30-2010, 06:34 PM	#9
Soundwave Drives: Camaro SS(2)/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 451 View My Garage	I've had my ATAK for a few months now, the deceleration popping seems to have tapered off a bit compared to when I first installed it. I'm sure it has something to do with that layer of carbon that forms over time. Either that or I've just gotten used to it. __________________

12-15-2010, 10:38 PM	#11
GB EB Drives: 2014 Stingray 2LT/Z51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NAS PENSACOLA, FL Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	I've got the same on SS A6. The only time it pops is at first start up with remote start. Not sure why..... but it does. __________________ *CAMARO5 CAMARO OF THE WEEK 3/21/11* *1ST PLACE - NAVAL STATION SAN DIEGO CAR SHOW 4/17/11* *PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD - SAN DIEGO FREEDOM FESTIVAL CAR SHOW 7/4/11* *TROPHY RECIPIENT - GREATEST SHOW ON TURF 9/11/11* *1ST PLACE MODERN MUSCLE - CORONADO SPEED FESTIVAL 9/23/11* *AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - GOOD GUYS DEL MAR FALL NATIONALS 11/27/11* *1ST PLACE / '82&UP CAMARO/FIREBIRD- FORT WALTON BEACH FF SHOW 2/16/13* BUILD THREAD: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120353

05-04-2011, 02:32 AM	#13
Blackshirt56 Drives: 2017 Chevy Camaro 1LE Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 58 View My Garage	Just installed my ATAK last week and it pops BAD on deceleration(very loud and annoying), not really on start up. I was told it's either running too rich or too lean and that a tune should help work I out along with time. BUT mine might be worse because I had my car Street and Dyno tuned with a CAI and the stock exhaust a few weeks ago (I know, bad idea since it now has to be re-dyno tuned with the exhaust! My first muscle car) luckily my friend tunes my car and this time I only have to pay the $60 dyno time. P.S. If you stay in 6th coasting to lights it cuts down if not eliminates the popping. Or if you push the clutch in and coast into lights it cuts the popping completely. __________________ 2017 1SS 1LE - Nightfall Grey Metallic Texas Speed 1 7/8 Headers & 3” X-Pipe Borla ATAK Axel Back Roto Fab CAI E85 & Tune 10% tints all around

11-29-2010, 06:49 PM	#2
sfgiantsfan9 Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS and 2001 Ford F250 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tipton, CA Posts: 317	I love that popping sound! I just ordered the atak on Friday to install with my longtubes so hopefully that will even amplify the popping! Scares people.

11-29-2010, 08:42 PM	#3
W2WSS Drives: 13 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Detroit Posts: 66	i dont view it as a problem. i enjoy mine and enjoy decelerating around town

11-30-2010, 06:05 PM	#8
StevoH4 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS LS3 IOM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 15	I did the same thing... installed Borla's ATAK a few months ago and loved the sound. Right before Thanksgiving I added LG Motorsports long tube headers to complete the exhaust. You should definitely spring for headers, you'll be glad you did. It is loud, and the combination of ATAK mufflers with headers makes the car finally sound as mean as it looks. I'm turning heads everywhere I go. Headers are a must if you really want to wake up your Camaro. And, just my 2-cents, but I've been extremely pleased with the LG/Borla combination.

12-16-2010, 01:21 PM	#12
mcdoogle6969 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2008 Heritage 300C Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,911	Mine pops a lot at decel, also very raspy which is what I like. I have LT headers on it though.

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