Vibrant Vs Borla Muffler

whoishomer · 07-20-2009, 11:07 AM

Hey,

Looking at two mufflers for a custom exhaust.
The Vibrant STREETPOWER FLAT BLACK, and Borla Turbo muffler (both 2.5)

I'm going to be putting it on an RSX with a super Charger. Any thoughts on which would offer better performance, and which would be quieter?
Trying to go for sleeper look.

**erik loza** · 07-20-2009, 11:12 AM

I would go for the Borla. Just my opinion.

whoishomer · 07-20-2009, 11:20 AM

Any reason why?

**erik loza** · 07-20-2009, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoishomer

Any reason why?

American-made, not Taiwanese, very long-standing reputation in the industry. I'm not saying anything negative about Vibrant but Borla is a sure bet.

DC5Max · 07-20-2009, 11:27 AM

I got the vibrant... and I must say its not that quiet... (did a custom 2.5 inch with NO RES and a vibrant 2.5 muffler)

whoishomer · 07-20-2009, 11:31 AM

Isn't Vibrant made in Canada?

**erik loza** · 07-20-2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoishomer

Isn't Vibrant made in Canada?

Everything Vibrant I have ever purchased has been made in Taiwan. That would include stainless flanges, exhaust gaskets, and silicone tubing.

whoishomer · 07-20-2009, 11:38 AM

Ok, didn't know that, will go with the Borla
Thanks

DecepticonDc5 · 07-30-2009, 01:07 AM

+1 for borla.... i have the borla cat back. the tip is just right and the sound is deeper than you would expect to come out of a rsx. its a rock solid piece.

**HardcoreRsxS** · 07-30-2009, 01:11 AM

I personally have vibrant on my project car, with a vibrant resonator. It sounds very nice to me

SkylineTT7 · 07-30-2009, 02:37 AM

ill go for borla

Snorlax · 07-30-2009, 03:33 AM

I've had both on my previous car and to be honest, you can't go wrong with either one.

**WooTIHaveATypeS** · 07-30-2009, 04:02 AM

Here's a video of the Vibrant 3" on mine, cold start, light revving, and warm idle. Obviously will sound different being that I'm on a sidewinder mani but gives you an idea. Once the car is warmed up its pretty quiet.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/N...ler_698213.htm

03Si757 · 07-30-2009, 10:36 AM

that thing sounds evil as hell... Me likey!

02ArcticBlue · 07-30-2009, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WooTIHaveATypeS

Here's a video of the Vibrant 3" on mine, cold start, light revving, and warm idle. Obviously will sound different being that I'm on a sidewinder mani but gives you an idea. Once the car is warmed up its pretty quiet.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/N...ler_698213.htm

Its sounds nice! Sounds alot like a Subaru or a SRT-4, which are both turbo cars, like yours.

**stwatson** · 07-30-2009, 11:34 AM

Borla Muffler with hushpower muffler (as a resonator) and DCRH with custom 2.5" exhaust.

K20A_SRS · 07-30-2009, 12:19 PM

borla!!!!

DecepticonDc5 · 07-30-2009, 06:01 PM

man.... my borla cat back sounds so dif from just the muffler in that video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ-0DsPSbmA

that vid is pretty close to what it sounds like without header but it is a tad bit louder.

what size wheel tire combo are you running 02arcticblue????

DC5Max · 07-30-2009, 10:31 PM

Vibrant 2.5 custom catback. no RES.. DCRH

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Iry_DYzDnE

whoishomer · 08-19-2009, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stwatson

Borla Muffler with hushpower muffler (as a resonator) and DCRH with custom 2.5" exhaust.

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r...h_DSCN0958.jpg

This is pretty much what I went with, but with the kiddracing header with a cat instead of the test pipe

Gettig it installed tomorrow!

**STEVE-O7** · 08-19-2009, 03:32 PM

i have a borla sounds nice i like it had kind of a deep tone not too raspy

Mr. Spade · 08-19-2009, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoishomer

This is pretty much what I went with, but with the kiddracing header with a cat instead of the test pipe

Gettig it installed tomorrow!

wat?

k20vteck20 · 08-19-2009, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WooTIHaveATypeS

Here's a video of the Vibrant 3" on mine, cold start, light revving, and warm idle. Obviously will sound different being that I'm on a sidewinder mani but gives you an idea. Once the car is warmed up its pretty quiet.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/N...ler_698213.htm

damn that kind of sounds like a subaru when your reving it

**STEVE-O7** · 08-19-2009, 04:01 PM

^^ lol

Socal Sonny · 08-20-2009, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erik loza

Everything Vibrant I have ever purchased has been made in Taiwan. That would include stainless flanges, exhaust gaskets, and silicone tubing.

their spun cats are made in US

mufflers are from Taiwan though..

07-20-2009, 11:07 AM	#1
whoishomer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: City of Champions Posts: 491 iTrader: (1)	Vibrant Vs Borla Muffler Hey, Looking at two mufflers for a custom exhaust. The Vibrant STREETPOWER FLAT BLACK, and Borla Turbo muffler (both 2.5) I'm going to be putting it on an RSX with a super Charger. Any thoughts on which would offer better performance, and which would be quieter? Trying to go for sleeper look. __________________ 2005 RSX

07-20-2009, 11:20 AM	#3
whoishomer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: City of Champions Posts: 491 iTrader: (1)	Any reason why? __________________ 2005 RSX

07-20-2009, 11:27 AM	#5
DC5Max Master Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,576 iTrader: (20)	I got the vibrant... and I must say its not that quiet... (did a custom 2.5 inch with NO RES and a vibrant 2.5 muffler) __________________ RSX

07-20-2009, 11:31 AM	#6
whoishomer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: City of Champions Posts: 491 iTrader: (1)	Isn't Vibrant made in Canada? __________________ 2005 RSX

07-20-2009, 11:38 AM	#8
whoishomer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: City of Champions Posts: 491 iTrader: (1)	Ok, didn't know that, will go with the Borla Thanks __________________ 2005 RSX

07-20-2009, 11:12 AM	#2
erik loza On the long road... Join Date: May 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 14,434 iTrader: (21)	I would go for the Borla. Just my opinion.

07-30-2009, 01:07 AM	#9
DecepticonDc5 "asshole,...i need a hug" Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Baton Rouge LA Posts: 65 iTrader: (0)	+1 for borla.... i have the borla cat back. the tip is just right and the sound is deeper than you would expect to come out of a rsx. its a rock solid piece. __________________

07-30-2009, 01:11 AM	#10
HardcoreRsxS EFI Tuning Professional Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Angeles/Las Vegas Posts: 8,016 iTrader: (3)	I personally have vibrant on my project car, with a vibrant resonator. It sounds very nice to me __________________ Don't have a dyno within 3 hrs of you or don't trust the tuner? Do you need an Professional, Experienced (8+ years) & perfectionist tuner who is Affordable & reliable? Do you need remote dyno or worldwide tuning at your convenience? Please click image below or email elitetuning@aol.com Brand new in box Bosch/ID 1000cc injectors for sale $450 shipped. Didn't use due to hold on project.Email or pm me if you want them. You pay paypal fees

07-30-2009, 02:37 AM	#11
SkylineTT7 OMG DC5 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 3,398 iTrader: (1)	ill go for borla __________________ Hold On Not Done Accelerating - My Show-Off Thread: http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=689498

07-30-2009, 03:33 AM	#12
Snorlax Pokemon Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 134 iTrader: (3)	I've had both on my previous car and to be honest, you can't go wrong with either one. __________________ ~Your Friendly Neighborhood Pokemon~

07-30-2009, 04:02 AM	#13
WooTIHaveATypeS Boost Slut Krew Member #1 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 4,631 iTrader: (11)	Here's a video of the Vibrant 3" on mine, cold start, light revving, and warm idle. Obviously will sound different being that I'm on a sidewinder mani but gives you an idea. Once the car is warmed up its pretty quiet. http://videos.streetfire.net/video/N...ler_698213.htm __________________ 11.79 @ 120MPH - Bandimere Speedway, CO *SuperFlow Dyno Tuned - 91 - 440whp 330wtq @ 18lbs - Thanks Brian!* *DynaPack Dyno Tuned - 91 - 525whp 340wtq* My In-Depth Build Threads:http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=674689

07-30-2009, 10:36 AM	#14
03Si757 Russle The Luv Muscle Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 538 iTrader: (1)	that thing sounds evil as hell... Me likey! __________________ To Beat The Best, You Have to Beat..... ME!

07-30-2009, 11:34 AM	#16
stwatson Meth Blow Speed = my life Join Date: May 2006 Location: NC Posts: 4,700 iTrader: (2)	Borla Muffler with hushpower muffler (as a resonator) and DCRH with custom 2.5" exhaust. __________________ AWAITING THE 12 SECOND TIME SLIP Supercharged and Alcohol Injected! 318whp/215wtq Tuned by the Twat Himself 13.2 @ 111mph

07-30-2009, 12:19 PM	#17
K20A_SRS QUENCH YOUR THIRST Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 125 iTrader: (1)	borla!!!!

07-30-2009, 06:01 PM	#18
DecepticonDc5 "asshole,...i need a hug" Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Baton Rouge LA Posts: 65 iTrader: (0)	man.... my borla cat back sounds so dif from just the muffler in that video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ-0DsPSbmA that vid is pretty close to what it sounds like without header but it is a tad bit louder. what size wheel tire combo are you running 02arcticblue???? __________________ Last edited by DecepticonDc5; 07-30-2009 at 06:03 PM.

07-30-2009, 10:31 PM	#19
DC5Max Master Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,576 iTrader: (20)	Vibrant 2.5 custom catback. no RES.. DCRH http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Iry_DYzDnE __________________ RSX

08-19-2009, 03:32 PM	#21
STEVE-O7 KING Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 909/So Cal Posts: 20,614 iTrader: (7)	i have a borla sounds nice i like it had kind of a deep tone not too raspy

08-19-2009, 04:01 PM	#24
STEVE-O7 KING Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 909/So Cal Posts: 20,614 iTrader: (7)	^^ lol