Long highway vacation coming up - would the Borla S drone at 75 mph on an LS3? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Russell James · 12-15-2009, 09:27 AM

Leaving next weekend on a very long MI to TX to FL Keys 3 week road trip in my new SS 6spd manual. Would love to have a little more rumble for the trip. Probably going to do 4 - 5,000 miles, most of which at 75-78ish in 6th gear cruise.

All the videos and sound clips I've heard, I love the Borla S sound. But for such a long trip, will there be any 6th gear drone at highway speed with the LS3 that will get annoying after a while. I want to enjoy the radio and conversation for the long boring stretches. But want a deep rumble/roar on hard accel.

Thanks.

AnnaBear@SpartaChevy · 12-15-2009, 09:36 AM

Sounds like an awesome trip! Have a great time Russell!

Russell James · 12-15-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by little_bank_robber

Sounds like an awesome trip! Have a great time Russell!

Thanks Anna, this is the orange one that came into a dealer near my house and I picked up late Friday. So far I love it. It needs stripes and a little more exhaust rumble. Should be fun on the trip.

chappy48 · 12-15-2009, 04:47 PM

Yes there will be some drone. I've got an L99 with Borla "S" exhaust and had the afm tuned out. It shows up during light acceleration between 1500 and 1900rpm so at 75+ you'll be right on the top of that range. I also have longtube headers now. For me the drone isn't really that bad, but some people have different level's of sensitivity to it. I believe Borla's Touring exhaust is supposed to help with the drone issue so you may want to look at that one. Still has a nice rumble to it.

HP junky · 12-15-2009, 04:56 PM

i just took my car up to NYC a week ago. bout a 4hr trip. mine started droning really bad at close to 80mph. 75mph was tolerable, between the radio and talking it wasnt very noticeable. but as stated, at close to 80 itll be droning pretty good.

chris@borla · 12-15-2009, 06:21 PM

Go with the rear section only then. This will give you the sound with very very minimal interior resonance while cruising in those low rpm ranges.

SSINSTR · 12-15-2009, 06:55 PM

Mine have noticeable drone between 79-82 mph, just the nature of the beast. Either slow down or crank the tunes! I have the S-type axlebacks.

OminouSS · 12-15-2009, 07:24 PM

Yes. Drone. Bad. I have it with the Borla Axle back (GMPP Track). I just put in Dyanamat in the trunk for a $130 fix. It helped a lot. Acceptible now.

b737swaca · 12-15-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by OminouSS

Yes. Drone. Bad. I have it with the Borla Axle back (GMPP Track). I just put in Dyanamat in the trunk for a $130 fix. It helped a lot. Acceptible now.

What is the Dynamat and where did you get it? Does it just go on the floor of the trunk? Thanks!

Havok1327 · 12-15-2009, 10:24 PM

I have the Borla "S" catback and you will have some drone, but mine isn't so bad that you can't hear the radio or have a conversation. And if you set the cruise at either the top or the bottom of the "drone zone", you should be fine.

12-15-2009, 09:27 AM	#1
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	Long highway vacation coming up - would the Borla S drone at 75 mph on an LS3? Leaving next weekend on a very long MI to TX to FL Keys 3 week road trip in my new SS 6spd manual. Would love to have a little more rumble for the trip. Probably going to do 4 - 5,000 miles, most of which at 75-78ish in 6th gear cruise. All the videos and sound clips I've heard, I love the Borla S sound. But for such a long trip, will there be any 6th gear drone at highway speed with the LS3 that will get annoying after a while. I want to enjoy the radio and conversation for the long boring stretches. But want a deep rumble/roar on hard accel. Thanks.

12-15-2009, 04:47 PM	#4
chappy48 Drives: 2010 Camaro Auto 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 878	Yes there will be some drone. I've got an L99 with Borla "S" exhaust and had the afm tuned out. It shows up during light acceleration between 1500 and 1900rpm so at 75+ you'll be right on the top of that range. I also have longtube headers now. For me the drone isn't really that bad, but some people have different level's of sensitivity to it. I believe Borla's Touring exhaust is supposed to help with the drone issue so you may want to look at that one. Still has a nice rumble to it. __________________ Built by Jannetty Racing 670rwhp/649rwtq...Scariness to be determined. Jannety Racing forged 416. TVS2300 Supercharger w/Maggie Max Stage 2, 3.6 Pulley, Innovators West 8 rib conversion, OD rear Cog belt drive. Jannetty Racing Rough Idle Cam, LS3 Conversion. Jannetty Racing built 6l80e Trans, Jannetty Racing Custom Converter, Built rear diff w/ 3.45 gears, DSS driveshaft and 1400 hp axles. ADM Twin Pump Fuel System, ADM CAI, Dynatech 1 7/8" Coated Headers, Borla "S" Catback. Custom 18" Forgestar F14's, Nitto 305/45-18 DR's

12-15-2009, 06:55 PM	#7
SSINSTR Michelin Man Assassin Drives: '10 IBM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 217 View My Garage	Mine have noticeable drone between 79-82 mph, just the nature of the beast. Either slow down or crank the tunes! I have the S-type axlebacks. __________________

12-15-2009, 07:24 PM	#8
OminouSS Drives: Red Hot track candy Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,092	Yes. Drone. Bad. I have it with the Borla Axle back (GMPP Track). I just put in Dyanamat in the trunk for a $130 fix. It helped a lot. Acceptible now. __________________ Baby born 11/08/16. Left birthing place 11/25/16. Arrived home 12/6/16: '17 Red Hot ZL1. Stock.

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AnnaBear@SpartaChevy Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Manual Synergy Grn Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sparta Chevrolet, Sparta, MI Posts: 2,107	Sounds like an awesome trip! Have a great time Russell!

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HP junky ADDICTED TO HORSEPOWER!!! Drives: 2004 2500HD twin turbo duramax Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ocean City, Maryland Posts: 147	i just took my car up to NYC a week ago. bout a 4hr trip. mine started droning really bad at close to 80mph. 75mph was tolerable, between the radio and talking it wasnt very noticeable. but as stated, at close to 80 itll be droning pretty good.

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chris@borla Drives: 02 True Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California Posts: 106	Go with the rear section only then. This will give you the sound with very very minimal interior resonance while cruising in those low rpm ranges.

12-15-2009, 10:24 PM	#10
Havok1327 Drives: 2010 Camaro IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Peters, Missouri Posts: 293	I have the Borla "S" catback and you will have some drone, but mine isn't so bad that you can't hear the radio or have a conversation. And if you set the cruise at either the top or the bottom of the "drone zone", you should be fine.