No Cats and Borla?
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No Cats and Borla? does any one have this set up?? either gutted cuts or no cats? maybe even off road Y pipe?
I just wana no if theres n e major rasp? i wana get a cat eliminator. But don't want it to sound like SH*T
I just wana no if theres n e major rasp? i wana get a cat eliminator. But don't want it to sound like SH*T
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Re: No Cats and Borla? I was just gonna post and ask the same question. Im gonna be running slp lt's w/ory and cant decide between the borla (running 2.5" plate) or dual/dual. Just as long as there is no drone im all good.
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Re: No Cats and Borla? hahaha, ya i plan to run some slp's or similar when i get more money.. but the thing is if it is to loud u can just put the smaller plate in right.. but what do u mean about dual/dual????
Re: No Cats and Borla? dual/dual is the name we use to describe the exhaust SLP sells with dual outlets, on each side. so a quad outlet. it is the slp option exhaust when ordering/buying a SS at the dealer. it is the quietest exhaust you can get, but still flows really well.
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Re: No Cats and Borla? Honestly, the Borla is the worst exhaust when it comes to rasp (in my opinion). I started out with wide open Borla, no cats, Mac headers w/ off road pipe and the rasp wasn't too bad but highly noticable. I then added heads, cam, intake, converter, etc. and it got so bad I decided to block it off with a home made plate with tiny holes. The plate helped however the rasp is still pretty bad and very annoying. The borla flows great but I just don't like the sound of it anymore. However, I can definately get the attention of anyone within a mile (especially cops). If you are looking for a good clean sound then I suggest going with the Hooker catback or something along that line. Just my .02!
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Re: No Cats and Borla? i agree with everything Zangel said...i had the Borla with my FLP's and offroad pipes and it just got on my nerves it was either way to quiet or too loud(not that i care if its loud i was just getting sick of people looking at me like i killed their dog lol) <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> soooooo i got a Hooker Catback and it sounds awesome!! i highly recommend it!
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Re: No Cats and Borla? Here is what my car sounded like w/ MAC headers w/ off-road and a wide-open borla last year:
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Re: No Cats and Borla? I have the same set-up.When I dyno'd open vs. closed, completly closed made more
power.It's quiet(not too quiet),virtually no rasp.No point in buying a 600.00 cat-back
and turning it into a straight pipe.You can save weight AND money with just running
a straight pipe.I like it because it is adjustable.
Loud doesn't always equal fast. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
power.It's quiet(not too quiet),virtually no rasp.No point in buying a 600.00 cat-back
and turning it into a straight pipe.You can save weight AND money with just running
a straight pipe.I like it because it is adjustable.
Loud doesn't always equal fast. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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Re: No Cats and Borla? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by RoRsChAcH:
<strong>I was just gonna post and ask the same question. Im gonna be running slp lt's w/ory and cant decide between the borla (running 2.5" plate) or dual/dual. Just as long as there is no drone im all good.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hoffman Estates huh? Thats exactly where I live. Anyways, I've heard plenty of Borla's w/out cats in our area(Schaumburg too) and they sounded like major A$$. I just do not like that incredibly raspy sound. Sounds like a very sick V8 to me. The only cat-back that is guaranteed NOT to rasp is the SLP dual/daul. Sounds great w/orp's. Hooker & SLP 2OTL also sound quite good without cats.
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<strong>I was just gonna post and ask the same question. Im gonna be running slp lt's w/ory and cant decide between the borla (running 2.5" plate) or dual/dual. Just as long as there is no drone im all good.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hoffman Estates huh? Thats exactly where I live. Anyways, I've heard plenty of Borla's w/out cats in our area(Schaumburg too) and they sounded like major A$$. I just do not like that incredibly raspy sound. Sounds like a very sick V8 to me. The only cat-back that is guaranteed NOT to rasp is the SLP dual/daul. Sounds great w/orp's. Hooker & SLP 2OTL also sound quite good without cats.
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Re: No Cats and Borla? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by TravWS6:
<strong>Was that clip open borla??? or closed?? that sounded pretty dam good to me... didn't sound to raspy..</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">wide-*** open <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
I forgot to mention that I had a dynomax 3" bullet muffler welded in the intermediate pipe to help get reduce alot of the rasp. I really loved the way the setup sounded. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Here is a pic:
Dynomax 3" bullet muffler
<small>[ May 09, 2002, 11:26 PM: Message edited by: Jason99T/A ]</small>
<strong>Was that clip open borla??? or closed?? that sounded pretty dam good to me... didn't sound to raspy..</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">wide-*** open <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
I forgot to mention that I had a dynomax 3" bullet muffler welded in the intermediate pipe to help get reduce alot of the rasp. I really loved the way the setup sounded. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Here is a pic:
Dynomax 3" bullet muffler
<small>[ May 09, 2002, 11:26 PM: Message edited by: Jason99T/A ]</small>
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Re: No Cats and Borla? sorry man i was reading someone else is reply.. it was open. well i think im just gona get the eliminator and if it don't sound good just put cats back in till i get headers <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Re: No Cats and Borla? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Jason99T/A:
I forgot to mention that I had a dynomax 3" bullet muffler welded in the intermediate pipe to help get reduce alot of the rasp. I really loved the way the setup sounded. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Maybe that is what I should do. My car sounds about 5 times louder than that sound clip when the Borla is blocked off. When it is wide open I set off every alarm on our block at idle...no joke! I had many of my neighbors thanks me when I blocked it off....but they keep asking me if I can get it any quieter. Most people think I run it wide open but I actually have a pretty closed up plate in there.
I forgot to mention that I had a dynomax 3" bullet muffler welded in the intermediate pipe to help get reduce alot of the rasp. I really loved the way the setup sounded. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Maybe that is what I should do. My car sounds about 5 times louder than that sound clip when the Borla is blocked off. When it is wide open I set off every alarm on our block at idle...no joke! I had many of my neighbors thanks me when I blocked it off....but they keep asking me if I can get it any quieter. Most people think I run it wide open but I actually have a pretty closed up plate in there.
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Re: No Cats and Borla? Mike...let me know if you ever want to go out sometime...email me at RoRsChAcH@attbi.com. I think me and a couple other people are going up to McDonalds on Barrington Road tonight. I drive a silver z with applied for plates.
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Re: No Cats and Borla? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by RoRsChAcH:
<strong>Yep 2000LS1Z28 im right off of Bode Road. Im usually up at Fratos on Thursdays and Barrington on Fridays. I think im gonna go with the dual/dual then.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Cool. I live like 10 seconds off of Bode Rd. I'm sure I'll see you around sometime. When you see the Red Z w/ the Sports Appearance Package, give me a rev to say HI. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
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<strong>Yep 2000LS1Z28 im right off of Bode Road. Im usually up at Fratos on Thursdays and Barrington on Fridays. I think im gonna go with the dual/dual then.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Cool. I live like 10 seconds off of Bode Rd. I'm sure I'll see you around sometime. When you see the Red Z w/ the Sports Appearance Package, give me a rev to say HI. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
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Re: No Cats and Borla? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by RoRsChAcH:
<strong>Mike...let me know if you ever want to go out sometime...email me at RoRsChAcH@attbi.com. I think me and a couple other people are going up to McDonalds on Barrington Road tonight. I drive a silver z with applied for plates.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Shaun...I sent you an e-mail late last night.
Mike
<strong>Mike...let me know if you ever want to go out sometime...email me at RoRsChAcH@attbi.com. I think me and a couple other people are going up to McDonalds on Barrington Road tonight. I drive a silver z with applied for plates.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Shaun...I sent you an e-mail late last night.
Mike