Borla exhaust sounds...not muscley

jrs580 · 02-16-2017, 08:04 PM

I think I'm just stuck on an idea, but I have the borla s type on my ss and it sounds almost ricey to me compared to the older ls1 engines. Do you think that's the exhaust or the nature of the lt1?

https://youtu.be/X6H1QdcPphg

jrs580 · 02-16-2017, 08:18 PM

And.......if I wanted to try flowmasters, do you think anyone would buy the used borlas??

1le32907 · 02-16-2017, 09:03 PM

Have you thought about the borla atak

Richard0nee · 02-16-2017, 09:07 PM

It won't sound deeper just louder like Corsa's. If you want a deep muscle sound Flowmaster's sounds beastly.

marknagy13 · 02-16-2017, 09:54 PM

I think its partly the Cats. I have the MBRP which is basically straight pipe and it sounds like a muscle car but its still not rumbly like I'd want it. Headers may be your best bet.

sslur56 · 02-16-2017, 09:59 PM

To get the sound you are looking for, you will likely be encounter with Drone at cruising speed. I had SW, and switched to Borla for that very reason. Did you install the Borla X-pipe catback system or just the axle back?

V8SS · 02-16-2017, 10:36 PM

just an axel-back will only get you a certain sound, adding catback,headers, and then each combo can give you different sounds and sound is subjective. In the end, an LS1 won't sound like a LT1 and vice versa no matter which exhaust comb you use on either. Listening to certain exhaust setups on other peoples LT1's in person is going to help you most.

Juliannnt · 02-16-2017, 10:44 PM

Stainless Works have the deepest tone i think

thescout6 · 02-16-2017, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrs580

And.......if I wanted to try flowmasters, do you think anyone would buy the used borlas??

I sure as hell would if they are NPP

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Dubchitts · 02-17-2017, 01:28 AM

Try a muffler delete. It's free to try once you pull the bolas off!

Megahurtz · 02-17-2017, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrs580

I think I'm just stuck on an idea, but I have the borla s type on my ss and it sounds almost ricey to me compared to the older ls1 engines. Do you think that's the exhaust or the nature of the lt1?

https://youtu.be/X6H1QdcPphg

That high pitched sound is due to the X pipe. LS1. LS6. LS7. LS7, LT1, LT4 all sound nearly identical with the same exhaust. I have the Borla S-Type and X pipe and it sounds mean and deep at low RPMs. It is very loud at full throttle and does get a little exotic sounding. I think it sounds wonderful.

If you want an old school muscle car sound (dated IMO) then you should look for an H pipe and a flowmaster setup. You will lose a bit of power though, but probably not enough to notice.

shags · 02-17-2017, 08:50 AM

muffler and secondary cat delete !

shags · 02-17-2017, 08:51 AM

rev in a parking garage haha

Fraxum · 02-17-2017, 08:57 AM

I can tell you LTs/cats make the sound high pitched. I have not heard any LT1 with a deep rumble. High compression I think.

A truck like H-pipe as mentioned may help, but a couple less HP.

02-16-2017, 08:04 PM	#1
jrs580 Drives: 2016 2ss Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Posts: 320	Borla exhaust sounds...not muscley I think I'm just stuck on an idea, but I have the borla s type on my ss and it sounds almost ricey to me compared to the older ls1 engines. Do you think that's the exhaust or the nature of the lt1? https://youtu.be/X6H1QdcPphg __________________ 2016 Black Camaro 2SS A8 Red interior Modifications:Red powder coated Whipple LT1 blower, Aeroforce interceptor w/vent pod, FI Interchiller, Roto-Fab breather, ARH full length headers with high flow cats, JRE AFM modules, Borla S type NPP exhaust, Mishimoto catch can, JMS fuel pump voltage booster,MRR 017 1LE replica rims, 285/35zr20 Goodyear Eagle F1 G:2 front, Toyo r888r 325/30/zr20 back, Phastek blackout kit for the reflectors, GM dark tail lamps, Blendmount radar detector mount with Escort Redline hardwired in.

02-16-2017, 08:18 PM	#2
jrs580 Drives: 2016 2ss Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Posts: 320	And.......if I wanted to try flowmasters, do you think anyone would buy the used borlas?? __________________ 2016 Black Camaro 2SS A8 Red interior Modifications:Red powder coated Whipple LT1 blower, Aeroforce interceptor w/vent pod, FI Interchiller, Roto-Fab breather, ARH full length headers with high flow cats, JRE AFM modules, Borla S type NPP exhaust, Mishimoto catch can, JMS fuel pump voltage booster,MRR 017 1LE replica rims, 285/35zr20 Goodyear Eagle F1 G:2 front, Toyo r888r 325/30/zr20 back, Phastek blackout kit for the reflectors, GM dark tail lamps, Blendmount radar detector mount with Escort Redline hardwired in.

02-16-2017, 09:07 PM	#4
Richard0nee Drives: 2016 SS M6, NPP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 1,957	It won't sound deeper just louder like Corsa's. If you want a deep muscle sound Flowmaster's sounds beastly. Last edited by Richard0nee; 02-16-2017 at 10:03 PM.

02-17-2017, 08:57 AM	#14
Fraxum Drives: a M6 LT1 ordered From Becky!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,520	I can tell you LTs/cats make the sound high pitched. I have not heard any LT1 with a deep rumble. High compression I think. A truck like H-pipe as mentioned may help, but a couple less HP. __________________ "Democracy Dies in Darkness" My LT1 Keeper ..... ..... My Car Blog CarPlayList, a free App to build USB and Android Music drives.

02-16-2017, 09:03 PM	#3
1le32907 Drives: Summit white 1le ss Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Palm Bay, fl Posts: 574	Have you thought about the borla atak

02-16-2017, 09:54 PM	#5
marknagy13 Markoon13 Drives: Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 853	I think its partly the Cats. I have the MBRP which is basically straight pipe and it sounds like a muscle car but its still not rumbly like I'd want it. Headers may be your best bet.

02-16-2017, 09:59 PM	#6
sslur56 Drives: 2019 2SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 11 View My Garage	To get the sound you are looking for, you will likely be encounter with Drone at cruising speed. I had SW, and switched to Borla for that very reason. Did you install the Borla X-pipe catback system or just the axle back?

02-16-2017, 10:36 PM	#7
V8SS Drives: 2017 M6 NFG Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 214	just an axel-back will only get you a certain sound, adding catback,headers, and then each combo can give you different sounds and sound is subjective. In the end, an LS1 won't sound like a LT1 and vice versa no matter which exhaust comb you use on either. Listening to certain exhaust setups on other peoples LT1's in person is going to help you most.

02-16-2017, 10:44 PM	#8
Juliannnt Drives: Mosaic Black on Black. 2017 M6 2SS. Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Posts: 111	Stainless Works have the deepest tone i think

02-17-2017, 01:28 AM	#10
Dubchitts Drives: '17 Red hot 2ss, 16 Focus RS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 845 View My Garage	Try a muffler delete. It's free to try once you pull the bolas off!

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