Borla S-type vs. Magnaflow 3" Catback - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

JWoj3540 · 05-29-2013, 08:33 PM

Sooooo I'm a mess

I've been set on the Magnaflow 16483, but am rethinking it and am beginning to really like the Borla S-type catback as the 16483 seems a little too muffled at idle. Been watching lots of videos, but need people's opinions as to what I can expect out of the difference and type of sound from each…I'm going for a quality low-tone. Keep in mind this will be combined with 1 ⅞" LT's and hi-flow cats.

mikeyg36 · 05-29-2013, 08:39 PM

Stainless Works Retro Chambered (SS not ZL1 since the Zl1 has had fitment issues)

JWoj3540 · 05-30-2013, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeyg36

Stainless Works Retro Chambered (SS not ZL1 since the Zl1 has had fitment issues)

I will check that out, thanks.

BAWLZ SS · 05-30-2013, 11:26 AM

I think that the Borla S-Type sounds plain bad azz with headers. Nice and deep but not too loud. That would be the winner for me if was gonna do it again.

Apex Motorsports · 05-30-2013, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeyg36

Stainless Works Retro Chambered (SS not ZL1 since the Zl1 has had fitment issues)

Blk-Ice · 05-30-2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BAWLZ SS

I think that the Borla S-Type sounds plain bad azz with headers. Nice and deep but not too loud. That would be the winner for me if was gonna do it again.

+1

Thats the setup that i have.

JWoj3540 · 05-30-2013, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Oh great, now I have another legitimate catback to consider, haha, but seriously...that vid may have just sold me...any drone with the SW retro chambered?

mikeyg36 · 05-30-2013, 11:49 AM

No drone!

Apex Motorsports · 05-30-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JWoj3540

Oh great, now I have another legitimate catback to consider, haha, but seriously...that vid may have just sold me...any drone with the SW retro chambered?

Stainless Works Retro Chambered cat back has zero drone.

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

I have the entire SW's system and LOVE IT. NO DRONE at ALL

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Originally Posted by SS 376

I have the S-Turbo catback. That is their most aggro system. No drone, NONE. Pure music. Many, many compliments. IMO it has all the other popular systems (Borla, Corsa and whatnot) beat hands down.

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Originally Posted by 2SScamaro2010

Im pretty happy with my Stainless Works retro chambered. I have never experienced any drone with it and it sounds awesome.

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Originally Posted by C5RaCefReaK

The system sound is awesome and has no drone. I couldn't be happier. The power difference is great. Do not regret this at all.

caverman · 05-30-2013, 11:56 AM

I'll say that I've heard the Borla-S with headers side by side with my Magnaflow with headers and I thought the sounded really, really close to the same. I would give the win to Borla being ever so slightly louder but I don't think you would notice unless they were side by side.

From what I remember though, Borla is a bit more expensive. So, in that respect I would go Maganaflow.

sub zero · 05-30-2013, 02:23 PM

borla , magnaflow , flowmaster , MPRP all of them gives deep tone , if u didn't like the deep go for corsa ..
but don't change ur magna untel u install the headers , i'm sure u gonna love the sound combo..

some catback good without headers like corsa LS3 because it's too load and some must be with headers like magnaflow

05-29-2013, 08:33 PM	#1
JWoj3540 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 696	Borla S-type vs. Magnaflow 3" Catback Sooooo I'm a mess I've been set on the Magnaflow 16483, but am rethinking it and am beginning to really like the Borla S-type catback as the 16483 seems a little too muffled at idle. Been watching lots of videos, but need people's opinions as to what I can expect out of the difference and type of sound from each…I'm going for a quality low-tone. Keep in mind this will be combined with 1 ⅞" LT's and hi-flow cats.

05-30-2013, 11:26 AM	#4
BAWLZ SS Drives: '10 Camaro LS3 2SS/RS, 1968 Nova Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: California Posts: 972	I think that the Borla S-Type sounds plain bad azz with headers. Nice and deep but not too loud. That would be the winner for me if was gonna do it again. __________________ Performance- Kooks Headers w/HF cats, ZL1 Corsa exhaust, VMax, CAI Inc. CAI, MGW shifter, RX CC Suspension - KW V3 Coilovers/ Full PFADT & BMR suspension Appearance - ZL1 Fascia/Sides/ Diffuser, AAC Afterburners, RK Sport 3pc Spoiler, SLP Black out Kit

05-30-2013, 11:56 AM	#10
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	I'll say that I've heard the Borla-S with headers side by side with my Magnaflow with headers and I thought the sounded really, really close to the same. I would give the win to Borla being ever so slightly louder but I don't think you would notice unless they were side by side. From what I remember though, Borla is a bit more expensive. So, in that respect I would go Maganaflow. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

05-30-2013, 02:23 PM	#11
sub zero Drives: RED@2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UAE Posts: 1,372	borla , magnaflow , flowmaster , MPRP all of them gives deep tone , if u didn't like the deep go for corsa .. but don't change ur magna untel u install the headers , i'm sure u gonna love the sound combo.. some catback good without headers like corsa LS3 because it's too load and some must be with headers like magnaflow __________________

05-29-2013, 08:39 PM	#2
mikeyg36 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 6,731	Stainless Works Retro Chambered (SS not ZL1 since the Zl1 has had fitment issues)

05-30-2013, 11:49 AM	#8
mikeyg36 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 6,731	No drone!