Old Borla Exhaust from LPE ... big resonator is rattling, replace with Magnaflow? ---

[2ZR1S]

I have the same exhaust with a SS x pipe that I got from Summit Racing. My resonator broke also. You will need some straight pipe and the good wide band dynomax clamps and do it yourself. I need to get around to having mine welded.

[alwayscode390]

I have the Watson Headers installed too. Seems something that a muffler shop would have no problem doing ---

[GOLDCYLON]

Originally Posted by alwayscode390

Im thinking its 3" but Im not sure quite yet.

PM me the price , thanks ---

Pm sent

[Bob Eyres]

Originally Posted by LGAFF

Its 2.75 Challenge exhaust, take the resonator out, it necks down to 2-2.25 inches and cost you HP, out an Xpipe in place of it.

You will pick up 5-10hp

Good advice. I had the same system many years ago and found that, although it sounds sweet, it is probably the most restrictive system available next to stock.
I wouldn't waste money on an X pipe to fit the Borla. Go with a newer system if you've got the cash, or have a muffler shop remove the resonator and replace with two straight pipes until you find a system you like.

I went from the Borla to a stainless 3" B&B system with X pipe, and it's not for the faint of heart, (meaning wives. But I've become addicted to the Beast sounding like a Beast.

Also, if you're looking for a system that isn't too loud, but really flows well, search for the link to Hib Halverson's article on how he built a custom one with many stock parts that flows really well. Anybody have that link?

[alwayscode390]

I really like the sound and the tips ... the squared off tips look great with the squared off tail lights IMO. It does drone a ton though.

I may look into another setup, I hear nothing but negative stuff about the Borlas on this forum.

Thanks ---

[LGAFF]

I think the Borla comments are alittle over reactive......once the resonator is removed the challenge systems has 2.75, bigger than most other exhaust systems. You can get a 3" SS X-PIPE on the challenge setup for a few hundred. The system is louder than most, but I am more interested in the power aspect, flappers, quiet ride are not important to me.....and buying an entirely new system to go 3" with no evidence its better than a 2.75" seems like a jump in faith. I am not sure anyone has dyno sheets that show other setups with more power, I think most are based on assumptions, and testing vs Corsa's 2.5 exhaust system.


If you want a quiet ride, and money no object go 3", but other than that not sure its worth the $ vs the Borla w/X-Pipe

[alwayscode390]

I always heard you can lose torque going 3" on a small block engine.

I think I am going to stay Borla with the x-pipe. I have an appointment for the exhaust shop on Monday ---

[FU]

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Dump the Borla! Get an Xpipe to replace the resonator, then do DynoMax Ultra Flow or even the VT muffs for drone control.

way too go !

[mike100]

If you have quiet mufflers, the X-pipe or H-pipe is the way to go. It doesn't get that much louder since the muffler is doing all the work. The stock resonators are terrible, but the magnaflow one is too fat and will scrape- plus it isn't even a true dual flow as it merges into one chamber.

[WARP TEN]

Originally Posted by LGAFF

I think the Borla comments are alittle over reactive......once the resonator is removed the challenge systems has 2.75, bigger than most other exhaust systems. You can get a 3" SS X-PIPE on the challenge setup for a few hundred. The system is louder than most, but I am more interested in the power aspect, flappers, quiet ride are not important to me.....and buying an entirely new system to go 3" with no evidence its better than a 2.75" seems like a jump in faith. I am not sure anyone has dyno sheets that show other setups with more power, I think most are based on assumptions, and testing vs Corsa's 2.5 exhaust system.

FYI, here are a couple of links to Marc Haibeck's website regarding his dyno testing and evaluations of various exahust systems.

http://www.zr1specialist.com/HAT%20Web/Tech%20Info/corsa%20vs%20b&b.htm

http://www.zr1specialist.com/HAT%20Web/presentations/A%20Review%20of%20ZR-1%20Exhaust%20Systems.pdf