Borla vs SLP vs Flowmaster

Rainbow · 11-22-06, 10:02 PM

I'm going to put a catback exhaust on my sons car. Does anyone have any info on the above systems? Pro's cons, sounds which is best etc?? Thanks.

YARDofSTUF · 11-22-06, 10:10 PM

I hear a lot of complaints about flowmaster being restrictive, probably the cheapest, bet the borla would sound awesome

burple · 11-22-06, 10:44 PM

The best sounding exhaust would depend a lot on the engine make and exhaust design. And best flow would also depend on the engine. Some require more backpressure for optimal power while other engines run better with less ristriction.

knightmare · 11-22-06, 11:04 PM

Gibson

Rainbow · 11-24-06, 06:15 PM

Will check out Gibson as well, thats a Brand I'd not considered.
Its for a 2004 Grand Am Gt with the 3.4 V6 btw. Thanks

burple · 11-24-06, 06:22 PM

Well for that car, flowmasters will not sound as good and not provide enough back pressure. Pontiac is notrorious for needing more back pressure. For that car, I suggest either borla or gibson.

***YeOldeStonecat*** · 11-24-06, 06:27 PM

<==huge fan of the quality and sound of Borla. Not a raspy annoying sound like many ricer performance systems tend to get like these days, but a nice mellow, deep, healthy throaty sound.

The kits are very well made....top notch SS with the million mile warranty. I had the complete head to toe system on my prior Jeep...headers..all the way back to the tip.

Have also heard and seen Gibson systems...another good brand, great sound.

***David*** · 11-24-06, 10:11 PM

I would avoid Blowmaster. Too many problems, too much weight.

Illini25 · 11-26-06, 04:03 PM

I have two flowmasters attached to the back end of my Grand Prix and it sounds pretty good to be honest.

Have a look at Dynomax and Magnaflow as well.

Are you wanting a complet exhaust system?
http://www.performancepeddler.com/de...CT_ID=BOR14821

Loonatic · 11-26-06, 10:24 PM

Magnaflow and Borla FTW. Dynomax comes in 3rd.

fastchevy · 11-29-06, 01:01 PM

Borla is good all around. Flowmaster race series cant be beat if you have some good horsepower. I have to use bullet mufflers on my Camaro because of ground clearance.

Rainbow · 11-29-06, 01:41 PM

Thanks! I think I will take your advice and go with Borla. PFYC has it for like 687 and free shipping and If I order now my Christmas shopping will be done.

11-22-06, 10:02 PM	#1
Rainbow SG Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,732	Borla vs SLP vs Flowmaster I'm going to put a catback exhaust on my sons car. Does anyone have any info on the above systems? Pro's cons, sounds which is best etc?? Thanks.

11-22-06, 10:10 PM	#2
YARDofSTUF Second Most EVIL Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: USA Posts: 68,347	I hear a lot of complaints about flowmaster being restrictive, probably the cheapest, bet the borla would sound awesome __________________ Grooveshark Hulu Kongregate Photobucket Quakelive Twitter

11-22-06, 10:44 PM	#3
burple Resident Muppet Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Louisiana Posts: 898	The best sounding exhaust would depend a lot on the engine make and exhaust design. And best flow would also depend on the engine. Some require more backpressure for optimal power while other engines run better with less ristriction. __________________ Test Your Speed Here Previously known as beaker1.

11-22-06, 11:04 PM	#4
knightmare Conspiracy Fool Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,080	Gibson __________________ “"A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer."” Bruce Lee

11-24-06, 06:22 PM	#6
burple Resident Muppet Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Louisiana Posts: 898	Well for that car, flowmasters will not sound as good and not provide enough back pressure. Pontiac is notrorious for needing more back pressure. For that car, I suggest either borla or gibson. __________________ Test Your Speed Here Previously known as beaker1.

11-24-06, 06:15 PM	#5
Rainbow SG Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,732	Will check out Gibson as well, thats a Brand I'd not considered. Its for a 2004 Grand Am Gt with the 3.4 V6 btw. Thanks

11-24-06, 06:27 PM	#7
*YeOldeStonecat* Moderator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Somewhere along the shoreline in New England Posts: 46,847	<==huge fan of the quality and sound of Borla. Not a raspy annoying sound like many ricer performance systems tend to get like these days, but a nice mellow, deep, healthy throaty sound. The kits are very well made....top notch SS with the million mile warranty. I had the complete head to toe system on my prior Jeep...headers..all the way back to the tip. Have also heard and seen Gibson systems...another good brand, great sound. __________________ Why be normal ? Guinness for Strength!!!

11-24-06, 10:11 PM	#8
*David* Moderator Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Nova Caesarea Posts: 8,878	I would avoid Blowmaster. Too many problems, too much weight. __________________ Luck is where preparation meets opportunity - Seneca It is my ambition to say in ten sentences what others say in a whole book. - Friedrich Nietzsche www.fsma.org www.300guitars.com

11-26-06, 04:03 PM	#9
Illini25 ^_^ Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 8,145	I have two flowmasters attached to the back end of my Grand Prix and it sounds pretty good to be honest. Have a look at Dynomax and Magnaflow as well. Are you wanting a complet exhaust system? http://www.performancepeddler.com/de...CT_ID=BOR14821

11-26-06, 10:24 PM	#10
Loonatic Folding with AMD POWER Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 2,652	Magnaflow and Borla FTW. Dynomax comes in 3rd. __________________ Pain is weakness leaving the body.

11-29-06, 01:01 PM	#11
fastchevy Jägermaster Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: OKC Posts: 6,951	Borla is good all around. Flowmaster race series cant be beat if you have some good horsepower. I have to use bullet mufflers on my Camaro because of ground clearance. __________________ .

11-29-06, 01:41 PM	#12
Rainbow SG Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,732	Thanks! I think I will take your advice and go with Borla. PFYC has it for like 687 and free shipping and If I order now my Christmas shopping will be done.

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