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Old 12-08-2019, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr.Ron
I wouldn't mind it a little louder, but not crazy loud!
From the videos posted it doesn't seem crazy louder though.
At idle it’s not much louder. At WOT about 20%. It’s enough to make it worth it but not too loud.
Old 12-09-2019, 02:53 PM
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At idle it’s not much louder. At WOT about 20%. It’s enough to make it worth it but not too loud.
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Regarding the Borla Xpipe 60548 that doesn't replace the secondary cats, I don't know who would want to spend hundreds of dollar to buy this to replace just the mid section of the exhaust after the secondary pipes as the factory system already has an X crossover??? Am I missing something? Or does someone makes a set of bypass pipes that bolt onto the gap left behind after the secondary cats are removed to make up for it? Or will I have to find a shop to make me a custom bypass? I'm really bumped out that I didn't know the only Xpipe Borla sells now is the useless version.

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Old 12-09-2019, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by BruZe06
Regarding the Borla Xpipe 60548 that doesn't replace the secondary cats, I don't know who would want to spend hundreds of dollar to buy this to replace just the mid section of the exhaust after the secondary pipes as the factory system already has an X crossover??? Am I missing something? Or does someone makes a set of bypass pipes that bolt onto the gap left behind after the secondary cats are removed to make up for it? Or will I have to find a shop to make me a custom bypass? I'm really bumped out that I didn't know the only Xpipe Borla sells now is the useless version.
Do an ebay or other similar site search, there may be a Borla 60547 available, albeit a premium price.
Old 12-09-2019, 08:14 PM
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cant beat the sound,extra HP a non issue.BORLA
Old 12-11-2019, 04:45 PM
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Old 12-13-2019, 02:06 PM
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What's wrong with just throwing this one on?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-14-17-C...EAAOSwDvZc7DwQ
Old 12-13-2019, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr.Ron
What's wrong with just throwing this one on?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-14-17-C...EAAOSwDvZc7DwQ
Unknown quality?
Old 12-13-2019, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by BruZe06
Unknown quality?
Yes, but the seller has a 99.8% top rated seller rating and hows 31 sold.
Old 12-13-2019, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr.Ron
What's wrong with just throwing this one on?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-14-17-C...EAAOSwDvZc7DwQ
Buy Corsa if borla is no available. Little more work to get a good seal on the axleback but it will seal.

Borla is deeper. Corsa is a bit more high pitch. Just a bit more. Had borla on my last car and Corsa in my current car. I'd say the difference in tone is like the Corsa makes the car a little less truckish.
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Originally Posted by BruZe06
Unknown quality?
I have one from Top Speed Pro 1 and it looks identical to this one. I can assure everyone the quality and finish was a 10 and the fit was probably a 9.5. Nothing to worry about on this one.

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Old 12-13-2019, 03:38 PM
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I tried one from that vendor(speeddaddy) and had problems getting it to line up correctly. With a little work it may have fit but I decided to return it. I was only able to measure the ends of the xpipe they sent me so I don't know if they all are the same. But the rear end of the xpipe had about 1/2-3/4 inch shorter distance between the inner wall of the exit pipe ends compared to the stock xpipe.



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That's weird...mine slid right into place.
Old 12-13-2019, 06:56 PM
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I installed the Corsa. You can get some good pops and burbles
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Old 12-14-2019, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Gould1
That's weird...mine slid right into place.
But your was from a different vendor, no?
How much was yours and where did you get it?
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Originally Posted by Harbgrogan
I tried one from that vendor(speeddaddy) and had problems getting it to line up correctly. With a little work it may have fit but I decided to return it. I was only able to measure the ends of the xpipe they sent me so I don't know if they all are the same. But the rear end of the xpipe had about 1/2-3/4 inch shorter distance between the inner wall of the exit pipe ends compared to the stock xpipe.


So what did you end up doing/getting?
Old 12-14-2019, 08:26 PM
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I just put the stock one back on.

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Originally Posted by Dr.Ron
But your was from a different vendor, no?
How much was yours and where did you get it?

Yes. I bought it from Top Speed Pro1

Old 12-14-2019, 10:46 PM
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I tried one off eBay and ended up sending it back. The picture quality and what I received were of 2 different x-pipes. The weld area was extremely bad and had holes in it. When I looked inside at the cross over section with my borescope the connecting hole was less than 1 inch and had some metal covering most of the hole. The hanger for the rubber grommet was bent and not in the right place. Simply bad quality.
I couldn't find a Borla so I got a Corsa x-pipe. When I looked inside at the cross-section the openings were extremely large, the welds were good and no excess metal inside where the cross-sections are. It slid right in and clamped down with no problems. The 3-inch end is tapered down to slide fairly tight over our exhaust pipe.
Sounds very good and am happy with the Corsa.
Best, Tom.

You wanted sound?

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Old 12-18-2019, 02:35 PM
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Kills me to spend $400 + for these.

While I would like one, I hate being bent over.

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