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mikeyroche · 02-19-2012, 07:11 PM

Hey guys I have Borla Atak exhaust, anybody else add hi flow cats with the Borla Atak? If so which ones sound good with the Atak setup? Does Borla recommend a Hi flow cat... Also any of you with Atak and Hi flows have video? Thanks guys

Apex Motorsports · 02-19-2012, 07:19 PM

Borla ATAK with high flow cats

Just for comparison sake, Stainless Works Retro Chambered with high flow cats.

rberns · 02-19-2012, 09:09 PM

Chase with Apex, I am really trying to slow down with all my modifications. Then you post this video of the exact setup that I want! Solo HF Cats and Borla Atak. Feel like splurging some money right now. Wife won't be happy. I guess I could always drone her out with a new exhaust system right?

mikeyroche · 02-19-2012, 09:28 PM

Pretty sure I'll have to splurge on some Solo Hi flow cats lol

MarylandSpeed · 02-19-2012, 09:33 PM

To me the Atak with LT's or high flow cats sounds terrible. Better to have the S-type.

rberns · 02-19-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MarylandSpeed

To me the Atak with LT's or high flow cats sounds terrible. Better to have the S-type.

Good thing LT aren't in my future then.

MarylandSpeed · 02-19-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rberns

Good thing LT aren't in my future then.

Same applies to high flow cats alone. They really increase the exhaust flow, which brings out unpleasesnt qualities in the Atak IMO. Remember this exhaust was specifically designed for the stock manifolds and mids. I recommend the S-type if you are going to go headers or high flow cats.

rberns · 02-19-2012, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MarylandSpeed

Same applies to high flow cats alone. They really increase the exhaust flow, which brings out unpleasesnt qualities in the Atak IMO. Remember this exhaust was specifically designed for the stock manifolds and mids. I recommend the S-type if you are going to go headers or high flow cats.

The S-type and Touring exhaust are too quiet for me. I love that deep raspy and gurgling sound. I even like the popping sounds and the video/audio clip provided by Apex is exactly what I want. I have been looking at exhaust system that I want for about 5 months now. I have decided that I want Solo HF Cats, but was between Solo Mach XL or Borla Atak. To me that Atak sounds a bit more growlier than Solo which is what I am looking for. I am not worried about drone since I only put about 1500 to 2000 miles on this car a year.

Apex Motorsports · 02-19-2012, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rberns

Chase with Apex, I am really trying to slow down with all my modifications. Then you post this video of the exact setup that I want! Solo HF Cats and Borla Atak. Feel like splurging some money right now. Wife won't be happy. I guess I could always drone her out with a new exhaust system right?

Sorry? Who am I kidding? No I'm not.

geaux_tigerss · 02-20-2012, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by rberns

The S-type and Touring exhaust are too quiet for me. I love that deep raspy and gurgling sound. I even like the popping sounds and the video/audio clip provided by Apex is exactly what I want. I have been looking at exhaust system that I want for about 5 months now. I have decided that I want Solo HF Cats, but was between Solo Mach XL or Borla Atak. To me that Atak sounds a bit more growlier than Solo which is what I am looking for. I am not worried about drone since I only put about 1500 to 2000 miles on this car a year.

The ATAK drones less than Borla's other two offerings.

Still, if I were you I'd try to hear these in person before making a decision. Internet videos are not going to give you any kind of remotely accurate impression of real world sound. I've yet to hear a video of exhaust actually sound like it does in person.

snizzle · 02-20-2012, 09:00 AM

I actually think it doesn't sound too much different. Prob different in person.....

SM0KE · 02-20-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MarylandSpeed

I recommend the S-type if you are going to go headers or high flow cats.

I have LT's and high flow cats going on my S type in the next couple of days

mpyle007 · 02-20-2012, 01:40 PM

I just finished installing Texas Speed long tubes with high flow cats and I have the Borla S set up. Sounds good I guess. The sound completely changed after the header install. Im still getting use to it and making sure I have no leaks at the collector. The sound of the headers from the side of the car bothers me a bit and it makes me feel like I may have a leak even though Im 99% sure I dont because everything was checked twice.

Im probably going to look at options to see if I can change the exhaust note any by using different mufflers. It may just take some time getting use to.

geaux_tigerss · 02-20-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mpyle007

I just finished installing Texas Speed long tubes with high flow cats and I have the Borla S set up. Sounds good I guess. The sound completely changed after the header install. Im still getting use to it and making sure I have no leaks at the collector. The sound of the headers from the side of the car bothers me a bit and it makes me feel like I may have a leak even though Im 99% sure I dont because everything was checked twice.

Im probably going to look at options to see if I can change the exhaust note any by using different mufflers. It may just take some time getting use to.

Mine does this as well. No leaks, but valve train noise is considerably louder. In fact, unless my car is backed up against a wall where the exhaust can reflect, the valve train noise is the loudest part of my idle (I know, needs a cam). I also hear it reflecting off of concrete dividers when the windows are down. Give it some time to get used to. Oh, and after a while you will notice the "whoosh" of exhaust gasses in the primaries at low speeds/rpms/radio volume. It's all part of the deal with headers.

02-19-2012, 07:11 PM	#1
mikeyroche Drives: 2011 VR Camaro 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 576 View My Garage	Hi Flow cats to go with Borla Atak Exhaust? Hey guys I have Borla Atak exhaust, anybody else add hi flow cats with the Borla Atak? If so which ones sound good with the Atak setup? Does Borla recommend a Hi flow cat... Also any of you with Atak and Hi flows have video? Thanks guys __________________ 2011 Camaro 1SS with RS - K&N Typhoon CAI, Borla Atak Exhaust, Hawk Performance Ceramic Pads, SLP 'SS' Front Grille Emblem, Blue LED interior lighting, Camaro Victory Red Seatbelt Harness pads NEXT - Corvette LS3 Victory Red Fuel Rail Covers(Awaiting Installation), Window Tinting, Custom Leather Interior.

02-19-2012, 09:09 PM	#3
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	Chase with Apex, I am really trying to slow down with all my modifications. Then you post this video of the exact setup that I want! Solo HF Cats and Borla Atak. Feel like splurging some money right now. Wife won't be happy. I guess I could always drone her out with a new exhaust system right? __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

02-19-2012, 09:28 PM	#4
mikeyroche Drives: 2011 VR Camaro 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 576 View My Garage	Pretty sure I'll have to splurge on some Solo Hi flow cats lol __________________ 2011 Camaro 1SS with RS - K&N Typhoon CAI, Borla Atak Exhaust, Hawk Performance Ceramic Pads, SLP 'SS' Front Grille Emblem, Blue LED interior lighting, Camaro Victory Red Seatbelt Harness pads NEXT - Corvette LS3 Victory Red Fuel Rail Covers(Awaiting Installation), Window Tinting, Custom Leather Interior.

02-20-2012, 09:00 AM	#11
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,522	I actually think it doesn't sound too much different. Prob different in person..... __________________ 2012 2SS 45th AE LS3 M6 Borla ATAK Catback Kooks Stepped LT Headers CAI Intake Hexvents VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body RX Catch Can Hurst Short Throw Shifter Pfadt ZL-Spec Stage 3 Suspension Forgestar F14 Tuned by Frost

02-20-2012, 01:40 PM	#13
mpyle007 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 301	I just finished installing Texas Speed long tubes with high flow cats and I have the Borla S set up. Sounds good I guess. The sound completely changed after the header install. Im still getting use to it and making sure I have no leaks at the collector. The sound of the headers from the side of the car bothers me a bit and it makes me feel like I may have a leak even though Im 99% sure I dont because everything was checked twice. Im probably going to look at options to see if I can change the exhaust note any by using different mufflers. It may just take some time getting use to. __________________ *2011 Camaro 2SS L99 A6* Rotofab CAI w/ race scoop TSP Long tube headers w/ high flow cats and full x-pipe GMPP axle back exhaust system Custom Dyno tune by ARD (Advanced Racing Dynamics) BMR 1.4" Springs all four corners "There is no replacement for displacement"

02-19-2012, 07:19 PM	#2
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	Borla ATAK with high flow cats Just for comparison sake, Stainless Works Retro Chambered with high flow cats.

02-19-2012, 09:33 PM	#5
MarylandSpeed Account Suspended Drives: 2012 ZL1 & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,378	To me the Atak with LT's or high flow cats sounds terrible. Better to have the S-type.

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