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Old 02-05-2006, 03:41 PM
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My 91 Haibeck top end just dynod at 410 rwhp, I have a Borla Challenger system that is affecting performance. What yields better hp?
Cosra, B&B, or Flow master.
Old 02-05-2006, 03:43 PM
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B&B maybe.
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On my LPE 385 the difference between the Borla Challenge (2 3/4) system and the B&B was more noise.
Old 02-05-2006, 04:53 PM
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How loud is the Billy Boat cat back vs stock? I am looking for a powerful sound.
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it's a lot louder both in and out of the car
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I have the B&B and it sounds great.
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Originally Posted by rickyrj1
I have the B&B and it sounds great.
Loud, but awesome!

The Corsa uses 2 1/2in pipe so if you are purely looking for more performance I would look elsewhere. Have you considered adding an X-pipe to the Borla setup? Might do the trick. From a pure HP standpoint I think B&B with X-pipe is at the top of the food chain, I believe it's the only 3in cat back currently available.

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b&b with x-pipe.a bit loud but sounds great.
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Originally Posted by locobob
Loud, but awesome!

The Corsa uses 2 1/2in pipe so if you are purely looking for more performance I would look elsewhere.
Corsas are fine til you get to stroker level. The Vette Doctors verified this, power was the same as B&B. I believe it was a 368 car.
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What the hell's peromance
Old 02-06-2006, 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by SurfnSun
Corsas are fine til you get to stroker level. The Vette Doctors verified this, power was the same as B&B. I believe it was a 368 car.

Still find that test to be I never heard back from Carmen on it either.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...m_id=50&arch=1
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I love the sound of the Corsas,its just a damn shame they couldnt make them in 3".
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My 350 is making very good power with a set Corsa's.
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Originally Posted by locobob
Loud, but awesome!

The Corsa uses 2 1/2in pipe so if you are purely looking for more performance I would look elsewhere. Have you considered adding an X-pipe to the Borla setup? Might do the trick. From a pure HP standpoint I think B&B with X-pipe is at the top of the food chain, I believe it's the only 3in cat back currently available.
My car is still at Haibecks, I'll ask him to try an X-pipe with the Borla.
Else, I'll go with B&B, How loud is your setup?
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Originally Posted by RatRacer
My 350 is making very good power with a set Corsa's.
There is an owner in the UK making good power with a home modded 350 and running in the 11's with a set of corsas on his car.

I took off the Borlas and installed the corsas on my 350 91 last week and have found the exhaust note a whole lot better for my taste,plus i love the look of them,next is headers.



Here is a pic ive found before with the Borlas,I need to get rid of that fog lamp.


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The corsas look good to me and I like the sound but of the 4 tips only 2 are functional. I also like the look and sound of the 3" B&B however all 4 tips are functional.

I don't know how loud the B&B is inside the car but I think I will try the B&B when I am ready to remove the factory exhaust.
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Originally Posted by TommyL
The corsas look good to me and I like the sound but of the 4 tips only 2 are functional. I also like the look and sound of the 3" B&B however all 4 tips are functional.

I don't know how loud the B&B is inside the car but I think I will try the B&B when I am ready to remove the factory exhaust.
Yep i agree about the two tips only working for the corsas,shame the 4 tips dont work although ive heard of owners drilling them out?
I guess its a matter of personal choice when it comes to sound,i find the borlas and B&Bs have a deeper sound with some resonance,where as the corsas seem to be have a totally different sound altogether with no resonance.

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The only thing that bothered me about the dummy tips on the Corsa is they stay clean while the functional tips blacken with carbon. I fixed this by masking off the dummy tip and spray painting the inside flat black. Works like a champ.
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The only thing that bothered me about the dummy tips on the Corsa is they stay clean while the functional tips blacken with carbon. I fixed this by masking off the dummy tip and spray painting the inside flat black. Works like a champ.
That bothered me too about the corsas,a great tip with the matt black,looks like another little job to be done
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is that true for the '91 stock exhaust ? that there is only 2 functional tips ? because if you look the 2 inside tail pipes are blocked


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