05-18-2013, 07:28 AM | #1 |
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Borla S-Type vs. Corsa with headers (V8)
Hey guys,
I realize that exhaust questions have probably been discussed to death, but I'd like your opinions. I just recently installed LT headers and high-flow cats and (now) have the Borla S-type axle-back. I just traded out the Atak axle-back because it was a bit too much under WOT, with headers. I also have a Jannetty tuner and the AFM has been turned off. The S-type sounds sweet (mean) but there is some drone while cruising (UGH!!!!). I can probably live with it, but I wanted to see what you thought of this set up vs the Corsa cat-back system? I know that Corsa is more expensive and claims "NO" drone, but what about the sound difference. Thoughts. |
05-18-2013, 07:35 AM | #2 |
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Corsa would be a bit louder, and IMO sound better. There isn't any drone with the Corsa either. Another option is the Stainless Works Retro Chambered catback. It's a bit cheaper than the Corsa and sounds just as good.
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05-18-2013, 07:36 AM | #3 |
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If you didn't like the Atak then you won't like Corsa. These two systems sound almost identical.
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05-18-2013, 08:11 AM | #4 |
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05-18-2013, 08:43 AM | #5 |
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I have long tubes, no cats and the l99 version of the Corsacat back and it's loud at WOT, sounds good though. And yea. ZERO drone.
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05-18-2013, 09:09 AM | #6 |
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05-18-2013, 09:30 AM | #7 |
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Hey, i couldnt wait to find a used one so i said screw it and ordered a new axle back borla Atak from summit and put it on last night....sounds great... loud as hell at WOT but quieter than i thought it would be just cruising so im happy with that...... anyway..... i have my Borla touring axle back if interested..... they sound great, there is NO drone with these on my car imho, and i am Jannetty cammed/tunned, headers,hi-flows,cai,etc etc
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05-18-2013, 09:36 AM | #8 |
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I have the S-Type with LTs/cats and loved the sound - then it only got sweeter when I added the cam.
That being said - I've heard plenty w/the Corsa in person… personally, not my preference. It may not drone, but the sound on the outside is what I'd describe as slightly higher pitched or raspy compared w/the S-type. It doesn't have that deep rumble that the S-type does. I know a lot of people like it, but it's just not my preference. If you're coming from an S-Type, I'd urge you to hear it in person first because you may not like it - really depends on your preference and how much you can tolerate what I'd only call mild drone w/the S-type. |
05-18-2013, 11:36 AM | #9 |
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Thanks guys! I really appreciate your advice. That's the great thing about this forum. The Atak was awesome without headers, but too loud/raspy for me, personally with headers. I really like the deep rumble of the S-type and I think I'll try and deal with a little drone and see how I feel. It does sound like the Corsa, although drone-free, is a little more raspy as well. Not really my preference either. I would've stayed with the Atak if that is the case. It didn't drone either.
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05-18-2013, 12:23 PM | #10 |
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Or you could add some J pipes and eliminate the drone.
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05-18-2013, 12:27 PM | #11 |
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Yeah, I thought about that too. Do they change the sound of the car at all? Do they really work? I understand that you can "tune" them to some degree but I'm skeptical, to be honest. Open to suggestions.
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