One More Exhaust Question- catbacks

[jhmurphy]

Originally Posted by nessa131

ok- so I am like 2-3 weeks out from getting my car and I can't wait-- I finally talked my husband into letting me get catbacks instead of just mufflers and an x-pipe! YEAH go me!!!!!

But here is my delima- I LOVE the borla s type cat backs- sound, looks, and all. My hubby on the other hand does not like the brand. So I m stuck. I need your help---

I want the true american muscle car sound--- nice low rumble that will really growl when I punch my 2SS!!! and will just sound mean!!!! But --- here's the kicker----- I don't want drone and don't want popping-- and I hate hate hate raspy sounding exhausts.

so far I like Borla s type catbacks and then magnaflow 2.5" competition series and one type of flowmaster.

Getting extra horsepower and torque would be awesome-- and if I do cat backs--- do you still have to have an Xpipe or is that included in the system? Do you think that you could get an axle back system with an x pipe and it sound like I want?


Sorry for all the questions! and Thanks for the help!!!!!

If A6 you will have some drone from the s type Borla (I have S type Borla and an A6) I had the AFM tuned out no more drone and it sounds awsome. Nice low rumble and really comes alive when you want it to. Not sure how much drone with the M6. Someone else will need to chime in.

Also so you have GFX if so be sure to mention that when you order from whom every you order from. I had to have some custom work done to the borlas to make them fit properly not much work only cost me $40 to get the cuts needed to fit them in.

Good luck with which ever you choose.

[JoshJ81]

Originally Posted by nessa131

ok- so I am like 2-3 weeks out from getting my car and I can't wait-- I finally talked my husband into letting me get catbacks instead of just mufflers and an x-pipe! YEAH go me!!!!!

But here is my delima- I LOVE the borla s type cat backs- sound, looks, and all. My hubby on the other hand does not like the brand. So I m stuck. I need your help---

I want the true american muscle car sound--- nice low rumble that will really growl when I punch my 2SS!!! and will just sound mean!!!! But --- here's the kicker----- I don't want drone and don't want popping-- and I hate hate hate raspy sounding exhausts.

so far I like Borla s type catbacks and then magnaflow 2.5" competition series and one type of flowmaster.

Getting extra horsepower and torque would be awesome-- and if I do cat backs--- do you still have to have an Xpipe or is that included in the system? Do you think that you could get an axle back system with an x pipe and it sound like I want?


Sorry for all the questions! and Thanks for the help!!!!!

Hi Nessa

I think your forgetting something (or maybe I missed it), are you getting a LS3 or L99 Camaro? If you are get an LS3 M6 trans then yes get an upgrade in muffler it will sound awesome! If your getting a L99 with A6 (automatic) then you will want to make sure what your getting yourself into. I just removed my MBRP (3" with Xpipe and dual cans) because of the AFM changes on my L99 A6. It was annoying. AFM is when the engine kicks down to 4 cylinders. I'm not sure if you've ever heard what a rice rocket sounds like, but it's annoying its on. Heavy buzzing sounds and can be mind numbing. Not to menition you'll hear it offer. Now when the car is in V8 mode, the sound is absolutly beautiful!!!!!! But this car kicks down to 4 cyc. alot and just takes away from the real reason I wanted an upgrade. I'm more happy with my stock installed again than with the upgrade.

Again, if your getting the LS3 then go for what ever you want without worrying.