Originally posted by my98SVTturbo:
where could i get a borla cat back system for my SVTC at? also:
how much?
how does it sound?
and how much horsepower gains could i expect?
Originally posted by Matty K:
Originally posted by my98SVTturbo:
where could i get a borla cat back system for my SVTC at? also:
how much?
how does it sound?
and how much horsepower gains could i expect?
1) New, if anyone still has the system, it's usually over a thousand dollars. If you absolutely want Borla, I'd recommend sitting on your thumb until you see a system in the classifieds; that's what I did.
2) A good deal like stock. Fairly quiet at low RPMs, but it screams when you stomp on it. You will NOT sound like a racecar; if you want that, go for one of the TruBendz systems. The Borla deepens the stock sound; it adds a bit of a snarl, as opposed to the flat drone of, say, stock exhaust with no resonator. I was looking for a system that purrs around town, and roars when you get on it; I found that.
3) Butt dyno says some, not a ton. I think most people would agree that freeing up your exhaust BEFORE the cat yeilds more power than after the cat. Still, you do notice a bit of a difference.
4) The unasked question: Quality. Borla lays the smack down in this department. The walls of the exhaust are thick, high quality steel; the clamps are exceedingly well-designed, and everything fits like a glove, even when it's being installed on its second car. There's been a good deal of happy TruBendz customers, and a fair amount of people whose exhaust didn't fit correctly. Not bashing TruBendz, I love their Flowmaster systems, but something to consider.
Originally posted by posthuman63t:
Originally posted by Matty K:
Originally posted by my98SVTturbo:
where could i get a borla cat back system for my SVTC at? also:
how much?
how does it sound?
and how much horsepower gains could i expect?
1) New, if anyone still has the system, it's usually over a thousand dollars. If you absolutely want Borla, I'd recommend sitting on your thumb until you see a system in the classifieds; that's what I did.
2) A good deal like stock. Fairly quiet at low RPMs, but it screams when you stomp on it. You will NOT sound like a racecar; if you want that, go for one of the TruBendz systems. The Borla deepens the stock sound; it adds a bit of a snarl, as opposed to the flat drone of, say, stock exhaust with no resonator. I was looking for a system that purrs around town, and roars when you get on it; I found that.
3) Butt dyno says some, not a ton. I think most people would agree that freeing up your exhaust BEFORE the cat yeilds more power than after the cat. Still, you do notice a bit of a difference.
4) The unasked question: Quality. Borla lays the smack down in this department. The walls of the exhaust are thick, high quality steel; the clamps are exceedingly well-designed, and everything fits like a glove, even when it's being installed on its second car. There's been a good deal of happy TruBendz customers, and a fair amount of people whose exhaust didn't fit correctly. Not bashing TruBendz, I love their Flowmaster systems, but something to consider.
Thoussands, ha. I have yet to see a borla exhaust system listed for thousands.
Try checking ebay as they come up from time to time, but as mentioned before, they are discontinued.
Originally posted by Matty K:
Do they make a 3" version?
Originally posted by CSVT#49:
is if someone still manages to have a Borla cat-back system in stock they will want a pretty penny for it since it's discontinued, probably around $1k.
Originally posted by CSVT#49:
Originally posted by posthuman63t:
Originally posted by Matty K:
Originally posted by my98SVTturbo:
where could i get a borla cat back system for my SVTC at? also:
how much?
how does it sound?
and how much horsepower gains could i expect?
1) New, if anyone still has the system, it's usually over a thousand dollars. If you absolutely want Borla, I'd recommend sitting on your thumb until you see a system in the classifieds; that's what I did.
2) A good deal like stock. Fairly quiet at low RPMs, but it screams when you stomp on it. You will NOT sound like a racecar; if you want that, go for one of the TruBendz systems. The Borla deepens the stock sound; it adds a bit of a snarl, as opposed to the flat drone of, say, stock exhaust with no resonator. I was looking for a system that purrs around town, and roars when you get on it; I found that.
3) Butt dyno says some, not a ton. I think most people would agree that freeing up your exhaust BEFORE the cat yeilds more power than after the cat. Still, you do notice a bit of a difference.
4) The unasked question: Quality. Borla lays the smack down in this department. The walls of the exhaust are thick, high quality steel; the clamps are exceedingly well-designed, and everything fits like a glove, even when it's being installed on its second car. There's been a good deal of happy TruBendz customers, and a fair amount of people whose exhaust didn't fit correctly. Not bashing TruBendz, I love their Flowmaster systems, but something to consider.
Thoussands, ha. I have yet to see a borla exhaust system listed for thousands.
Try checking ebay as they come up from time to time, but as mentioned before, they are discontinued.
They retailed at most places for $850 when they were still offered. What he was getting at, I'm betting, is if someone still manages to have a Borla cat-back system in stock they will want a pretty penny for it since it's discontinued, probably around $1k.
Oh and yes there are exhaust systems for over $1k, some systems built for the Corvettes and Vipers are that much. Look around.
Originally posted by Bridge:
Yeah Borla was way overpriced
When I got my Brullen Exhaust (2.5 inch mandrel bent S.S) it was $540 in the GB. It did need to go to the exhaust shop as it had a few fitment issues, but its been great since then.
Originally posted by my98SVTturbo:
heres what im planing on doing...getinng custom 3" piping from the converter back to the mufflers...then im getting universal Borla mufflers with Borla 4" tips
Originally posted by my98SVTturbo:
i dont have a turbo at the moment but am planing on buying the arozona tuniing one as soon as i can scrape up $6,000....and right now my 98SVTC is stock...i bought it like 3 days ago...
Originally posted by my98SVTturbo:
i dont have a turbo at the moment but am planing on buying the arozona tuniing one as soon as i can scrape up $6,000....and right now my 98SVTC is stock...i bought it like 3 days ago...
Originally posted by my98SVTturbo:
i dont have a turbo at the moment but am planing on buying the arozona tuniing one as soon as i can scrape up $6,000....and right now my 98SVTC is stock...i bought it like 3 days ago...
Originally posted by my03TurboFerrariEnzo:
So, what your saying is basically, never.
Originally posted by my98SVTturbo:
i wanna keep my original SVT motor
Originally posted by my98SVTturbo:
yes but alos i just think the 2.5 is a really good engine...plus with just a lil bit of tuning you can have a rocket...
Originally posted by Tourige:
Originally posted by my98SVTturbo:
yes but alos i just think the 2.5 is a really good engine...plus with just a lil bit of tuning you can have a rocket...
yea, and with a 3L more of a rocket...
Originally posted by my98SVTturbo:
yes but alos i just think the 2.5 is a really good engine...plus with just a lil bit of tuning you can have a rocket...
Originally posted by SVT SNOB:
Originally posted by my98SVTturbo:
yes but alos i just think the 2.5 is a really good engine...plus with just a lil bit of tuning you can have a rocket...
Once you go from a 2.5L to the 3L you will wondered how you ever got along with the 2.5L. When I get my new SVT that 2.5L is not staying in there for long.
Aaron
Originally posted by my98SVTturbo:
i dont get the diffenrence both engines stock are rated at 200 horsepower....why put a heavyer engine in the car when youy can bore out the 2.5??
You obviously have done ZERO research on the subject, so I suggest you just read until you can't read anymore. The 3L isn't "bigger" than the 2.5L. The difference is..... get this..... in the bore!! Both engines are rated at the same HP, but combine that same 200HP 3L with all of your SVT parts, and you come out ahead of that 200HP. Oh yeah, that extra 40 extra foot pounds of torque is nice too!
Originally posted by my98SVTturbo:
i dont get the diffenrence both engines stock are rated at 200 horsepower....why put a heavyer engine in the car when youy can bore out the 2.5??
Originally posted by Y2KSVT:
Good post Tony... But 3 minutes late!
Mark
Originally posted by Matty K:
and Lord knows my stock exhaust with a removed resonator droned more than my freshmen year Bio professor.
Originally posted by Bulldog:
Please, name some good exhaust that are available in europe.
