Borla or Magnaflow?

[OVERKILL]

Both make cat-backs for the M5. Trying to figure out IF (still on the fence) I go with a cat-back on the car, which one I should go with.

Borla:



Magnaflow:



This one shows stock and then Magnaflow:


You don't need to watch the whole thing. The first couple of minutes spells it out pretty good.

Thoughts?

I'm thinking I like the Magnaflow better. The Borla is REALLY quiet.....

 

[bdcardinal]

Borla.

 

[EricF]

I'm kinda mixed.. but Borla's always been a high quality product.

 

[chubbs1]

I like the Borla.

 

[glum]

Whichever one is quieter... People will like you more.

 

[thescreensavers]

Borla is deeper sounding

and its what I would pick

 

[hardcore302]

I had Borlas on my Mustang and they sounded amazing. Deep and burbly.

My buddy had Magnaflows on his (same year) Mustang and they sounded a little more raspy, but still good.

My other buddy had Borla on his GTI, damaged his exhaust in an accident, and switched to Magnaflow, and I think the Borlas sounded a little better. I like that deeper sound.

They are both excellent quality.

 

[SteveSRT8]

Magnaflow has some issues with quality in the northern states here.

Any salt where you live? Pick Borla.

 

[The_Eric]

I tend to agree with SteveSRT8, I think the Borla system is better built, but I do favor the sound of the Magnaflow.

 

[Virtuoso]

Borla that M5!

 

[dwcopple]

Borla

 

[artificialist]

Borla systems are more expensive, but are built better and look nicer.

I would make Borla my #1 choice.

 

[mechtech2]

Are you going for the sound primarily?

 

[jeepman3071]

Borla

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: mechtech2
Are you going for the sound primarily?


Sound and never having to replace it I hope. The OEM setup still looks immaculate under the car.

I would think the Borla setup would be heavier? At least it looks like it would be.

Both appear to be quiet unless you are on it.

 

[Hokiefyd]

I'd only buy a Borla system myself. Personal experience is they're bomb-proof and very high quality.

 

[hattaresguy]

Borla makes really nice stuff, something else to consider maybe:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn0USZM_nEg&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xjhEOmeZjw&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi4Vn79xdVA&feature=related

Eisenmann makes great exhausts for German cars.

 

[hattaresguy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYd7872Sd4g&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDi6OA57l3w&NR=1

Nope straight pipes, that's the way to go! Make all your neighbors hate you!

 

[OVERKILL]

The Dinan is twice the price of the Borla. Not worth it IMHO.

The Eisenmann setup sounds a lot like the Magnaflow. But appears to be louder at idle and light throttle.

I really liked how the Magnaflow kit sounded in the last video I posted.

 

[Drew99GT]

I'd imagine the factory system is pretty well engineered with factory true duals with an x-pipe? I think the stock system sounded perfect. Lightly throaty but not obnoxious. If not, then the Borla with a resonator sounded like stock but a little louder.