RacerRich
Viper Owner
I just took delivery of my new 02 FE GTS and all I can say is what a car! I was all ready to pick up an SRT until I saw a silver with blue stripes GTS at the Mopars at the Strip event here in Vegas. Simply breathtaking, and I don't usually care for silver sports cars. I knew this was the car for me. Every time I look at it I seem to find an even more beautiful and mesmorizing angle.
It was the last new FE GTS available. I got it from Scotia Motors Dodge in Scotia, New York. Very smooth buying experience!
To get to the point, when the delivery guy first turned the car on to proceed lowering it down the ramp of the truck, I was not all the impressed. I think the V8 in my Suburban had more of a muscular rumble. That, compiled with the rather unfinished exhaust tips has persuaded me to to upgrade.
I have looked around and it seems there are 3 major brands that have these systems. Borla, Corsa, and Billy Boat.
First let me start with exhaust tip looks.
I don't really care for the exhaust tips of the Borla, I LOVE the exhaust tips on the CORSA, and I really don't know what exhaust tips come with the Billy Boat.
In the latest VIPER Magazine, B&B has an ad with a picture showing their aftermarket exhuast on a GTS. The shape is similar to the Corsa, which is what I like. But at their website, they have a sound bite video with a GTS that has a Corvette C5 looking exhaust. In other words the tips look like those on a stock (non Z06) C5. I think the C5 exhuast tips look like crap on a Vette, and even more so on a Viper. If someone can please clarify which tips the B&B comes with that would be great.
Now to sound and performance.
I want to hear the V10 roar. Nothing gets my adrenaline flowing like a roaring engine, so I am essentially looking for the loudest available. Performance also matters as well, which out of the 3 embodies the best performance and loudest roar? Also, since I want to pass emissions and be street legal, I am going to have the get the CATS---just to note.
Sorry for the long post and thanks in advance. Answers and advice is greatly appreicated.
Also, how do you get your status upgraded to Viper Owner? I put my VIN# in, both nothing happened. I will be getting my VCA# soon, so I will eventually alter that as well.
Rich
It was the last new FE GTS available. I got it from Scotia Motors Dodge in Scotia, New York. Very smooth buying experience!
To get to the point, when the delivery guy first turned the car on to proceed lowering it down the ramp of the truck, I was not all the impressed. I think the V8 in my Suburban had more of a muscular rumble. That, compiled with the rather unfinished exhaust tips has persuaded me to to upgrade.
I have looked around and it seems there are 3 major brands that have these systems. Borla, Corsa, and Billy Boat.
First let me start with exhaust tip looks.
I don't really care for the exhaust tips of the Borla, I LOVE the exhaust tips on the CORSA, and I really don't know what exhaust tips come with the Billy Boat.
In the latest VIPER Magazine, B&B has an ad with a picture showing their aftermarket exhuast on a GTS. The shape is similar to the Corsa, which is what I like. But at their website, they have a sound bite video with a GTS that has a Corvette C5 looking exhaust. In other words the tips look like those on a stock (non Z06) C5. I think the C5 exhuast tips look like crap on a Vette, and even more so on a Viper. If someone can please clarify which tips the B&B comes with that would be great.
Now to sound and performance.
I want to hear the V10 roar. Nothing gets my adrenaline flowing like a roaring engine, so I am essentially looking for the loudest available. Performance also matters as well, which out of the 3 embodies the best performance and loudest roar? Also, since I want to pass emissions and be street legal, I am going to have the get the CATS---just to note.
Sorry for the long post and thanks in advance. Answers and advice is greatly appreicated.
Also, how do you get your status upgraded to Viper Owner? I put my VIN# in, both nothing happened. I will be getting my VCA# soon, so I will eventually alter that as well.
Rich
As for exhaust, I have the B&B with Random hiflo cats. I think the sound level is perfect. Not too loud for long trips but enough to get you noticed. As for the sound quality, I am extremely happy with the sound. You really want to go to a viper event and hear all of the different systems. Everyone has their preference. Good luck 
