Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

borla + LT= loudness

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 12:42 AM
  #1  
transambandit's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,892
Likes: 0
Default borla + LT= loudness

94 t/a, i have pacesetter LTs ORY and borla exhaust, i love the borla but with the pacesetters they are really raspy and loud, what can i add to maybe take away some of the raspy-ness?
Reply
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 02:59 AM
  #2  
300bhp/ton's Avatar
TECH Addict
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,660
Likes: 14
From: England
Default

Add cats or change catback.

Is your Borla the one with the adjustable plates? If so adding a smaller plate may help.
Reply
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 04:00 AM
  #3  
transambandit's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,892
Likes: 0
Default

will my stock cat fit, i have been trying to find a place that has the hi-flow cats but i cant find any for a 94.
Reply
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 05:30 AM
  #4  
300bhp/ton's Avatar
TECH Addict
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,660
Likes: 14
From: England
Default

Would have thought any aftermarket cat would be ok as long as it fits.

Magnaflow Carsound cats are pretty decent flowing (need to be 3") core. And are quite cheap if you buy from Ebay.

Metal Matrix cats are the best (Magnaflow or Random Technology) but they cost a lot of $$$$
Reply
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 06:15 AM
  #5  
orangeapeel's Avatar
ЯєŧąяĐ Єl¡m¡иąŧøя ™
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 16,083
Likes: 4
From: Justin, TX
Default

I have always figured borla for being raspy anyway. You could try adding a bullet or a spiral flow to the I-pipe. Any kind of expansion or restriction will tame it down. Cats are also a decent choice as well.
Reply
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 02:12 PM
  #6  
00slowredz's Avatar
12 Second Club
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 799
Likes: 0
From: Pittsburgh,PA
Default

i wiiiiiish i had a borla catback....i cant believe you wanna add cats!
Reply
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 02:30 PM
  #7  
transambandit's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,892
Likes: 0
Default

well i like to have a nice balance between a good sounding car and a good sounding system, with the LT/ORY/Borla i can hardly hear the radio
Reply
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 03:43 PM
  #8  
95 Z28's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (21)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,406
Likes: 0
From: West Seneca, NY
Default

I'd try putting a Dynomax bullet or something similar in the I pipe. Cheap, you won't lose much ground clearance, and should be pretty effective. Is the catback the adjustable one?
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

10 Reasons Daily Driving a Swap Project SUCKS! (& 1 Reason to Do It Anyway)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-1

6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

 Brett Foote
story-2

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-9

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 05:05 PM
  #9  
twospeed's Avatar
On The Tree
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
From: Tampa,Fl
Default

I'm running Kooks 1 3/4s W/ stock cats and a Borla XR-1. I can hear the music fine at 75mph with the windows rolled down. Oh yeh I added 2, 500 watt amps to my system for that reason. But when you down shift and hit it. It sounds like music to me anyway.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:29 PM.

story-0
10 Reasons Daily Driving a Swap Project SUCKS! (& 1 Reason to Do It Anyway)

Slideshow: 10 reasons daily-driving a swap project might not be for you. Or is it?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-17 09:39:05


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-2
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-18 10:26:23


VIEW MORE
story-3
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-4
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-5
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-6
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-7
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE