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dxy2jbaby · 02-18-2011, 02:35 AM

Hi ,

So i just installed Borla S type exhuast today. It sounds awesome. however when i had my friend sitting next to me i was trying to talk but the drone was little loud especially when i go above 2,000 RPM . So i decided to shift really fast it actually eliminated a lot of drone as long as i keep it around 1500-1700 RPM.

Then i hit above 70 on speed meter (6th gear) i started to hear this annoying noises . My question is if i get a tune up will it reduce the drone slightly lower? Btw i don't have header installed , but the shop still recommended me to do it .Should i do it?

What your opinions?

Thanks for reading this

*Mindz* · 02-18-2011, 02:55 AM

I've heard that all borla's drone. I have never owned a borla kit, so I'm only going on hearsay. I'm pretty sure it has to do with the piping and mufflers moreso than anything else. I'm not sure a tune will help with drone at all. Maybe a tiny bit.

bkscott · 02-18-2011, 03:46 AM

Most people get drone below 2000 rpm's. Are you sure you don't have an exhaust leak? That would make it louder the faster you went.

n116ebo · 02-18-2011, 09:06 AM

My axleback has a sound at around 1800 rpm.(l99) Any rpm above or below the sound is perfect!!!! After the third time of driving with the borlas I do not even notice the 1800 rpm sound. The borla "S" is a nice low rumble.

mrvenicess · 02-18-2011, 04:00 PM

The tone will mellow out in a while, but you will always have some drone around 75-80 mph.

electlatino · 02-18-2011, 04:54 PM

talk louder

brantley847 · 02-19-2011, 10:16 AM

ehh, never bothered me ...If I have the music on AT ALL, I do not hear the exhaust. I will be curious to see how much that changes with LTs.

madmaxx18 · 02-20-2011, 10:53 AM

Ive got mine on with Highflow cats. Wasn't loud enough with just the borla catback so I added the high flow cats. The first month of driving it was annoying but only in the 70-77 mph range. You just need to get used to it and I've had mine on for over a year now.

MillerTime · 02-20-2011, 08:05 PM

Hated that drone so I did he hemholtz fix and LOVE it. Zero drone and no " you'll get used to it " or " turn the music up " cops outs....

marticus24 · 02-20-2011, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MillerTime

Hated that drone so I did he hemholtz fix and LOVE it. Zero drone and no " you'll get used to it " or " turn the music up " cops outs....

Got any clips after your fix? Curious if it changes the overall note or aggressiveness of the s type.

brantley847 · 02-20-2011, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madmaxx18

Ive got mine on with Highflow cats. Wasn't loud enough with just the borla catback so I added the high flow cats. The first month of driving it was annoying but only in the 70-77 mph range. You just need to get used to it and I've had mine on for over a year now.

hmm well that is concerning, but wouldn't the increase volume have something to do with your additional mods and your SC? I do want LTs and cats, but I will be stopping with the addition of those and the CAI.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MillerTime

Hated that drone so I did he hemholtz fix and LOVE it. Zero drone and no " you'll get used to it " or " turn the music up " cops outs....

Does the "I bought a V8, not a honda" cop out work?

MillerTime · 02-20-2011, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marticus24

Got any clips after your fix? Curious if it changes the overall note or aggressiveness of the s type.

Yeah i'll post up a link.

Quote:

Originally Posted by brantley847

hmm well that is concerning, but wouldn't the increase volume have something to do with your additional mods and your SC? I do want LTs and cats, but I will be stopping with the addition of those and the CAI.

Does the "I bought a V8, not a honda" cop out work?

WTF?? the hemholtz does nothing but eliminate the drone..has nothing to do with how loud the exhaust is... I have no cats and no mufflers...does that sound like i'm trying to sound like a ricer?? shesh...

BOSS_HOSS · 02-21-2011, 08:23 AM

Make sure the pipes are not touching the chassis cross brace. This was my problem for awhile and the drone was bad since it was actually in contact with the chassis. Once it was repositioned the drone went down quite a bit.

madmaxx18 · 02-22-2011, 01:11 PM

The supercharger is my newest mod, I have had them on for ocer a year now and the supercharger has been on for 2 months now.

02-18-2011, 02:35 AM	#1
dxy2jbaby Drives: Summit White Camaro Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York Posts: 229 View My Garage	Help With Borla S type exhaust PLZ Hi , So i just installed Borla S type exhuast today. It sounds awesome. however when i had my friend sitting next to me i was trying to talk but the drone was little loud especially when i go above 2,000 RPM . So i decided to shift really fast it actually eliminated a lot of drone as long as i keep it around 1500-1700 RPM. Then i hit above 70 on speed meter (6th gear) i started to hear this annoying noises . My question is if i get a tune up will it reduce the drone slightly lower? Btw i don't have header installed , but the shop still recommended me to do it .Should i do it? What your opinions? Thanks for reading this

02-18-2011, 02:55 AM	#2
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	I've heard that all borla's drone. I have never owned a borla kit, so I'm only going on hearsay. I'm pretty sure it has to do with the piping and mufflers moreso than anything else. I'm not sure a tune will help with drone at all. Maybe a tiny bit. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

02-18-2011, 03:46 AM	#3
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,609 View My Garage	Most people get drone below 2000 rpm's. Are you sure you don't have an exhaust leak? That would make it louder the faster you went. __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

02-18-2011, 04:54 PM	#6
electlatino Drives: 2SS with RS and Ground Effects Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 272	talk louder __________________ JBA full system, RotoFab CAI and w/w relocated, ADM scoop, tune, NLP spoiler....more to come

02-19-2011, 10:16 AM	#7
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,580	ehh, never bothered me ...If I have the music on AT ALL, I do not hear the exhaust. I will be curious to see how much that changes with LTs. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit.

02-18-2011, 09:06 AM	#4
n116ebo n116 Drives: 2010 2SS YELLOW TRANSFORMER AUTO Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SAN ANGELO TX Posts: 632 View My Garage	My axleback has a sound at around 1800 rpm.(l99) Any rpm above or below the sound is perfect!!!! After the third time of driving with the borlas I do not even notice the 1800 rpm sound. The borla "S" is a nice low rumble.

02-18-2011, 04:00 PM	#5
mrvenicess Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 auto Join Date: May 2010 Location: Venice Fl Posts: 1,443 View My Garage	The tone will mellow out in a while, but you will always have some drone around 75-80 mph.

02-20-2011, 10:53 AM	#8
madmaxx18 Drives: 07_tundra/08_zo6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wichita falls, tx Posts: 722	Ive got mine on with Highflow cats. Wasn't loud enough with just the borla catback so I added the high flow cats. The first month of driving it was annoying but only in the 70-77 mph range. You just need to get used to it and I've had mine on for over a year now.

02-20-2011, 08:05 PM	#9
MillerTime Blowin the doors off! Drives: A 2013 SS RS 6M SR Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,390	Hated that drone so I did he hemholtz fix and LOVE it. Zero drone and no " you'll get used to it " or " turn the music up " cops outs.... __________________ 2G1FS1EWXD9163847

02-21-2011, 08:23 AM	#13
BOSS_HOSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Petawawa, ON Posts: 151	Make sure the pipes are not touching the chassis cross brace. This was my problem for awhile and the drone was bad since it was actually in contact with the chassis. Once it was repositioned the drone went down quite a bit.

02-22-2011, 01:11 PM	#14
madmaxx18 Drives: 07_tundra/08_zo6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wichita falls, tx Posts: 722	The supercharger is my newest mod, I have had them on for ocer a year now and the supercharger has been on for 2 months now.

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