Hello. I have a 2000 C5 with stock exhaust and am considering changing the exhaust to a Borla. I'd like more growl, deeper sound, etc. I have the opportunity to buy a brand new Borla X pipe for a great price. But I've read a few threads that seem to indicate the X pipe would make the car more quiet. Also have read it would make the car a bit slower at lower accelerations. Are either of those assumptions true? Thanks very much in advance for any response or advice.

Roy

Nope! If you get that set up you will love it!!!!

Hello. I have a 2000 C5 with stock exhaust and am considering changing the exhaust to a Borla. I'd like more growl, deeper sound, etc. I have the opportunity to buy a brand new Borla X pipe for a great price. But I've read a few threads that seem to indicate the X pipe would make the car more quiet. Also have read it would make the car a bit slower at lower accelerations. Are either of those assumptions true? Thanks very much in advance for any response or advice.

Roy

Basic rule is "turbulence=noise" (or sound :thumbsup3: )

The X-pipe will allow better flow so it will reduce the noise.

I have an SLP cat-back and when I installed shorty headers it actually got quieter inside the car.

As for power loss, I doubt it would be noticable.

:hehehe:

Roy, get it and you will be very happy!:burnout:

There's also the myth that an X-Pipe will reduce or eliminate the "popping" sound that you will get with most aftermarket exhaust systems.
NOT true! I replaced the stock system from my Z06 with a Borla Stinger and their X-Pipe. The sound is outstanding, BUT, there is the distinctive "popping" on deceleration.
At first, it drove me nuts, but after learning to alter my driving style to minimize the sound, I actually grew to enjoy the popping, and now I find myself altering my driving style to maximize the sound!
Go figure...buy the Borla and you'll be happy you did.

Love My Corsa Xtreme System

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That is a sweet system!

I have Corsa tiger tips indy pace car and a WWC X pipe .Love the sound .....................:patriot:

I have Corsa tiger tips indy pace car and a WWC X pipe .Love the sound .....................:patriot:

What did you pay for the x pipe if you don't mind me asking.

What did you pay for the x pipe if you don't mind me asking.
Don't remember the price .They are on sale at WCC now for $260. Reg $289. .They look like Magaflow at $299.95 .........:patriot:

What did you end up doing Roy?

does putting in an x pipe cause the check engine light to come on?

does putting in an x pipe cause the check engine light to come on?
My check engine light never came on when I installed the cat back or later when I installed the X pipe .............:patriot:

My light never came on... You are going to love it!!!!!!!!!!!

I have Corsa tiger tips indy pace car and a WWC X pipe .Love the sound .....................:patriot:

It's Corsa all the way. No stinkin droning or popping. Get yourself a Corsa Pace Car with Pro Series tips and you'll love it. IMO:drool5:

I have a corsa with an x pipe on my 2000 C5 and it sounds wicked ! It's a great mix between a muscle car sound and an exotic. The sound really suites the Vette !

Corsas really wake up when you get on them!:burnout:

I have the Corsa Pace Car with Pro Series tips and a Borla X pipe and I love the sound... I replaced the X pipe when I installed the Corsa Cat backs, just made sense to me to improve the H pipe setup that is stock. The X pipe helps better balance the exhaust and actually improves flow by increasing the scavenage effect allowing more fuel to be pulled in during the intake/exhaust overlap. More fuel, more HP!

I have the Corsa Pace Car with Pro Series tips and a Borla X pipe and I love the sound... I replaced the X pipe when I installed the Corsa Cat backs, just made sense to me to improve the H pipe setup that is stock. The X pipe helps better balance the exhaust and actually improves flow by increasing the scavenage effect allowing more fuel to be pulled in during the intake/exhaust overlap. More fuel, more HP!

Bet that sounds really nice!

Bet that sounds really nice!
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It does, I just recently added the Dyna-Tech Long Tube headers and high flow cats, had it dyno and it dyno out at 330 rwhp. I sounds so kewl!!!