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1fine79 · 04-22-2010, 07:03 PM

:readthethreadI am looking at purchasing either a CAI Induction system or a Borla Exhaust depending on which one provides more bang for my bucks. Can someone help me out. Also can anyone tell me if it is you get more horsepower or torque by purchasing a complete Borla exhaust or a system that runs from the axle back. Thanks for your help.

ron10 · 04-22-2010, 07:22 PM

get the CIA,exhaust is mainly going going to be for sound.

Darth_Emma · 04-22-2010, 07:28 PM

I did the CAI first. I think you get more bang for the buck there.

If you want to do something more later to get more horsepower, then think about headers and a tune.

1fine79 · 04-22-2010, 10:18 PM

I am considering a CAI by Cold Air Inductions Systems over others. I have looked at old post here and it seems that this one gives has better numbers than others. Any comments from someone who has this one installed on your baby.

ron10 · 04-22-2010, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 1fine79

I am considering a CAI by Cold Air Inductions Systems over others. I have looked at old post here and it seems that this one gives has better numbers than others. Any comments from someone who has this one installed on your baby.

waiting on mine now.ordered about a week ago.i went with it because of test results and i think it looks better than anything out there.
the people that have them,love it.

klatterblast · 04-22-2010, 10:40 PM

headers w/cats & xpipe will give you 30 more hp but cai or aftermarket mufflers dont. you can use the headers w/cats & xpipe with your stock mufflers. it makes a very noticable difference in performance. then later get the cai and a tune then youll be up 50 hp over stock. there is not much hp increase with a catback only like 2 hp. the restriction is in the stock exhaust manifolds and cats not the stock cat back, the stock mufflers actually flow good and will sound good with headers.

1fine79 · 04-22-2010, 10:42 PM

Thanks for the information. I may just take the jump and order it before the weather gets better here in SW OK. Please post your comments after you install it with pics.

comm54 · 04-22-2010, 11:02 PM

I Love them Both!!!

The CAI intake was easy to install, Looks Awesome, and IMO the car Likes IT!!!

We also just had the New Borla ATAK Exhaust installed!!!

You can't go wrong either way but it's like Peanut Butter and Jelly...
They Go Together Well!!!

:flag2:

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 04-22-2010, 11:02 PM

Why not get both???

For what a couple of the Borla Catbacks cost, I can get you into a Catback and a CAI.

PM me sir!,
Ivan

Darth_Emma · 04-23-2010, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 1fine79

I am considering a CAI by Cold Air Inductions Systems over others. I have looked at old post here and it seems that this one gives has better numbers than others. Any comments from someone who has this one installed on your baby.

I have the CAI intake. Love it. It makes the car roar at throttle. It also seems to make the throttle response quicker.

Duke · 04-23-2010, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I have the CAI intake. Love it. It makes the car roar at throttle. It also seems to make the throttle response quicker.

Hi Emma,

Did you get your headers installed yet?

SK360 · 04-23-2010, 09:39 AM

Go for the exhaust... at least you will gain something (Sound)

Darth_Emma · 04-23-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Duke

Hi Emma,

Did you get your headers installed yet?

Not yet. The shop finally got notice that my exhaust has shipped. They will have both the headers and exhaust next week. They are installing both at the same time. I hope to have them in by the end of next week.

04-22-2010, 07:03 PM	#1
1fine79 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Altus, OK Posts: 98 View My Garage	CAI System Vs Borla Exhaust :readthethreadI am looking at purchasing either a CAI Induction system or a Borla Exhaust depending on which one provides more bang for my bucks. Can someone help me out. Also can anyone tell me if it is you get more horsepower or torque by purchasing a complete Borla exhaust or a system that runs from the axle back. Thanks for your help.

04-22-2010, 10:40 PM	#6
klatterblast Drives: 2010 camaro 2ssrs blk. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: walker la. Posts: 1,732 View My Garage	headers w/cats & xpipe will give you 30 more hp but cai or aftermarket mufflers dont. you can use the headers w/cats & xpipe with your stock mufflers. it makes a very noticable difference in performance. then later get the cai and a tune then youll be up 50 hp over stock. there is not much hp increase with a catback only like 2 hp. the restriction is in the stock exhaust manifolds and cats not the stock cat back, the stock mufflers actually flow good and will sound good with headers. __________________ 2010 Hennessey HPE650 2SSRS Blk/Blk Magnuson TVS2300,ported heads,cam,Hotchkis suspension. Weld 17”s, Mickey Thompson’s. Last edited by klatterblast; 04-22-2010 at 10:53 PM.

04-22-2010, 11:02 PM	#8
comm54 SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2SS/RS IBM M6-when she lets me Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 854 View My Garage	I Love them Both!!! The CAI intake was easy to install, Looks Awesome, and IMO the car Likes IT!!! We also just had the New Borla ATAK Exhaust installed!!! You can't go wrong either way but it's like Peanut Butter and Jelly... They Go Together Well!!! :flag2: Attached Images __________________ Not all Show Cars are Race Cars... But ALL Race Cars are Show Cars Hurst Short-throw Shifter, CAI Intake, Borla ATAK Cat-Back Exhaust, Hotchkis Race Pack Sport Suspension

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04-22-2010, 07:22 PM	#2
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	get the CIA,exhaust is mainly going going to be for sound.

04-22-2010, 07:28 PM	#3
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I did the CAI first. I think you get more bang for the buck there. If you want to do something more later to get more horsepower, then think about headers and a tune.

04-22-2010, 10:18 PM	#4
1fine79 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Altus, OK Posts: 98 View My Garage	I am considering a CAI by Cold Air Inductions Systems over others. I have looked at old post here and it seems that this one gives has better numbers than others. Any comments from someone who has this one installed on your baby.

04-22-2010, 10:42 PM	#7
1fine79 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Altus, OK Posts: 98 View My Garage	Thanks for the information. I may just take the jump and order it before the weather gets better here in SW OK. Please post your comments after you install it with pics.

04-22-2010, 11:02 PM	#9
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,170	Why not get both??? For what a couple of the Borla Catbacks cost, I can get you into a Catback and a CAI. PM me sir!, Ivan

04-23-2010, 09:39 AM	#12
SK360 Account Suspended Drives: 2005 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 591	Go for the exhaust... at least you will gain something (Sound)