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Old 9/4/11 | 07:40 PM
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Thinking of switching exhaust systems

I've been running the Corsa Extremes with the X-pipe since shortly after I got my car, and, to be honest, I think I want it a bit louder. The FRPP/Borla 3" system has got my attention right now, but I haven't heard it in person yet. I've heard the axle backs vaguely, but want to hear the system with the 3" over the axle pipes and their X-pipe installed.

So, I'm looking for other options. Needs to have no drone, and preferably an X-pipe sound. Another option would be a Boss 302 H-pipe and GT500 mufflers to add a little "surround" to the exhaust.


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Old 9/4/11 | 08:25 PM
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You're turning into me Steve! Your car sounds great, definitely a lot quieter inside than I expected it to be at WOT.

I think the Borla S type's and your X pipe will give you the extra volume you're looking for at a far cheaper cost than doing a full catback.
Old 9/4/11 | 11:09 PM
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Just last week I heard my first 5.0 with aftermarket exhaust and it happened to have the Borla S-types and carted X. I fell in love with the sound. Combination of 4.6 4v and Audi RS4 V8s. Amazing!
Old 9/5/11 | 01:16 AM
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i think i saw in another thread the FRPP tho made by borla is not the same as the s-type
Old 9/5/11 | 01:44 AM
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I thought the Corsa Extremes + X pipe were up there in volume?

The Borla S Type isn't even as loud as the Roush ab's, right?
Old 9/5/11 | 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by JimmyM
I thought the Corsa Extremes + X pipe were up there in volume?

The Borla S Type isn't even as loud as the Roush ab's, right?
They're decent,but I haven't compared them to the Borla side-by-side. I am going to meet up with J1000 later this week to compare in person.
Old 9/5/11 | 12:38 PM
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Borla S with x pipe has always been one of the best sounds on the mustang IMO and will be the setup I run if I get another mustang..
Old 9/5/11 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SONICBOOST
Borla S with x pipe has always been one of the best sounds on the mustang IMO and will be the setup I run if I get another mustang..
I'm thinking that might be the way I go now. My only gripe with the Corsa system is the X-pipe; whoever thought it was a good idea to put a cut in the drivers side pipe created a lovely spot for a leak. Not to mention, it seems like a pain to try and align the system with that in place.
Old 9/5/11 | 06:00 PM
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They're decent,but I haven't compared them to the Borla side-by-side. I am going to meet up with J1000 later this week to compare in person.
Please make a HD video of a side by side comparison
Old 9/5/11 | 06:18 PM
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Old 9/6/11 | 01:01 AM
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Ever thought of keeping the corsas and putting that $ toasted some LT headers? That'd be plenty loud!
Old 9/6/11 | 01:38 AM
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How about this.. same car


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Old 9/6/11 | 06:21 AM
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Don't want to do headers. I actually want to keep my cats, so it's louder, but not too loud.

I've been thinking more and more about just swapping the Borla X-pipe in and seeing if that resolves my occasional leak out of the Corsa pipe. The fit & finish on the Borla pipe looks quite a bit nicer.
Old 9/6/11 | 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by JimmyM

Please make a HD video of a side by side comparison
No prob; we can do that.
Old 9/6/11 | 11:09 PM
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No prob; we can do that.
Well, after the side by side, I'd say Overboost is a Borla fan ;-). Here's the comparison video. It was shot with a stereo-capable HD point-and-shoot that was placed approximately 10-12 feet behind the cars in an open parking lot. The details of the RPM, etc, are in the video intro.

Old 9/6/11 | 11:32 PM
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Nice.

How does an X pipe change the sound? It makes it more raspy and higher pitched, no?
Old 9/6/11 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by JimmyM
Nice.

How does an X pipe change the sound? It makes it more raspy and higher pitched, no?
It was that way on the 3V, but the 5.0 seems to be the opposite.
Old 9/7/11 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by JimmyM
Nice.

How does an X pipe change the sound? It makes it more raspy and higher pitched, no?
On the Corsa system, it actually took out some of the raspiness at higher RPM's. I've got a small leak in mine at the joint, which is on the drivers side pipe:



I'd like to go with an X-pipe that is all one piece.
Old 9/7/11 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Overboost
On the Corsa system, it actually took out some of the raspiness at higher RPM's. I've got a small leak in mine at the joint, which is on the drivers side pipe:



I'd like to go with an X-pipe that is all one piece.

Wanna trade axlebacks? I have the S types with about 500 miles on them and they are WAY too loud with the supercharger!! I have the magnaflow o/r x pipe and factory midpipes and while the car was NA it was the best soundind exhaust I ever heard on a s197...now with the blower it way to **** loud! LOL
Old 9/7/11 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 2006stiguy
Wanna trade axlebacks? I have the S types with about 500 miles on them and they are WAY too loud with the supercharger!! I have the magnaflow o/r x pipe and factory midpipes and while the car was NA it was the best soundind exhaust I ever heard on a s197...now with the blower it way to **** loud! LOL
I definitely might be interested. Where in PA are you located? I have family out there, so we might be able to work something out if I'm in town visiting.



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