corsa or borla exhaust
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Everyone who has either one seems to love their choice. Why? They BOTH sound better than stock! I missed the year of your Viper..... it matters! The gains and benefits are more pronounced in 03-06......
That said..... the Borla <quality vs Corsa is obvious when you see them side-by-side. The price reflects as well.
The Borla is a hot-rod-drone-resonanating sound......poppy decel sounds vs a burble. Some owners love it...many wifes HATE it, and wont ride any more. (Good Thing for some?)
Corsa technology isolates and CANCELS the uneven frequencies to 'mellow-out' the drone. None. Sounds great at WOT, and decel-burble is wonderful.
We offer both, at competitive prices. So do several VCA Sponsor-vendors here. PLEASE support one of us, and not just flea-bay-bottom feeders on price alone. And flea-bay can have inferior-fit, years-old stock from a couple major parts wholesaler bankruptcies.
Know Your Vendor.....Thanks.
That said..... the Borla <quality vs Corsa is obvious when you see them side-by-side. The price reflects as well.
The Borla is a hot-rod-drone-resonanating sound......poppy decel sounds vs a burble. Some owners love it...many wifes HATE it, and wont ride any more. (Good Thing for some?)
Corsa technology isolates and CANCELS the uneven frequencies to 'mellow-out' the drone. None. Sounds great at WOT, and decel-burble is wonderful.
We offer both, at competitive prices. So do several VCA Sponsor-vendors here. PLEASE support one of us, and not just flea-bay-bottom feeders on price alone. And flea-bay can have inferior-fit, years-old stock from a couple major parts wholesaler bankruptcies.
Know Your Vendor.....Thanks.
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viperbilliam
Enthusiast
Do the Corsa's have a raspier sound? More raspy than deep?
VIPER GTSR 91
Enthusiast
The Corsa has what I call an aggressive sound over stock, not raspy? it is a well worth product and the fit and finish is really good. Saves a little weight too. Buy it from -The PartsRack- as he has the best pricing by far.
mjorgensen Woodhouse
Enthusiast
i think borla, I like the sound of it. but i heard the corsa on a video on http://www.topspeed.con and it sounds nice too. I guess it depends on the year and sound you are going for.
Fast Viper
Enthusiast
Borla exhaust is WAY too quiet. The mufflers are too long, and the tips discolor quickly
RavenFan_94
Viper Owner
I bought my Corsa's from JonB and don't regret it for a second. Really fantastic!
One of the problems with Borla is the inconsistent components thay are made from, year to year.
The sound varies! On a Gen 2 there are 3 possibles.
As for "Raspy" rep of Corsa.... prior to 2001, they were all 2.5" and those were much more 'raspy' sounding than the later 3" models. All Corsa Vipers 2.5" were discontinued yeasr ago, but it is possible that old-stock or older Vipers would have this for you to hear!
The sound varies! On a Gen 2 there are 3 possibles.
As for "Raspy" rep of Corsa.... prior to 2001, they were all 2.5" and those were much more 'raspy' sounding than the later 3" models. All Corsa Vipers 2.5" were discontinued yeasr ago, but it is possible that old-stock or older Vipers would have this for you to hear!
Bruce
Enthusiast
JonB,
How much does a Corsa exhaust cost for a 2000 GTS shipped to the east coast?
How much does a Corsa exhaust cost for a 2000 GTS shipped to the east coast?
witz323
Viper Owner
Did the full belanger header/exhaust and VERY HAPPY with it. Sounds a lot better than the corsa's i've heard...in my opinion.
Billy Coons
Enthusiast
I heard the borla setup on an 08 and I actually liked the deeper sound of it better then the more raspy Corsa on my 03. Both had the factory headers. The tips weren't as nice on the Borla.
One thing I was surprised with is the expansion of the Corsa exhaust when heated up. It goes from the center of the side sill holes cold to about a 1/4" from the rear of the side sill holes when heated. Seems like a good 1/4" to 3/8" shift until it cools back down!
One thing I was surprised with is the expansion of the Corsa exhaust when heated up. It goes from the center of the side sill holes cold to about a 1/4" from the rear of the side sill holes when heated. Seems like a good 1/4" to 3/8" shift until it cools back down!
Hoodoo Man
Viper Owner
I'm planning on getting an '08 or '09. Anyone have thoughts on how the full belanger header/exhaust system compares to the belanger header/corsa exhaust combo?
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prdatr,
"I'm planning on getting an '08 or '09. Anyone have thoughts on how the full belanger header/exhaust system compares to the belanger header/corsa exhaust combo?"
Sound and volume are similar - we recently tested both. Both make about the same hp / tq. Check the archives. There is a big difference in sound between the 2003 - 06 cars and the 2008 - 09 cars.
The Corsa system eliminates most of the drone. The 20 inch Magnaflow muffler included with Lou's system does not cut the drone and can be obnoxious for many.
Check my post: ACR on the roval at ACS Fontana to hear a 2009 with Belanger headers, Corsa Track, high flow cats, K & N filter and Mopar race controller. I think you'll like it. Sound is very deep at idle, quiet at cruise - you can hear the radio and actually hold a conversation while cruising.
Dan
"I'm planning on getting an '08 or '09. Anyone have thoughts on how the full belanger header/exhaust system compares to the belanger header/corsa exhaust combo?"
Sound and volume are similar - we recently tested both. Both make about the same hp / tq. Check the archives. There is a big difference in sound between the 2003 - 06 cars and the 2008 - 09 cars.
The Corsa system eliminates most of the drone. The 20 inch Magnaflow muffler included with Lou's system does not cut the drone and can be obnoxious for many.
Check my post: ACR on the roval at ACS Fontana to hear a 2009 with Belanger headers, Corsa Track, high flow cats, K & N filter and Mopar race controller. I think you'll like it. Sound is very deep at idle, quiet at cruise - you can hear the radio and actually hold a conversation while cruising.
Dan
Abe Froman
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I installed the Corsa and Randon Tech cats on my "06", no drone and great drivability. My 06 obviously has the side discharge and the cabin noise created with the Belanger was an unattractive option. If you want Max noise purchase the Belanger, if you want to control the noise purchase Corsa…. Contact JonB at parts rack, he will help you spend your money wisely…
Hoodoo Man
Viper Owner
The Corsa system eliminates most of the drone. The 20 inch Magnaflow muffler included with Lou's system does not cut the drone and can be obnoxious for many.
Check my post: ACR on the roval at ACS Fontana to hear a 2009 with Belanger headers, Corsa Track, high flow cats, K & N filter and Mopar race controller. I think you'll like it. Sound is very deep at idle, quiet at cruise - you can hear the radio and actually hold a conversation while cruising.
Dan
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Thanks, Dan. I'm sold.
Larry
Check my post: ACR on the roval at ACS Fontana to hear a 2009 with Belanger headers, Corsa Track, high flow cats, K & N filter and Mopar race controller. I think you'll like it. Sound is very deep at idle, quiet at cruise - you can hear the radio and actually hold a conversation while cruising.
Dan
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Thanks, Dan. I'm sold.
Larry
I have Borla cat-back on two cars right now and had it on my 97 GTS as well. With Borla you can go just cat-back and have a fantastic sound all the time not just at WOT and that decel popping is really awesome, with Gen 1 you can even get some flashing from the tips. No need to change other parts or do any welding, easy direct replacement fit. And you can change the tips for the look you want if you order from Borla direct as opposed to going with the kit tips which are the simpler tips. In my opinion Corsa is for vettes. If you are looking for a great muscle car sound Borla is the way to go. It sounds "MEAN"! Plus its great fun to drive through parking garages and make everyones alarm go off
