Borla’s C8 Corvette Exhausts vs the Z51 Performance Exhaust

This video compares how the Z51 Performance Exhaust sounds with the GM Accessories Borla-produced exhaust, the Borla S-Type, and the Borla ATAK. All C8’s in Sport mode with revs reaching 6,000 rpm. All C8’s are equipped with the ATTACK Blue cold air filter. The white C8 (S-Type) has a few additional mods as well, including an aftermarket intake manifold. Which one do you like best?

[@Clang_n_Bang]

***UPDATE TO VIDEO*** I’m selling my GM Accessories Borla Exhaust and having the ATAK installed. If anyone is interested in buying it, send me a message. Thanks!

[@dakaijiang4501]

i am interested

[@dakaijiang4501]

how can I contact u

[@Clang_n_Bang]

Sorry guys, sold shortly after I posted this comment. Hope you guys find what you’re looking for!

[@callmesirjustsir]

@@Clang_n_Banghow much is atak exhaust

[@Clang_n_Bang]

@@callmesirjustsir I got mine for around $3,800 from paragon performance

[@c8vegas]

The Z51 Performance sounds so much better than the GM Borla one. Of course overall, the Atak sounds best.

[@keppthorn2997]

Overall, have to say the ATAK had the best deep, throaty growl IMO. In the past, I have always preferred the sound of the S Type over the ATAK, but not this time. Good vid, thx for posting!

[@alexvchavez9992]

Deep throaty😳

[@davidlovett3077]

Initially I like the deep sound of the ATAK, but the S-Type I think has the best total range of sounds...plus the S has some pretty-cool unique tips!!! Gr8 comparison video. Thanks.

[@notyourmama4166]

i agree, i like how the s type has a deep hum at idle, not a loud cackle, cackling exhausts just sound like big diesel trucks.

[@angelnunez6327]

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[@ATLJonathan]

Borla S Type and the Atak are the best,can’t go wrong with either one

[@TheBest-lw2de]

This is literally the video I been looking for thank you

[@r12rtpilot]

I think I like the deeper note of the ATAK...Thanks for posting!

[@joepenn8466]

That GM Borla sounded deep on startup! It would be a hard decision between that and the Atak.

[@VoIPPortland]

Love the loudest normally but would choose the S. Cool tips + when it comes to selling the car down the road the S exhaust would be more desirable to general buyers.

[@doggtownryker7645]

S type Borla is a beast

[@stephengross4603]

I got the GM Accessories Borla Exhaust. Cant wait to hear it in person when I get my car back. Ty for the video. Im near Long Beach Island in Jersey

[@Clang_n_Bang]

What do you think of your exhaust now?

[@stephengross4603]

@@Clang_n_Bang I ended up getting the Atak and have the GM Borla exhaust for sale now. Atak is perfect!

[@theguy1224]

The rapid blue sounded the best. Louder than stock but not annoying like an older V8 muscle car like a trans am or something. Nice and deep and not annoyingly loud.

[@kencarp57]

I like the ATAK the best by far. Sounds deep, and throaty like a big pushrod V8 should.

[@bryansimmons4020]

Really enjoyed the ATAK. HTC is the only way to go too.

[@jimmyjohns284]

htc is so ugly and defeats the whole purpose of this car. literal garbage

[@Clang_n_Bang]

@@jimmyjohns284you’re entitled to your wrong opinion

[@C8Z51_SUPERCHARGED]

@@jimmyjohns284 ... nice work trolling. lol. aces. the HTC is so ugly, i mean who would want one that looks more like an exotic ferrari, right. I totally agree. Be much better to have that old school, 70 year old man look to it. The coupes come with white new balance shoes and a phone belt clip too. I can't believe anyone would ever buy the HTC

[@_Car_Ideas]

@@C8Z51_SUPERCHARGEDlol 🙌🏾

[@kenck8585]

The S type really done it for the C8!!!! Yes Yes Yes!!!

[@reddragon84n]

Thanks for the great comparison! I like GM Borla.

[@vhayne91777]

I prefer the S-type. But I really want/need to hear it with a cat removal. :)

[@ttown918]

Borla Atak all the way in this application.

[@FrankRoma-lk7dx]

Borla S baby. Atak just sounds like a ups truck

[@aircraftsandtrains2309]

the last borla ATAK wins on the dark grey car

[@flippindocks8183]

Does having the ATAK installed hurt the performance by any means? Or does it actually help somehow?

[@chrisvalentine6029]

Like the ATAK BUT THE “S” is fine

[@miket2607]

Borla S fits the car imo. Doesn’t give it that old v8 sounds. Sounds more high pitch and better fitting. Fxck it, I’ll take both of em 🤣

[@win7766]

ATAK sound awsome !

[@vettecam68]

where in NJ you guys at. Im in ocean county

[@aircraftsandtrains2309]

BORLA ATAK for the win

[@brianwalsh7040]

Hey where in NJ are you guys based out of? Would be awesome next time y’all meet up I could swing by and hear these in person! Would mean a lot before I drop $4k on an exhaust system lol 😅

[@justin4357]

Z51 still sounds best to me.

[@miken7452]

Not worth 5k for sound

[@Clang_n_Bang]

I can tell you, that you’re wrong lol

[@aircraftsandtrains2309]

Tell em ​@@Clang_n_Bang

[@G17-911]

Z51 is just fine. Not worth spending thousands for a small increase.

[@TimTheMusicMan]

So funny, this is the mall that is 2 minutes from my house.

[@Clang_n_Bang]

Willowbrook!

[@TimTheMusicMan]

@@Clang_n_Bang haha. Yes. So funny. I saw a C8 at dicks parking area a week ago too. I’ve been hearing a lot about the Callaway.

[@diamondrmp]

Personally I think the ATAK sounds best.

[@jarod72pm]

hello , will the modified exhaust pass EU inspection stations ? GM Borla ?

[@Clang_n_Bang]

Not sure. You’ll have to ask your local parts or service department. Good luck!

[@drewgunner14]

S type!

[@embalmer178]

ATAK wins by a gap wedge!

[@waynemiddleton6917]

The Z51 was it on Z mode or My mode?

[@Clang_n_Bang]

I believe he had it set to sport mode

[@btorre620]

@@Clang_n_Bang exhaust sound isn't maximum in sports mode. He couldn't even rev properly.

[@sf4756]

What part of jersey is that?

[@Clang_n_Bang]

Wayne

[@MegaJtrain]

Yeaaaa, I’m saving my money and not modding my C8 😅 save up for that Zo6

[@Clang_n_Bang]

Good luck lol

[@goodbyecalifornia3567]

You won’t want to modify the Z06 exhaust, it’s perfection right off the factory floor. Hope you get one!

[@mikewatch1487]

Atak sounds like a 56 ford with glass pack mufflers. No thanks. I can get the Borla GM exhaust for $3350 installed OTD . There was a 25% off discount over Black Friday. Plus I had $955 rewards money from GM and $345 installation cost.

[@Clang_n_Bang]

I now have the ATAK and absolutely love it. The GM one has a nice tone but just not enough volume for me. The ATAK makes the car sound like an old school muscle car.

[@dandanes2454]

ATAK wins..

[@TJ-po9ol]

Ah, the PoorRarri

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

Round exhaust tips ruin this cars rear end profile.

[@Clang_n_Bang]

You’re literally the only person I’ve ever seen or heard say that lol

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

@@Clang_n_Bang Too many angles.

[@gerrydave7586]

Try a Lambo Evo Huracan…🙂

[@Clang_n_Bang]

Why? They’re ugly.

[@ericliu8946]

stock z51 sounds absolutely terrible

[@carlosbernard5145]

ATAK wins for me.

[@SnoozinFox]

Same

[@Icipher4]

Great comparison. All sound great but I think I prefer the ATAK.

[@18wilboy]

Is it just the video or not a lot of difference with Z51 exhaust and Borla GM?

[@paulm6342]

hey great video , ! im thinking of putting a Borla exhaust on my c8 , i hate the square tips .. cars and coffee at millers ale house MT.LAUREL NJ every saturday 7:30am till 10:45

[@moriorinvictus6522]

S type all the way arak sounds like something is in the way

[@derekandrew8491]

Have i been revving my engine wrong all this time or does this guy not know how

[@Clang_n_Bang]

Which guy? Revving an engine isn’t that complicated lol

[@Lbegiss]

ATAK OR NOTHING

[@johnnyparker2128]

ATAK exhaust is impressive

[@Matts_Crafty]

I have the atak on my c6 and will be installing on my c8 as well along with headers sounds soooo good...

[@Kendye6]

Great video - they all sound good. I think the Z51 Performance and the S-Type had the best overall tone/range. I put a dual-side S-Type on my Silverado, and it's perfect. Will probably do the same come spring-time when I buy a Corvette.

[@theclutch19]

S-Type.... but at $5500? :(

[@corystansbury]

Would have to take each on a highway loop with good (binaural) audio to determine if the mean sound is offset with annoying livability. I have a Super sprint exhaust on my BMW Z3 and it sounds glorious, but the drone gets tiring. The factory exhaust sounds like nothing, so I live with it, but in this case (where the stock exhaust sounds quite nice), it would be a more important factor.

[@darknes7800]

ATAK all the way !

[@steeltown6113]

ATAK for the win

[@stephengross4603]

Great video. I went with the Borla Accessory exhaust. Atak sounds great to! Stock is just so lackluster for a sports car.

[@derekbukowski2489]

Was the Borla worth it? In the vid they sounded similar. Borla a bit lower but not any louder. Is that the case?

[@stephengross4603]

Yes. Borla is great! Needed up getting the Atak and took off the Borla Accessories exhaust.

[@tmj1111]

Did any throw a cel (check engine light)? Thanks

[@Clang_n_Bang]

No because we all had the valve recalibration done

[@kennethmoore9475]

The type S sounds trashy 🤧.