Borla Vs Magnaflow

Adri CiViC · 05-22-2009, 04:59 AM

I need some advice of both muffler brands, because here in Spain is so difficult to hear it...

I want to build a homemade single exhaust (european is dual) but I don't know wich muffler gives better sound and performance.

I think Borla XR-1 will be the best choice but I'm not sure...

brado · 05-22-2009, 08:25 AM

why are you going to single? and are you going to cover up the other exhaust outlet in the bumper?

juicy55908 · 05-22-2009, 08:27 AM

Your so lucky to be able to dual your exhaust, usdmftw

Adri CiViC · 05-22-2009, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brado

why are you going to single? and are you going to cover up the other exhaust outlet in the bumper?

I think it will be better.
The other triangle exhaust will be cover up

Kakashi · 05-22-2009, 11:47 AM

Go with Magnaflow imo. Borlas sound kinda funny on anything smaller than a 3.0 V6.

Adri CiViC · 05-22-2009, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kakashi

Go with Magnaflow imo. Borlas sound kinda funny on anything smaller than a 3.0 V6.

Thanks

That's the answer was looking for

michinsi · 05-22-2009, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kakashi

Go with Magnaflow imo. Borlas sound kinda funny on anything smaller than a 3.0 V6.

Uh....no. Borla exhaust sounds good on almost anything.

Kakashi · 05-22-2009, 12:30 PM

Either way, it'll be a good decision.

Adri CiViC · 05-22-2009, 01:23 PM

So...
Which brand you will chose? I didn't hear anyone

Kakashi · 05-22-2009, 01:32 PM

You won't get much feedback on any Borlas, because very few people have the axle back installed, and even fewer with the cat-back.

Magnaflow and Borla are both very reputable exhaust companies, so a decision wont really be makeable based on brand. They both sound very similiar. The design is similiar(canister with 2.25" straight thru), the materials used is similiar, therefore the price is similiar too. Performance will more then likely be the same too.

Just pick one. You wont be disappointed with either.

Also- both materials use a strange alloy in the manufacturing that gradually changes the color of the piping as you use it. Mine has turned into a purple/gold. Very beautiful. But not really noticeable from anywhere but under the car.

nerdrum · 05-22-2009, 01:56 PM

I have the borla system on my car, it's using 3" piping instead of 2.25 and it's also supercharged but I've been through 5 exhaust systems and in terms of drone, drivability and wot sound absolutely nothing comes close to the borla system. it's deep aggressive and non raspy.

michinsi · 05-22-2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nerdrum

I have the borla system on my car, it's using 3" piping instead of 2.25 and it's also supercharged but I've been through 5 exhaust systems and in terms of drone, drivability and wot sound absolutely nothing comes close to the borla system. it's deep aggressive and non raspy.

Can you post pictures?

tite681 · 05-23-2009, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nerdrum

I have the borla system on my car, it's using 3" piping instead of 2.25 and it's also supercharged but I've been through 5 exhaust systems and in terms of drone, drivability and wot sound absolutely nothing comes close to the borla system. it's deep aggressive and non raspy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by michinsi

Can you post pictures?

Yes, please post pics. Looking into going this route but with 2.25. I imagine it will look something like this; offset center.

05-22-2009, 04:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Adri CiViC Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Madrid - Spain Age: 24 Posts: 70 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Borla Vs Magnaflow I need some advice of both muffler brands, because here in Spain is so difficult to hear it... I want to build a homemade single exhaust (european is dual) but I don't know wich muffler gives better sound and performance. I think Borla XR-1 will be the best choice but I'm not sure...

05-22-2009, 01:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kakashi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Aurora CO Age: 23 Posts: 4,628 iTrader: 1 / 100%	You won't get much feedback on any Borlas, because very few people have the axle back installed, and even fewer with the cat-back. Magnaflow and Borla are both very reputable exhaust companies, so a decision wont really be makeable based on brand. They both sound very similiar. The design is similiar(canister with 2.25" straight thru), the materials used is similiar, therefore the price is similiar too. Performance will more then likely be the same too. Just pick one. You wont be disappointed with either. Also- both materials use a strange alloy in the manufacturing that gradually changes the color of the piping as you use it. Mine has turned into a purple/gold. Very beautiful. But not really noticeable from anywhere but under the car. Last edited by Kakashi; 05-22-2009 at 01:36 PM.

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05-22-2009, 08:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
brado Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 435 iTrader: 3 / 100%	why are you going to single? and are you going to cover up the other exhaust outlet in the bumper?

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juicy55908 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silver Spring, Maryland Posts: 195 Jarrett iTrader: 0 / 0%	Your so lucky to be able to dual your exhaust, usdmftw

05-22-2009, 11:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kakashi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Aurora CO Age: 23 Posts: 4,628 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Go with Magnaflow imo. Borlas sound kinda funny on anything smaller than a 3.0 V6.

05-22-2009, 12:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kakashi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Aurora CO Age: 23 Posts: 4,628 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Either way, it'll be a good decision.

05-22-2009, 01:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Adri CiViC Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Madrid - Spain Age: 24 Posts: 70 iTrader: 0 / 0%	So... Which brand you will chose? I didn't hear anyone

05-22-2009, 01:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
nerdrum Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Long Island, ny Posts: 979 iTrader: 4 / 100%	I have the borla system on my car, it's using 3" piping instead of 2.25 and it's also supercharged but I've been through 5 exhaust systems and in terms of drone, drivability and wot sound absolutely nothing comes close to the borla system. it's deep aggressive and non raspy.