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Old Jun 17, 2013 | 07:31 AM
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GT500 Quad Exhaust or Borla S?

What do you think produces a meaner sound? I might be getting my hands on a DIB GT in a few weeks, if everything goes to plan. First mod will be exhaust. Which would you choose, GT500 Quad or Borla S?
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Old Jun 17, 2013 | 09:18 AM
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I'm debating the same thing for the DIB GT I have ordered haha.
I'm leaning towards the borla S because it seems like gt500 mufflers aren't much louder than stock based on videos I've heard. I do really like the look of the quad exhaust though and I bet it would sound amazing if you add longtubes or a high flow/no cat mid pipe.
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Old Jun 17, 2013 | 10:51 PM
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Both - the Borla quad tips! Joey8 has them and they look and sound sweet.
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 10:39 AM
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I second the borla quad or stainless works quad. We've installed both and they both sounded incredible. The quad conversion is worth it, the install is very easy. Give us a shout.
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 11:59 AM
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for the looks here take a look and decide... i choose quad tip GT500 ABs.
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friend of mine had borla and he took me for a ride... i definitely loved it over the gt500s but i live in apartment and have to go to work way early in the morning..gt500s have good growl and are bettter than stock bt not as loud as borla s....
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 03:20 PM
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The quad exhaust does look pretty awesome. How much is it to add the quad exhaust to the borlas?
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 03:55 PM
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Borlas with resonators cut out gets my vote...I'm a little biased tho
Pardon the crappy quality and wind noise. I was at my parents house after just getting the resonators out and it was my only opportunity to get a video...
Hoping to get a better video of some actual driving soon.


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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 05:06 PM
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for the looks here take a look and decide... i choose quad tip GT500 ABs.
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friend of mine had borla and he took me for a ride... i definitely loved it over the gt500s but i live in apartment and have to go to work way early in the morning..gt500s have good growl and are bettter than stock bt not as loud as borla s....
Would love this set-up. Always liked how the GT500's looked in the butt. If you don't mind me asking, how much for the entire set up? Valance, installation and exhaust? Also, is the sound tame when idle and cruising speed? I'm getting a convertible and don't want to be deaf by the time I'm 40
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by blackbeard
Borlas with resonators cut out gets my vote...I'm a little biased tho
Pardon the crappy quality and wind noise. I was at my parents house after just getting the resonators out and it was my only opportunity to get a video...
Hoping to get a better video of some actual driving soon.

Video Link: http://youtu.be/x0E8rV09oTs
Where'd you pick up that setup?
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 08:45 PM
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The quad exhaust does look pretty awesome. How much is it to add the quad exhaust to the borlas?
Purchased it through FRPP dealer houston for $681 (AB+Valance) installed by dealer for $224(could be cheaper if you take it outside).
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by woodzusa

Would love this set-up. Always liked how the GT500's looked in the butt. If you don't mind me asking, how much for the entire set up? Valance, installation and exhaust? Also, is the sound tame when idle and cruising speed? I'm getting a convertible and don't want to be deaf by the time I'm 40
Thanks... Cost of installation I have mentioned above. GT500 ABs are not as loud as borla or magnaflow but they at rpm 2500+ makes good grown n 4000+ makes enough roar to keep anybody away but with it you can sneak past silently when u dont want to. bt its all personnel preference at the end... i loved this setup as it helped me to enjoy both world....silent as a cat and roar as lion when need to
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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 05:59 AM
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Where'd you pick up that setup?
Borlas were from Amazon who had by far the lowest price I could find and free two day shipping since I'm a prime member.

The valance I got from Ford Parts Direct as they are cheaper than anywhere else for the genuine Ford parts.
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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 08:31 AM
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You got this set?
Borla 11830 Rear Section S-Type Exhaust System for Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 : Amazon.com : Automotive Borla 11830 Rear Section S-Type Exhaust System for Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 : Amazon.com : Automotive
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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 12:02 PM
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You should really take a look into the stainless works cat back which is close to the same price as the borla axle back. We've installed a few of these conversions with the SW and they sounds incredible. The quality is there as well with the 300 series stainless and the fitment was perfect.
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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 04:23 PM
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Yeah that's it. And it's apparently come down a few dollars since I got mine.
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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 06:43 PM
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Borla. GT500 axlebacks don't even compare.
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 07:45 AM
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Okay now I'm searching for the SW quad setup on youtube. I liked the Borla vid when the rev hits and the kid jumps. I want to heel toe and make little old ladies check their pacemakers.


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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 08:39 AM
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It's there an axle back version of the SW quad? I don't think I want cat backs
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Old Jun 22, 2013 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by shiazv@gmail.com
for the looks here take a look and decide... i choose quad tip GT500 ABs.
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GT500 ABs

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GT500 ABs

friend of mine had borla and he took me for a ride... i definitely loved it over the gt500s but i live in apartment and have to go to work way early in the morning..gt500s have good growl and are bettter than stock bt not as loud as borla s....
Sweet ride . Like that blue with white stripes. Lets see front end. Just ordered a black premium and looking to see what style stripe I want. Really like how the side extends past the wheel.
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Old Jun 22, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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I gotta figure out what I should do with the exhaust. Picking up the car on Monday

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