Borla Catback ATAK Vs S-type - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

aalsalem · 04-09-2013, 01:54 PM

Ok guys, need your help. Im in the market for a new exhaust system, and im tossed between Borla Catback ATAK and S-type. Is there really that much of a difference in the sound? I drive my car every day to work and back, don’t want it too load like a drag car but would like a good deep sound to it,that when I step on it you hear.

Ps: my SS is a convertible, in other words would the ATAK be too loud?
Please help!!!!!

mikester0612 · 04-09-2013, 02:37 PM

Depends on if you currently have headers right now or plan on getting headers in the future. Borla ATAK, as said by many people on here, sounds pretty perfect without headers (good amount of loud). On the other hand, Borla ATAK with headers is really loud in my opinion. I have heard it in person. To me, I like loud so its not a big issue. Many people say that the S-Type fits them better. Loud when they want it but soft when cruising. It all depends on if you are going to get headers or not.

kmm1412 · 04-09-2013, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mikester0612

Depends on if you currently have headers right now or plan on getting headers in the future. Borla ATAK, as said by many people on here, sounds pretty perfect without headers (good amount of loud). On the other hand, Borla ATAK with headers is really loud in my opinion. I have heard it in person. To me, I like loud so its not a big issue. Many people say that the S-Type fits them better. Loud when they want it but soft when cruising. It all depends on if you are going to get headers or not.

I got the S-Type because I have headers and it cruises nice and sounds great at WOT. That is just my personal taste and opinion.

aalsalem · 04-09-2013, 03:09 PM

Stock manifold right now, do you think the ATAK would be too annoying for an everyday car, and would there be any power difference?

TJeezey · 04-09-2013, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by aalsalem

Stock manifold right now, do you think the ATAK would be too annoying for an everyday car, and would there be any power difference?

I have ARH LT's and the ATAK. It's only really loud on WOT and to be honest it sounds like how a muscle car should sound like. I love it and would not have it any other way.

snizzle · 04-09-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by aalsalem

Stock manifold right now, do you think the ATAK would be too annoying for an everyday car, and would there be any power difference?

No. Drone is minimal. Sound is an aggressive deep growl that turns into beast mode at WOT. Very livable setup. Any additional speed is gained from decreasing the weight over stock mufflers and perhaps the conversion to x-pipe (catback).

aalsalem · 04-09-2013, 03:28 PM

Sounds like ATAK will be it, thanks guys will let you know when there on.

mrvenicess · 04-09-2013, 03:51 PM

ATAK was too raspy for me. I love my S type. I have headers and cam etc now but I have had the S type on since the day I picked my car up from the dealer. Once I installed Solo J pipes I have been able to take two 3000 mile round trips to Toronto and back with no droning. In my opinion the ATAK would wear on me as I drive my car every day. 83,000 miles so far.

snizzle · 04-10-2013, 07:39 AM

Listen for yourself. Closest to hearing them all live you're going to get.

RolltideSS · 04-10-2013, 10:59 AM

Hey - I have a vert SS as well. I went with the stype and love the tone, a real deep pitch at startup and I'm doing headers. Just as a heads up, when the top is up it can get loud in the car bc there is only cloth separating the truck from the rest of the interior. It's just something I didn't think about before - if it is loud in the coupe, it's louder in the convertible.

BlackSSLS3 · 04-10-2013, 12:47 PM

I have the Borla ATAK axle-back with 21 CMC headers, high flow cats, x-pipe in unison with my heads and cam package. My SS sounds pretty mean compared to when I used to have the MBRP cat-back with just an intake. The SS definitely sounds more muscular and WOT throttle is excitingly unreal to me. People compliment its sound but a couple of my friends say the sound is too much inside the cabin. I drive a hardtop. Personally, I enjoy the sound and the drone is not bad during cruising. I will try to post a vid this week. Oklahoma weatherr has not been forgiving lately.

aalsalem · 04-10-2013, 01:30 PM

One other question is the S-type or the ATAK going to pass the legal dB limit in Texas? anyone know as am new in texas

RolltideSS · 04-10-2013, 02:03 PM

It is my understanding that texas has no set limit at this point.

aalsalem · 04-10-2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RolltideSS

Hey - I have a vert SS as well. I went with the stype and love the tone, a real deep pitch at startup and I'm doing headers. Just as a heads up, when the top is up it can get loud in the car bc there is only cloth separating the truck from the rest of the interior. It's just something I didn't think about before - if it is loud in the coupe, it's louder in the convertible.

Do you have any videos while driving with the top up?

04-09-2013, 01:54 PM	#1
aalsalem Drives: 2011 Chev Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 13	Borla Catback ATAK Vs S-type Ok guys, need your help. Im in the market for a new exhaust system, and im tossed between Borla Catback ATAK and S-type. Is there really that much of a difference in the sound? I drive my car every day to work and back, don’t want it too load like a drag car but would like a good deep sound to it,that when I step on it you hear. Ps: my SS is a convertible, in other words would the ATAK be too loud? Please help!!!!!

04-09-2013, 02:37 PM	#2
mikester0612 Camaro 5 Muscle Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 703 View My Garage	Depends on if you currently have headers right now or plan on getting headers in the future. Borla ATAK, as said by many people on here, sounds pretty perfect without headers (good amount of loud). On the other hand, Borla ATAK with headers is really loud in my opinion. I have heard it in person. To me, I like loud so its not a big issue. Many people say that the S-Type fits them better. Loud when they want it but soft when cruising. It all depends on if you are going to get headers or not. __________________ TSW Donington 22" Matte Black / Corsa Cat-Back Exhaust / Kooks Signature Stepped Headers 1 3/4" - 1 7/8" / High Flow Cats / Custom Tune / CAI Cold Air Intake / BMR 1" Lowering Springs / VMax Ported Throttle Body / Heritage Grill / Havoc Rear Diffuser

04-10-2013, 12:47 PM	#11
BlackSSLS3 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Black LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 3	Cammed w/ Borla ATAK I have the Borla ATAK axle-back with 21 CMC headers, high flow cats, x-pipe in unison with my heads and cam package. My SS sounds pretty mean compared to when I used to have the MBRP cat-back with just an intake. The SS definitely sounds more muscular and WOT throttle is excitingly unreal to me. People compliment its sound but a couple of my friends say the sound is too much inside the cabin. I drive a hardtop. Personally, I enjoy the sound and the drone is not bad during cruising. I will try to post a vid this week. Oklahoma weatherr has not been forgiving lately. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS M6, Black on Black, looks stock but listen to the rumble! Heads, 227/239 Comp Cam, Headers and X-Pipe, Borla ATAK Axleback Exhaust, Airaid CAI, Ported and Polished Throttle Body, Dyno tuned. Beautiful work by 21CMC. 473 RWHP, 430 RWTQ.

04-09-2013, 03:09 PM	#4
aalsalem Drives: 2011 Chev Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 13	Stock manifold right now, do you think the ATAK would be too annoying for an everyday car, and would there be any power difference?

04-09-2013, 03:28 PM	#7
aalsalem Drives: 2011 Chev Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 13	Sounds like ATAK will be it, thanks guys will let you know when there on.

04-09-2013, 03:51 PM	#8
mrvenicess Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 auto Join Date: May 2010 Location: Venice Fl Posts: 1,443 View My Garage	ATAK was too raspy for me. I love my S type. I have headers and cam etc now but I have had the S type on since the day I picked my car up from the dealer. Once I installed Solo J pipes I have been able to take two 3000 mile round trips to Toronto and back with no droning. In my opinion the ATAK would wear on me as I drive my car every day. 83,000 miles so far.

04-10-2013, 10:59 AM	#10
RolltideSS Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,069 View My Garage	Hey - I have a vert SS as well. I went with the stype and love the tone, a real deep pitch at startup and I'm doing headers. Just as a heads up, when the top is up it can get loud in the car bc there is only cloth separating the truck from the rest of the interior. It's just something I didn't think about before - if it is loud in the coupe, it's louder in the convertible.

04-10-2013, 01:30 PM	#12
aalsalem Drives: 2011 Chev Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 13	One other question is the S-type or the ATAK going to pass the legal dB limit in Texas? anyone know as am new in texas

04-10-2013, 02:03 PM	#13
RolltideSS Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,069 View My Garage	It is my understanding that texas has no set limit at this point.