Borla vs. Magnaflow cat back exhaust systems - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

rauhaus camaro · 10-17-2009, 02:38 AM

I am doing my homework on exhaust systems for my LS3. I would like to know if anyone has any preferences between the Magnaflow Comp and the Borla catback systems regarding sound quality and performance. I am also considering going with a set of JBA shorty headers as part of the installation. Any feedback would be appreciated.

Xmicro_SS · 10-17-2009, 03:06 AM

I went with the SOLO MACH X Cat Back. The Mach X Resonator is superb, and at $750 shipped to your door, you cannot go wrong.

CHeck out the feedback on here:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42318

TaylorRyanSS · 10-17-2009, 04:14 AM

Kelso · 10-17-2009, 10:55 AM

Borlas prolly gna sound better but the magnaflow comp series is gna be alot louder

Jeanius · 10-17-2009, 11:47 AM

Borla is made with T-304 Stainless while Magna is made with T-409

MoranoRacing · 10-17-2009, 12:00 PM

The Borla will be a bit louder and more agressive sounding than the magnaflow kit. Both kits are great in craftsman ship. Also check out Borla's headers that they make for the 2010 Camaro.

Jeanius · 10-17-2009, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ************

The Borla will be a bit louder and more agressive sounding than the magnaflow kit. Both kits are great in craftsman ship. Also check out Borla's headers that they make for the 2010 Camaro.

Are you talking about the Borla S vs the Magnaflow Comp? I was under the impression the Magnaflow would be louder since it has no mufflers

MoranoRacing · 10-17-2009, 01:08 PM

Sorry I thaught you guys were talking about the magnaflow catback vs the borla S type.

lawdogg149 · 10-17-2009, 02:30 PM

I now have the Magnaflow on my car. It is indeed quite but deep. I have borla on my '02 Z06 it is louder indeed. Preference going to the magnaflow because the deepness.

2010_5thgen · 10-17-2009, 02:40 PM

if you go with borla, you have to get the long tube headers they make also. IT SOUNDS BAD ASS!!!!!they work perfectly together.remember borla catback is only 2 1/2" pipe for the catback. so the headers work perfect with it. if you do a header with a 3" collector, you will need to do some modifications to fit with the 2 1/2" borla catback. i have it on mine and i love the sound.

2010_5thgen · 10-17-2009, 02:42 PM

oh yeah one more thing.....videos do NOT do these exhaust system justice. i dont know why people post videos. you get no real sense of how it actually is.

MarylandSpeed · 10-17-2009, 03:39 PM

I have the Borla Stinger on my car, and it sounds about perfect IMO.

Xmicro_SS · 10-17-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeanius

Borla is made with T-304 Stainless while Magna is made with T-409

The slightly lower grade stainless is still a 15 year stainless. So dollar for dollar the cheaper stainless should carry a cheaper price!

MarylandSpeed · 10-18-2009, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Xmicro_SS

The slightly lower grade stainless is still a 15 year stainless. So dollar for dollar the cheaper stainless should carry a cheaper price!

409 has more iron in it..so it will develop surface rust, but not rust through. 304 stainless won't rust..but it also will change to like a bronze color.

10-17-2009, 02:38 AM	#1
rauhaus camaro SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS with LS3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 57	Borla vs. Magnaflow cat back exhaust systems I am doing my homework on exhaust systems for my LS3. I would like to know if anyone has any preferences between the Magnaflow Comp and the Borla catback systems regarding sound quality and performance. I am also considering going with a set of JBA shorty headers as part of the installation. Any feedback would be appreciated.

10-17-2009, 03:06 AM	#2
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	I went with the SOLO MACH X Cat Back. The Mach X Resonator is superb, and at $750 shipped to your door, you cannot go wrong. CHeck out the feedback on here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42318 __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

10-17-2009, 10:55 AM	#4
Kelso Drives: 99 camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tivoli, Tx Posts: 223	Borlas prolly gna sound better but the magnaflow comp series is gna be alot louder __________________ Soon to own: 1SS CGM M6

10-17-2009, 02:40 PM	#10
2010_5thgen Drives: 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,274 View My Garage	if you go with borla, you have to get the long tube headers they make also. IT SOUNDS BAD ASS!!!!!they work perfectly together.remember borla catback is only 2 1/2" pipe for the catback. so the headers work perfect with it. if you do a header with a 3" collector, you will need to do some modifications to fit with the 2 1/2" borla catback. i have it on mine and i love the sound. __________________ Brixton Forged CM10 Wheels IN STOCK!!! RF7 SOON!!!! Camaro/M3/M4 wheels in stock High Gloss Titanium

10-17-2009, 02:42 PM	#11
2010_5thgen Drives: 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,274 View My Garage	oh yeah one more thing.....videos do NOT do these exhaust system justice. i dont know why people post videos. you get no real sense of how it actually is. __________________ Brixton Forged CM10 Wheels IN STOCK!!! RF7 SOON!!!! Camaro/M3/M4 wheels in stock High Gloss Titanium

10-17-2009, 11:47 AM	#5
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	Borla is made with T-304 Stainless while Magna is made with T-409

10-17-2009, 12:00 PM	#6
MoranoRacing Account Suspended Drives: 2005 GTO, 1973 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Westchester Posts: 460	The Borla will be a bit louder and more agressive sounding than the magnaflow kit. Both kits are great in craftsman ship. Also check out Borla's headers that they make for the 2010 Camaro.

10-17-2009, 01:08 PM	#8
MoranoRacing Account Suspended Drives: 2005 GTO, 1973 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Westchester Posts: 460	Sorry I thaught you guys were talking about the magnaflow catback vs the borla S type.

10-17-2009, 02:30 PM	#9
lawdogg149 Drives: Corvette ZO6 CSR edition #47 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calhoun, GA Posts: 766 View My Garage	I now have the Magnaflow on my car. It is indeed quite but deep. I have borla on my '02 Z06 it is louder indeed. Preference going to the magnaflow because the deepness.

10-17-2009, 03:39 PM	#12
MarylandSpeed Account Suspended Drives: 2012 ZL1 & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,378	I have the Borla Stinger on my car, and it sounds about perfect IMO.

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