10-17-2009, 01:38 AM | #1 |
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Borla vs. Magnaflow cat back exhaust systems
I am doing my homework on exhaust systems for my LS3. I would like to know if anyone has any preferences between the Magnaflow Comp and the Borla catback systems regarding sound quality and performance. I am also considering going with a set of JBA shorty headers as part of the installation. Any feedback would be appreciated.
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10-17-2009, 02:06 AM | #2 |
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I went with the SOLO MACH X Cat Back. The Mach X Resonator is superb, and at $750 shipped to your door, you cannot go wrong.
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10-17-2009, 09:55 AM | #4 |
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Borlas prolly gna sound better but the magnaflow comp series is gna be alot louder
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10-17-2009, 10:47 AM | #5 |
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Borla is made with T-304 Stainless while Magna is made with T-409
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10-17-2009, 11:00 AM | #6 |
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The Borla will be a bit louder and more agressive sounding than the magnaflow kit. Both kits are great in craftsman ship. Also check out Borla's headers that they make for the 2010 Camaro.
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10-17-2009, 11:17 AM | #7 |
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Are you talking about the Borla S vs the Magnaflow Comp? I was under the impression the Magnaflow would be louder since it has no mufflers
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10-17-2009, 12:08 PM | #8 |
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Sorry I thaught you guys were talking about the magnaflow catback vs the borla S type.
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10-17-2009, 01:30 PM | #9 |
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I now have the Magnaflow on my car. It is indeed quite but deep. I have borla on my '02 Z06 it is louder indeed. Preference going to the magnaflow because the deepness.
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10-17-2009, 01:40 PM | #10 |
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if you go with borla, you have to get the long tube headers they make also. IT SOUNDS BAD ASS!!!!!they work perfectly together.remember borla catback is only 2 1/2" pipe for the catback. so the headers work perfect with it. if you do a header with a 3" collector, you will need to do some modifications to fit with the 2 1/2" borla catback. i have it on mine and i love the sound.
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10-17-2009, 01:42 PM | #11 |
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oh yeah one more thing.....videos do NOT do these exhaust system justice. i dont know why people post videos. you get no real sense of how it actually is.
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10-17-2009, 02:39 PM | #12 |
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I have the Borla Stinger on my car, and it sounds about perfect IMO.
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10-17-2009, 05:46 PM | #13 |
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The slightly lower grade stainless is still a 15 year stainless. So dollar for dollar the cheaper stainless should carry a cheaper price!
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10-18-2009, 01:17 AM | #14 |
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409 has more iron in it..so it will develop surface rust, but not rust through. 304 stainless won't rust..but it also will change to like a bronze color.
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