Need Help, Borla or Stainless Works - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

DON GIOVANNI · 07-20-2009, 11:53 PM

Got ARH headers, now which mufflers? Borla S-Type or Stainless Works Straight Through Turbo Muffler? Here's a link to both:

http://www.stainlessworks.net/cart/p...roducts_id=543

http://www.borla.com/products/produc...e|%22S-Type%22

Sound Clips:

Borla (w/out headers):
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30671
(will sound a lot louder and more aggressive with my headers)

Stainless (w/ headers):
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32310

ZZcamaro · 07-20-2009, 11:54 PM

I think I would go with the Borla's. I really prefer the sound of the Borla axle-back.
I would also consider the SLP products. They are an excellent bang for the buck in the Loudmouth II or the Powerflo series.
Always happy to help!!

Jeffro19 · 07-20-2009, 11:56 PM

I would go with Borla they are known for there quality. I will be going with there axle back system.

my2010camaross · 07-20-2009, 11:59 PM

the stainless works sound s the best to me. however the guy with it in the above illustration of them, i believe has header s on his.

DON GIOVANNI · 07-21-2009, 12:10 AM

He does have headers so the sound clips aren't a direct for comparison. I want an aggressive tone similar to Corsa, and Stainless sounds close to it.

jpsuperman81 · 07-21-2009, 12:33 AM

Borla or corsa was only two I considered, they are hands down top two quality companies. I picked borla because the sound is a little louder and basically they were first to offer axleback, catback would be a waste since I am Also using the the ARH system.

10aSSee D · 07-27-2009, 09:18 PM

Both systems sound good but Stainless Works to me sounds incredible! I am ordering mine this week and I can't wait.

Ltdodge · 07-27-2009, 09:38 PM

they both sound nice...but i prefer the Borla because I love the sound and the 4.5" tips....

10aSSee D · 07-28-2009, 11:14 AM

Ya really depends on the sound your looking for. Deep and throaty get borla raspy and very agressive Stainless. You have to ask yourself do you want to be a bear or a grizzly!

Chevyrocker · 07-28-2009, 11:16 AM

I think the deeper, throaty sound of the Borla suits the Camaro better than the rasp. JMHO.

Edrock · 07-28-2009, 12:32 PM

Check out Doug Thorley Catback in the exhaust clip thread. They make their own mufflers and the system sounds pretty sweet. On top of that, they are running group special that is 1/3 the price of those you are considering. No, I don't work or represent them...just trying to be helpful. Good luck.

jrpxxii · 07-28-2009, 12:36 PM

I just ordered the Kooks full system complete that comes with the headers all the way back through mufflers for $2040 shipped to my door with the exact specs of the ARH and they sound awesome. I don't think you can beat the price with the performance that Kooks produces. I love the ARH but I got a whole system for about the same price and results.

*radz28* · 07-28-2009, 12:38 PM

I lean towards Borla because I've had two CBs on my last two Z28s and loved it. No drone. They were adjustable, but that was more due to the car design. I have a pair on my dad's '02 K1500 with some shorty headers and they drone a little, but I have the true dual exhaust exit just in front of the rear tire. No drone in my Z28s though - even with LTs.

drtwo · 07-28-2009, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DON GIOVANNI

Got ARH headers, now which mufflers? Borla S-Type or Stainless Works Straight Through Turbo Muffler? Here's a link to both:

http://www.borla.com/products/produc...e|%22S-Type%22

Sound Clips:

Borla (w/out headers):
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30671
(will sound a lot louder and more aggressive with my headers)

So would you simply buy two of the borla "mufflers" shown in the link and replace the stock?

07-20-2009, 11:53 PM	#1
DON GIOVANNI Drives: BLACK/BLACK 2SS RS GFX Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY Posts: 61	Need Help, Borla or Stainless Works Got ARH headers, now which mufflers? Borla S-Type or Stainless Works Straight Through Turbo Muffler? Here's a link to both: http://www.stainlessworks.net/cart/p...roducts_id=543 http://www.borla.com/products/produc...e\|%22S-Type%22 Sound Clips: Borla (w/out headers): http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30671 (will sound a lot louder and more aggressive with my headers) Stainless (w/ headers): http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32310

07-20-2009, 11:56 PM	#3
Jeffro19 Drives: 2018 ZL1 6M, Silverado High Country Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,101	I would go with Borla they are known for there quality. I will be going with there axle back system. __________________ Previous Camaro's - 2002 Z28 6 spd manual, T tops, Sebring Silver - 2010 2SS 6 spd manual, Cyber Gray Metallic Current Vehicles - 2018 ZL1 Red Hot 6 spd manual, Carbon Hood, Sunroof 2019 Silverado High Country, Daily Driver

07-27-2009, 09:18 PM	#7
10aSSee D Drives: Silver 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,562	Both systems sound good but Stainless Works to me sounds incredible! I am ordering mine this week and I can't wait. __________________ MODS: ADM built 417, 2.9L Whipple with 3.250 pulley, ADM ported and polished LSA heads,ADM stage3 cam,ADM LSA belt drive system,ADM CAI race scoop, ADM dual fuel pumps, ID 850's, BMR full suspension, Gforce 9 inch kit with 3.5 inch driveshaft, Street Slayer twin carbon clutch, Lingenfelter oil seperator. Tuned by built by ADM Performance, 763rwhp,705rwtq

07-27-2009, 09:38 PM	#8
Ltdodge Drives: 2008 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oviedo, Florida Posts: 891	they both sound nice...but i prefer the Borla because I love the sound and the 4.5" tips.... __________________

07-28-2009, 11:14 AM	#9
10aSSee D Drives: Silver 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,562	Ya really depends on the sound your looking for. Deep and throaty get borla raspy and very agressive Stainless. You have to ask yourself do you want to be a bear or a grizzly! __________________ MODS: ADM built 417, 2.9L Whipple with 3.250 pulley, ADM ported and polished LSA heads,ADM stage3 cam,ADM LSA belt drive system,ADM CAI race scoop, ADM dual fuel pumps, ID 850's, BMR full suspension, Gforce 9 inch kit with 3.5 inch driveshaft, Street Slayer twin carbon clutch, Lingenfelter oil seperator. Tuned by built by ADM Performance, 763rwhp,705rwtq

07-20-2009, 11:54 PM	#2
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,699	I think I would go with the Borla's. I really prefer the sound of the Borla axle-back. I would also consider the SLP products. They are an excellent bang for the buck in the Loudmouth II or the Powerflo series. Always happy to help!!

07-20-2009, 11:59 PM	#4
my2010camaross ss Drives: all black ss Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: texas Posts: 331	the stainless works sound s the best to me. however the guy with it in the above illustration of them, i believe has header s on his.

07-21-2009, 12:10 AM	#5
DON GIOVANNI Drives: BLACK/BLACK 2SS RS GFX Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY Posts: 61	He does have headers so the sound clips aren't a direct for comparison. I want an aggressive tone similar to Corsa, and Stainless sounds close to it.

07-21-2009, 12:33 AM	#6
jpsuperman81 Yep I'm back! Drives: 2017 Krypton Green 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,565 View My Garage	Borla or corsa was only two I considered, they are hands down top two quality companies. I picked borla because the sound is a little louder and basically they were first to offer axleback, catback would be a waste since I am Also using the the ARH system.

07-28-2009, 11:16 AM	#10
Chevyrocker Weekend Rockstar Drives: Depends on the day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,442	I think the deeper, throaty sound of the Borla suits the Camaro better than the rasp. JMHO.

07-28-2009, 12:32 PM	#11
Edrock Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jamestown, NC Posts: 964 View My Garage	Check out Doug Thorley Catback in the exhaust clip thread. They make their own mufflers and the system sounds pretty sweet. On top of that, they are running group special that is 1/3 the price of those you are considering. No, I don't work or represent them...just trying to be helpful. Good luck. __________________ DT Shorties, Solo hi-flow Cats, X-pipe, resonator delete, Flowmaster Super-44s, VMAX TB, Stronger MAF, C.A.I. Intake with race scoop, and JRE Tune! WOT is my happy place!!

07-28-2009, 12:36 PM	#12
jrpxxii Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 427ci Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 3,355	I just ordered the Kooks full system complete that comes with the headers all the way back through mufflers for $2040 shipped to my door with the exact specs of the ARH and they sound awesome. I don't think you can beat the price with the performance that Kooks produces. I love the ARH but I got a whole system for about the same price and results.

07-28-2009, 12:38 PM	#13
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,788 View My Garage	I lean towards Borla because I've had two CBs on my last two Z28s and loved it. No drone. They were adjustable, but that was more due to the car design. I have a pair on my dad's '02 K1500 with some shorty headers and they drone a little, but I have the true dual exhaust exit just in front of the rear tire. No drone in my Z28s though - even with LTs. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

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