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Old 08-31-2012, 06:09 PM   #1
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Looking for the best setup

I have recently installed long tube headers with high flow cats and I already had a Borla Atak cat back exhaust. This setup is incredibly loud, in a bad way. Please, give your opinions and personal experience on the best setup.
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Old 08-31-2012, 06:39 PM   #2
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I have recently installed long tube headers with high flow cats and I already had a Borla Atak cat back exhaust. This setup is incredibly loud, in a bad way. Please, give your opinions and personal experience on the best setup.
personally, the atak is better for retaining the stock manifolds and cats.

a quieter version like the s type or touring can tone down the long tubes better.
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Old 08-31-2012, 06:58 PM   #3
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personally, the atak is better for retaining the stock manifolds and cats.

a quieter version like the s type or touring can tone down the long tubes better.
This is a completely subjective subject but generally what Higgs said it correct. The Borla Touring sounds pretty good with headers if you are looking for something more mild at normal operating RPM but that opens up when you jump on the throttle.
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Old 08-31-2012, 07:50 PM   #4
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This is a completely subjective subject but generally what Higgs said it correct. The Borla Touring sounds pretty good with headers if you are looking for something more mild at normal operating RPM but that opens up when you jump on the throttle.
When I am at lower RPM the sound is quite nice but when I jump on the throttle, it is VERY VERY loud.
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Old 08-31-2012, 09:23 PM   #5
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This is a completely subjective subject but generally what Higgs said it correct. The Borla Touring sounds pretty good with headers if you are looking for something more mild at normal operating RPM but that opens up when you jump on the throttle.
The Touring with headers is a great mild setup. Loud when you want it to be. Mild and deep at idle.
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Old 09-01-2012, 07:01 AM   #6
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What do you think about long tube headers + flowmaster american thunder kit (PN 817495)?
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Old 09-01-2012, 09:48 AM   #7
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Appears you got the Dynatech headers to fit.....how much pounding?
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Old 09-01-2012, 09:56 AM   #8
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When I am at lower RPM the sound is quite nice but when I jump on the throttle, it is VERY VERY loud.
That's the best set up right there bud!!!!!

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Old 09-01-2012, 10:02 AM   #9
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What do you think about long tube headers + flowmaster american thunder kit (PN 817495)?
That's what I got and you might not like it if you say it's too loud. I like my set up, loud n proud.
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Old 09-01-2012, 10:13 AM   #10
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I don't know if any exhaust is really gonna keep it quiet when you have LTs. The Solo is nice because it's quiet at cruise, with a bit of low rumble, but when you get on it or go WOT, it sounds like NASCAR.
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Old 09-01-2012, 11:19 AM   #11
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Appears you got the Dynatech headers to fit.....how much pounding?
I had to make a dimple on the pipe that was hitting the steering shaft. That was the only way I got the headers to fit.
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Old 09-01-2012, 11:37 AM   #12
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I've got ARH Lt's and Xpipe, and Borla ATAK. I think it sounds good. Can't wait to hear it with the cam . It's just a personal preference. I would said Borla S type would be what you are looking for. But for me, I LOVE IT LOUD!
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